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S02 SOURCES SOUGHT WARMING CABINETS Page 4 of 4 DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COST... S02 SOURCES SOUGHT WARMING CABINETS Page 4 of 4 DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Solicitation, an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. All information received in response to this RFI marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. PURPOSE: The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to find qualified vendors and to assist Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded on a unrestricted basis. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 339112 with the Small Business Size Standard of 1000 employees. If the Government determines there are qualified vendors for this requirement, a solicitation will be published and posted on the Contracting Opportunities website. The Government will use this information solely to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. INTRODUCTION: This requirement is for the Asheville VA Medical Center Nursing and Surgical departments. They have a brand name or equal procurement request for warming cabinets. Medical devices used to maintain the temperature of surgical intravenous, irrigation solutions and blankets to acceptable levels for surgery patents. This procurement is in direct support of surgical operations continuity of care. The government is anticipating that this will be a brand name or equal requirement but encourages all vendors that can meet or exceed the item descriptions below to respond to these sources sought. If providing a like item/system, please include attachments/information/part numbers to allow the government to assess whether your items/system will suffice for this requirement. Asheville VA Medical Center Nursing and Surgical departments are currently utilizing the Steris Warming Cabinets at this VAMC and would accept a product of similar characteristics. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: The VHA NCO 6 is conducting market research to find qualified vendors who can deliver the following item(s) for the Asheville VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805. DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED: ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT OR STOCK NO. 1) ITEM #DJ060124331 Warming Cabinet, Dual Compartment with Glass Doors, 24" D with 3 Shelves, Standard Model Feature 10 EA 2) ITEM #DJ060124131 Warming Cabinet, Single Compartment with Glass Doors, 24" D, Standard Model, 120V 2 EA SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: 1) ITEM #DJ060124331 Warming Cabinet Dual Compartment with Glass Doors, 24" D with 3 Shelves, Standard Model Feature 10 EA 2) ITEM #DJ060124131 Warming Cabinet, Single Compartment, Glass Door, 24"D, Standard Model, 120V 2 EA Functions to be performed; Warming cabinets to raise and maintain temperature of surgical IV and irrigation solutions and blankets to adjustable and acceptable levels for healthcare facilities Performance required; or Must have even convection heating to evenly distribute heat, maintain even temperature from the center out Must be medical grade Must have programmable temperature controls with pre-set temperature range for IV solutions (90-100°f), for single and upper compartment controls and pre-set temperature range for irrigation solutions or blankets (90-160°f) Must have incremental temperature adjustment capability Must display either set-point or actual compartment temperatures inf Fahrenheit or Centigrade Glass doors with tempered dual-pane glass Adjustable set point meets temperature needs for different applications 2-yr parts and labor on entire refrigerator 5-yr parts on compressor Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (if applicable) Line Item 1: Ten (10) Warming Cabinet Dual Compartment Outside dimensions: 24 deep; 74 ¾ x 30 x 26 ½ , standard model Inside dimensions: Upper Chamber: 13 ½ x 24 x 22 7/8 Lower Chamber: 36 ½ x 24 22 7/8 Three (3) shelves 120V Dual compartment Built in full perimeter rubber bumpers Locking casters Temperature range: 90-160°f Mechanical door lock Line Item 2: Two (2) Warming Cabinets, Single Compartment Outside dimensions: 24 deep; standard model Inside dimensions: 13 ½ x 24 x 22 7/8 120V Single compartment Built in full perimeter rubber bumpers Locking casters Temperature range: 90-160°f Mechanical door lock Vendors with a GSA schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes. All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses shall be submitted no later than Friday, 20 November 2020@ 1400 (2PM) EST. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to donald.harris@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Respondents to this RFI shall provide the following information: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest, Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under the above NAICS code at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award Please submit responses via Email in Microsoft Office format by 1400 (2:00PM) (Eastern Standard Time) 11/20/2020. Please include RFI# 36C24621Q0107 in subject title. NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY.