65 -- PROVIDE SUPPLIES/SERVICE FOR NORMAL MAINTENANCE ON CARBON MEMBRANES, DEIONIZATION TANKS AND REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) MEMBRANES ON RO WATER SYSTEMS (HEMODIALYSIS)

Notice Date

September 11, 2000

Contracting Office

Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 4646 John R, Detroit, MI 48201

ZIP Code

48201

Solicitation Number

553-107-00

Response Due

September 25, 2000

Point of Contact

Marilyn Dogan 313-576-4232

Description

The Deparment of Veterans Affairs, John D. Dingell Medical Center is seeking request for quotes to provide necessary supplies/service for normal maintenance to the Hemodialysis Water System. Contractor shall provide exchange service on carbon tanks, deionization tanks and RO membranes. Provide necessary supplies for normal maintenance; salt test kits, filters. Provide two system sanitizations to be performed a the request of Biomedcal Engineering as well as two AAMI water analysis for the Hemodialysis Unit. The following sites will receive exchange of tanks at normally scheduled intervals: LL319 Glassware Washer 0115-0501, B4305 Glassware Washer 0115-0502, LL558 Tunnel Washer 0115-0503, C4420 Chemistry 0115-0504, C4499 Glassware Washer 0115-0506, C1541 Sickle Cell 0115-0507. All responses must include a list of replacement parts, description, quantity, service frequency and cost for all items that are normally used when performing preventive maintenance. System cleaning must be performed on Saturdays only. Contractor will submit written report to the Biomedical Engineering Department within a reasonble time frame (to be determined by the Biomedical Engineering Supervisor). Contractor will be required to perform maintenance within 30 days of notification from Biomedcal Engineering. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, prepared in accordance with the subparts in Federal Acquisition Regulation 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquistion Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3841, Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus. The very small business size standard is 15 or less employees. Offerors may find the FAR provisions on the internet at www.arnet.gov/far. Proposed rates should include all costs associated with providing the above mentioned service. The accurate performance of these duties not only have an impact on the quality of patient care, but also the effectiveness and efficiency with which care can be provided. Contractor will be required to attend Safety Training as required by the Safety Office of the VA Medical Center. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number Request (RFQ) 553-107-00 is assigned and shall be referenced on any proposals. Partial proposals shall be rejected. All potential offerors shall be available to perform the requirements of this contract immediately. Offerors shall provide a complet set of provisions with proposal found at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offerors must also submit with their bids written evidence of training and proficiency (statement of competency) in maintaining any equipment on which they are working. Proposals shall be submitted to the address listed herein or faxed to 313-576-1077 and directed to the attention of Marilyn Dogan (001R-A). The government shall not be held responsible for quality of fax transmittals. The solicitation number (RFQ number) shall be listed on the outside of your response for identification.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000913/65SOL002.HTM (W-255 SN495051)