SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Patient Wheelchair Scales
- Notice Date
- 2/14/2024 12:43:09 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) Gilbert AZ 85297 USA
- ZIP Code
- 85297
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26224Q0623
- Response Due
- 2/23/2024 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/24/2024
- Point of Contact
- ISRAEL GARCIA, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Phone: 562-826-8000
- E-Mail Address
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ISRAEL.GARCIA2@VA.GOV
(ISRAEL.GARCIA2@VA.GOV)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT 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). 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. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI/RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113 (size standard of 800 employees). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide several SECA Patient Wheelchair Weight Scales and equipment that at a minimum meet the brand name and/or can possibly provide an equal product for the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System. Located in Prescott, AZ. Brand name Information: Manufacturer: SECA Nomenclature: EMR- validated multifunctional scales Digital Column Scale w/Eye-Level Display & Integrated Digital Measuring Rod EMR-Validated Digital Wheelchair Scale Portable Stadiometer Model Number: 6841321107 7771821004 6641321103 2131821009 (Any other information): Equal to product Information: SECA EMR- validated multifunctional scale s (Model 6841321107 OR EQUAL TO) Must be a Digital wheelchair scale with two-sided handrail and seat, display in kg/lbs. Must have a Large, easy to access platform Must have a Wheel barrier that provides extra safety Must have an Integrated fold down seat Must have a Easy to read display Must be Mobile due to intergrade transport wheels Must have a EMR-validated: transmit measured data directly to any Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system Must Include: Flip-down seat; Rotating swivel display; non-slip rubber coating; Integrated transport casters Must have a Capacity: 800 lbs. Power Source: Power Adapter Must have a Platform Size: 31.5 W x 2.2 H x 33.1 D Must be Overall Dimensions 35.8 W x 43.3 H x 41.9 D Must have these Functions: Tare, Hold, BMI calculation, Send, Print SECA Digital Column Scale w/Eye-Level Display & Integrated Digital Measuring Rod (Model 7771821004 OR EQUAL TO) Must have a Net weight: 28.0 lbs. Must have a KG/lbs switch over: true Must have a Product width: 16.1 Must have a Product height: 53.4 Must have a Product depth: 22.7 inch Must have a Capacity: 550 lbs, 250 kg Must have a Power supply: AA batteries (6x), Power adapter (optional) Must have a Damping system and Auto-Hold guarantee quick and precise weighing Must have a EMR validated: Send results directly into the EMR Must have a Two-line display shows height and weight Must have a Digital measuring rod with an extra-long measuring rage SECA EMR-Validated Digital Wheelchair Scale (Model 6641321103 OR EQUAL TO) Must have a Capacity: 800 lbs. Must have a Platform Size: 23.5 W x 2 H x 23.5 D Must have a Power Source: Batteries or AC Adapter Must have these Dimensions: 25.2 W x 2.1 H x 23.6 D Must have a Extra-large, easily accessible platform: ideal for wheelchairs Must have a Side rails on the platform ensure sage rolling of a wheelchair onto and from the scale Must be Easy to fold together and transport Must have a Non-slip rubber mat Must have a EMR-validated: transmit measured data directly to an electronic medical record system or printer. SECA Portable Stadiometer (Model 2131821009 OR EQUAL TO) Must have a Folded Width: 24.6 inch Must have a Net Weight: 5.3 lbs. Must have a Measuring Range: 20-205 cm/8 inch 6ft 9 inch Must have a Product Height: 85.2 / 2,165 mm Must have a Product Depth: 23.2 inch / 590 mm Must have a Graduation Measuring Range: 1 mm / 1/8 inch Must have a Folded Depth: 13.3 inch /337 mm Must have aFolded Height: 7.0 inch/177 mm Must have a Abrasion resistant dial Must have a Spacer Must have a Fine, high contrast printed dial Must have a Heel positioner Must be Mobile use Vendors must provide PDF catalogs of the Scales Vendor must provide complete manufacturer s product specifications Vendor must provide product literature The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. We are seeking sources for products that meet the requirements set forth by the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. ยงยง 8301-8305). The purpose of this notice is to identify potential offerings that are compliant with the BAA, which stipulates that the U.S. government give preference to domestically produced goods. All products offered must be either manufactured in the United States or, if manufactured outside of the United States, must qualify as domestic end products or construction materials as defined in the BAA and its implementing regulations. By submitting a response to this notice, you certify that the products offered meet these requirements and that upon request, you can provide documentation verifying compliance. Failure to comply with these criteria may result in disqualification from consideration. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can provide equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If applicable, please provide the manufacturer name and business size. (4) Is the end product manufactured in the United States; and is the cost of the components made in the U.S. at least 60% of the total cost of components required to manufacture the end product? If the item is not manufactured in the U.S., please provide the country of origin. (5) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) If you intend to sub contract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to sub contracted work and completion of job. (7) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract. (9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (10) Please submit your capabilities statement illustrating your organization s ability to meet the described salient characteristics or equal to items for planning purposes; show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that all equal to items"" meet all the salient characteristics. (11) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (12) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to israel.garcia2@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than 02/23/2024 by 12:00PM PST. All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately IAW the specifications of that solicitation announcement. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI notice is not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System 500 HW 89N, Prescott, AZ 86313-5001, USA
- Zip Code: 86313-5001
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 86313-5001
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