6540--Digital Refractors - Multiple Award BPAs

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the DIGITAL REFRACTORS product line as a candidate for VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) multiple award 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 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 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 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1000 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 Digital Refractors (auto phoropters) are designed to obtain the individual s optical status of the eye through infrared light and sensors by shining light into the eye and then measuring how it changes as it bounces off the back of the eye (the ocular fundus). Digital Refractors allow for an adjustment by the patient at the end of the automated process. These Digital Refractors obtain a subjective refraction (much like the phoropter). These units are used mainly to establish eyeglass prescription. 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 Digital refractor EA 55 59 45 68 58 MTR# Minimum Technical Requirements Method of Evaluation Vendor MTR Map Document Name Page # MTR 1 Must have Pupil Distance (Pupillary Distance) adjustment of 50mm or lower to 80mm or higher Literature Review MTR 2 Must have Spherical Effects (Spherical Power) that encompasses +17.75 and -22.25 Literature Review MTR 3 Must have Spherical Measuring Step of .25D Literature Review MTR 4 Must have Cylinder Power of +8.0 to -8.0 D, Steps .25D and 1.00D Literature Review MTR 5 Must have a cylinder Axis Adjustment Range of 0 to 180 degrees Literature Review MTR 6 Must have Cross Cylinder of +/- .25D Literature Review MTR 7 Must have a Cylinder Measuring Step of .25-degree capability with additional 1 capability Literature Review MTR 8 Must have a Corneal Vertex Distance of 16mm (Eyeglass Wearing Distance) Literature Review MTR 9 Must have Prism (Prismatic) Effects range of 0-20D Literature Review MTR 10 Must have Prism (Prismatic) Measuring Step of 0.25D or lower to 0.5D or higher Literature Review MTR 11 Must have a Near-Point Convergence distance of 40cm (400mm) Literature Review MTR 12 Must be able to connect to Electronic Medical or Health Records (EMR)(EHR) Literature Review MTR 13 Must be able to be controlled from a Remote Location (TeleHealth-Remote) Literature Review The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Digital Refractors which meet all the following Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs). Vendors are encouraged to quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the MTRs. Vendors are also encouraged to quote any additional product that may be necessary for the clinical functionality of the equipment. 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.