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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the WASTE DISPOSAL UNITS product line as a candidate for a VA-... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the WASTE DISPOSAL UNITS 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 provide Stryker Neptune® 3 Waste Management System brand name or equal 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 waste disposal units to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 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 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 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 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 Waste Disposal Units are equipment designed for the safe collection, storage, transformation, and disposal of hazardous waste material decreasing the risks of contamination for patients and staff. These leakproof, sealed units may consist of a hard plastic or metal structure with a mechanism to transform hazardous materials into non-hazardous waste products. Waste disposal units are intended to breakdown radioactive materials until they become safe; directly dispose of the hazardous disposal fluids/materials; and to mitigate risks posed by the enclosed hazardous products such as sharps. The following Contract Line Items are being considered: CONTRACT LINE ITEMS MANUFACTURE PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION BASE YR OY 1 OY 2 OY 3 OY 4 0001 Stryker 0703-001-000 Neptune 3 Rover 40 40 40 40 40 0002 Stryker 0702-014-000 Hands free, Self-Cleaning, Docking station (120V) 40 40 40 40 40 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Stryker Neptune® 3 Waste Management System as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: Salient Characteristic SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC CROSSWALK PAGE# SC 1 Can remove fluid and smoke Literature Review SC 2 Have an interactive touch screen Literature Review SC 3 Smoke filter is an Ultra-Low Particulate Air (ULPA) filter Literature Review SC 4 Unit can be attached to an IV Pole 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 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.