65 -- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MEDICAL/SURGICAL PRODUCTS (CONTINUATION OF VANAC-SSN-050901

Notice Date

May 9, 2001

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

60141-0076

Solicitation Number

VANAC-SSN-050901/2

Response Due

June 1, 2001

Point of Contact

Sue Proctor (708) 786-5182

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via (Susan.Proctor@med.va.gov)

Description

SUBJ: Sources sought for medical/surgical items (THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE VANAC-SSN-050901 which was cut off in the middle of BATHING SYSTEMS) 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. If VA chooses to use a BPA as the contracting method, those companies who do not have their products on an FSS contract will be eliminated from the competition. The VHA Medical/Surgical User Group, a group of VA physicians, 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 User Group to be medical experts. Therefore, they are qualified to determine which products are acceptable. SAMPLES AND PRODUCT LITERATURE MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2001. 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. For additional information regarding submission of samples please contact Carl Hunter (708) 786-7783. Product Descriptions for items being considered at this time are as follows: BATHING SYSTEM (Samples: Minimum of 1 Box (approximately 24 per box) of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. PH balance 5.5 6.5 2. Ease of dispensing 3. Neutral fragrance 4. Non shredding durable 5. Soft 6. No rinse/no residue 7. Specify moisture volume 8. Provide ingredient sheet 9. Fragrance free available (info only) 10. Resealable package 11. Instructions for use which include heating instructions for different microwaves, and warning of hot contents. NOTE: Please include information on warming units and how many possible units will be provided to each medical center (The intended use of the bathing systems is to provide a warm, rinse-free full body bath right from the microwave or warmer. Eight premoistened washcloths used to cleanse and moisturize.) DISPOSABLE ADULT DIAPERS (Samples: Minimum of 1 case of each size/type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Odor control (info only) 2. Sizes medium, & large 3. Contour 4. Wetness indicator 5. Absorbent polymer 6. Dryness (as evaluated by wetting and re-wetting the product and assessing the dryness level at various time intervals) 7. Nonabrasive elastic 8. Wing 9. Non-wing 10. Crotch width (info only) 11. Padding from diaper to edge of diaper (info only) (The intended use of the adult disposable diapers is for the temporary containment of urine and feces.) PAD LINEN SAVER, DISPOSABLE (Samples: Minimum of 1 case of each size/type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Disposable 2. Sealed Edge 3. Non-woven top layer 4. Polymer- Gel 5. Wicks 6. Leak proof back 7. Assorted Sizes 8. Flame retardant 9. Assorted absorbency 10. Pads for Low-Air loss beds 11. Variety of packaging (e.g. boxes of 75 each, 150 each) (The intended use of the disposable pad linen savers it to protect the bed from bodily fluids.) HYPODERMIC NEEDLES, NONSAFETY/REGULAR (Samples: Minimum of 1 Box of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Gauges from 18 to 27, Lengths from to 1 inch (info only on 16 and 30 Gauge) 2. Sterile 3. Tamper resistant packaging 4. Easy to open 5. Sterile presentation 6. Autoclavable with sterilizing instructions 7. Single patient use 8. Sharpness 9. Regular Bevel with Short and Intradermal Available 10. Translucent hub with low dead space 11. Color coded to gauge of needle 12. Information on quality control by the company 13. Regular with thinwall available 14. Information on material of needle (info only) (The intended use of the needles is for delivery of medicinal agents and aspirations of bodily fluids. Caution should be exercised for any other purpose such as use with other mechanical devices.) HYPODERMIC SYRINGES WITHOUT NEEDLES, NONSAFETY/REGULAR (Samples: Minimum of 1 Box of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Latex free 2. Luer lock 3. Luer slip/Slip tip 4. Sizes needed are TB, 1cc, 3cc, 5cc, 10cc, 20cc, 30cc, 60cc, and 60cc/Catheter tip syringes 5. Sterile 6. Tamper resistance packaging 7. Sterile presentation 8. Easy to open 9. Durable, Legible markings appropriate for size of syringe. .2 for 5 & 10cc syringes 10. Durable, Legible markings appropriate for size of syringe. .1 for 3cc syringe. 