6515--Warming Cabinets Brand Name or Equal
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Warming Cabinets product line as a candidate for a VA-wide... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Warming Cabinets 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 Request for Information (RFI) 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 manufacture MAC Medical® brand name or equal Warming Cabinets 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 Warming Cabinets to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States The period of performance is for one (1) 12-month base period with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not 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 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 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 Responses to this RFI notice are due via e-mail by 4:00PM EST on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 to tonya.purce@va.gov . No calls will be accepted. 2.0 SCOPE Warming cabinets store and warm blankets, linens, and sterile intravenous (IV) and surgical irrigation fluids in a medical environment. Warming cabinets often come in various sizes, and may have one, two or three compartments. Warming cabinets provide warm blankets, ensuring patient comfort as well as helping prevent preoperative and postoperative hypothermia as well as decreased hospital recovery. The following Contract Line Items will be awarded in the proposed contract: Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description Single Chamber Units (Small Units) 0001 MAC Medical SWC151822-NB-CH Warmer, D-Series, 17.5"D X 18"W X 22"H, Stainless Steel Door, No Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0002 MAC Medical SWC151822-G-NB-CH Warmer, D-Series, 17.5"D X 18"W X 22"H, Glass Door, No Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0003 MAC Medical SWC182424-NB-CH Warmer, D-Series, 20.5"D X 24"W X 24.5"H, Stainless Steel Door, No Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti-Microbial Handle 0004 MAC Medical SWC182424-G-NB-CH Warmer, D-Series, 20.5"D X 24"W X 24.5"H, Glass Door, No Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0005 MAC Medical SWC183024-NB-CH Warmer, D-Series, 20.5"D X 30"W X 24.5"H, Stainless Steel Door, No Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0006 MAC Medical SWC183024-G-NB-CH Warmer, D-Series, 20.5"D X 30"W X 24.5"H, Glass Door, No Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0007 MAC Medical SWC243024-NB-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 24.5"H, Stainless Steel Door, No Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0008 MAC Medical SWC243024-G-NB-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 24.5"H, Glass Door, No Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0009 MAC Medical SWC243036-2B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 36"H, Stainless Steel Door, 2" Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0010 MAC Medical SWC243036-G-2B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 36"H, Glass Door, 2" Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle Single Chamber Units (Mid-Size Units) 0011 MAC Medical SWC243064-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 64.75"H, Stainless Steel Door, 4" Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0012 MAC Medical SWC243064-G-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 64.75"H, Glass Door, 4" Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0013 MAC Medical SWC243074-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H, Stainless Steel Door, 4" Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle 0014 MAC Medical SWC243074-G-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H, Glass Door, 4" Base, Single Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handle Dual Chamber Units 0015 MAC Medical DWC183074T-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 20.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H, Stainless Steel Door, 4" Base, Dual Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handles 0016 MAC Medical DWC183074T-G-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 20.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H, Glass Door, 4" Base, Dual Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handles 0017 MAC Medical DWC243074T-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H, Stainless Steel Door, 4" Base, Dual Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handles 0018 MAC Medical DWC243074T-G-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H, Glass Door, 4" Base, Dual Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handles 0019 MAC Medical DWC243074E-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H, Stainless Steel Door, 4" Base, Dual Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handles (4 Shelves) 0020 MAC Medical DWC243074E-G-4B-CH Warmer, D-Series, 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H, Glass Door, 4" Base, Dual Chamber, CuVerro Anti Microbial Handles (4 Shelves) Mobile Bases 0021 MAC Medical MB1824 Mobile Base, 27"W X 22"D X 6.75"H, Marine Edge Top, (2) 3" Swivel & (2) 3" Locking Casters 0022 MAC Medical MB1830 Mobile Base, 33"W X 22"D X 6.75"H, Marine Edge top, (2) 3" Swivel & (2) 3" Locking Casters 0023 MAC Medical MB2430 Mobile Base, 33"W X 28"D X 6.75"H, Marine Edge Top, (2) 3" Swivel & (2) 3" Locking Casters Mobile Stands 0024 MAC Medical MS1518 Mobile Stand, 21"W X 18"D X 34"H, Marine Edge Top, (2) 3" Swivel & (2) 3" Locking Casters 0025 MAC Medical MS1824 Mobile Stand, 28"W X 20"D X 34"H, Marine Edge Top, (2) 3" Swivel & (2) 3" Locking Casters 0026 MAC Medical MS1830 Mobile Stand, 34"W X 20"D X 34"H, Marine Edge Top, (2) 3" Swivel & (2) 3" Locking Casters 0027 MAC Medical MS2430 Mobile Stand, 34"W X 26"D X 34"H, Marine Edge Top, (2) 3" Swivel & (2) 3" Locking Casters For each 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. First, the SC table below shall be included in the response to this sources-sought notice with a cross-reference column of the page number(s) identifying where that the requirement is met. Next, the quoter must 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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide MAC Medical brand Warming Cabinets as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION Applicable CLINs Single Chamber (Small Unit) SC 1 Dimensions: Size Range Between 17.5"D X 18"W X 22"H and 26.5"D X 30"W X 36"H with stainless steel door Literature Review 0001, 0003, 0005, 0007, 0009 SC 2 Dimensions: Size Range Between 17.5"D X 18"W X 22"H and 26.5"D X 30"W X 36"H with glass door Literature Review 0002, 0004, 0006, 0008, 0010 Single Chamber (Mid-Size Unit) SC 3 Dimensions: Size Range Between 26.5"D X 30"W X 64.75"H and 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H with stainless steel door Literature Review 0011, 0013 SC 4 Dimensions: Size Range Between 26.5"D X 30"W X 64.75"H and 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H with glass door Literature Review 0012, 0014 Dual Chamber Units SC 5 Dimensions: Size Range Between 20.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H and 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H with stainless steel door Literature Review 0015, 0017, 0019 SC 6 Dimensions: Size Range Between 20.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H and 26.5"D X 30"W X 74.5"H with glass door Literature Review 0015, 0018, 0020 SC 7 Cabinet must be available in freestanding installations Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 8 Cabinet must be available in recessed (built-in) installations Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 9 Cabinet must distribute heat evenly and efficiently with consistent warmth Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 10 Cabinet must offer digital control technology Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 11 Cabinet must offer independently controlled chambers Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 12 Cabinet must offer adjustable shelf design Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 13 Average temperature range 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 14 Cabinet must offer lock-out for consistency and control Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 15 The units meet AORN Recommended Practices for a Safe Environment of Care Literature Review 0001 - 0020 SC 16 Mobile cart designed to hold 24 single compartment Warming Cabinets with locking casters Literature Review 0021 - 0027
Data sourced from SAM.gov.
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