65--CO Surgery Equipment

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does no obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses. Responses to this notice shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone, Fax, and Email DUNS number Cage Code Type of business, e.g. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, 8(a), HUB Zone, Women Owned Small Business, SDB Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform the work described below: This solicitation uses a Brand Name or Equal Description of the product required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. The Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital in Columbia, MO are looking to procure MINI- AVR/MVR sets, retractors, & instruments, and containers. The purpose is to provide minimally invasive Aortic & Mitral valve replacements. This allows for smaller incision, better exposure and quicker healing. (Do not have to saw through sternum) Also less OR time due to not having to open the sternum. (Requesting 2 sets). Salient Characteristics: Mini Thoracotomy Retractor, hinged 100mm length arms, including 2 sets of solid blades, 35x35mm and 50x35mm, 165mm max opening width between blades. Utilized for AVR and MVR procedures. Iron-Assistant Instrument Holder, straight extra-long bar 45cm, made of high grade stainless steel and high-quality alloy, quick central fixation knob, extra-long bar to be utilized for minimally invasive valves. Suture Catcher, fine 1.8mm tip, 35.5cm length Nerve and Vessel Hook, 35cm length, fine tip (no ball point) Needle Holder, straight jaw, Tungsten Carbide w/ratchet, 5mm shaft width, 25cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Mitral length Needle Holder, curved jaw, Tungsten Carbide w/ratchet, 5mm shaft width, 25cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Mitral length Tissue Forceps, DeBakey extra wide 2x3 rows of teeth, 4.5mmx14mm jaw measurements, extra fine teeth, 5mm shaft width, 25cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Mitral length Scissors 30°curved, 5mm shaft width, 25cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Mitral length Potts Scissors 45° angle, 3.4mm shaft width, 25cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Mitral length Aortic Cross Clamp, Straight Jaws that fit 66mm Intrack inserts, Flexible Style, Only Clamp that has the capability both to be utilized with its rigid shaft for clamp placement or with the flexible shaft exposed for field space, Utilized for AVR or MVR procedures. Needle Holder, straight jaw, Tungsten Carbide w/ratchet, 5mm shaft width, 17cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Aortic length Needle Holder, curved jaw, Tungsten Carbide w/ratchet, 5mm shaft width, 17cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Aortic length Tissue Forceps, DeBakey extra wide 2x3 rows of teeth, 4.5mmx14mm jaw measurements, extra fine teeth, 5mm shaft width, 17cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Aortic length Scissors 30°curved, 5mm shaft width, 17cm working length (from end of handles to tip), Aortic length Convertible Plastic Container, 2 levels w/ inserts IFU s, cleaning and maintenance instructions will be provided with quotation. Documents will only be accepted in an electronic format. Standard manufacturer warranty Brand specific requested or review by this facility before procurement to ensure compatibility to currently owned equipment and compliance with sterilization requirements. Vendor will be required to provide in-service education for clinical providers, OR personnel, and/or Sterile processing as needed prior to implementation of this system. Response Needed by 8/28/2018 at 4:00PM EST. Contact Information: James Hogue Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 15 3450 S. 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048-5055 Office: +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov