SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Point of Use Consignment Concept Study
- Notice Date
- 6/10/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs, Acquisition Operations Service, (049A3), 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, District Of Columbia 20420
- ZIP Code
- 20420
- Solicitation Number
- 101-33-04
- Response Due
- 6/25/2004
- Point of Contact
- Contracting Officer - Sophia Hurt, Contract Specialist, Ph:(202) 273-5739, Fx:(202) 273-7448
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Sophia Hurt
(sophia.hurt@mail.va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Point of Use Consignment Concept Study Request for Information This request for information is in accordance with FAR Chapter 15, Subpart 15.201. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, market information, and capabilities for planning purposes. To satisfy all requirements pertaining to and governed by regulations and policies, it is in the best interest of the Government to prevent and eliminate future problems. It is also requested that a market research be conducted, finalized, and all conclusions documented prior to further advancements of this study. The Government believes information provided from industry sources is important and is receptive to all information provided. The due date for the information is June 25, 2004. Please submit your information to Sophia Hurt by email at Sophia.hurt@mail.va.gov. Purpose: To determine if direct delivery of medical products to a Point of Use (vending machine) by a medical supply distributor is feasible using the consignment arrangement. The distributor provides the Point of Use equipment (POU) at no charge and stocks it on a consignment basis, charging VA only for the products that are used. Objective: 1. Confirm that vendor replenishment consignment method reduces supply consumption. 2. Determine if equipment can accommodate necessary supplies in designated areas. 3. Test contractor performance for complete replenishment without medical center involvement. 4. During the study the distributor must meet and maintain storage and distribution standards in accordance with VA Directive/Handbook 7176. All substitutes must be approved prior to being stocked in any designated area. This test will be conducted for approximately 1 year to determine if fees paid for this service is cost effective. Goal: The Point of Use Consignment Concept Study will determine whether Point of use provide operational improvements, savings, reduction, and consumption in supply usage and the overall efficiency for Medical Center Supply Management. This study will also determine if POU systems currently located at a separate facility managed by in-house VA personnel using the traditional replenishment method has an impact on the performance of the medical center clinical staff, and medical supply technicians. The test will conclude if in fact the medical facilities can apply the same distributor concept establish a method to reduce consumption, cost and be effective and prove the overall capability of the POU system is in the best interest of the Government.
- Web Link
-
RFI 101-33-04
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=101-33-04)
- Record
- SN00601815-W 20040612/040610211937 (fbodaily.com)
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