11. Durable, Legible markings appropriate for size of syringe. 1 for 20cc, 30cc, and 60cc 12. Durable, Legible markings appropriate for size of syringe. .02 for TB and 1CC syringe. 13. Autoclavable 14. Single Patient Use 15. Leakproof between barrel and plunger 16. Smooth plunger action with a guard against accidental plunger 17. Clear barrel 18. Instructions for Use 19. Information on quality control by the company (The intended use of the syringes without needles is for delivery of medicinal agents and aspirations of bodily fluids. Caution should be exercised for any other purpose such as use with other mechanical devices.) HYPODERMIC SYRINGES WITH NEEDLES, NONSAFETY/REGULAR (Samples: Minimum of 1 Box of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Latex free 2. Luer Lock 3. Luer slip/Slip Tip 4. Sizes needed are TB, 1cc, 3cc, 5cc, and 10cc syringes 5. Sterile 6. Tamper resistant Packaging 7. Sterile Presentation 8. Easy to open 9. Durable, Legible markings appropriate for size of syringe. .2 for 5 and 10cc syringe. 10. Durable, Legible markings appropriate for size of syringe. .02 for TB and 1cc syringe. 11. Durable, Legible markings appropriate for size of syringe. .1 for 3cc syringe 12. Autoclavable 13. Single patient use 14. Leakproof between barrel and plunger 15. Smooth plunger action with a guard against accidental plunger 16. Clear barrel 17. Connection between needle and barrel 18. Needle Gauges from 16 to 27 and lengths from to 1 inches 19. Regular bevel with short and intradermal available 20. Translucent hub with low dead space 21. Information on quality control by the company (The intended use of the syringes with needles is for delivery of medicinal agents and aspirations of bodily fluids. Caution should be exercised for any other purpose such as use with other mechanical devices.) ALGINATE WOUND DRESSINGS (Samples: Minimum of 2 Boxes of each type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Absorption (absorb 20 times its weight) 2. Gel Block 3. Wicking away from the wound surface 4. Ease of application 5. Conforms easily 5. 4X4 sheet and rope mandatory (info only other sizes) 6. Sterile 7. Forms gel within the wound (The intended use of the alginate wound dressings is for a primary wound dressing indicated for management of moderate to heavy exudates in partial to full thickness wounds. Dressing reacts with wound exudates to form a gel maintaining a moist environment. Requires a secondary dressing.) FOAM WOUND DRESSINGS (Samples: Minimum of 2 Boxes of each type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Non adhesive 2. Absorbency (regular & extra) 3. Assorted sizes to include approximately 4X4 & 8X8 4. Wicking away from the wound surface 5. Application daily or less frequently 6. Have occlusive & non occlusive 7. Thin foam (info only) 8. Can fill wound cavity 9. Conforms to variety of anatomical surfaces 10. Adhesive border (info only) 11. Fenestrated dressing (info only) 12. Does not adhere to wound bed 13. Ease of use 14. Instructions for use (The intended use of the foam wound dressings is for a primary or secondary non-adherent dressing indicated for management of moderate to heavy exudating partial to full thickness wounds such as venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers.) AMORPHOUS HYDROGEL (Samples: Minimum of 6 each of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Saturation/Absorption (how many ML of fluid does it take before the gel liquefies) 2. Gel does not dry out in 24 hours when exposed to air 3. Viscosity of the water less than 50% 4. Daily application 5. Multi-Dose Single patient use 6. Ease of application 7. Minimum 3 oz size tube (info only other sizes) 8. Bacteriostatic Agent (The intended use of the amorphous hydrogel is for use primarily on wounds with low exudates to provide controlled wound moisture. Can also be used for Autolytic debridement or to hydrate dry eschar. Requires a secondary dressing.) HYDROGEL SHEETS (Samples: Minimum of 2 Boxes of each size to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted sizes to include approximately 4X4 & 6X8 or larger 2. Borderless required 3. Available with adhesive border (info only) 4. Can use on radiation dermatitis (supply information) 