6515--NX EQ Bladder Scanners

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Bladder Scanners product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The period of performance is for a 60-month ordering period from the date of award. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified sources to manufacturer Bladder Scanners on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a multiple award BPA with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to suppliers of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Bladder Scanners to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a BPA, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 SCOPE Bladder Scanners (also referred to as bladder ultrasound devices) are specifically designed to assess urinary bladder volume, urinary retention, and post void residual bladder volume. These devices may be used in a variety of clinical settings including acute care hospitals for assessing urinary retention, free standing urology practices for assessing overall urinary function and urodynamic studies, and emergency departments for assessing obstructive uropathy. The following line items comprise the Bladder Scanners product line: CLIN # DESCRIPTION YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR YEAR FIVE 0001 Bladder Scanner 275 325 450 650 800 0002 Workstation/ Cart 275 325 450 650 800 0003 Printer 275 325 450 650 800 0004 Barcode Scanner 275 325 450 650 800 Vendors who propose brands that meet all the minimum technical requirements (MTRs) below, should provide that information in the chart below in their response to this Sources Sought Notice. MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS DESCRIPTION YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR YEAR FIVE 275 325 450 650 800 275 325 450 650 800 275 325 450 650 800 275 325 450 650 800 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Bladder Scanners identified above which meet all the following minimum technical requirements (MTRs). Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. Additionally, vendors responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. For each product the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the MTRs specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. MTR # MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (MTRS) METHOD OF EVALUATION VENDOR S PROVIDE PAGE # WHERE EACH MTR IS MET IN YOUR TECHNICAL LITERATURE MTR 1 Must consist of a handheld probe and console unit that is portable or tabletop. Literature Review MTR 2 Must compute bladder volume via 3D ultrasonography and scan in less than 5 seconds. Literature Review MTR 3 Must have a measurement range of 0 999 mls. Literature Review MTR 4 Must have a measurement accuracy within 15% (±15 ml) or less. Literature Review MTR 5 Must have multiple scan settings. Literature Review MTR 6 Must have a scan angle of at least 120 degrees. Literature Review MTR 7 Must have a pre-scan function. Literature Review MTR 8 Must have individual scan settings for male and female patients. Literature Review MTR 9 Must have a penetration depth of 15 cm. Literature Review Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer. Country of Origin designation for all products. Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified. Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.