6515--Mizuho OSI Trios Radiolucent Imaging Top (Delivery for VA Wilmington) This is Brand Name Only. This is not a request for quotes.

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. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Do not submit a proposal or quote. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this sources sought notice. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. See instructions on page 5. Mizuho OSI Trios Radiolucent Imaging Top (Brand Name Only) INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The Trios Surgical Table System is a modern system featuring a dual column modular platform known for its interchangeable patient positioning for spine, imaging, and orthopedic trauma procedures. Trios features a unique tabletop mounting interface that keeps the tabletop locked in place, single push electronic floor locks and a streamlined 180° patient rotation mechanism. Simple to set up and intuitive to use, Trios simplifies your workflow and minimizes the possibility of human error. OBJECTIVE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Wilmington VA Medical Center hereby referred to as the Wilmington VAMC, is requesting the Brand Name only acquisition of the following: One (1), P/N 7927 Mizuho OSI Trios Radiolucent Imaging Top MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor/Vendor must complete the following tasks to meet the needs of this acquisition: See Paragraph 3.4 Table 1 for requirement Salient Characteristics for Brand Name Mizuho OSI Trios Radiolucent Imaging Top Supports supine or lateral positions Fully radiolucent, carbon fiber table top with Tempur-Pedic pressure equalization pad Tower and ratchet system that provides a unique tabletop mounting interface resulting in secure connection and adjustable table top height before and after patient transfer. Carbon fiber construction for complete radiolucency, allowing unrestricted C-arm and O-arm access Imaging Top Assembly Tower two (2) Tempur-Pedic Medical Pad 2 (5cm) Radiolucent Imaging Platform Supine Top Safety Strap Safety Strap 60 (152cm) Trios Side Rail Adaptor 6 (15cm) two (2) Table Top Cover Pivoting Arm Board An adjustable support which attaches to the side rail of the table without any need for clamps. Finger latch allows 180° of lateral adjustment Available with 2 Tempur-Pedic pads Technical Specifications Trios Radiolucent Imaging Top Table top length 84 (213cm) Table top width 21.5 (55cm) Patient weight capacity 650lbs (295kg) Pivoting Arm Board 24 x 6 x 2" Table 1 Item No. Part No. Description Qty 0001 7927 Trios Radiolucent Imaging Top 1 0002 5356 Pivoting Arm Board w/Tempur 2in 2 0003 7927-959 Trios Side Rail Adapter 6in (15cm) 3 The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the Contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor s employees. 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