6515--NX EQ Powered Air Purifying Respirators

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1.0 DESCRIPTION
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) as a means of conducting market research to identify qualified sources with the capability and the resources necessary to meet the Veterans Health Administration s (VHA) Non-Expendable (NX) Equipment (EQ) National Program requirement for Powered Air-purifying respirators.

The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to supply brand name 3M® Versaflow Easy Clean PAPR Kit TR-300N+ ECK 1 or Equal Powered Air-purifying Respirators on an agency-wide basis. VA intends to award a single 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 to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States.

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 associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing 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 the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at SAM.gov | Home. All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) offerors must be verified in the Small Business Administration (SBA) database at: https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of quotation/proposal submission.

Submissions for this sources sought shall include Notice ID 36C10G25Q0046 in the email subject line and be submitted by email no later than the date and time listed in this announcement to: Anthony.Zibolski@va.gov and Sara.Vickroy@va.gov.

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. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The VHA NX EQ National Program has identified the brand name 3M® Versaflow Easy Clean PAPR Kit TR-300N+ ECK 1 or equal Powered Air-purifying Respirators product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.

Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) are designed to provide respiratory protection for the user. They prevent the device wearer from inhaling dangerous particles from the environment. Filtered forced air is pushed to the wearer via a system that is worn by the user that also has a hood and face shield for added protection.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide 3M® Versaflow Easy Clean PAPR Kit TR-300N+ ECK 1 or equal respirators to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities.

The following Contract Line Items (CLIN) are being considered:

CLIN
Manufacture
Part Number
Description
0001
3M
TR-300N+ECK
3M Versaflo Easy Clean PAPR Kit TR-300N+ ECK 1
0002
3M
TR-927
3M Versaflo Easy Clean Backpack
0003
3M
TR-332
High-Capacity Battery (Spare)

Respondents may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Respondents are asked to quote any additional product that may be beneficial.

The following Salient Characteristics (SC) apply to CLIN 0001:

SC #
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
SC 1
8 Hour minimum battery run time
SC 2
System alarm or LED light for low battery indicator, and the filter load/low flow alarm or LED light
SC 3
NIOSH approved respiratory system
SC4
Hood provides head and face coverage

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