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Description The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO 1), White River Junction, Vermont intends to solicit quotes from contractors in the VISN... Description The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO 1), White River Junction, Vermont intends to solicit quotes from contractors in the VISN 01 area which includes the States of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont to provide PPE (gowns, masks, gloves), syringes, and needles under the authority of the President s COVID-19 emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Syringes and needles are to be requested on a brand name only basis per the Salient Characteristics below. The VA anticipates issuing an open and continuous solicitation for this requirement on or about January 22, 2021. Quotes will be accepted for a period commencing with the issuance date of the solicitation until expiration of the COVID-19 emergency authority, allocated funds have been exhausted, or required quantities are purchased. Interested offerors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from the SAM website, and no hard copies will be made available. The solicitation will provide instructions to offerors about the proposal submission process. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the beta.sam.gov website (https://beta.SAM.gov) so that they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and in VIP database if applicable (VIP registration is required for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses) under the applicable NAICS. Contractors may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov and Vet Biz information at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management database. Registration is free and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website as no award can be awarded to any offeror not registered in SAM. NAICS Code is 33913 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 employees. The product service code is 6515. The solicitation will be issued for full and open competition, with precedence provided according to tiered evaluation authorized under VHAPM Part 819.7004 TIERED/CASCADING SOP, and Class Deviation from Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.502-2, Total small business set-asides (VAIQ 7867323), dated March 22, 2018. Multiple and single awards are anticipated and will be made on an as needed basis. All responsible sources may submit proposals to be considered by the Agency. The VA will only consider proposals from offerors able to represent that they are authorized distributors of the supplies for which they are providing quotes, and for quantities held by the offeror available for immediate shipment. All proposals will be subject to technical acceptance according to the salient characteristics. Proposals for singular and multiple combinations of the listed Line Items will be considered due to the COVID-19 Market Environment and Urgency of need. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contracting Officer using the email link provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to John Harris, at the following e-mail address: john.harris405@va.gov. Salient Characteristics Syringe, General Purpose General Purpose Syringe BD Luer-Lok 3 mL Blister Pack Luer Lock Manufacturer # 309657 Brand BD Luer-Lok Manufacturer Becton Dickinson Country of Origin Mexico Application General Purpose Syringe Barrel Color Translucent Barrel Graduation Color Black Markings Graduations 0.1 mL Increments Material Plastic Packaging Type Blister Pack Plunger Color Translucent Plunger Safety Feature Without Safety Sterility Sterile Style Flat Top Style Tip Type Luer Lock Tip UNSPSC Code 42142608 Usage Disposable Volume 3 mL Hypodermic Needle Hinged Safety Needle 25 Gauge 1.5 Inch Length, Eclipse Manufacturer # 305767 Brand Eclipse Manufacturer Becton Dickinson Country of Origin Singapore Application Hypodermic Needle Bevel Type Regular Bevel Gauge 25 Gauge Hub Connecting Type Luer Lock Connection Hub Material Polypropylene Hub Length 1-1/2 Inch Length Needle Material Stainless Steel Needle Safety Feature Hinged Safety Needle Sterility Sterile Style Straight Style Type General Use UNSPSC Code 42142523 Usage Disposable Wall Type Regular Wall Hypodermic Needle Hinged Safety Needle 25 Gauge 1 Inch Length, Eclipse Manufacturer # 305761 Brand Eclipse Manufacturer Becton Dickinson Country of Origin Singapore Application Hypodermic Needle Bevel Type Regular Bevel Color Code Orange Gauge 25 Gauge HCPCS A4656 Hub Connecting Type Luer Lock Connection Hub Material Polypropylene Hub Length 1 Inch Length Needle