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Responders Are Solely Responsible For All Expenses Incurred Associated With Responding To This Rfi. statement Of Work spine Instrument Kit va Maryland Health Care System baltimore, Md 12/11/2024 purpose: the Va Maryland Health Care System Is Seeking To Procure One Spine Instrument Kit That Can Be Utilized During Spinal Surgeries In The Operating Room For Continued Care Of Veteran Patients At The Baltimore Va Medical Center. The Current Spine Instrument Kit Utilized During Surgeries Is Vendor Dependent. Relying On The Vendor Limits The Vamhcs Staff S Ability To Sterilize Our Sets In A Timely Manner Between Sets And Limits The Number Of Cases Per Day, Causing More Frequent Case Cancellations. The Procurement Of This Spine Instrument Kit Will Improve The Efficiency And Stability During The Surgical Process And Allow The Staff The Oversee All The Sterilization, Increasing Their Control Over Patient Safety. If This Spine Instrument Kit Is Not Purchased, There Will Be A Decrease In The Number Of Cases At The Vamhcs And Veterans Will Have To Go To A Different Facility To Receive The Proper Care. This Requirement Will Account For The Procurement Of One Spine Instrument Kit. The Primary Function Of The Spine Instrument Kit Is To Provide A Wide Range Of Specialized Surgical Tools Used In Spinal Surgeries. These Tools Provide The Necessary Precision And Safety To Work In Narrow Spaces Within The Spinal Column, Overall Enhancing The Safety Of Our Veteran Patients. The Spine Instrument Kit Will Include A Variety Of Necessary Spinal Surgery Tools Listed Below. Key Criteria Include The Variety Of Screw Sizes, Types Of Handles And Drills, As Well As The Kit Size, Torque Strength, And Casing Options. scope: the Contractor Shall Deliver And Install The System 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 System To The Baltimore Va Medical Center. the Assembly And Validation Of The System Must Be Performed By A Vendor Service Trained Representative. the Contractor Is Responsible For Identifying Any Missing Parts Or Components Not Included In The Order For The Spine Instrument Kits To Be Successfully Delivered And Validated To Their Full Potential. the Contractor Shall Include Accessories And Consumables That Have Been Detailed On The Provided Quotes. salient Characteristics: Please Note, All Items Listed Below Must Be Technically Equivalent To Or Exceed The Depuy Synthes Spine Instrument. one (1) Spine Instrument Kit. manufacturer: Depuy Synthesis (johnson And Johnson) awl Tool With A 2 Mm Diameter. includes Both Compression And Distraction Forceps. drill Guide Body Including A Diameter Range Of 2.2-2.4mm And 2.8-3.2mm. rod Cutter That Can Withhold 3.5-4.0mm Rods. french Rod Bender That Is Compatible With 3.5mm And 4.0mm Diameters. pedicle Probe With A 3.2 Mm Diameter That Is Compatible With Str And Cur. nav Drills With A 2.2mm, 2.4mm, 2.8mm, And 3,2mm That Directly Correlate To 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, And 4,5mm Diameter Screws Respectively. tissue Sleeve For A Poly Driver. nut Driver That Can Self-retain. 2 Ao Handles (small And Medium) That Come With A Swivel And A Ratchet. ao Handle That Limits The Torque At 3.0 Nm. 2 Standard Screws With Tapered Threads (3.0 Mm And 4.0 Mm). 4 Cortical Fixed Screws With Tapered Threads (4.0 Mm, 4.5 Mm, 5,.0 Mm, And 5.5 Mm). 2 Screwdriver Shafts That Are Compatible To Cortical Fixed Screws And Standard Screws. 3 One Level Sizing Trials (12/14mm, 16/18mm, And 20/22mm). 3 Two Level Sizing Trials (28/30mm, 32/34mm, And 36/38mm). 3 Three Level Sizing Trials (42/45mm, 48/51mm, And 54/57mm). self-retaining X15 Driver. an Instrument Case And Tray For Correlating Cervical Procedures. a Straight Forceps Rod Holder. 