VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender

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). see Attachment For Details: Brand Name Or Equal To Iaw Sow Must Provide An Authorized Distributor Letter If You Are Not The Manufacturer . (during The Rfi Phase). Must Provide The Place Of Manufacturer For Each Line Item this Is A Requirement For: u.s. Department Of Veterans Affairs Va Medical Center (vamc). description: the Baltimore Vamc Requires The Contractor To Deliver Within 90 Days From Contract Award To The Va Medical Facility Warehouse Below During Normal Business Hours From 8:00 A.m. To 3:30 P.m. (est), Monday Through Friday: delivery To: u.s. Department Of Veterans Affairs baltimore Va Medical Center warehouse/attn: 10 North Greene Street baltimore Md, 20422. 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. note: The Contractor Shall Deliver Required Commodities (please See Attachments) No Later Than 90 Days Or Less From Date Of Award, Unless Otherwise Directed By The Contracting Officer (co). Commodities Shall Not Be Delivered To The Government Site On Federal Holidays Or Weekends Unless Directed By The Co. Delivery Shall Be Made Between The Hours Of 8:00 Am And 3:30 Pm Of The Delivery Location, During Normal Workday Business Hours. the U.s. Government Is Performing Market Research To Identify Responsible Sources Who Have The Skills, Experience, And Knowledge Required To Successfully Meet The Requirements. Information Received From Market Research Will Determine The Best Acquisition Strategy And If Responsible Sources Exist For Competition, And/or A Total Small Business Set-aside. This Is Only For Market Research But May Result In An Invitation To An Open Discussion With The U.s. Government. This Notice Is Not To Be Construed As A Commitment By The U.s. Government. All Information Is To Be Submitted At No Cost Or Obligation To The U.s. Government. any Information Submitted By Respondents To This Notice Is Strictly Voluntary. Propriety Information Or Trade Secrets Should Be Clearly Marked. Information Received Will Not Be Returned. The U.s. Government Reserves The Right To Reject, In Whole Or In Part, Any Private Sector Input As A Result Of This Sources Sought Notice/market Survey. the U.s. Government Is Not Obligated To Notify Respondents Of The Results Of This Notice. All Responses To This Sources Sought Must Be Submitted To The Point Of Contact Listed Herein. This Does Not Constitute A Commitment, Implied Or Otherwise, That Procurement Will Be Accomplished And Is Not A Request For Proposal Or Invitation For Bid. Responding To This Notice In No Manner Guarantees A Contract Will Be Awarded. **respondents To This Source Sought Announcement Capable Of Manufacturing These Items Should At A Minimum Provide The Following Information For U.s. Government Review** 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 Or Distributor Of The Items Being Referenced Above? what Is The Place Of Manufacturing For The Requested Items? 52.212-3(j) if Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. Offerors Must Be Registered In Sam At Time Of Offer Submission. (j) Place Of Manufacture. (the Solicitation Is Predominantly For The Acquisition Of Manufactured End Products.) For Statistical Purposes Only, The Offeror Shall Indicate Whether The Place Of Manufacture Of The End Products It Expects To Provide In Response To This Solicitation Is Predominantly (1) __ In The United States (check This Box If The Total Anticipated Price Of Offered End Products Manufactured In The United States Exceeds The Total Anticipated Price Of Offered End Products Manufactured Outside The United States); Or (2) __ Outside The United States. if You Are Not A Manufacturer. Company Shall Provide An Authorized Distributor Or Reseller Letter From Original Equipment Manufacturers (oem) To Qualify For This Requirement. 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 And Sin Number? 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/sin? must Provide Manufacture Name (oem) & Manufacturer Part # (mpn). please Provide General Pricing For Your Products/solutions For Market Research Purposes. Legal Business/company Name (as It Is Indicated In Https://sam.gov ). Unique Entity Id Uei (sam) & Duns Number. Warranty Information (can Be A Separate Attachment). Point Of Contact Name, Telephone Number And Email Address. provide The Delivery Time Frame After Award. For Example: Within 60 Days, 90 Days, 120 Days. the Government Intends To Award A Firm-fixed Price (ffp) Contract For This Purchase. to Be Considered For Award, Prospective Quoters Must Be Registered With The System For Award Management (sam) Website And Complete Representations And Certifications At Https://www.sam.gov . Prospective Awardees Must Be Registered With The System For Award Management (sam) At Http://www.sam.gov. Prior To Award And Through Final Payment And Must Complete The Online Representations And Certifications Application (orca) At Http://www.sam.gov Prior To Award And Through Final Payment. Contract Will Not Be Awarded Until Sam Registration Has Been Completed. Sdvosb And Vosb Socio-economic Categories Must Be Verified In The Sba Website, U.s. Small Business