5. Ease of application 6. Sterile 7. Conforms to a variety of wound and anatomical surfaces 8. Dressing does not dry out in 24 hours when exposed to air 9. Translucent 10. Water Content 80% or above (The intended use of the hydrogel sheets is as a primary wound dressing to maintain controlled moist environment for low exudating partial to full thickness such as 1st & 2nd degree burns, pressure ulcers, radiation dermatitis foot & leg ulcers. Has cooling effect to help reduce pain in some wounds.) PETROLEUM IMPREGNATED GAUSE (Samples: Minimum of 2 Boxes of each size to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Non-Adherent 3. Occlusive 4. Conforms to body contours 5. Sterile presentation to sterile field in over wrap (info only) 6. Fine Mesh Gauze impregnated with petroleum 7. Gauze is easy to remove from package 8. Assorted sizes to include 3X9, 3X18 & 1/2X72 9. Latex Free Packaging (info only) (The intended use of the petroleum impregnated gauze is as a non-adhering sterile dressing made of fine mesh gauge impregnated with petrolatum. Use for scant to lightly drainage wound.) OIL EMULSION IMPREGNATED GAUZE (Samples: Minimum of 2 Boxes of each size to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Non-Adherent 3. Non-Occlusive 4. Conforms to body contours 5. Sterile presentation to sterile field in over wrap (info only) 6. Open mesh knitted fabric impregnated with petrolatum oil emulsion 7. Gauze is easy to remove from package 8. Assorted sizes to include approximately 3X3, 3X8, & 3X16 9. Latex free packaging (info only) (The intended use of the oil emulsion impregnated gauze is as a non-adhering sterile dressing made of open mesh knitted fabric impregnated with petrolatum emulsion designed for wound protection .For use with scant to lightly drainage wounds.) XEROFORM PETROLATUM IMPREGNATED GAUZE (Samples: Minimum of 2 Boxes of each size to be evaluated) The item describe shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Non-Adherent 3. Occlusive 4. Conforms to body contours 5. Sterile presentation to sterile field in over wrap (info only) 6. Fine mesh gauze impregnated with 3% bismuth tribromopenate petrolatum 7. Gauze is easy to remove from package 8. Assorted sizes to include approximately 1X8 & 5X9 9. Latex free packaging (info only) (The intended use of the xeroform petrolatum impregnated gauze is as a non-adhering sterile fine mesh gauge impregnated with petrolatum and 3% bismuth tritomophenate (xeroform) designed for wound protection. For use with scant to lightly draining wounds, where an antiseptic is desired.) SURGICAL GOWNS (Samples: Minimum of 1 Case of each size/type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted sizes with at least Large, X-Large, and XX-Large 2. Low linting 3. Comfort 4. Strength & Durability 5. Barrier Effectiveness 6. Low Flammability 7. Noise factor 8. Packaging flexibility 9. Latex free with label on package (The intended use of the surgical gowns is to ensure an effective means of protection to patients and health care personnel during use and should prevent contamination and contact with blood borne pathogens contained in blood and body fluids.) SURGICAL DRAPES (Samples: Minimum of 1 Case of each type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: Assorted sizes to include Extremity, Laparotomy, Split Sheet, & U-Drape 1. Low linting 2. Comfort 3. Strength & Durability 4. Barrier Effectiveness 5. Low flammability 6. Noise factor 7. Packaging flexibility 8. Latex free with label on package (The intended use of the surgical drapes is to ensure an effective means of protection to patients and health care personnel during use and should prevent contamination and contact with blood borne pathogens contained in blood and body fluids.) SURGICAL PACKS (Samples: Minimum of 1 Case of each type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted packs to include Arthroscopy, Basic, Cystoscopy, Ortho, Extremity, and Laparotomy 2. Low linting 3. Comfort 4. Strength & Durability 5. Barrier Effectiveness 6. Low Flammability 7. Noise factor 8. Packaging flexibility 9. Latex free with label on package (The intended use of the surgical packs is to ensure an effective means of protection to patients and health care personnel during use and should prevent contamination and contact with blood borne pathogens contained in blood and body fluids.) DISPOSABLE