2 Ball Tip Probe Feelers (straight And Curved). 5 Long Taps For Ease Of Insertion Of The Screw In Spine Surgeries (4.0mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm, 7.0mm, And 8.0mm). 2 Thoracic Probes (straight And Curved). 2 T27 Screw Drivers To Adapt To Longer Screws. a Head Adjuster For 5.5/6.0. 2 Ratcheting Handles For Ease Of Use (inline And Palm). an Alignment Guide Designed For Longer Screws. ratchet Torque Limiter Up To 10 Nm. a Distractor And Compressor That Is Within The Range Of 5.50-6.0 And Hinged. t27 Set Screw Tightener And Inserter To Accommodate Longer Screws. 2 Mini-inline Handles That Are Ratcheting. at Least 2 T-handles. cleaning Apparatuses fenestrated Cannula Plunger. fenestrated Cleaning Stylet. fenestrated Mini Cleaning Stylet. 6 T27 Screw Drivers That Are Designed For Cement. 6 Retaining Sleeves For Cement. 1 Handle Adapter For Cement Cases. cervical 8-degree Trial Case 2 Trial Screws 4/5mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). 2 Trial Screws 6/7mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). 2 Trial Screws 8/9mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). 2 Trial Screws 10/11mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). 2 Trial Screws 12mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). accessories implementation And Installation installation And Validation Shall Be Included In The Procurement Cost And Shall Include But Not Limited To: assembly Of Devices And Validation. all Materials Required To Assemble The Spine Instrument Kit Shall Be Provided By The Contractor. the Contractor Will Deliver The Following Quantities In The Spine Instrument Kit And Accessories To The Addresses Below: baltimore Va Medical Center, 10 North Green Street, Baltimore, Md 21201 one (1) Awl 2.0mm (202000101) one (1) Depth Gage W/ball Tip Probe (288303000) one (1) Vsp Sounding Probe (202549) one (1) Drill Guide Modular Handle (202000119) one (1) Nav Drill Guide Body 2.2-2.4mm (202000120) one (1) Nav Drill Guide Body 2.8-3.2mm (202000123) one (1) Compression Forceps (03.614.029) one (1) Distraction Forceps (03.614.028) one (1) Rod Holder (03.614.023) one (1) Rod Introducer (288305700) one (1) Screw/head/rod Adjuster (202000134) one (1) Rod Cutter 3.5 And 4.0 Rods (202000135) one (1) Counter Torque (202000138) one (1) Reducer Kerrison (202000140) one (1) French Rod Bender 3.5 And 4.0 (202000145) one (1) Bending Iron Right (202000146) one (1) Bending Iron Left (202000147) one (1) Rod Template 240mm (388.868) one (1) Unilateral Inserter (202000157) one (1) Pedicle Probe 3.2mm Str (202000158) one (1) Pedicle Probe 3.2mm Cur (202000159) one (1) Cross Connector Bender (288307100) one (1) Counter Torque R2r X-conn (202000163) one (1) Nav 2.2mm Drill For 3.0mm Scrw (202000222) two (2) Nav 2.4mm Drill For 3.5mm Scrw (202000224) one (1) Nav 2.8mm Drill For 4.0mm Scrw (202000228) one (1) Nav 3.2mm Drill For 4.5mm Scrw (202000232) two (2) Poly Screw Driver Reten Sleeve (202000401) two (2) Tissue Sleeve For Poly Driver (202000410) two (2) X15 Driver Final Tightener (202000403) one (1) Nut Driver Self Retaining (202000405) two (2) X15 Self Retaining Inserter (202000407) two (2) Ao Handle Small W Swivel (202000500) one (1) Ao Handle Medium W Ratchet (202000501) one (1) Ao Handle Torque Limiting3.0nm (202000504) two (2) Tap 3.0mm Std Thread (202033330) one (1) Tap 4.0mm Std Thread (202033340) two (2) Poly Screw Driver Shft X20 (202033400) one (1) Tap 4.0mm Cfx Thread (202033540) one (1) Tap 4.5mm Cfx Thread (202033545) one (1) Tap 5.0mm Cfx Thread (202033550) one (1) Tap 5.5mm Cfx Thread (202033555) one (1) Core Symp 1of2 Impl/inst Gc (202099001) one (1) Core Symp 2of2 Inst Gc (202099002) two (2) Reducer