65--Surgical Simulators

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - 36C24418Q9830 The VA Healthcare System intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Virtamed Inc., 3 16144 Churchview Dr Unit 210, Lithia, FL, 33547-3851 to provide SURGICAL STIMULATORS, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1. Virtamed Inc is the only authorized distributor for provide SURGICAL STIMULATORS. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest; accompanied by supporting literature, to the Contracting Officer no later than 9/19/18 at 10 am EST. ALL Responses should be sent to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 339113. Contracting Office Address: Attn: Amanda Saunders, Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4, 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215-1802 STATEMENT OF WORK: The VA uses simulation training to make medical education authentic and focused, using a broad spectrum of technology and staged interaction to provide a controlled and safe learning environment for both students and practitioners. Simulation training increases confidence and elevates competence by providing a safer and more supportive environment for learning skills and using critical decision-making skills. The VA has put a new emphasis on medical simulators in an effort to provide a more comprehensive training for all physicians and better care for patients. SCOPE OF WORK: The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center is looking to procure a new simulator that allows for training of various orthopedic, urology, and OB/GYN procedures and techniques in a safe and realistic environment allowing trainees to acquire and improve their skills before performing surgery on a live patient. The simulator must combine the rubber model of each relevant discipline with the benefits of virtual reality. The rubber model provides immediate and realistic feedback and also incorporates adapted original instruments, which is a feature not found on any other simulators. VirtaMed Orthopedic Platform Module ArthroS FAST Module VirtaMed ArthroS Knee VirtaMed ArthroS Knee Module ACL Module VirtaMed ArthroS Shoulder Module VirtaMed ArthroS Hip Module VirtaMed ArthroS Ankle Platform Extension VirtaMed Gynecology Module VirtaMed HystSim Platform Extension VirtaMed Urology Module VirtaMed UroSim for TURP Installation and Training DELIVERY: Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia PA. 19104 Delivery must be completed by September 2018. All work shall be completed between 8:00a.m.and 4:00p.m. Monday Friday. All federal holidays, excluded. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM site. The Contractor shall coordinate all deliveries, staging areas, and parking arrangements with the VA Police and Warehouse The Contractor shall remove all related shipping debris and clean-up any construction associated with delivery of the specified items. Contractor shall remove all packing from the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center premises. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to Contractor error or neglect. SITE CONDITIONS: There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the hospital at any time INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: The warehouse shall receive all equipment prior to Biomedical Engineering inspecting the equipment Disputes shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer DELIVERY/STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Deliver materials to job in manufacturers original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon or maintain coverings in place and in good repair Deliver specified items only when site is ready Store equipment in dry condition inside facility Any government requested delayed delivery up to 90 days after initial delivery date, shall be at no additional cost to the Government DELIVERABLES: Operation and Maintenance Manuals Binders (2) each Digital (1) each Deliver compilation of all manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule and operation materials packed in binder(s) The vendor must provide preventive maintenance services, or preventive maintenance training to Users and Biomedical Technicians when appropriate, to meet at minimum Joint Commission standards. OPERATOR TRAINING: Technical training must provide Biomedical Engineering with the tools and knowledge to fully operate and maintain the system Scheduling of all training shall be coordinated with the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center after delivery is complete WARRANTY: The Contractor shall provide at a minimum of a one-year manufacturer s warranty on all parts and labor The warranty shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Security package note required Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.