6515--NX EQ Defibrillators BNOE

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 Defibrillators product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide Zoll® brand name or equal defibrillators on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver defibrillators to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1,250 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 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 purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice 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 Defibrillators, manual and automatic, deliver a high-voltage electrical impulse to the heart in order to restore normal rhythm and contractile function in patients who are experiencing ventricular fibrillation (VF), ventricular tachycardia (VT), or another shockable rhythm. An ECG monitor included with the unit is used to verify the presence of a shockable rhythm and the effectiveness of treatment. Defibrillators typically have three different types of operation: external defibrillation, internal defibrillation, and synchronized cardioversion. Defibrillators designed for use on adult patients should have energy settings of 20 to 200 J or 2 to 360 J. Those used for neonatal/pediatric, internal, or synchronized cardioversion applications should have additional low energy settings of 2 to 50 J. Defibrillators can be equipped with optional monitoring capabilities, such as pulse oximetry (SpO2), end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2), and noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP). The following line items comprise the Defibrillators product line: Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Zoll 0001 Zoll 603-0221311-01 X Series Monitor/Defibrillator with Expansion Pack - SpO2, Pacing, NIBP, IBP, EtCO2 0002 Zoll 30720005201310012 R Series ALS Defibrillator with Expansion Pack - SpO2, OneStep Pacing, EtCO2 (mainstream), NIBP 0003 Zoll 30520005201310013 R Series Plus Defibrillator with Expansion Pack - SpO2, OneStep Pacing, EtCO2 (mainstream), NIBP 0004 Zoll 8050-0030-01 SurePower Charging Station 0005 Zoll 8503-001103-01 ZOLL AED 3® BLS Hospital Package 0006 Zoll 8000-001257 Semi-recessed Wall Cabinet, 7' Depth (Device Only). Includes: alarm, set-up instructions and ILCOR label set 0007 Zoll 8000-001250 ZOLL AED 3 Carry Case The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Zoll® defibrillators as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics. The Following SCs apply to CLINs 0001-0003: SC # Salient Characteristics Method of Evaluation VENDOR S PROVIDE PAGE # WHERE EACH SC IS MET IN YOUR TECHNICAL LITERATURE SC 1 FDA Approved Literature Review SC 2 Must have Automatic External Defibrillation mode Literature Review SC 3 Voice Prompting Literature Review SC 4 Must delivery electric current by biphasic waveform Literature Review SC 5 Real Time CPR Feedback Literature Review SC 6 ECG Monitoring Literature Review SC 7 Lead Fault Indicator Literature Review The following SCs apply to CLIN 0005: SC # Salient Characteristics Method of Evaluation VENDOR S PROVIDE PAGE # WHERE EACH SC IS MET IN YOUR TECHNICAL LITERATURE SC 1 FDA Approved Literature Review SC 2 Voice Prompting Literature Review SC 3 Real Time CPR Feedback Literature Review SC 4 CPR Technique Instruction Literature Review SC 5 Visual Prompts Literature Review SC 6 Self-Test Literature Review For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) 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. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No? If Yes: What does the plan cover? Does plan cover software updates only? Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only? Does the plan cover both software and parts? Vendor are requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan. Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor? 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.