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VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION LOMA LINDA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: APOLLO CARTS Responses to RFI 36C26221Q0649 must be received no later than Friday April 23, 2021 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSU... VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION LOMA LINDA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: APOLLO CARTS Responses to RFI 36C26221Q0649 must be received no later than Friday April 23, 2021 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS codes 622110 or (related). Responses to this source sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this source sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this source sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can supply the VHA Loma Linda Healthcare System with Apollo Carts. ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT 1. Apollo Double Cart w/Glass Door (UU) 29 D X 42 W X 72H 15 EA 2. Electronic Push Button Lock for Apollo Glass Door Cart 30 EA 3. Push Handle for Apollo Cart 30 EA 4. Installation for Horizontal Push Handle Apollo Cart Left Side 15 EA 5. Installation for Horizontal Push Handle Apollo Cart 15 EA 6. Basket/Tray Handle U Type (ABS) 286 EA 7. 10 CM Deep Basket 160 EA 8. 20 CM Deep Basket 126 EA 9. 40 x 10 Divider (Short) 60 EA 10. 60 x 10 Divider (Long) 60 EA 11. Basket Stop (Set) 572 EA 12. Locks for Dividers 150 EA 13. Support for Dividers 50 EA 14. Frame (26 D X 7 H) (U TYPE) 3 EA 15. Lateral Support Set- U Type 2 EA 16. Ball Bearing Glide Mount for Open Rack (Pair) (Type U) Includes 8 Well Nuts 2 EA 17. Ball Bearing Glide (Pair) (Type) Includes (4) Cap Nuts 2 EA 18. Basket Support (Horizontal for U Frame (Pair) 14 EA 19. Open Rack Cover W/ Two 18 Sections 1 EA 20. Vinyl Label Holder (Credit Card Size) 300 EA 21. Basket Label Card (2 x3.5 ) 10/Sheet (Perf) White 30 EA 22. Rack Assembly and Basket Placement Onsite 2 EA APOLLO CARTS SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Transportation carts shall be made of polymers and resistant to moisture. fully ISO (60X40cm) compatible and all surfaces are made of ABS. Internal part of the cart base is equipped with dedicated draining surfaces for cleaning purposes. ABS interior panels must allow baskets and trays stored horizontally and can be tilted on a 30-degree angle when extended out 110%. ABS interior panels can be equipped with wheels for smoother and easier movement of heavy loaded baskets and trays. Extended caster pattern for increased stability with full wrap-around bumper for added protection Carts must be equipped with 5 (125mm) medical grade casters, by Tente. Aluminum frame glass doors with 4mm tempered clear glass with the capability to open 270 degrees and engraved door handle from top to bottom. Electronic combination self-locking locks, battery can be changed without removing the lock. Cart accommodates 5cm (2 ) 10cm (4 ) and 20cm (8 ) deep baskets & trays. Must be equipped with Push handles Baskets must have ergonomic grip handles that will accommodate insertable color coded plastic strips on the front of each basket/tray. Peripheral sealing to prevent dust accumulation and reduce impact when the door is closed. APOLLO TRANSPORTATION CARTS IMAGE BELOW *The successful contractor shall provide the following minimum storage requirements for the Disaster Carts & high-density racks MINIMUM STORAGE REQUIREMENT High Density Open Frame Racks: Tubular frames shall be constructed from 1 tubular, galvanized, powder-coated steel in color cream RAL # 9001 or material of equal strength and durability. Rack units should be of the following dimensions 26-1/8 deep by 18 wide by 78 high. Have non-marking casters with a minimum diameter of 2.5". All Units shall have an integrated solid bottom support plate on each rack that do not prevent loss of basket space and provides additional stability, protects supplies against mop splash. Racks shall be able to hold up to 9 dividable bins or 9 instrument trays on rollers per section. Support bins of varying depths constructed of injection molded acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) with the dimensions of 40cm x 60cm (meet ISO Standards). Bins shall be of open design to minimize dust collection. A minimum of three bin heights is required with at least a 2.5 cm difference in height between each size (e.g. 5cm, 10cm, and 20cm). Bins must be machine washable able to withstand PH-neutral and slightly alkaline detergents and disinfectants. The bins must be heat resistance with a max continuous of 70C and max short term of 90C. The maximum load per bin is 40 kg. Only horizontal basket rails for maximizing storage capacity will be accepted. The rails should be of the type which will allow for the baskets to be placed on an angle of 30 degrees or more for easy access and enhanced viewing of supplies once the baskets are extended out at full length. Permanently angled baskets are not acceptable as it does not allow for the maximization of storage space (See Pictures Below). Modular and spacing easily adaptable to accommodate future inventory growth and/or item proliferation. Baskets must have ergonomic grip handles that will accommodate insertable color coded plastic strips on the front of each basket/tray. The handles should be constructed of injection molded acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and should fit securely across the front ledge (lip) of each basket and shall be easily gripped to assist in the movement of the basket in and out. The colored strips must be exchangeable within the handle but not limited to colors. ANGLED & COLOR CODED BASKETS The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. If you are interested and capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS Code 622110 or (related) identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you are a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities with regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? *** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to helena.roba@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday April 23, 2021 at 12:00 P.M PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date. All interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.