Solicitation Number: VA-249-11-RQ-0744 Notice Type: Sources Sought This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is VA-249-11-RQ-0744 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35, July 14, 2009. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337910. (v) This requirement consists of one (1) line item: Closed Mattress Systems for Behavioral Health wards- (Qty - 20 ea) (vi) The following STATEMENT OF WORK is a detailed description of the requirements for this solicitation: Closed Mattress System for Behavioral Health Wards VISN 9 Contracting is requesting a quote for a one-time, firm-fixed price purchase of (20 EA) Closed Mattress Systems for Behavioral Health patients at the VA Medical Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee that meets or exceeds the specifications listed below. The closing date for this RFQ is September 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM CST. The mattresses will be shipping to Alvin C York VA Medical Center, 3400 Lebanon Road, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129. Please enclose the following information in your quote. 1. Mattress type with full specifications that meet or exceed the specifications listed below (include brochures if available) 2. Firm-fixed pricing, quantity of 20 ea, for the closed mattress systems 3. Delivery type: F.O.B. Destination 4. Estimated Delivery Timeframes 5. Warranty information Closed Mattress System's Salient Characteristics Mattress Dimensions: Size - 36"x 80" x 6.5" Mattress Material Requirements: " Top Cover: o Closed mattress system (one piece cover, no zippers, no overlap seems, no vents) o No Chlorofluorocarbons: an organic compound that contains carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane. o Latex free o Free of plastic or vinyl that could be removed and used for suffocation. o Non-plasticizing; (will never become brittle or crack) o Antibacterial " Mattress that provides an impermeable barrier to microbial agents commonly involved in nosocomial infections o Treated to meet or exceed Fire Code (para 10.3.2.2 and para 10.3.4 of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code) o fabric which is flexible (for prevention of pressure sores) and has a low MVT (for barrier protection of the core " MVT Moisture Vapor Transmission is the passage of molecules of moisture vapor through pores or openings of a permeable or semipermeable material. Mattresses with top fabric yielding lower MVT ratings are better protected against moisture pass through. o HR-High Resiliency Foam o Waterproof, mold proof, anti-microbial o No liquid can infiltrate through the surface. Cleaning the cloth is easy and it can be kept clean and hygienic and permeable to air for a long time. o VaporSeal system " Bottom Cover: o Herculex 10 ounce, Anti-skid bottom o Treated to meet or exceed Fire Code (para 10.3.2.2 and para 10.3.4 of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code) o Antibacterial " Features: " Ligature free 1. No protruding objects 2. No Zippers 3. No Handles 4. No Vents " Should not have non-breathable covers that can be removed by the patient and used for suffocation. " Meet Fire proof rating Warranty Requirements: Full 5 years Delivery requirements: 30 days from award References: Memorandum: Deputy Under Secretary for Health of Operations and Management (10N) " MHEOC Checklist: Patient Rooms #42.1 Pillows and Mattresses. 42.1 Pillows and mattresses Are pillows and mattresses free of plastic or vinyl that could be removed and used for suffocation? Pillows and mattresses should not have non-breathable covers that can be removed by the patient and used for suffocation. This requirement is consistent with eliminating plastic trash can liners (refer to question #35) and vinyl or plastic shower curtains (refer to question #59). (vii) Delivery FOB Destination to: Alvin C. York VA Medical Center Building # 146 (Warehouse) 3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37129 More information will be provided upon contract award. ALL QUOTES SHOULD BE INCLUSIVE. Any questions must be emailed to
contact@example.gov. Answers will be by modification to this request for quotation. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who is deemed the lowest bidder that is technically acceptable. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE SUBMITTED QUOTE, unless offeror has a current ORCA certification. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.211-70 Servicing Data Manuals, VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission, and VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34. (xiii) Warranty: Full 5 years (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE Wednesday, 14 September 2011 at 12:00 PM central standard time (CST). Electronic offers will ONLY be accepted; submit quotation to - Thomas S. Lannom, Contracting Specialist, e-mail
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