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 and Request for Samples 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 mandatory 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 a company can provide any of these items, samples of all items available that meet or exceed the criteria provided in the product descriptions should be submitted at this time. All samples must be clearly marked with the name of the potential offeror, the product number, and the manufacturer's name. Potential offerors must also include any corresponding detailed product literature with the samples. Detailed product literature should include, but not be limited to, an indication of what materials the products are comprised of (e.g. latex, etc.), country of origin, and a listing of sizes, configurations, etc. available. If detailed literature is not received with the samples, the technical evaluation panel may be unable to fully evaluate the samples and the products could be eliminated from further consideration. Please send samples (number of samples required follow each product name) and corresponding detailed product literature to: Department of Veterans Affairs Item Management Division (901S) ATTN: Carl Hunter Building 37 First Avenue -- One Block North of Cermak Road (22nd Street) Hines, IL 60141 Companies submitting samples are also encouraged to obtain Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts for those products from the respective government contract office. VA has the option of awarding a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) against an FSS contract rather than issuing a formal solicitation for the purpose of standardization. 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 JULY 16, 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 please contact Sue Proctor (708) 786-5182, or Burnell Brusveen (708) 786-5139. For additional information regarding submission of samples pleasecontact Carl Hunter (708) 786-7783. Product Descriptions for items being considered at this time are as follows: GAUZE DRESSINGS, STERILE, TRACH (Samples: 6 Boxes of each dressing to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. 4 x 4 size 2. 6 ply 3. Sterile 4. Precut and contoured 5. Clean finished edges 6. Rapid wicking 7. Low linting 8. High absorbency 9. Thread count 8-11 10. Peel pack with sterile presentation 11. Free of foreign particles 12. Free of loose threads 13. Type 7 USP COVER, (TOPPER TYPE) DRESSING SPONGES (Samples: 6 Boxes of each dressing to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Assorted Sizes to include 4 x 4 size 3. Low linting 4. High absorbency 5. Non-woven 6. Multi-layered 7. Wicking action 8. Peel pack with sterile presentation 9. Smooth edges 10. Free of loose threads 11. Free of foreign matter GAUZE DRESSINGS, ABD PADS (Samples: 6 Boxes of each pad to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Soft 2. Absorbent 3. Non-woven outer layer 4. Sterile 5. Low linting 6. Equal to or greater than 2 finished edges 7. Uniform thickness of absorbent layers 8. Non-absorbent backing available 9. Assorted sizes available 10. Non-sterile available GAUZE SPONGES (Samples: 6 Boxes of each sponge to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Non-sterile available 3. 4 x 4 size 4. Assorted sizes available 5. 100% cotton 6. Woven 7. Low linting 8. Free of foreign particles 9. 8 and 12 ply available 10. 2 per package 11. Peel pack with sterile presentation BANDAGE GAUZE, NONELASTIC, ROLL (KLING TYPE) (Samples: 12 of each bandage to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Low linting 3. 2 ply 4. Conforms to body contours 5. Equal to or greater than 3 yards in length 6. Assorted widths available to include 2", 4", and 6" 7. Non-raveling 8. Finished/folded edges 9. Woven BANDAGE GAUZE, FLUFF, ROLL (KERLIX TYPE) (Samples: 12 of each bandage to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Non-linting 3. Conforms to body contours 4. Equal to or greater than 6 ply 5. Non-raveling 6. Finished/folded edges 7. Crimped with vertical and horizontal stretch 8. Crinkle weave pattern 9. Pre-washed, fluff dried 10. Rapid wicking 11. Equal to or greater than 4 yards in length SUPER SPONGES (Samples: 6 Boxes of each sponge to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile & Non-sterile 2. Non-linting 3. Crinkle weave pattern for loft and bulk 4. Pre-washed, fluff dried 5. Assorted sizes 6. High Absorbency 7. Finished/folded edges 8. Assorted packaging BRUSHES, SURGICAL SCRUB (Samples: One carton of each brush to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Disposable 3. Easy to open 4. Brush on one side 5. Sponge on other side 6. Nail cleaner included 7. Single Use 8. Non-abrasive brush 9. 4 types available (samples needed for all types): a. With no detergent (dry) b. With Povidone Iodine 1% c. With CHG 4% d. With PCMX 3% CATHETERIZATION SETS (Samples: 6 of each set to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. 10 cc pre-filled syringe 3. Lubricant, 2.5 -- 5 gm (H2O Soluble) 4. Plastic tray, graduated 5. 