6515--Intent to Sole Source Educational Annie Simulator

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for quotes. Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 2, Stratton VA Medical Center intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), brand name only, sole source action to: Name of Contractor: Laerdal Medical Corporation Street Address: 167 Myers Corners Road City, State, Zip: Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 This procurement is for Nursing Education to purchase Nursing Annie Training Simulator with articulating arms and legs. The Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels. The Education department at Stratton VA has strategically set up the training and education of staff with Laerdal products to streamline and simplify training using this specific equipment the staff is used to it will eliminate training and patient care errors. List of Products: Nursing Anne Simulator Includes Full Body Manikin with articulating arms and legs. Includes Brunette Wig, Brown Pupil Set, Ostomy Set, Blood Pressure Cuff, Manikin Lubricant Spray, Simulated Blood, Adult Gown and Quick set up guide. SimPad PLUS Only (US) SimPad PLUS Only (Hand Held Remote) 204-50150 LLEAP for SimPad PLUS software license required for operation. LLEAP for SimPad PLUS Includes: License Key providing access to Manual Mode, Automatic Mode, and Log Viewer Application. SimPad PLUS PP1 2 years protection Replacement SimPad remote in the event of non-warranty product failure (spills, immersion in water, breakage due to drops). The plan allows for 3 instances of free remote replacement during a 2 yr period and does not cover instances of theft/loss. All In One Panel PC For use as an Instructor Computer with LLEAP software, or a LLEAP, SimPad or SimPad Plus Patient Monitor. Nursing Anne Simulator Course Getting Started 1 day educational session with a Laerdal Representative at the customer site for up to 8 participants. The course gives participants fundamental knowledge of the simulator and Instructor device operations, operating modes, and system features. Hands-on activities familiarize faculty with the simulator and its applications for learners. Nursing Anne Simulator Extended Warranty Extended warranty includes materials, manufacturing or workmanship issues, return to bench service only, packaging materials for return to Laerdal, shipping costs for repairs (Ground freight from/to customer's facility). NAS Flexible Maintenance Program Includes 1 service (on site) per year of coverage, full refurb/replacement of consumables, some bladders, pad sets, refurb of IV arm skin/veins, inspect compr/ lbox, upgrade SW, cleaning, final inspection, documentation of findings/recommendations. Nursing Anne Simulator Loaner Program 1 Year Program. Includes shipment of loaner (request prior to 3:00pm EST), transport case for return to Service Center, Prepaid ground for return to Service Center/ Customer Facility and return of loaner to Service Center, expense to inspect/clean loaner. Nursing Anne Simulator Installation If ValuePlus Program is not purchased. Delivery: Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue Albany NY 12208-3410 Warranty: Products shall be warranted to be free from failures due to defects in materials or workmanship to include parts and labor; 4 years (48 months). This notice of intent to sole source is not a request for quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government. All capability statements must be received by no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on August 31, 2022. Responses to be submitted to Chad M. Johnson, Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.