6515--NX EQ Blood/Fluid Warming Units

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DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Blood/Fluid Warming Units product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources.
The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide 3M® brand name or equal the Blood/Fluid Warming Units on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver the Blood/Fluid Warming Units to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States and its territories.
The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 800 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quote submission.
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.
2.0 SCOPE

Blood/Fluid Warming Units are designed for in-line heating of banked blood and blood products to near body temperature (e.g., 95 to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) before infusion. These units usually include a disposable bag or coil of tubing and a heat exchanger (e.g., dry heat, radiofrequency, circulating fluid, water bath); some units include temperature controls and/or alarms.

The following Contract Line-Items Number (CLIN) are being considered:
Contract Line Items
Manufacturer
Part Number
Description
0001
3M®
24500
Blood/Fluid Warming Unit

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide 3M® brand name or equal Blood/Fluid Warming Units as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following Salient Characteristics (SC):
Apply to the following SCs.

SC #

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

METHOD OF EVALUATION
SC 1
Ability to warm blood and blood products to 40°C ± 2°C
Literature Review
SC 2
Has Temperature Display
Literature Review
SC 3
Has Audible alarm
Literature Review
SC 4
Utilizes dry heat for warming process
Literature Review
SC 5
Able to operate on AC Power (120 V 60 Hz)
Literature Review

For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics specified above.
The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:
Does vendor offer an annual service plan, Yes or No?

If Yes:
What does the plan cover?
Does plan cover software updates only?
Does the plan cover parts repair or replacement only?
Does the plan cover both software and parts?

Vendor are requested to provide documentation that shows information on their service plan.

Is the service provided by the OEM or a subcontractor?

Full name and address of company
DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE
Business Size
Manufacturer or Distributor
If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.
Country of Origin designation for all products
Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale.
Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics and page numbers where each salient characteristic is met.
Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.

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