6515--Enercon Sealing Machines Brand Name Only This is Not a Request for Quote

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), VA Lebanon Healthcare is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of meeting the following requirements for the Enercon Super Seal Jr. Induction Sealers. STATEMENT OF NEED (SON) Lebanon VA Medical Center Title of Project: Enercon Super Seal Jr. Induction Sealers Background: The Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) has a brand name only requirement for three (3) Enercon Super Seal Jr. Induction Sealers to replace the current sealers which are on the lifecycle equipment replacement list and due for replacement. Scope of Need: The vendor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this Statement of Need (SON), except as may otherwise be specified. Vendor shall provide three (3) Enercon Super Seal Jr. Induction Sealers and deliver within 30-days from the date of notice of contract award to the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The LVAMC pharmacy presently utilizes Enercon Super Seal Jr. Induction Sealers with superior accuracy and is also the LVAMC pharmacy s preferred model/brand. This equipment will be utilized strictly for adhering tamper-proof seals on prescription medicine bottles. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price General Requirement: The three (3) Enercon Super Seal Jr. Induction Sealers must meet the characteristics highlighted below: a. Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Induction Sealer b. Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Metal, electrical, plastic, motor c. Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.): 3-prong standard wall outlet is needed, 120V, 10 amp d. Dimensions, size, capacity: Requirements include: Digital timer Digital power level up to 100% Missing foil indicator and counter Batch counter Audible alert Cap styles 24, 28, 28, 53 CRC Manual line speed Sealing head seals cap diameters of 10- 83 mm Optional large sealing head for caps up to 120 mm Ambient temperature of 0-40 degrees. Small footprint for unit of less than 18 Utilizes magnetic system (not heat) Must work with our existing pill bottles and caps e. Principles of operation: Sealer adheres tamper-proof seals on prescription bottles. f. Restrictive environmental conditions: N/A g. Intended use: Outpatient Pharmacy to adhere a tamper-proof seal on prescription bottles j. Original equipment manufacturer part number: Delivery: The vendor shall deliver all equipment required under this SON within thirty (30) days or less from the date of award. Bio-Medical Engineering will need to perform a safety check and enter the equipment into the system for annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) checks. Delivery of equipment shall be made to: Lebanon VA Medical Center Attn: Lisa Wolfe-Ritts, Business Manager Pharmacy Service 1700 S. Lincoln Ave. Lebanon, PA 17042 Delivery to the facility shall be coordinated at least 72 hours prior to required delivery date with the Warehouse Supervisor. 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