65--STL - HUSH-SLUSH MACHINE

The Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Office is seeking potential sources for the purchase of: SURGICAL HUSH SLUSH MACHINE -ORS-1075HS 2 EACH ORS-K24ORT - AUTO SLUSH AUTOMATED SLUSH SYSTEM KIT -2 EACH ORS-2038D - INTRA-OPERATIVE SOLUTION WARMER FSS 65II A NAICS code 339113 St. Louis VAMC is in need of a new slush machine brand name or equal for tissue cooling. Some surgical procedures require introducing hypothermia therapy in order to safely decrease the body's metabolic rate and an organ's need for oxygen. Ultimately, this slows damage to a patient's organ while providing sufficient time for the procedure to be completed. Minimum Technical Specifications: " Simple and easy-to-operate controls o Nurse can control within the sterile field " No requirement for alcohol transfer medium " Quiet operation " Automatic stirring to stir fluid as it cools " Soft slush with no large or sharp ice particles " Automatic slush making capability " Standard 7.5 liter basin " Intra-operative solution warmer mounted to slush machine o Continuous access to warm irrigation fluid at controlled temperatures up to 120° F " Portable o Locking wheels " Multiple-sized drapes to provide sterile coverage Location: Saint Louis VA Medical Center, 1 Jefferson barracks drive, Saint Louis, MO 63125-4199. If you can meet all of the requirements for this purchase, Please respond to this sources sought by email to Mr. Alan Gifford. The e-mail address is contact@example.gov. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, on __01/27/2015____. The following information is required: 1.) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) & Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) (This information can be obtained from your Central Contractor Registration). 2.) Name of firm w/address, phone and email address of point of contact. 3.) State if your company is a certified 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, HubZone Small Business, or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. 4.) Provide product brochures that demonstrate that your product can meet the requirements for this purchase. No telephone responses will be accepted.