Tower (202000141) one (1) Tower Reducer Module (202099019) one (1) One Level Sizing Trial 12/14mm (410270112) one (1) One Level Sizing Trial 16/18mm (410270116) one (1) One Level Sizing Trial 20/22mm (410270120) one (1) Two Level Sizing Trial 28/30mm (410270228) one (1) Two Level Sizing Trial 32/34mm (410270232) one (1) Two Level Sizing Trial 36/38mm (410270236) one (1) Three Lvl Sizing Trial 42/45mm (410270342) one (1) Three Lvl Sizing Trial 48/51mm (410270348) one (1) Three Lvl Sizing Trial 54/57mm (410270354) one (1) Plate Holder (286506000) one (1) Screw Starter (410210200) two (2) Self Retaining X15 Driver (410220100) two (2) Cam Driver Shaft (410280100) one (1) Uniplate Cam Tghtnr Torq Hndl (289707000) one (1) Traditional Template Caddy (410290130) four (4) Temporary Fixation Pin (410220200) one (1) Case - Complete (410290100) one (1) Cervical Core Instrument Case (cec00100c) one (1) Cif Core Instrument Tray (cec00109c) one (1) Inserter (cet30101t) one (1) Impactor (cet30201t) one (1) Removal Forceps (cet60100t) one (1) Slender Inserter Pin No Stop (cet60147t) one (1) Forcept Rod Holder, Straight (277030105) one (1) Ball Tip Feeler, Straight (299704125) one (1) Ball Tip Feeler, Curved (299704130) one (1) Tap, Long 4.0mm (5161000040) one (1) Tap, Long 5.0mm (5161000050) one (1) Tap, Long 6.0mm (5161000060) one (1) Tap, Long 7.0mm (5161000070) one (1) Tap, Long 8.0mm (5161000080) one (1) Awl (5161005000) one (1) Probe, Thoracic Straight (5161005001) one (1) Probe, Thoracic Curved (5161005002) two (2) Screwdriver, T27 Long Cann (5161005006) one (1) Head Adjuster 5.5/6.0 (5161005009) two (2) T Handle, Ratcheting (5161005010) two (2) Inline Handle, Ratcheting (5161005011) two (2) Palm Handle, Ratcheting (5161005012) one (1) Rod Length Gauge (5161005016) one (1) French Rod Bender (5161005029) one (1) Rod Pusher 5.5/6.0 (5161005030) two (2) Alignment Guide, Long (5161005042) two (2) Set Screw Tightener, T27 Long (5161005046) one (1) Torque Limiter, Ratchet 10nm (5161005048) one (1) Compressor 5.5-6.0, Hinged (5161005054) one (1) Distractor 5.5-6.0, Hinged (5161005055) two (2) Hex Handle (5161005065) two (2) Slip Sleeve, Long (5161005070) two (2) Mini Inline Handle, Ratcheting (5161005091) one (1) Set Screw Inserter, T27 X Long (5161005092) one (1) Rocker 5.5-6.0 (5161005096) one (1) Core Set 1 Of 2 (5161005099) one (1) Core Set 2 Of 2 (5161005100) two (2) T Handle (5161005013) two (2) Inline Handle (5161005014) two (2) Palm Handle (5161005015) two (2) Mini Inline Handle (5161005017) one (1) Torque Limiter, 10nm (5161005047) one (1) Case And Tray (5161005102) one (1) Case And Tray (5161005105) one (1) Fen Cannula Plunger (279726402) one (1) Fen Cleaning Stylet (279726403) one (1) Fen Mini Cleaning Stylet (279726511) six (6) Screwdriver, T27 Cement (5161005058) six (6) Retaining Sleeve, Cement (5161005059) one (1) Handle Adapter, Cement (5161005060) siz (6) Slip Sleeve, Short (5161005075) one (1) Case And Tray (5161005109) one (1) Cervical 8 Deg Trial Case (cec00103c) one (1) Trial H 4/5mm 8 Deg S (cet60131t) one (1) Trial H 6/7mm 8 Deg S (cet60132t) one (1) Trial H 8/9mm 8 Deg S (cet60133t) one (1) Trial H 10/11mm 8 Deg S (cet60134t) one (1) Trial H 12mm 8 Deg S (cet60135t) one (1) Trial H 4/5mm 8 Deg L (cet60136t) one (1) Trial H 6/7mm 8 Deg L (cet60137t) one (1) Trial H 8/9mm 8 Deg L (cet60138t) one (1) Trial H 10/11mm 8 Deg L (cet60139t) one (1) Trial H 12mm 8 Deg L (cet60140t) training the Contractor Shall Provide Onsite Training For All Vamhcs Staff That Requires Training. delivery the Contractor Shall Deliver Necessary Equipment To The Baltimore Facility As Required In The Quantities Specified Above. the Contractor Must Give Vamhcs Staff 3 Weeks Notice Of Shipment And Delivery Of The Spine Instrument Kit And Accessories. the Contractor Shall Deliver Equipment And All Items Required For Installation Only When The Site Is Ready For Installation To Proceed. the Contractor Shall Coordinate All Deliveries, Installation, And Parking Arrangements With The Cor. 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 Conduct A Joint Inspection With The Cor Upon Delivery Of The Equipment And Shall Provide The Cor A List Of Missing Or Damaged Items Found Upon Inspection. the Contractor Shall Remove All Related Shipping Debris And Packing From The Vamhcs Facilities. inspection And Acceptance the Contractor Shall Conduct A Joint Inspection With The Cor Upon Delivery 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. deliverables operation And Maintenance Manuals deliver Compilation Of All Manufacturers Recommended Maintenance Schedules And Operation Materials Packaged Upon Delivery. Manuals Shall Be Made Available In An Electronic Format. 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 Vamhcs Clinical Staff 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 Spine Instrument Kit 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. salient Characteristics Spine Instrument Kit spine Instrument Kit awl Tool With A 2 Mm Diameter. includes Both Compression And Distraction Forceps. drill Guide Body Including A Diameter Range Of 2.2-2.4mm And 2.8-3.2mm. rod Cutter That Can Withhold 3.5-4.0mm Rods. french Rod Bender That Is Compatible With 3.5mm And 4.0mm Diameters. pedicle Probe With A 3.2 Mm Diameter That Is Compatible With Str And Cur. nav Drills With A 2.2mm, 2.4mm, 2.8mm, And 3,2mm That Directly Correlate To 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm, And 4,5mm Diameter Screws Respectively. tissue Sleeve For A Poly Driver. nut Driver That Can Self-retain. 2 Ao Handles (small And Medium) That Come With A Swivel And A Ratchet. ao Handle That Limits The Torque At 3.0 Nm. 2 Standard Screws With Tapered Threads (3.0 Mm And 4.0 Mm). 4 Cortical Fixed Screws With Tapered Threads (4.0 Mm, 4.5 Mm, 5,.0 Mm, And 5.5 Mm). 2 Screwdriver Shafts That Are Compatible To Cortical Fixed Screws And Standard Screws. 3 One Level Sizing Trials (12/14mm, 16/18mm, And 20/22mm). 3 Two Level Sizing Trials (28/30mm, 32/34mm, And 36/38mm). 3 Three Level Sizing Trials (42/45mm, 48/51mm, And 54/57mm). self-retaining X15 Driver. an Instrument Case And Tray For Correlating Cervical Procedures. a Straight Forceps Rod Holder. 2 Ball Tip Probe Feelers (straight And Curved). 5 Long Taps For Ease Of Insertion Of The Screw In Spine Surgeries (4.0mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm, 7.0mm, And 8.0mm). 2 Thoracic Probes (straight And Curved). 2 T27 Screw Drivers To Adapt To Longer Screws. a Head Adjuster For 5.5/6.0. 2 Ratcheting Handles For Ease Of Use (inline And Palm). an Alignment Guide Designed For Longer Screws. ratchet Torque Limiter Up To 10 Nm. a Distractor And Compressor That Is Within The Range Of 5.50-6.0 And Hinged. t27 Set Screw Tightener And Inserter To Accommodate Longer Screws. 2 Mini-inline Handles That Are Ratcheting. at Least 2 T-handles. cleaning Apparatuses fenestrated Cannula Plunger. fenestrated Cleaning Stylet. fenestrated Mini Cleaning Stylet. 6 T27 Screw Drivers That Are Designed For Cement. 6 Retaining Sleeves For Cement. 1 Handle Adapter For Cement Cases. cervical 8-degree Trial Case 2 Trial Screws 4/5mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). 2 Trial Screws 6/7mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). 2 Trial Screws 8/9mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). 2 Trial Screws 10/11mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large). 2 Trial Screws 12mm, 8 Degrees (small And Large).