SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- NX EQ Pulmonary Function Systems- Request for Information ONLY
- Notice Date
- 10/25/2023 5:29:30 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- STRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G) FREDERICKSBURG VA 22408 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22408
- Solicitation Number
- 36C10G24Q0013
- Response Due
- 11/17/2023 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 01/16/2024
- Point of Contact
- LaSheena Christian, Contract Specialist, Phone: (202) 701-5592
- E-Mail Address
-
lasheena.christian@va.gov
(lasheena.christian@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 6 of 6 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 6 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Pulmonary Function Systems product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single or multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2)to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The period of performance is for a 60-month ordering period from the date of award. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to manufacture Pulmonary Function Systems on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a single or multiple award BPAs with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to suppliers of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Pulmonary Function Systems to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a BPA, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes 2.0 SCOPE Pulmonary Function Systems are used to assess respiratory performance in patients with suspected pulmonary disease, often after simple spirometry testing has identified a potential problem or in the presence of specific symptoms. By measuring a variety of different parameters, Pulmonary Function Systems can provide a comprehensive assessment of a patient's respiratory status (e.g., effectiveness of ventilation, gas diffusion, airway resistance, etc.). Body plethysmography is a noninvasive type of lung function testing known as a pulmonary function test. It can help determine how much air is in your lungs after you take a deep breath in (inhale). It also helps determine how much air remains in your lungs after you take a deep breath out (exhale). Test results aid in determining baseline ventilatory function, the type and degree of impairment (if any), and the effectiveness of subsequent therapy. The following Contract Line Items will be awarded in the proposed BPA(s): Contract Line Items Description 0001 Pulmonary Function Analyzer 0002 Total-body plethysmograph 0003 Spirometer The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Patient Evacuation Sleds identified above which meet all the following Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs). Vendors are encouraged to quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. Vendors are also encouraged to quote any additional product that may be necessary for the clinical functionality of the equipment. CLIN 0001 - 0003 applies to the following MTR s MTR # Minimum Technical Requirements Method Of Evaluation MTR 1 The Pulmonary Function System shall include the pulmonary function analyzer, spirometry, and total-body plethysmograph connected to a computer system. Literature Review MTR 2 The Pulmonary Function System shall have the capacity to generate a customizable report. Literature Review MTR 3 The Pulmonary Function System shall have the capacity to push discrete data (i.e., Smoking history, height, and weight, etc.). Literature Review MTR 4 The Pulmonary Function System shall be equipped with HL7 Interface Software, Physician Review Software, and HIS Interface. Literature Review MTR 5 The Pulmonary Function System shall have the ability to interface with the VA national platform for PFT interpretation (currently Somnoware). Literature Review MTR 6 The Pulmonary Function Analyzer shall meet the ATS (American Thoracic Society) and American Association of Respiratory Care standards. Literature Review MTR 7 The Pulmonary Function Analyzer shall provide at least the following test parameters: DLCO (lung diffusion capacity), IVC, EVC (inspiratory and expiratory vital capacity), FVC (forced vital capacity), FEV1 (forced expired volume in 1 second), FEV1/FVC ratio, IC (inspiratory capacity), IRV and ERV (inspiratory and expiratory reserve volume), Mid-flows such as FEF 25-75 PEF (peak expiratory flow), RV (residual volume), Z-scores on the above parameters Maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) Literature Review MTR 8 The spirometry instruments shall measure the volume of air inhaled/exhaled by the patient either by direct volume displacement or using a specialized flow sensor. Literature Review For each product the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the MTRs specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an or-equal item) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.
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- Record
- SN06868290-F 20231027/231025230105 (samdaily.us)
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