Department of Veterans Affairs, National Acquisition Center, P.O. Box 76, Bldg. 37, Hines, IL 60141-0076

65 -- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MEDICAL/SURGICAL ITEMS POC Sue Proctor (708) 786-5182 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, Susan.Proctor@med.va.gov. SUBJ: Sources sought for medical/surgical items This is a Market Survey to locate potential sources for the standardization of various medical/surgical items. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) desires to offer its customers, on a national basis, the best possible products and prices and to offer its contractors more opportunities within the system. The intent of the standardization program is to establish national preferred sources for medical/surgical items to standardize VA's purchasing of products. Bids/Offers are not being solicited at this time. A formal solicitation or request for quotations will be issued at a later date. Companies interested in having their items evaluated for possible inclusion in the standardization process should carefully review the item descriptions listed below. If your company can provide any of these items, please forward samples of all items available from your company that meet the product descriptions and any corresponding product literature to: Department ofVeterans Affairs Item Management Division (901S) ATTN: Carl Hunter Building 37 One Block North of Cermak Road (22nd Street) Hines, IL 60141 Companies submitting samples are also encouraged to obtain FSS contracts from the respective government contract office. The VA Supply Processing and Distribution/Nursing Users Group (SPD/NUG), a group of VA nurses and clinicians, who have expertise and knowledge of the products, will review and technically evaluate any samples submitted. VA deems the members of the SPD/NUG to be medical experts; therefore, they are qualified to determine which products are acceptable. Samples and product literature must be received no later than March 15, 1999. Companies not submitting samples by the above date may be eliminated from consideration on any subsequent procurement action for these items. For additional information regarding contracting issues contact Burnell Brusveen (708) 786-5139, or Sue Proctor (708) 786-5182. For additional information regarding submission of samples contact Carl Hunter (708) 786-7783. Product Descriptions for items being considered at this time are as follows: APPLICATORS, COTTON TIPPED, STERILE The item described shall have/be: 1. A cotton or polyester tipped applicator for use in the application of medicaments in a medical setting or biological cultures in a laboratory. 2. Supplied sterile. 3. Supplied with a wooden or plastic applicator stick having minimal dimensions of 1/12 by 6 (six) inches in length. Commercial tolerances acceptable. 4. Symmetrical throughout the length and the ends shall be cut square and smooth. 5. With fibers shall be securely affixed to one end of the applicator stick with non-toxic adhesive. 6. Packaged with 2 applicators per package. 7. The applicator stick can have fibers of any of the following: a. purified cotton conforming to the requirements of the United States Pharmacopoeia b. 100% Polyester Fiber c. A polyester/cotton blend PROCTO SWAB The item described shall have/be: 1. A 16" polypropylene, polystyrene, or papershaft 2. A rayon tip (single end) 3. Both sterile and non-sterile STERILIZATION INDICATOR TAPE The item described shall have/be: 1. Crepe paper backed design with one side adhesive coated. 2. Paper backed side treated with indicator lines which clearly change color when exposed to the parameters of sterilization, either steam or ethylene oxide. 3. Tape must be wrapped adhesive side in with a 3 inch core to accommodate the standard tape dispenser. 4. The tape must be suitable for securing all types of wrappers. 5. The tape shall require no moisture or other special use prior to use. STERILIZATION INDICATOR, STEAM AND ETHYLENE OXIDE The item described shall have/be: 1. Indicators constructed of sensitized paper on a strip, or single/ double bar design. 2. A distinct and clear color change shall be apparent when the item has been through the sterilization process. 3. Aeration of ETO sterilized items, or prolonged storage shall have no affect on the indicator. 4. Complete and detailed instructions for use andinterpretation of indicator shall be provided with each unit. BOWIE DICK TEST The item described shall have/be: 1. The Bowie Dick test pre-assembled. 2. Internal indicator sheet be easily removed from package. 3. The item shall be made of porous non-woven material for ease of package disposal. 4. Disposable, single use. 5. Area for documentation on test sheet. STERILIZATION PEEL PACKS The item described shall have/be: 1. Both self-seal and heat seal properties. (Vendor shall provide both types) 2. Available in various size tubing. 3. Be available in various size packages, 4. Be safely used in both steam and ETO. 5. Have secure closure 6. See through, heat resistant film on one side and white medical grade paper on the other. STERILITY MAINTENANCE COVERS The item described shall have/be: 1. At least 3 mils thick, of a polymer material. 2. Easy viewing of item contained with in the cover. 3. Allow for easy access to the product contained. 4. Come in assorted sizes. 5. Both heat seal or self-seal properties. (Vendor shall provide both types) DIAPERS, DISPOSABLE (WINGED AND NON-WINGED) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sizes Small, Medium and Large. 2. Contour Shape 3. Assorted Absorbency (Vendors should submit their top 3 most absorbent products) 4. Odor Control 5. Fragrance Free 6. Wetness Indicator 7. Absorbent Polymers 8. Wicking properties 9. Elastic placement not abrasive to skin. (Vendors shall also submit samples of PAD PANTY SYSTEMS and PULL UP BRIEFS meeting the same criteria as the diapers listed above) PAD, LINEN SAVER The item described shall have/be: 1. Disposable 2. Flame Retardant 3. Sealed non roll edges 4. Non woven top layer 5. Absorbent polymer like properties that condense moisture to a gel. 6. Leak proof backing 7. Assorted Sizes 8. Assorted Absorbency (Vendors should submit their top 3 most absorbent products) 9. Pads for Low Air Loss Beds should also be available SUCTION CANNISTERS The item described shall have/be: 1. Rigid, disposable, transparent plastic canister. 2. Graduated with slash marks minimally every 50 ml, with numeric markings every 100 ml. 3. A shut off valve and a vacuum filter line. 4. A pour spout, ortho and vacuum ports. 5. Caps to secure ports on lid. 6. Secure Canister lid once assembled. 7. Lid equipped with an automatic shut off mechanism to prevent backflow and to avoid cross contamination of regulators and wall vacuum outlets. 8. Be provided in two sizes: 9. 1200cc and/or 1500cc 10. 2000cc and/or 2500cc 11. Be provided with and without tubing. 12. With tubing shall include universal non-conductive tubing. 13. All hardware provided and installed at no cost for every bed. SURGICAL SUCTION CANISTER, LINER The item described shall have/be: 1. A disposable liner that fits into a permanent suction canister, 2. Liner with a permanently attached lid, or attachable lid that will be secure, 3. Lid with a minimum of two labeled ports. 4. Lid will have an aerosol filter and automatic shut off valve. 5. Liners will be provided in two sizes: 6. 1000-1500cc with and without pour spout. 7. 2000-3000cc with and without pour spout, also with ortho port. 8. Liners will be supplied both with and without tubing. 9. Liner with tubing shall include universal adaptive non-conductive tubing, 10. All hardware will be provided and installed at no cost for every bed. URINARY DRAINAGE BAG The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile fluid path, disposable, leakproof, closed system, individually packaged. 2. 1800cc to 2000cc capacity bag graduated from 25cc or less to 100cc in 25cc or smaller increments. 3. Pre-attached drainage tubing 48 to 60 inches in length, with an inside diameter of 9/32 inch to 11/32 inch. 4. Hook or hanger with fill width bag support hanger and safety string, 5. Non-wettable vent. 6. Provision for attaching to bed lined (clip or rubber band with safety pin tapered adapter to permit attachment to urethral catheter). 7. Urine Sample Port, Tubing end protector 8. Emptying mechanism at bottom of the bag, 9. Leakproof shut off clamp 10. Anti-Reflux devise or chamber 11. Urine splash protection mechanism. URINE METERS The item described shall have/be: 1. All of the described features under Urinary Drainage Bag. 2. A 200cc-400cc capacity graduated urine collection meter. The first one (1) to thirty (30) ml shall be marked in 1 ml increments, and after that markings shall be in 5 ml increments. 3. The fluid can automatically overflow into the bag when the meter's capacity is exceeded. The meter can also be manually emptied when it is full or required. URINARY CLOSED SYSTEM The item described shall have/be: 1. All of the described features under Urinary Drainage Bag. 2. Pre-attached catheter with tamper proof seal connecting drainage tubing in the following sizes: 3. Tubing length 48-60 inches with 16 french silicone coated latex catheter, Latex and Silicone Catheter. 4. Tubing length 48-60 inches with 18 french silicone coated latex catheter, Latex, and Silicone Catheter. 5. Kit containing the following patient preparation items; syringe pre-filled with sterile water, prep balls or pre-saturated swabs, specimen container and label, povidone-iodine cleaning solution, disposable powder free latex or non-latex glove, lubricating jelly, drape, underpad, and patient information pamphlet. Posted 02/26/99 (W-SN302895). (0057)

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