Statement of Need (SON) Precision Medical PM63 Aspirators Department of Veterans Affairs Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805-4917 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The Wilmington VA Medical Center (WVAMC) is requesting a brand name or equivalent procurement for the purchase of Twelve (12) Precision Medical PM63 -PowerVac+ Intermittent Aspirators. This requirement is needed to replace equipment that are beyond end-of life and service life. Any place a patient may have bowel obstruction can necessitate intermittent suction. All hospital patient care services, including but not limited to the emergency room, intensive care unit, gastrointestinal, ambulatory care, and extended care center, must have intermittent suction. This equipment is designed for both continuous and intermittent use. Having a strong and long-lasting suction pump that will perform with the requirements we need at WVAMC. It has an oil-free, continuous lubrication system, a hospital-grade vacuum regulator, an anti-bacteria filter to stop contamination, and an overflow-protected collection canister. Product Specifications: Vacuum range: Adjustable: 0-200 mmHg Fully adjusted: 250 mmHg Vacuum modes: Regulated, intermittent & off. Intermittent cycle time: Factory set at approximately 16 seconds on and 8 seconds off. Height: 10.1 in (25.7 cm) Width: 7.4 in (18.7 cm) Length: 15.9 in (40.3 cm) Weight: 21.2 lbs. (9.6 kg) Suction canister: 2000cc (Disposable with float shut-off ) We need the requested equipment type because it meets our desired need of intermittent suction control and size requirement. The Powervac+ Intermittent Aspirator is smaller than our current units and it has the functionality to mount on a roll stand which will allow for easy storage and satisfaction from users. SCOPE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilmington VA Medical Center requesting a brand name or equivalent procurement for the purchase new PowerVac+ Intermittent Aspirators to replace end-of-life-equipment. Training/Inservice requirement will be conducted during normal business hours of the WVAMC. Multiple in-service session will be accommodated for the various department. Vendor must provide and deliver requested products listed below in TABLE 1 TABLE 1 Line No. Part No. Description Qty 0001 PM63 Intermittent Aspirator (PM63+) 12 0002 502391-10 Small Filter (pack of 10) 2 0003 502471-10 Large Filter (pack of 10) 2 0004 PM60-2 Roll Stand for PM Aspirator with Canister Bracket 12 0005 502690 Tube Assembly 24 0006 Training for Precision PM63 1 DELIVERY: Delivery shall be within 30 days after receipt of contract. Deliver equipment to: Wilmington VA Medical Center (Attn: Shayonna Edwards) 1601 Kirkwood Hwy Wilmington, DE 19805-4917 POINT OF CONTACT (POC): The identified POC for this acquisition is: Shayonna Edwards, Administrative Specialist, Patient Care Services Email:shayonna.edwards@va.gov Phone Number: (302) 994-2511 ext 4853 Government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, have the authority to change or alter these requirements. The POC shall clarify technical points or supply relevant technical information, but no requirements in this scope of work may be altered as a sole result of such verbal clarification. SECURITY/NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK REQUIREMENTS: The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Instructions: The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, of the BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO Precision Medical PM63 mobile Powervac+ Intermittent Aspirator 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 mentioned above. Responses to this RFI should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 339112. Please answer the following questions: 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.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) Describe how your small business takes ownership of the equipment in the manufacturing, assembly, or delivery process. (6) 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? (7) If you intend to subcontract 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 subcontracted work and completion of job. (8) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (9) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? 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 regarding the brand name equipment. (11) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. This RFI will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Responses must be received via email to david.santiago2@va.gov no later than, 4 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday February 27, 2024. This notice will help the VA in determining available potential sources only. Reference 36C24424Q0405 in the subject of the email response. Do not contact VA Medical Center staff regarding this requirement, as they are not authorized to discuss this matter related to this procurement action. All questions will be addressed by the Contracting Specialist, David Santiago. All firms responding to this Request for Information are advised that their response is not a request for proposal, therefore will not be considered for a contract award. If a solicitation is issued, information will be posted on the beta.Sam web site for all qualified interested parties at a later date and interested parties must respond to this notification to be considered for a set-aside. This notice does not commit the government to contract for any supplies or services. The government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Request for Information. Information will only be accepted in writing by email to Contracting Specialist at david.santiago2@va.gov 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. 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.
