SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Patient Evacuation Sleds
- Notice Date
- 11/17/2022 7:36:30 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- STRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G) FREDERICKSBURG VA 22408 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22408
- Solicitation Number
- 36C10G23Q0007
- Response Due
- 12/2/2022 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/02/2023
- Point of Contact
- Tonya W. Purce, Contract Specialist, Phone: 202-815-9502
- E-Mail Address
-
tonya.purce@va.gov
(tonya.purce@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the PATIENT EVACUATION SLEDS product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single or multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2)to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The period of performance is for a 60-month ordering period from the date of award. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to manufacture Patient evacuation sleds on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a single or multiple award BPAs with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to suppliers of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Patient Evacuation Sleds to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes 2.0 SCOPE PATIENT EVACUATION SLEDS: are used for safely transporting non-ambulatory individuals during emergency evacuation situations. It allows for mobility impaired patients of all sizes using a non-lifting method to be slid across any surface. While patients are securely strapped to the sled they can be transported horizontally and vertically through stairwells to safety. Patient Evacuation Sleds are lightweight, durable, and collapsible for easy storage. The following Contract Line Items will be awarded in the proposed BPA(s): CLIN DESCRIPTION YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR YEAR FIVE 0001 Standard Sled 36 Inch 100 112 100 112 100 0002 Bariatric Sled 48 Inch 75 80 75 80 75 0003 Storage Device 4 Sleds 25 30 25 30 25 0004 Storage Device 10 Sleds 25 20 25 20 25 0005 Bariatric Storage Device 6 Sleds 18 23 18 23 18 0006 Bariatric Storage Device 2 Sleds 22 43 22 43 22 0007 Evacuation Chair 12 7 12 7 12 0008 Standard Sled Single Unit Pouch 100 112 100 112 100 0009 Bariatric Sled Single Unit Pouch 75 80 75 80 75 0010 Fire Retardant Foam Insert 50 60 50 60 50 0011 Storage Bag - 1 Pack 12 105 12 105 12 0012 Storage Bag - 2 Pack 6 52 6 52 6 0013 Storage Bag - 6 Pack 4 30 4 30 4 0014 Storage Bag - 10 Pack 12 20 12 20 12 0015 Bariatric Sled Storage Bag 1 pack 12 20 12 20 12 0016 Bariatric Sled Storage Bag 2 pack 12 10 12 10 12 0017 Bariatric Sled Storage Bag 6 pack 6 6 6 6 6 0018 Storage Case - 1 Sled 100 110 100 110 100 0019 Storage Case - 2 Sled 50 60 50 60 50 0020 Wall Bracket 100 120 100 120 100 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Patient Evacuation Sleds identified above which meet all the following Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs). Vendors are encouraged to quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. Vendors are also encouraged to quote any additional product that may be necessary for the clinical functionality of the equipment. MTR# SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION CLIN MTR 1 The Evacuation sled shall have a minimum of 3 cross straps or 2 cross straps and a total foot wrap, to safely secure and stabilize the patient. Literature Review 0001 & 0002 MTR 2 The Evacuation sled shall allow one or more staff members to move a patient with no lifting; to include stairs. Literature Review 0001 & 0002 MTR 3 The evacuation sled shall include a stairwell braking system to control a patient s vertical stairwell decent. Literature Review 0001 & 0002 MTR 4 The evacuation sled shall be portable and able to be stored in bags or wall mounted cases Literature Review 0001 & 0002 MTR 5 The evacuation sled shall have assisting handles or straps for lifting. Literature Review 0001 & 0002 MTR 6 The evacuation sled shall be able to accommodate patients weighing up to 800lbs. Literature Review 0002 MTR 7 Sled must be able to accommodate adult patients Literature Review 0001 & 0002 For each product the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the MTRs specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an or-equal item) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Nationwide, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN06521573-F 20221119/221117230111 (samdaily.us)
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