6515--NX EQ Noninvasive Ventilators Multiple Award BPAs

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment (NX) National Program has identified the NONINVASIVE VENTILATORS product line as a candidate for inclusion in the National Equipment Catalog (NEC). This will be accomplished by awarding two or more Blanket Purchase Agreements (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 source to manufacture digital refractors on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award multiple BPAs to vendors with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for supply of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver digital refractors to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. 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 1250 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 https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ 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 contract, 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 Noninvasive Ventilators are machines that act as bellows to move air in and out of your lungs. Any respiratory therapist or doctor sets the ventilator to control how often it pushes air into the patient s lungs and how much air they receive. Noninvasive Ventilators are mainly used in hospitals and in transport systems such as ambulances and MEDEVAC air transport etc. In some cases, they can be used at home. The Noninvasive Ventilation machines can treat a patient with a single device throughout their hospital stay, regardless of changing conditions. Noninvasive Ventilators are designed to stay with patients, saving hospital staff time and effort as patients move between hospital departments. Noninvasive Ventilators use masks over the nose and mouth to deliver air to the patient instead of tubes that extend down into the neck. Some ventilators can be used as invasive and noninvasive. VA estimates the following quantities during the 60-months ordering period: CLIN Item Description UOM YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 0001 Noninvasive Ventilator EA 100 81 85 84 90 0002 Ventilator Cart / Stand EA 100 81 85 84 90 0003 Circuit Support Arm EA 100 81 85 84 90 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Noninvasive Ventilators which meet all the following Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs): MTR # Minimum Technical Requirement Method of Evaluation MTR Literature Map Document Title Page # MTR 1 Device shall have ventilation modes of a. A/C-Pressure Control (PC); b. A/C-Volume Control (VC); c. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP); d. Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV); e. Spontaneous/Timed Ventilation (S/T); f. Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV); and g. SIMV-VC Literature Review MTR 2 Device shall have Alarms that cover a. Pressure, b. Tidal Volume, c. Minute Ventilation, d. Disconnection, and e. Apnea Interval Literature Review MTR 3 Device shall accommodate adults (adult/pediatric use is acceptable) Literature Review MTR 4 Device shall have a Tidal Volume Range of 200mL or less to 2000mL or greater Literature Review MTR 5 Device shall offer the clinician the option to use single or dual limb circuits Literature Review MTR 6 Device shall have Oxygen High Pressure rate of 280 to 600 kPa (41 to 87 psi) Literature Review MTR 7 Device shall have a Respiratory Rate (RR or Rate ) of 1 or less to 80 Breathes Per Minute (BPM) or more Literature Review MTR 8 Device shall have Peak Inspiratory Flow (PIF) from 0 to 200 I/min or greater Literature Review MTR 9 Device shall have Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP)(Working Pressure) rate between 0 and 90 cmH2O Literature Review MTR 10 Device shall have Mean Airway Pressure range between 0 and 90 cmH2O Literature Review MTR 11 Device shall have (inspiratory) pressure support/control of 0 - 60 cmH2O Literature Review MTR 12 Device shall have Flow Trigger Sensitivity Controls of (Low End) 0.5 and (High End) 20 I/min Literature Review MTR 13 Device must meet IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment standards for Safety Literature Review 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. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. 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: 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 (if submitting an or-equal item) 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.