6515--NX EQ PATIENT SCALES

1.0 REQUIREMENT This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Scaletronix® Patient Scales. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Patient Scales to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base 12-months with four 12-month option periods. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333998 (previously 333997) Scales, including laboratory-type, manufacturing and the associated size standard is 500 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 offerors must be certified 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://veterans.certify.sba.gov, at the time of quote submission The Government's intent is for vendors 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 and other product-related services necessary to obtain the supplies as required that may be beneficial and essential to the functionality of the proposed solution. These items must be clearly identified by brand name, brand name or equal, and part number. Submission of any product solution or configuration and additional product items/services will not be evaluated and captured by proposing price. Only respond by providing the capability on the description(s) meeting the salient characteristics and quantity(s). 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 OF WORK: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Patient Scales product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) Single Requirement s Contract Award. Patient Scales are designed to measures a person's weight. Some modern models also can indicate body mass index (BMI). These devices are found in nearly every doctor's office and medical facility. There are models designed for use in bariatric, pediatric, veterinary, and other medical disciplines. For example, in bariatrics they enable the practitioner to follow weight changes in obese patients on a diet. The two broad categories of scale are mechanical and electronic. Those linked to a network are used in telemedicine to monitor alterations in the condition of patients suffering from diabetes, heart failure and other chronic diseases. Most are floor models for weighing a person standing still. However, there are also beds and chairs with a built-in scale function. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Patient Scales which meet all the following salient characteristics: Contract Line-Item Structure Contract Line Item# Part Number Description BS YR OY 1 OY 2 OY 3 OY 4 0001 5102-X-B Physician s Stand-On Scale, Low-profile platform with wall-mounted digital readout with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) and line cord adapter IEC Plug Type-B (B) 10 10 10 10 10 0002 5102-X-X Physician s Stand-On Scale, Low-profile platform with wall-mounted digital readout with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) and battery power 5 5 5 5 5 0003 6102-XXE-B Flush-Mounted In-Floor Scale, for wheelchair, chair and stand-on weighing, Level with floor to help reduce fall risk and improve ease of access, Bright, easy-to-read display with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and external readout (E) NOTE: For this model, must also order part # 846238 3 3 3 3 3 0004 846238 ROUGH IN FRAME 6102 SURFACE MNT RO 3 3 3 3 3 0005 6102-XXF-B Flush-Mounted In-Floor Scale, for wheelchair, chair and stand-on weighing, Level with floor to help reduce fall risk and improve ease of access, Bright, easy-to-read display with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and flush-mounted readout (F) NOTE: For this model, must also order part # 846103 2 2 2 2 2 0006 846103 ROUGH IN FRAME 32 X 36 6102 2 2 2 2 2 0007 6154-XXE-B Flush-Mounted In-Floor Scale, designed to easily weigh patients on stretchers with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and external readout (E) NOTE: For this model, must also order part # 846239 3 3 3 3 3 0008 846239 ROUGH IN FRAME 6154 SURFACE MNT RO 3 3 3 3 3 0009 5125-X-B Portable Stand-On Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) and line cord adapter IEC Plug Type-B (B) 10 10 10 10 10 0010 5125-X-X Portable Stand-On Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) and battery power 5 5 5 5 5 0011 5127-X-B Bariatric Portable Stand-On Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) and line cord adapter IEC Plug Type-B (B) 10 10 10 10 10 0012 5127-X-X Bariatric Portable Stand-On Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) and battery power 5 5 5 5 5 0013 6702-XX-B Oversized Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and line cord IEC Plug Type-B (B) 20 20 20 20 20 0014 6702-XX-X Oversized Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and battery power 15 15 15 15 15 0015 6702W-XP-B Oversized Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), printer (P) and line cord IEC Plug Type-B (B) 5 5 5 5 5 0016 6702W-XX-B Oversized Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and line cord IEC Plug Type-B (B) 10 10 10 10 10 0017 6702W-XX-X Oversized Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and battery power 15 15 15 15 15 0018 6702SP-XP-B Oversized Wheelchair Scales with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), printer (P) and line cord IEC Plug Type-B (B) 15 15 15 15 15 0019 6702SP-XX-B Oversized Wheelchair Scales with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and line cord IEC Plug Type-B (B) 20 20 20 20 20 0020 6702SP-XX-X Oversized Wheelchair Scales with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and battery power 5 5 5 5 5 0021 6202-XP-B Stow-A-Weigh Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), printer (P) and line cord adapter IEC Plug Type-B (B) 2 2 2 2 2 0022 6202-XX-B Stow-A-Weigh Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and line cord adapter IEC Plug Type-B (B) 20 20 20 20 20 0023 6202-XX-X Stow-A-Weigh Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and battery power 15 15 15 15 15 0024 6202D-XP-B Stow-A-Weigh Stretcher Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), printer (P) and line cord adapter IEC Plug Type-B (B) 2 2 2 2 2 0025 6202D-XX-B Stow-A-Weigh Stretcher Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and line cord adapter IEC Plug Type-B (B) 2 2 2 2 2 0026 6202D-XX-X Stow-A-Weigh Stretcher Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and battery power 2 2 2 2 2 0027 5202-X Stow-A-Weigh Stand-On Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) 15 15 15 15 15 0028 5002-XX-B Mobile stand-on scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and power adapter with hospital-grade plug (B) 75 75 75 75 75 0029 5002-XX-X Mobile stand-on scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and battery power (X) 75 75 75 75 75 0030 5702-XX-B Mobile bariatric stand-on scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and power adapter with hospital-grade plug (B) 25 25 25 25 25 0031 5702-XX-X Mobile bariatric stand-on scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and battery power 25 25 25 25 25 0032 5122-X-X Low-Profile Stand-On Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X) and battery power 5 5 5 5 5 0033 6002-XX-B Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and power adapter with hospital-grade plug (B) 25 25 25 25 25 0034 6002-XX-X Wheelchair Scale with standard weight (lb/kg) (X), data port (X) and battery power (X) 50 50 50 50 50 0035 845010 Height Gauge 5002 6002 6702/SP/W 6772 50 50 50 50 50 0036 845010B Height Gauge 5702 50 50 50 50 50 0037 60224 Handrail - Model 6002, 6702, 6702SP, and 6702W 50 50 50 50 50 0038 61022 Handrail - Model 6102 50 50 50 50 50 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Scaletronix® Patient Scales as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics. Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics and description. CLIN s 0001-0034 (excluding 0004, 0006, 0008) apply to the following SC s (these CLINs represent the Scales) SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION VENDOR S PROVIDE PAGE # WHERE EACH SC IS MET IN YOUR TECHNICAL LITERATURE SC 1 Resolution less than or equal to 0.2 lb / .1 kg Literature Review SC 2 Displays in pounds and kilograms Literature Review SC 3 Has zeroing function Literature Review SC 4 Uses AC and/or Battery Power Literature Review SC 5 Weight Capacity able to exceed 500 lbs 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: 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.