1000 cc capacity 6. Cotton balls (5) 7. Underpad 8. Impervious Drape 9. Specimen container, 60 cc, with leakproof lid 10. Gloves, latex free 11. Povidone Iodine 1% 12. Forceps 13. Overwrap 14. Assembled in sequence of use 15. Blister pack 16. Latex free kits available IRRIGATION KITS (Samples: 6 of each type and kit to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Disposable 3. Plastic tray, 1000 cc, graduated in less than or equal to 50 ml increments 4. Plastic solution container, 500 cc, graduated in less than or equal to 50 ml increments 5. Waterproof drape (impervious) 6. Available with bulb syringe, 50-60 cc AND 7. Available with piston syringe, 50-60 cc 8. Overwrap 9. Blister pack BAG, SPECIMEN TRANSPORT (Samples: 20 of each type and bag to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. OSHA biohazard symbol on one side 2. Transparent 3. Assorted sizes available to include 6" x 9" and larger 4. 3-walled document protector pouch on opposite side with Biohazard emblem 5. Single track interlocking seal closure (Ziplock type) 6. Leakproof bag and leakproof closure 7. Disposable 8. Single use 9. Easy to open and close BANDAGE, ADHESIVE (Samples: 3 boxes of each type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Sterile presentation 3. Individually packaged 4. Ease of application 5. Assorted sizes to include 1" x 3" 6. Nonstick wound pad (non-adherent) 7. Overlapping peel away strips 8. 100 per box 9. Plastic, fabric, and sheer varieties 10. Flesh colored or clear 11. Rounded edges on adhesive strip 12. Adhesive strip adheres firmly and removes easily without damaging skin MORGUE PACKS (Samples: 6 of each pack to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Plastic Sheet, 10 mil 2. Waterproof 3. Leakproof 4. White opaque 5. Chin strap 6. Ties (3 greater than or equal to 36" in length) and (2 greater than or equal to 60" in length) 7. Underpad 8. Three identification tags BODY BAGS (Samples: 3 of each bag to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Shall be a domestic product or the product of a designated country SHOE COVERS (ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) (Samples: One box of each type and shoe cover to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: All covers: 1. Assorted Sizes 2. Elastic gusset 3. Disposable 4. Durable 5. Easy to apply 6. Waterproof 7. Non-skid bottoms 8. Assorted lengths Additional Criteria for PPE covers: 9. Impervious 10. Constructed of impervious material 11. Sealed seams 12. Mid-calf length with gusset PLEURAL DRAINAGE UNITS (Samples: 2 of each type and unit to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Hangars and freestanding unit 3. Hangs with sturdy device 4. Anti-tip stand 5. Anti-kink tubing 6. Air leak indicator 7. 2500 ml capacity, graduated in equal to or less than 25cc increments 8. Instructions on unit 9. Ease of use 10. Single patient use 11. 3-chambered pleuravac (suction chamber, underwater seal graduated chamber, drainage chamber) (chambers clearly identifiable) 12. Sampling port 13. Pressure relief valve 14. Latex free available THORACIC CATHETERS (Samples: 3 of each size and type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Single use 1. Assorted sizes available 2. Assorted angles available 3. With and without trocar 4. Landmark (radiopague) markings 5. Assorted lengths available 6. Sterile 7. Rigid and soft catheters 7. Staggered eyes 8. Radiopague line with eye 9. Graduated markings 10. Clear, thermosensitive PVC catheter 11. Latex free available NASAL CANNULAS (Samples: 6 of each cannula to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Disposable, single use 2. Adjustable, non-slipping 3. One piece, clear, flexible, PVC tubing 4. Oxygen supply tubing greater than or equal to 6 feet in length 5. Flared and non-flared, soft nasal nebulae (2) 6. Integrated female connector with distal end 7. Anti-kinking tubing 8. Latex free 9. Multi-lumen (anti-kinking) tubing NEBULIZERS (Samples: 6 of each item to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Disposable, single patient use 2. Mouthpiece/T-Piece 3. Nebulizing chamber (anti-tipping)/reservoir 6 cc capacity 4. O2/Air connecting tubing greater than or equal to 6 feet in length 5. 6" corrugated tubing (outflow) 6. Hand-held and in-line capability 7. Individually packaged SALEM SUMP TUBES (Samples: 6 of each type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Disposable 2. Single patient use 3. Sterile, individually packaged 4. Double lumen therma-sensitive plastic tubing greater than or equal to 48" in length 5. Radipague with graduated markings 18", 22", 26" and 30" from distal tip 6. Greater than or equal to 10 aspiration oval eyes, including distal tip eye 7. Anti-reflux valve 8. Connector 9. Anti-traumatic tip 10. Assorted French sizes in include 16 French 11. Silicone/PVC 12. Latex free available 10. Potential offeror to also include samples of Levine Tubes RESTRAINTS, SOFT (Samples: 3 of each type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Ease of application 2. Washable/Reusable 3. Disposable (if available) 4. Instructions on restraint and/or on package 5. Durable construction 6. Durable fabric 7. Patient comfort 8. Quick release (both knot and device) 9. Potential offeror to supply a full line of cloth restraints (e.g. vest, limb, belt, wheelchair, bed, etc.) Posted 06/23/99 (W-SN346240). (0174)

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