6510--LONG BEACH - MEDICAL WARMING CABINET & CART

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide Warmer 28 CT, Gen III (Item 7939) and Warming Hardware Cart (Item 7932) for purchase and meet brand name only for VA Long Beach Healthcare System. The requirement is for BRAND NAME ONLY. Brand name Information: WARMER 28 CT, GEN III & WARMING HARDWARE CART Manufacturer: SAGE PRODUCTS LLC/STRYKER The intended contract period shall be within 30 days of contract award. 001 - SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: WARMER 28 CT, GEN III Must be able to hold up to 28 wipe packages Must be able to easily fit on most counter tops and under cabinets Must have a utilization tracking feature allows you to see how many packages are being used Must be able to automatically record when a package is removed for use Must have an adjustable temperature range of 100F to 125F helps warm product to protocol specifications and patient comfort Must have lighted indicators automatically show which packages are warm and ready, which ones are not, and which ones should be taken first Must have front-loading, see-through doors to make it easy to see if warmer is fully stocked and if packages are ready to use Must be compatible with all warmable products from most disposable wipes Must be able to meet most international standards of safety for medical electrical equipment Should have a quiet power supply contains no moving parts Must be suitable for continuous operation Must have a powder coated steel exterior Must have a plastic door and window Must have a steel front flange Should come with aluminum interior shelves Must be equal or less than following dimensions to fit rooms space; Dimensions: 27.75in W x 15.50 D x 18.50in H Must be no more than following weight; Product weight: 49lbs Must have the same electrical components: 120V, 60Hz, 7amps, single phase, Type B NEMA 5-15 to meet rooms power supply 002- SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: WARMER 28 CT, GEN III Must be on four casters Must be no less than following dimensions 31.71 L x 17.71 D x 34.63 H in order for equipment to fit properly Must be able be able to hold up to 50lbs ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 001 7939 Warmer 28 Count, Gen III (mfr: Sage Products LLC) 10 002 7932 Warming Hardware Cart (mfr: Sage Products LLC) 10 PARTICIPATING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: VISN 22 VA Long Beach Healthcare System (Long Beach, CA) 5901 East 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90822-5201 In response to this announcement, please complete the information below: Company: Address: Contact Name: Phone No: Email: DUNS: BUSINESS SIZE INFORMATION - Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HubZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in Vetbiz.gov Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in Vetbiz.gov Large Business Other:____________ FSS/ GSA Contract Holder Yes No FSS/ GSA Contract Number Effective Date / Expiration Date Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes. 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