Administration: Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov, At The Time Of Receipt Of Quotes And At The Time Of Award. responses To This Notice Shall Be Submitted Via Email: Mohsin.abbas2@va.gov. No Telephone Responses Shall Not Be Accepted. Responses Must Be Received No Later Than Tuesday, August 06, 2024, By 3:00 Pm Est (eastern Standard Time). responses To This Sources Sought Notice Will Be Utilized By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. After Review Of The Responses To This Sources Sought Notice, A Solicitation Announcement May Or May Not Be Published In Sam.gov/open Market Or Gsa Ebuy. statement Of Work sps Washer-disinfectors And Cart Washer Replacement with Extended Installation va Maryland Health Care System baltimore, Md purpose: the Overall Purpose Of This Requirement Is To Procure One (1) Cart Washer And Three (3) Washer-disinfectors To Be Deployed At The Va Maryland Health Care System (vamhcs), Baltimore, Md Location. The Requirement Will Account For The Procurement One Cart Washer And Three Washer-disinfectors, The Necessary Accessories, Training, Extended Installation, And System Validation. scope: the Contractor Shall Deliver And Install The Systems With All Specified Salient Characteristics. Only New Equipment Will Be Accepted. The Contractor Shall Provide Shipping, Transport, Installation, And All Equipment Necessary To Meet The Requirements And Capabilities Listed Within The Scope. the Contractor Shall Deliver The Cart Washer And Washer-disinfectors To The Rooms Of Choice At The Baltimore Va Medical Center. The Assembly And Validation Of The System Must Be Performed By A Representative Who Has Been Service Trained By The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem). The Contractor Is Responsible For Identifying Any Missing Parts Or Components Not Included In The Order For The Specified Equipment To Be Successfully Installed And Validated To Their Full Potential. The Contractor Shall Include Accessories And Consumables That Have Been Detailed On The Provided Quotes. salient Characteristics instrument Washers, Automation & Dedicated Rack Return Must Have: operating Panel With Minimum 10-inch Touchscreen On The Loading And Unloading Side. water Usage, Per Load, Shall Be Automatically Varied By The Washer In Response To The Size Of The Load Using A Frequency-controlled Wash Pump. integrated Data Storage For Over 1,000 Wash Cycles external Dimension Of Washers Must Be Equal To Or Cannot Exceed 72.5 H X 35.5 W X 37.0 L. must Have Minimum Net Usable Chamber Dimensions Of 24.75 W X 27 H X 31.5 D. a Thermal Disinfection A0 Level Of At Least 3000 And Need To Be Shown On The User Interface Display At The End Of The Disinfection Rinse Cycle; In Order To Maximize Safe Instrument Handling By The Sps Staff. actual A0 Value Shall Be Displayed On The Washer User Interface Area. service Access Shall Be Through Easily Opened Panel(s) On The Front Of The Machine. automation Infeed Conveyor On The Dirty Side Must Be Powered And Cannot Exceed A Width Of 29. automation Outfeed Conveyor On The Clean Side Must Be Powered And Cannot Exceed A Width Of 29. dedicated Washer Rack Return Must Contain A Powered Window Return Between Clean And Decon Areas. power Window Must Be Able To Fit Into 30.75 Wall Opening. must Include A Large Backlit Cycle Status Indicator, Separate From The Main Control Display, Located On Both Sides Of The Washer (decon And Clean Sides) unit Must Use Low Pressure (low Impingement)/ High Volume Wash Technology. three (3) Flowmeters Should Be Included To Ensure Proper Dosing Of Chemicals. wash/rinse Water Should Be Dumped After Each Step In The Wash/decontamination Process To Prevent Infection Control Issues. washer Must Have Optional Networking Capability For The Purpose Of Logging Of Cycle Information Into Instrument Tracking Software. unit Must Have Fifteen (15) Din Tray Capacity With Wash Arms, Spraying Both Up And Down, Between Each Level. unit Must Be Able To Fit Three (3) Full-sized Trays With Wash Arms, Spraying Both Up And Down, Between Each Level. unit Must Be Vented And Include A Built-in Air Exhaust Damper. must Utilize A Direct Exhaust Connection With A Pressure Not To Exceed 250 Cfm. washer Must Contain A 3 Hp (2200 Watt) Stainless Steel Circulation Pump. washer Must Include Two Sensors That Provide A Cross Check That Proper Water Temperatures Are Met So If The Readings Deviate Beyond A Set Tolerance A Message Will Be Displayed. cart Washer Must Have: a Full Cycle Including Wash, Rinse And Complete Dry In 8 Minutes. water Usage Of 8 Gallons Or Less Per Cycle dual Steam To Air Heat Exchangers For Fast, Complete Drying must Have Usable Chamber Dimensions Of 79 H X 39 W X 116 D. must Have Outer Dimensions Of 114 H X 120 W X 151 D. external Surfaces, Top And Sides, Must Be Insulated. chamber Must Have A Pitched Angle Ceiling To Direct Water To The Sides Of The Chamber And Minimize Dripping On The Washed Goods. perforated, Four Section, Hinged, Stainless Steel Floor Allowing For Faster Draining And Access To The Pan Below. inward Opening Pivoting Double Walled Thermo-glass Doors To Prevent Water From Dripping Outside The Chamber. large, Bright Status Indicator Easily Visible From Across The Room On Both Load And Unload Sides extended Installation the Contractor Will Perform Installation In Three Phases, 1 Washer, 2 Washers And 1 Cart Washer To Ensure Sps Operations Can Continue During The Equipment Installation. Contractor Will Provide Icra Plans And Will Install All Necessary Icra Barriers Per Vamhcs Infection Control Guidance And Vha Requirements. Contractor Will Be Responsible For Shutting Off And Disconnecting All Utilities And De-installing Existing Washers And Cart Washer And Disposing Of The Removed Equipment. