6515--Bariatric Care Slings

Sources Sought Note: This is not a solicitation but rather a Request for Information (RFI/Sources Sought) for market research purposes only. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Sources Sought in order to identify capable firms and obtain information for planning purposes only. Responses must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST, July 28, 2022. Submit responses to this Sources Sought via email to contact@example.gov All SDVOSB and VOSB firms that respond shall include proof of CVE certification via www.vip.vetbiz.gov. All small business firms that respond shall include proof of small business status via their Representations and Certifications in accordance with (FAR 4.1102 Policy). While SDVOSB/VOSB firms are preferred, all capable firms are welcome to respond to this Sources Sought. All respondents to this Sources Sought shall include as part of their response answers to the below questions and provide any additional pertinent information that supports the answers. If there are any ambiguities in this Sources Sought, please identify them in your response. The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., socioeconomic set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses. Suggested NAICS: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing) Suggested PSC: 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies) Open to suggestions from the market as to a more proper NAICS and/or PSC, as well as any potential GSA/FSS Schedule SIN categories. If you are interested, please e-mail the following information: Company Name. Person of Contact (including telephone number and email address). Socio-economic status (SDVOSB, VOSB, Woman-Owned, Other etc.). Do you currently hold a government contract? Contract Number? Type of contract? With whom (GSA, SEWP, etc )? If GSA what Schedule and SIN? Can your company provide the service for the listed Department of Veterans Affairs locations? Does your firm utilize the suggested NAICS and PSC per this Sources Sought Notice? If not, please suggest a more appropriate NAICS and/or PSC and explain why it s more appropriate? How do you invoice for this service, including rates? What Certifications, State and/or Federal, if any must you have to perform this service? Please confirm that your firm s contract performance would be in compliance with the Limitations on Subcontracting as required by 13 CFR 125.6 and VAAR 852.219-74 if applicable (Not applicable to unrestricted set aside). Please indicate in which clause your performance would be in compliance with: VAAR 852.219-10, VAAR 852.219-11, or FAR 52.219-14. (Attachment B) Please list all of your concerns, questions and ambiguities below. Questions will not be addressed directly but will be used by the Government in the event that this Sources Sought would move forward to solicitation. Please provide estimated rates if possible. STATEMENT OF WORK Reusable MedCare Slings A.1 Scope of Work Vendor will provide MedCare Reusable slings in quoted sizes and configurations. Order will be delivered to the address provided in B.1-3. B.1 Deliverable items 400014 Bariatric Care Sling Mesh 400015 Bariatric Care Sling Knit Style 400036 Bariatric Care Sling w/HS Knit 402503 Sling Positioning Bariatric 400012 Large Care Sling Mesh 400022 Large Care Sling Knit 400032 Large Care Sling w/HS Knit 400073 Large Commode Sling 400250 Limb Sling 6 400048 Large Multi-Purpose Sling-Mesh 400026 Large Multi-Purpose Sling Knit 400010 Medium Care Sling Mesh 400020 Medium Care Sling Knit 400030 Medium Care Sling w/HS Knit 400072 Medium Commode Sling 400046 Medium Multi-Purpose Sling Mesh 400025 Medium Multi-Purpose Sling Knit 402500 Repositioning Sling Mesh 55.5w x 80.5l 402450 Stretcher Sling 47.5w x 80.5l 400008 Small Care Sling Mesh 400018 Small Care Sling Knit 400071 Small Commode Sling 400024 Small Multi-Purpose Sling Knit 400011 Extra Large Care Sling Mesh 400017 Extra Large Care Sling Knit 400034 Extra Large Care Sling w/HS Knit 400074 Extra Large Commode Sling 400275 Limb Sling 12 400027 Extra Large Multi-Purpose Sling Knit B.2 Technical Requirements Salient Characteristics All slings above must have the following characteristics: Available in Mesh and Polyester (excluding slings used for transferring a patient to and from the toilet or commode mesh only and slings designed to assist in lifting a leg or arm for cleaning, changing wound dressing, catheter insertion, etc. polyester only) Come with training/instruction literature (video as well if applicable) Reusable can be washed and dried Must be available in disposable Are equipped with loop style attachments that accommodate a 4-point loop-style MedCare/HandiCare ceiling lift Be made of rip stop polyester - if punctured or torn, it will not rip Antimicrobial Protection Must have slight stretch to conform to patients body Must have 4-point hook up Be available in various sizes (excluding #4 and #5). Bariatric: Recommended 450 1000 lbs. Extra Large: Recommended 310 450 lbs. Large: Recommended 210 310 lbs. Medium: Recommended 100 210 lbs. Small: Recommended 0 100 lbs. B.3 Delivery 1. Deliver to: Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Building 500, Basement Warehouse, 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg WV. 25405. Work Hours: Normal business hours for delivery are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The facility is closed for all holidays observed by the Federal Government and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States.