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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrocardiographs product line as a candidate for a VA-w... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrocardiographs product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single or 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 source to manufacture Patient evacuation sleds on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a single or multiple award 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 Electrocardiographs 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 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 (VetCert) database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.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 Electrocardiographs: Electrocardiographs (also called 12 lead ECG or EKG machines) are used to detect the electrical signals associated with cardiac activity and produce an ECG, a graphic record of the voltage versus time. They are used to diagnose cardiac abnormalities, determine a patient's response to drug therapy and reveal trends or changes in heart function. Electrocardiographs differ from ECG monitors, which provide a continuous real time display of the ECG waveform and other physiologic measurements on a screen and warn of potentially life threatening or precursor rhythms. The proposed acquisition is for a multiple BPAs in accordance with FAR 13.303. The type of Electrocardiographs required for this program have been identified as most advantageous to the Government to be incorporated into the NEC. The Minimum Technical Requirements (MTRs) for these commercial items are identified in the NX EQ Electrocardiographs Product List. The following Contract Line Items will be awarded in the proposed BPA(s): CLIN DESCRIPTION YEAR ONE Estimated Quantity YEAR TWO Estimated Quantity YEAR THREE Estimated Quantity YEAR FOUR Estimated Quantity YEAR FIVE Estimated Quantity 0001 Electrocardiograph 450 325 150 150 175 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Electrocardiograph identified above 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. MTR # Minimum Technical Requirements Method Of Evaluation MTR Met by OEMs in use (table below) MTR 1 The unit shall have a 10 minimum LCD/LED display screen. Literature Review MTR 2 The unit shall have an alphanumeric keyboard and bar-code scanner capability for entering patient data. Literature Review MTR 3 The unit shall have a Gain/Sensitivity setting of at least 5, 10, or 20mm/mV. Literature Review MTR 4 The unit shall have pacemaker detection capabilities. Literature Review MTR 5 The unit shall be capable of recording at least the standard 12 leads (3 bipolar, 3 augmented or unipolar, and 6 chest or precordial). Literature Review MTR 6 The unit shall have an AC and/or rechargeable battery power supply. Literature Review MTR 7 The unit shall have an algorithm for ECG interpretation software package which includes gender-specific criteria. Literature Review MTR 8 The unit shall have the capability to interface with the integral MUSE System. Literature Review MTR 9 The unit shall offer the capability to transmit data using FIPS LAN or wireless LAN network. Literature Review MTR 10 The unit shall offer an integral cart/trolley to enable unit portability. Literature Review MTR 11 The unit shall be capable of storing at least 200 ECG waveforms. Literature Review MTR 12 The unit shall have indicators for battery status, loose electrode contact, system status, and artifacts. Literature Review 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.