SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- ELECTRO SURGICAL UNITS ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" IAW SOW MUST PROVIDE AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR LETTER IF YOU ARE NOT THE MANUFACTURER.
- Notice Date
- 8/16/2023 9:12:03 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) LINTHICUM MD 21090 USA
- ZIP Code
- 21090
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24523Q0955
- Response Due
- 8/22/2023 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/01/2023
- Point of Contact
- Mohsin Abbas, Contract Specialist, Phone: 202-745-8000
- E-Mail Address
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Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov
(Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Page 5 of 5 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). SEE ATTACHMENT FOR DETAILS: ELECTROSURGICAL UNITS BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE IAW SOW (STATEMENT OF WORK) MUST PROVIDE AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR LETTER IF YOU ARE NOT THE MANUFACTURER This is a requirement for: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VA Medical Center (VAMC). DESCRIPTION: The Martinsburg VAMC requires the contractor to deliver within 60 days from contract award to the VA medical facility warehouse below during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday: Delivery to: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VA Medical Center WAREHOUSE 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405 DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Note: The contractor shall deliver required commodities (Please see attachments) no later than 60 days or less from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). Commodities shall not be delivered to the Government site on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO. Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 pm of the delivery location, during normal workday business hours. The U.S. Government is Performing Market Research to identify responsible sources who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully meet the requirements. Information received from Market Research will determine the best acquisition strategy and if responsible sources exist for competition, and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. This is only for Market Research but may result in an invitation to an open discussion with the U.S. Government. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. Propriety information or trade secrets should be clearly marked. Information received will not be returned. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this Sources Sought notice/market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice. All responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted to the point of contact listed herein. This does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that procurement will be accomplished and is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid. Responding to this notice in no manner guarantees a contract will be awarded. **Respondents to this source sought announcement capable of manufacturing these items should at a minimum provide the following information for U.S. Government review** Legal Business/Company Name (as it is indicated in www.sam.gov). Unique Entity ID UEI (SAM) and DUNS Number Contract Number: GSA or Open Market (SAM.GOV). If GSA Contract, what schedule and SIN. Warranty Information (Can be a separate attachment) Point of Contact Name Telephone number and email address. Must provide an Authorized Distributor or Reseller letter if you, not the manufacturer. Must provide Manufacture Name (OEM) & Manufacturer Part # (MPN). Must identified each line items are on the Open Market (SAM.GOV) or on the GSA. Suggested NAICS code and PSC code appropriate for this requirement. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for this purchase. To be considered for award, prospective quoters must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov . Prospective awardees MUST be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov. PRIOR TO AWARD and through final payment and must complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.sam.gov prior to award and through final payment. CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED UNTIL SAM REGISTRATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. SDVOSB and VOSB socio-economic categories MUST be verified in the SBA Website, U.S. Small Business Administration: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov, at the time of receipt of quotes and at the time of award. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email: Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov. No Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, August 22, 2023, by 3:00 PM EST. Responses to this Sources Sought notice will be utilized by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought notice, a solicitation announcement may or may not be published in SAM.GOV/Open Market or GSA eBuy. Attachment 1: GRAY MARKET PREVENTION LANGUAGE: A.1 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020) (a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA medical facilities. (b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (End of Clause) A.2 VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (MAR 2020) (a) No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory. (b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics. (c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (End of Clause) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items: Must provide an authorized distributor or reseller letter if you are not the manufacturer. A copy of the authorized distributor or reseller letter from the manufacturer to verify that you are an authorized distributor or reseller of the products/services. SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE QUOTE AND IS MANDATORY WHEN QUOTE IS SUBMITTED DURING THE SOLICITATION RFQ PHASE. STATEMENT OF WORK SOW - ELECTROSURGICAL UNITS: PURPOSE The Martinsburg VA Medical Center requires the replacement of their electrosurgical units (ESU) in the gastrointestinal (GI) department. ESUs are used for surgical cutting and for controlling bleeding by causing coagulation at the surgical site. Using argon gas to enhance electrosurgical coagulation allows for rapid hemostasis on bleeding surfaces of highly vascularized organs. It is also used to control bleeding of other tissues like lung tissue, bone marrow and muscle. HOURS OF OPERATION Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time excluding national holidays. All services shall be performed during normal hours unless otherwise scheduled with the COTR or his/her designee. Contractor