6515--NX EQ WASHERS LAB SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ULTRASONIC

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 2 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Washers Lab/Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic 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 Washers Lab/Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic 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 Washers Lab/Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 750 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 Washers Lab/Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic are designed for automatic removal of dirt, stains, and/or biological debris (i.e., washing) from labware (e.g., glass and plastic beakers, test tubes), surgical instruments, and/or other critical devices using ultrasonic energy. The process is performed by delivering ultrasonic waves to a tank filled with a warm cleaning solution (e.g., detergents formulated for ultrasonic cleansing). These systems typically include a radiofrequency generator (frequencies from 25 to 40 kHz are typical), ultrasonic transducers, a heating unit, and a stainless-steel tank with baskets and/or trays. Cleaning is performed by the scrubbing action of the ultrasonic vibration and also by the implosion of bubbles (i.e., cavitation effect). Surgical instrument ultrasonic washers may include two or three tanks to perform automatic cycles for washing, rinsing, and drying; they may also include heating capabilities. This equipment may provide some level of disinfection by killing and/or inactivating several microorganism species; it is commonly used after general cleaning and before thermal or chemical disinfection. The following line item comprise the Washers Lab/Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic product line: CLIN # DESCRIPTION YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE YEAR FOUR YEAR FIVE 0001 Free Standing Ultrasonic Cleaners 10 10 10 10 10 0002 Tabletop Ultrasonic Cleaners 15 15 15 15 15 0003 Ultrasonic Cleaners Compatible with Robotic Instruments 10 10 10 10 10 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 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 10 10 10 10 10 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Washers Lab/Surgical Instrument 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 below. 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. MTRS # MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (MTRS) METHOD OF EVALUATION VENDOR S PROVIDE PAGE # WHERE EACH MTR IS MET IN YOUR TECHNICAL LITERATURE MTR 1 Utilizes Sonic or Ultrasonic Frequencies Literature Review MTR 2 Weight Per Load Range Minimum 5lbs. Maximum 80lbs. Literature Review MTR 3 Touch Screen Controls Literature Review MTR 4 Data Recording Capability Literature Review MTR 5 Temperature Display Literature Review MTR 6 Remaining Time Display Literature Review MTR 7 Custom Cycles Literature Review MTR 8 Robotic Instrument Compatible 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 minimum technical requirements (MTRs) and page numbers where each MTR 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