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2 of 5 Product Description Template April 2013 *****SAM-DESCRIPTION: RFI-SOURCES SOUGHT' ***** BACKGROUND: Nutrition and Food Services provides clinical nutrition services to many areas within the Mic... 2 of 5 Product Description Template April 2013 *****SAM-DESCRIPTION: RFI-SOURCES SOUGHT' ***** BACKGROUND: Nutrition and Food Services provides clinical nutrition services to many areas within the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. One component of nutrition assessment is the analysis of body composition. This is typically used within at-risk populations, or those where physical observation alone cannot give a full picture of body composition. REQUIREMENTS: Purchase one body composition analyzer to be utilized by transplant nutrition services within Nutrition and Food Services. This equipment utilizes bioelectrical impedance analysis via hand and feet electrodes while standing to offer clinically validated precision for calculating body fat mass, fat free mass, total body water, extracellular water, intracellular water, skeletal muscle mass, lean soft tissue of the whole body, abdomen/trunk, and individual limbs. The body composition analyzers would include all peripheral equipment needed to complete and directly report body composition analysis to patients with and without need for interface with VHA computer systems. Equipment must be able display results securely and provided guided steps to operation by users. Item must allow for use while patient is standing, as no exam tables are located in the assessment area. Parameter Attribute Value Body Composition Analyzer utilizing bioelectrical impedance analysis via hand and feet electrodes. Ability for HL7 interface and segmental body water analysis. Direct reporting capability. Inbody Body 770 (or equivalent) 1 USB Thumb Drive USB Drive compatible with device 2 Warranty 3 year extended warranty 1 Printer Laser/Inkjet 1 Test reporting sheets Inbody 770 results sheets, body water results sheets (or equivalent) 500 each Product poster Poster describing product and/or use 1 Cleaning Tissue Single use wipes used for cleaning patient hands and feet to provide optimal results and decrease interference of substances on hands and feet with impedance. 300 SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES Inspection: MEDVAMC Warehouse, Bldg 100 Acceptance: COR, Amanda K. Slover Free on Board (FOB): Warehouse, transfer to Beaumont Outpatient Clinic Ship To and Mark For: Primary: Name: Nutrition & Food Services Michelle Satchfield Address: 2002 Holcombe Blvd. (120) Houston, TX 77030 Voice: 713-791-1414 x 25427 Email: michelle.satchfield@va.gov Special Shipping Instructions: (If applicable Example below) Prior to shipping, Contractor shall notify Site POCs five (5) busy including line-by-line details for review of requirements. Contractor cannot make any changes to the delivery schedule at the request of Site POC. The MEDVAMC loading dock hours are M-F 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Contractors must coordinate deliveries with Site POCs before shipment. All shipments, either single or multiple container deliveries, will bear the VA Purchase Order number on external shipping labels and associated manifests or packing lists. In the case of multiple container deliveries, a statement readable near the VA PO number will indicate total number of containers for the complete shipment (ex. Package 1 of 2 ), clearly readable on manifests and external shipping labels. Packing Slips/Labels and Lists shall include the following: IFCAP PO #_________________ Total number of Containers: Package of . (i.e., Package 1 of 3) Total number of Containers: Package of . (i.e., Package 1 of 3) INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS: The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. N/A CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to sharieka.wright@va.gov. Please respond to this RFI no later than 3:00 PM CST on 03/15/2021 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.