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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VETERANS INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORK (VISN) 16 VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF THE OZARKS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 36C25621Q0448 BACKGROUND: The Fayetteville VAMC has a requ... DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VETERANS INTEGRATED SERVICE NETWORK (VISN) 16 VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF THE OZARKS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 36C25621Q0448 BACKGROUND: The Fayetteville VAMC has a requirement for a 3 Emitter UV-C Disinfection System Description 3 Emitter UV-C Disinfection System Each UV-C disinfection system shall be effective against healthcare associated pathogens including but not limited to: C. difficle (both vegetative and spore forms), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC), Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Candida Auris, the MERS-CoV virus, and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Each UV-C disinfection system shall be a continuous 254nm wavelength UV-C disinfection system. Each UV-C disinfection system shall possess a minimum of 3 emitters and have the ability to combine multiple emitters operating together as one single system or as single emitters operating independently. Each UV-C disinfection system shall deliver at least 1500mj for total delivered energy during a single cycle without the need for repositioning. No staff interaction shall be required to move or adjust emitters for total room coverage in a single operation. The system shall be capable of eliminating shadows and maximizing proximity to all surfaces. Each UV-C disinfection system shall incorporate a UV-C concentrator for increased energy dosage and intensity. Each UV-C disinfection system shall be able to pause a cycle during normal operation and continue the cycle without having to start over from the beginning. Each UV-C disinfection system shall utilize automated laser measurement and validation of room size to determine and ensure an effective dose of energy has been delivered to all surfaces in the least amount of time. Each UV-C disinfection system shall have the ability to validate energy output to ensure proper UV-C intensity during each disinfection cycle through reports in the disinfection system and be able to save those files in the control unit. Each UV-C disinfection system shall have a feature to apply "targeted and limited" range disinfection with safe continuous disinfection delivered unilaterally in a single direction from multiple emitters while safely ensuring that NO UV-C radiation is delivered outside of the chosen disinfection area. Each UV-C disinfection system shall possess a remote-control device for control of the emitters from outside the room for employee safety. The operator will not have to enter the room for any reason while the system is operating. All functions shall be controllable from the control device. Each UV-C disinfection system shall accomplish unattended total room disinfection in a single, uninterrupted cycle without a need for repositioning or movement of the emitters. Each UV-C disinfection system shall incorporate multiple motion sensors within a single room with multiple entry/exit points for added safety. The system shall incorporate dual motion sensors with Passive Infrared motion detection and movement detection by an accelerometer/gravimeter in order to ensure staff safety and avoiding false starts or stops. Each UV-C disinfection system shall use Bluetooth technology to connect to the remote control device to operate the emitters wirelessly. Each UV-C disinfection system shall possess Wi-Fi connectivity allowing "Cloud" connectivity for maintaining and monitoring performance, archive capability, and remote accessibility. Each UV-C disinfection system will enable the VHSO Environmental Management Service to adhere to the current policy on the use of UV-C disinfecting in addition to the terminal cleaning of rooms. The UV-C disinfection systems shall accommodate standard US electrical outlets. 3.17. The UV-C disinfection systems shall be able to fit thru doorways with the following minimum dimensions: 80 Inches Height X 32 Inches Width. Each UV-C disinfection system will be easily transportable by any single staff member. The UV-C disinfection systems shall not deliver a pulsed dose of UV-C but a continuous dose. Training is required that must include on-site training which leads to certifications for VHSO EMS staff plus ongoing support. Initial year Service plan/Warranty is required and must provide access to portal data, trade out of broken equipment, software upgrades, and in person support. REQUESTED RESPONSES: The intent of this Request for Information is to establish sources in order to define the procurement strategy. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following Please respond to this RFI if you are capable of providing the product listed in the table found in the section above. In the response please cite business size status. Please provide details on proposed products such as Manufacturer Name, Part Number, and Description. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to lakeisha.white@va.gov. Please respond to this RFI no later than Noon Central Standard Time on Friday, February 12, 9 AM CST. DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.