SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- NX EQ ENVIRONMENTAL DISINFECTION SYSTEMS: Ultraviolet (UVD)
- Notice Date
- 5/11/2023 5:54:07 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333413
— Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- STRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G) FREDERICKSBURG VA 22408 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22408
- Solicitation Number
- 36C10G23Q0090
- Response Due
- 6/7/2023 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 08/06/2023
- Point of Contact
- lasheena.christian@va.gov, Lasheena Christian@va.gov, Phone: (202) 701-5592
- E-Mail Address
-
LaSheena.Scott@va.gov
(LaSheena.Scott@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 10 of 10 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 10 DESCRIPTION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Environmental Disinfection Systems: Ultraviolet product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) 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 sources to manufacturer Environmental Disinfection Systems: Ultraviolet on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a multiple award BPA 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 Environmental Disinfection Systems: Ultraviolet to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333413 Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6530 Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils and Supplies.and the associated size standard is 1000 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 SAM.gov | Home. All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search 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 BPA, 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 Environmental Disinfection Systems: Ultraviolet is designed to kill, remove, or render inert pathogenic microorganisms present in a closed environment and on hard inanimate surfaces and objects located in that environment. These systems are intended to remove microorganisms from the environment (i.e., most viruses and bacteria, including mycobacteria) but not necessarily all microbial forms such as spores. There are several different technologies appropriate for use by the systems, including ultraviolet (UV) radiation using dedicated lamps (e.g., mercury, xenon) and systems using hydrogen peroxide vapors as a chemical disinfectant. Other less frequently used technologies (e.g., ozone gas) are also available. Environmental disinfection systems are intended for short-term use (e.g., from several minutes to a few hours) in patient rooms, operating rooms, and other healthcare facility closed areas The following Contract Line Items below are planned to be awarded in the proposed BPA(s). Note: This is only a sample of Environmental Disinfection Systems: Ultraviolet currently in-use at VA Medical facilities. If you plan to propose alternative brands which meets all of the Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs; see below), please state in your response to this RFI. Contract Line Item# Description 0001 Triple Emitter UVC System 0002 Dual Emitter UVC System 0003 Single Emitter UV-C System 0004 Single Add-On Emitter Only 0005 UV-C Emitter Power Cord 0006 Tablet Charging Cord-USC 0007 Control Tablet (Galaxy Tab Acitve3 LTE) 0008 Control Tablet (Galaxy Tab Active2 LTE) 0009 Lamp (Single) 0010 Tablet Holder Locking 0011 Adapter - AC/DC Wall Mount Adapter Multi Plug (Wall Plug) 0012 Joby 0013 Patient Tent Cards 0014 Joiner Tote Bag 0015 UV-C Blue Caution Tape 0016 Motion Sensor Charging Cord 0017 Tablet Cover 0018 Tablet Cradle (No Mount) 0019 Tablet Mount (No Cradle) 0020 Replacement Caster (Locking) 0021 UV-C Replacement Lamps 0022 Tower Storage Cover 0023 Joiner with Warning (w/out Tablet Holder or Motion Sensor) 0024 UV-C Emitter Power Cord 0025 Motion Sensor Unit (NO Joiner) 0026 Software Support and Licensing 0027 Joby with Motion Sensor 0028 Joiner with Motion Sensor 0029 Joiner with Tablet Holder 0030 Caution Sign Banner 0031 Intellego Dosimeters 254nm Tri Card 0032 Microfiber Cleaning Cloth 0033 Replacement Caster (Non-Locking) 0034 Replacement Caster- Locking (Grey) 0035 Control Tablet (Active 3 Non-LTE) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide the Environmental Disinfection Systems: Ultraviolet 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 Marked ETL showing product meets Safety Standards Literature Review 0001-0004 MTR 2 Multiple safety features to include motion detection Literature Review 0001-0004 MTR 3 Operator does not have to enter the room to start or stop the device (remote control) Literature Review 0001-0004 MTR 4 Minimum Cleaning time of 10 minutes Literature Review 0001-0004 MTR 5 Can clean a room with a single placement in the room Literature Review 0001-0004 MTR 6 The minimum hours of the lamps 9,000 hr. Literature Review 0001-0004 MTR 7 Replacement parts or accessory that are compatible with CLIN 0001 0004 Literature Review 0005-0035 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 alternative from the proposed line items above) 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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