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For All Labor And Materials To Relocate Plumbing Connections As Necessary To Connect To New Equipment. Contractor Will Use Existing Drains And Will Cap Off Any Unused Lines. Contractor Will Be Responsible For Providing All Labor And Materials Necessary For Reconnecting The Di Water, Hot And Cold Water And Compressed Air To All Equipment. Contractor Will Be Responsible For All Labor And Parts For The Installation Of Water Testing Ports For All Equipment. Contractor Will Provide Necessary Labor And Material To Disconnect And Reconnect Power To The 3 Washers And 1 Cart Washer. Contractor Will Be Responsible For Providing Labor And Materials To Ensure The Flooring Is Level To Equipment Manufacture Specifications. Contractor Will Match Existing Epoxy Floor. Contractor Will Be Responsible For Patching And Painting Where Needed. delivery the Contractor Shall Deliver Equipment And Any Necessary Accessories To The Baltimore Va Warehouse As Required In The Quantities Specified. Any Delivery Must Be Coordinated With The Cor Prior To Shipping. The Contract Must Give The Cor A Minimum Of 3 Weeks Notice Prior To Shipping. Delivered Materials Will Arrive In Manufacturer S Original Sealed Containers With The Associated Purchase Order Number Listed On The Outside Of The Box. The Contractor Shall Remove All Related Shipping Debris And Packing From The Vamhcs Facilities. Delivery Address Will Be: 10 North Green St. baltimore, Md 21201 site Conditions there Shall Be No Smoking On Hospital Property At Any Time. Contractor Personnel On-site May Be Required To Wear Masks To Protect Against The Spread Of Covid-19 At Any Time In Accordance With Local Health Guidelines. Due To The Sensitive Location Of The Equipment Install, Personnel On-site May Be Required To Don And Doff Disposable Protective Clothing Upon Entering And Exiting The Space. inspection And Acceptance the Contractor Shall Conduct A Joint Inspection With The Cor Upon Delivery Of Equipment. The Contractor Shall Provide The Va Cor A List Of Missing And/or Damaged Items Found Upon Inspection And Have Those Items Replaced At No Cost To The Government. The Cor Shall Ensure All Work Is Completed Satisfactorily Prior To Acceptance. Disputes Shall Be Resolved By The Va Contracting Officer. operator Training onsite Education And Training By A Vendor Service Trained Representative Will Be Provided To Vamhcs Clinical Staff, Facilities And Engineering Staff, And The Biomedical Engineering Staff. The Scheduling Of Operator Training Shall Be Coordinated With The Cor After Delivery And Installation. protection Of Property the Contractor Shall Protect All Items From Damage. The Contractor Shall Take Precaution Against Damage To The Building(s), Grounds And Furnishings. The Contractor Shall Repair Or Replace Any Items Related To Building(s) Or Grounds Damaged Accidentally Or On Purpose Due To Actions By The Contractor. security Requirements the Contractor Must Have A Photo Id Available When Performing Work At The Va Medical Center And Be Willing To Present It To Va Staff. The Contractor Is Responsible For Providing Any Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) That Is Deemed Necessary To Complete Tasks Stated In This Requirement. The Contractor Must Follow The Va Maryland Health Care Systems Current Covid-19 Guidance For Entry To Any Medical Center Or Community Based Outpatient Clinic (cboc). warranty at A Minimum The Cart Washer And Washer-disinfectors And Accessories Must Include A 1-year Warranty On All Parts And Labor At No Cost To The Government. Additional Years Are Highly Recommended As Added Value To The Government. The Warranty Shall Begin Upon Completion Of Validation Testing. Warranty Shall Include Onsite Repairs And Over The Phone Support. Contractor Shall Provide Routine Maintenance Service Program During Warranty Period. All Repairs Shall Be Performed By A Vendor Or Contractor Which Has Been Certified By The Vendor To Perform The Repairs. The Warranty Shall Include All Travel And Shipping Costs Associated With Any Warranty Repair. must Provide An Authorized Distributor Letter From Oem: during The Rfi Solicitation Phase To Qualify. must Provide An Authorized Distributor Or Reseller Letter If You Are Not The Manufacturer. A Copy Of The Authorized Distributor Or Reseller Letter From The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) To Verify That You Are An Authorized Distributor Or Reseller Of The Products/services. Shall Be Submitted Before The Rfi Will Close To Qualify For This Solicitation. see Attachemnt 1: Line-item Description. see Attachemnt 2: Statement Of Work. see Attachment 3: Drawing. see Attachment 4: Far 52.212-3(j) Place Of Manufacturer.