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6515--Rapid Infuser

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Level of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
Opps ID: NBD00159127336148256
Posted Date: Mar 2, 2023
Due Date: Mar 9, 2023
Solicitation No: 36C26223Q0657
Source: https://sam.gov/opp/b793c1d80d...
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6515--Rapid Infuser
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Notice ID
36C26223Q0657
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-08:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA
  • Original Published Date: Mar 02, 2023 01:36 pm PST
  • Original Response Date: Mar 09, 2023 04:00 pm PST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Mar 24, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach VA Medical Center Long Beach , CA 90822
Description
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT 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/RFI 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 339112 (size standard of 1,000 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 22 Long Beach Network Contracting Office is seeking sources who can possibly provide Rapid Infusers that at a minimum meet the brand name and/or can possibly provide an equal product for the Long Beach VA Medical Center.
Brand Name Information:
Manufacturer & Part Number: The Belmont & Part Number 903-00039
Type: Rapid Infuser RI-2, 120V, 750 ml/min (English)
Possible Capabilities: infusion rate 750 ml/min, automatic air detection and removal system, blood/fluid cooling and warming

Equal to product Information:
Main component: Rapid Infuser w/ touchscreen visual monitor
Possible Capabilities: infusion rate 750 ml/min, automatic air detection and removal system, blood/fluid cooling and warming
Salient Characteristics
Must have a maximum infusion rate of at least 750 ml/min
Must have at minimum a 120 ml reservoir
Must have a blood/fluid cooling and warming system
Must have an automatic air detection and removal system for patient safety
Must have a fluid management system
Must have a touchscreen visual monitor allowing staff to monitor and provide patient care
Touchscreen visual monitor must be waterproof for staff and patient safety
Must be able to mount to an IV pole

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 are 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 identified in this RFI?
(3) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can provide equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?
(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).
(5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
(6) If you intend to sub-contract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to sub-contracted work and completion of job.
(7) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA Advantage, any VA National Contract, BPA, or a NASA SEWP contract? If so, please provide the contract number.
(8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/BPA or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are all the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract.
(9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.
(10) Please submit your capabilities statement illustrating your organizations ability to meet the described salient characteristics or equal to items for planning purposes; show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that all equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics.
(11) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.
(12) Please provide your SAM Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Bridgett.Sharma@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Thursday, March 9, 2023 by 4:00 PM PST.
All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately IAW the specifications of that solicitation announcement.
Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI notice is not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
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Contracting Office Address
  • 335 E. German Rd SUITE 301
  • Gilbert , AZ 85297
  • USA
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History
  • Mar 02, 2023 01:36 pm PSTSources Sought (Original)

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