shall always be professional and shall take all necessary precautions to maintain a safe environment for the occupants. Contractor shall fully minimize noise possible while working in all buildings. Note: Hardware/software update/upgrade installations, where applicable, will be scheduled and performed outside normal hours of coverage at no additional charge to the Government (unless it would be detrimental to equipment up-time; to be determined by the COTR). Federal Holidays observed by VA Martinsburg are: New Year s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day Presidents Day Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth Day SELECTION CRITERIA Brand Name or Equal ERBE APC3 with VIO 3 and Irrigation pump Quantity (4) ERBE ARGON PLASMA COAGULATION UNIT APC3 quantity (4) Must be compatible with the VIO 3 electrosurgical unit. Must use 120VAC plug. Total weight maximum is 30 pounds. Must have protective circuits according to neutral electrode safety system (NESSY) Must be touchscreen. Must use argon-assisted cutting and coagulation modes. Must be FDA approved. Must be configurable for a minimum of five cases. APC 2 PRESSURE REDUCER WITH SENSOR quantity (4) ARGON GAS CYLINDER, FULL, 20 CU FT. CAPACITY, PURITY 99.998% quantity (4) ERBE VIO 3 ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT quantity (4) Total weight maximum is 15 pounds. Must use 120VAC plug. Must have audio and visual indicators with volume control. Must be FDA approved. VIO® CART W/FOOTSWITCH HOLDER, CABLE WRAP AND 1 TANK FIXATION KIT quantity (4) Must have attachment for coagulation unit and irrigator. VIO® CART WIRE BASKET quantity (4) APC3 TO VIO CART FASTENING SET quantity (4) TWO-PEDAL FOOT SWITCH; VIO 3; REMODE; BRACKET; MIDDLE PIECE quantity (4) MONOPOLAR CABLE MO 3 PIN; OD 3MM SOCKET; L 4.5M quantity (8) MONOPOLAR CABLE MO 3 PIN; MIS OD 4 MM; L 4.5 M quantity (8) EIP 2 IRRIGATION PUMP quantity (4) Must be FDA approved. EIP2 SINGLE FOOTSWITCH quantity (4) WATER BOTTLE HOLDER FOR EIP 2 PUMP quantity (4) EIP 2 FASTENING SET FOR VIO® CART quantity (4) VIO3 FULL-SERVICE COVERAGE quantity (4) APC3 FULL-SERVICE COVERAGE quantity (4) DELIVERABLES OR DELIVERY SCHEDULE The contractor shall deliver and install the product. After contacting COR (or COR designee) at the VA, a specific time will be scheduled for the delivery of the product and the installation within 60 days of award. All quantities are listed above that should be delivered. They shall be delivered to the following address: Attn: Medicine Martinsburg VA Medical Center Building 500, warehouse 510 Butler Ave. Martinsburg, WV, 25405 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE The place of performance will be at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE All hardware and software shall have a full warranty period of 12 months. LINE-ITEM DESCRIPTION BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE IAW SOW (STATEMENT OF WORK) B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE - ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ ERBE ARGON PLASMA COAGULATION UNIT APC 3 ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 10135-000 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 10135-000 0002 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ APCT 2 PRESSURE REDUCER WITH SENSOR ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20134-006 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20134-006 0003 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ ARGON GAS CYLINDER, FULL, 20 CU FT. CAPACITY, PURITY 99.998% ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 1020-2 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1020-2 0004 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ ERBE VIO 3 ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20180-000 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20180-000 0005 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ ERBE VIO 3 ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 10160-000 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 10160-000 0006 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ VIOr CART WIRE BASKET ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20180-010 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20180-010 0007 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ APC3 TO VIO CART FASTENING SET ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20180-141 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20180-141 0008 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ TWO-PEDAL FOOT SWITCH; VIO 3. REMODE; BRACKET; MIDDLE PIECE ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20189-353 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20189-353 0009 8.00 EA __________________ __________________ MONOPOLAR CABLE MO 3 PIN; OD 3MM SOCKET; L 4.5M ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20192-135 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20192-135 0010 8.00 EA __________________ __________________ MONOPOLAR CABLE MO 3 PIN; MIS OD 4 MM; L 4.5 M ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20192-133 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20192-133 0011 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ EIPT 2 IRRIGATION PUMP ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 10325-000 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 10325-000 0012 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ EIP2 SINGLE FOOTSWITCH ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20325-100 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20325-100 0013 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ WATER BOTTLE HOLDER FOR EIPT 2 PUMP ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20325-204 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20325-204 0014 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ EIPT 2 FASTENING SET FOR VIOr CART ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 20180-135 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 20180-135 0015 4.00 YR __________________ __________________ VIO3 FULL-SERVICE COVERAGE ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): VIO3FSC LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: VIO3FSC 0016 4.00 YR __________________ __________________ APC3 FULL SERVICE CONVERAGE ""BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO ERBE"" CONTRACT TYPE: FIRM-FIXED PRICE PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): APC3FSC LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: APC3FSC
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- Address: Martinsburg VA Medical Center 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg WV, 25405 25405, USA
- Zip Code: 25405
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 25405
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