LEG BAGS (Samples: Minimum of 4 each of each size/type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted sizes must include 19 & 32 oz with strap 2. Rubber/Latex (info only) 3. Single Patient Use 4. Fleece/Cotton backing (info only) 5. Anti-Reflux property 6. Latex or fabric strap available 7. Non-kink attached extension tubing at least 15 inches long with inside diameter no less the inch 8. Easy to use drain valve with one hand closure 9. Leakproof drain valve & bag 10. Vented & Non-Vented (info only) 11. Attachment Slit/Button 12. Built in Connector 13. Bag made of clear vinyl 14. Secure Connection to catheter 15. Instructions for use (The intended use of the disposable leg bags is for inpatient/outpatient use for collection of urine from external or indwelling catheters. To be used if NIB products #6530-00-761-0932 & 6530-00-0936 do not meet the clinical needs.) REUSABLE LEG BAGS (Samples: Minimum of 2 each of each size/type to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted sizes must include 18 to 32 oz with strap 2. Single patient use 3. Anti-Reflux property fixed or detachable 4. Latex or fabric strap available 5. Non-kink extension tubing with inside diameter no less then inch available 6. Easy to use drain valve with one hand closure 7. Leakproof drain valve & bag 8. Vented and Non-Vented (info only) 9. Attachment on leg bags straps are Slit or Button 10. Inlet connector included 11. Bag made of durable seamless latex 12. Secure connection to catheter 13. Easy to clean 14. Instructions for use & cleaning (The intended use of the reusable leg bags is for outpatient use for collection of urine from external or indwelling catheters.) WOUND DRAINAGE/EVACUATOR (Samples: Minimum of 1 Box or 6 Each of each type to be evaluated: The items described shall have/be: DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Various drain sizes w/graduated markings 2. Radiopaque drain 3. Tubing type 4. Flat drains/round 5. PVC/Silicone 6. Sterile 7. Sterile Presentation 8. With and without trocars 9. Latex free option 10. Y connector available (info only) EVACUATOR CHARACTERISTICS: 1. Sterile presentation 2. Sterile 3. Latex free option 4. Squeeze box/bulb evacuator w/various sizes, graduated markings 5. Individually wrapped 6. Emptying without disconnect 7. CSR Wrap KIT CHARACTERISTICS: 1. With and without trocars 2. Latex free options 3. Sterile presentation 4. Sterile 5. Kit availability, 1/8", 3/16", &1/4" 6. Components can be purchased separately 7. Instructions for use (The intended use of the wound drainage/evacuator is for negative pressure suction drainage of closed wounds and cavities.) INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING KITS (DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCERS) (Samples: Minimum of 10 Each of each kit to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Kit must contain: a. Disposable, single-use pressure transducer b. Continuous flush device (2cc-4cc per hour) c. Manual flush system d. Method to zero the system pressure, e.g. three-way stopcock e. 48-inch monitoring line with luer lock connectors f. 12-inch extension tube that connects directly to patient's catheter with luer lock connectors g. Macro drip administration set h. Sampling port that can be used with a needleless system i. A roller clamp or other flow-controlling device on each from the solution container (for a three-transducer kit, there will be three roller clamps below the trifurcated line to the solution container) 2. Kits must also be available with: a. Three transducers in one kit (trifurcated, using a common administration set) b. Longer monitoring tubing (minimum of 60 inches) c. Micro drip administration set d. Information Only Please include information about whether or not you stock kits with two transducers in one kit (bifurcated, using a common administration set) e. Information Only Please include information about the availability of kits with longer monitoring and/or extension tubing f. Information Only Please include information about whether or not you provide separate components such as alternative tubing parts, individually packaged. Please elaborate. 3. Kits must be: a. Individually packaged b. Sterile c. A closed system (all components are preassembled) d. Easy to open and to remove items e. Easy to assemble a

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