Material Stainless Steel Needle Safety Feature Hinged Safety Needle Sterility Sterile Style Straight Style Type General Use UNSPSC Code 42142523 Usage Disposable Wall Type Thin Wall Hypodermic Needle Sliding Safety Needle 25 Gauge 1 Inch Length, Magellan Manufacturer # 8881850510- Brand Magellan Manufacturer Cardinal Country of Origin Unknown Application Hypodermic Needle Bevel Type Regular Bevel Gauge 25 Gauge HCPCS A4215 Hub Connecting Type Luer Lock Connection Hub Material Plastic Hub Length 1 Inch Length Needle Material Stainless Steel Needle Safety Feature Sliding Safety Needle Sterility Sterile Style Straight Style Type General Use UNSPSC Code 42142523 Usage Disposable Wall Type Regular Wall Hypodermic Needle Sliding Safety Needle 25 Gauge 5/8 Inch Length, Magellan Manufacturer # 8881850558 Brand Magellan Manufacturer Cardinal Country of Origin Unknown Application Hypodermic Needle Bevel Type Regular Bevel Gauge 25 Gauge HCPCS A4215 Hub Connecting Type Luer Lock Connection Hub Material Plastic Hub Length 5/8 Inch Length Needle Material Stainless Steel Needle Safety Feature Sliding Safety Needle Sterility Sterile Style Straight Style Type General Use UNSPSC Code 42142523 Usage Disposable Wall Type Regular Wall Syringe with Hypodermic Needle Monoject Sliding Safety Needle w/Syringe, 3 mL 25 Gauge 1 Inch, Magellan Manufacturer # 8881833510 Brand Monoject Magellan Manufacturer Cardinal Country of Origin Unknown Application Syringe with Hypodermic Needle Gauge 25 Gauge HCPCS A4208 Needle Length 1 Inch Needle Material Stainless Steel Needle Needle Point Style Tri-Beveled Tip Needle Style Attached Needle Packaging Type Blister Pack Safety Feature Sliding Safety Needle Sterility Sterile Syringe Material Polypropylene Syringe Tip Type Fixed Needle Tip UNSPSC Code 42142609 Usage Disposable Volume 3 mL Wall Type Regular Wall Salient Characteristics AAMI Chemotherapy Rated Gowns Gowns must comply with The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP 800) Gowns are disposable or single-use only Gowns must be made of polyethylene-coated polypropylene (also called SMS) material or other laminate, lint-free, and low permeability fabric. [NIOSH 2004; ASHP 2006] SMS = (tri laminate non-woven fabric, top layer of spunbond polypropylene, a middle layer of meltblown polypropylene and a bottom layer of spunbond polypropylene) Must have a solid front with long sleeves. No seams or closures are present on the front of the gown that could permit drugs to pass through. Must have tight/closed knit cuffs Must be a full coverage gown including a full back for max protection Must have tie backs or way to secure gown closure Should be Universal size /fits most or Sizes Large and Extra Large Must have an AAMI rating (AAMI PB70 guidelines) can be level 2,3, or 4 Level 3 or higher is preferred Must be Chemotherapy rated and labeled as such. Either of the below standards is acceptable. Should have ASTM F739-12e1 Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact All gown manufacturers should provide results for certification and validation purposes Or: ASTM D6978-05(2019) Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs Some manufacturers follow the testing standards for chemo gloves as an alternate (Manufacturers may just list as ASTM F739 and ASTM D6978) If international manufacturer not normally selling in the US, the International Equivalent for Chemotherapy (Antineoplastic Therapy) gowns = ISO 6529:2013 ISO 6529:2013 Protective Clothing Determination of Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Permeation by Liquids and Gases. Should still state gown was tested for Chemotherapy use or for use with antineoplastic drugs May have ASTM F1670 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood Salient Characteristics AAMI Rated Isolation Gowns Gowns must be disposable or single-use only Must have a solid front with long sleeves. Must have knit cuffs, elastic cuff, or thumb loop at end of sleeve to protect arms. Preferred characteristic: full coverage gown including a full back for max protection Must have tie backs or way to secure gown closure at waist and neck Should be Universal size /fits most or Sizes Large and Extra Large Must have an AAMI rating (AAMI PB70 guidelines) can be level 1,2,3, or 4 Level 1 = minimal fluid barrier protection (not preferred in VA Boston) Level 2 = minimal to low fluid barrier protection usual level for isolation gowns Level 3 = moderate fluid barrier protection usual level for isolation gowns Level 4 = highest fluid and microbial barrier; needed for long, fluid intensive procedures To be level 4, they must also have ASTM F1670 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood