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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
For
NON-EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT:
WARMING CABINETS
Prepared By:
Strategic Acquisition Center Department of Veterans Affairs 10300 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 400 Fredericksburg, VA 22408
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Warming Cabinets product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award. Warming Cabinets store and warm linens, blankets, sterile intravenous (IV) and surgical irrigation fluids in a medical environment. Warming Cabinets often come in various sizes, and may have one, two or three compartments. Warming Cabinets are often used to warm IV and surgical irrigation fluids to reduce the risk of hypothermia in a patient following a surgical procedure. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Warming Cabinets to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one (1) 12 month base period with two (2) twelve (12) month option periods.
2. REQUIREMENT
This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires that the quoter indicate that each product that is being offered as an “equal” product to the Steris® brand of Warming Cabinets. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.
| CLIN |
| MFG |
| Description/Part Number |
SINGLE COMPARTMENT WARMING CABINETS
| 0001 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Single Compartment Warming Cabinet ; DJ04112033 |
| 0002 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Small Warming Cabinets, Counter Top, Blanket Warmers ; QDJ03 |
| 0003 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Warming Cabinet Glass Door, Stainless Steel, 24D Inch ; DJ060124131 |
| 0004 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Small Warming Cabinets, Counter Top, Blanket Warmers ; QDJ01 |
| 0005 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Single Chamber Blanket Warmer-Counter Top Warming Cabinet: QDJ05 |
| 0006 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Mobile Cart for Single Compartment Warming Cabinet: XS780037WCNC |
DUAL COMPARTMENT WARMING CABINETS
| 0007 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Dual Chamber Blanket/Fluid Warming Cabinet ; QDJ04 |
| 0008 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Dual Compartment Warming Cabinet ; DJ040124331 |
| 0009 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Warming Cabinet Blanket and Fluid, SS, Split Glass Door ; DJ060124331 |
| 0010 |
| Steris |
| Replacement Fan Kit 5th Generation ; P413720-635 |
| 0011 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Cabinet Warming Blanket and Fluid DD Glass Double Door ; DJ06012133 |
| 0012 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Upper And lower Heating Chamber Cabinet; DJ06012433113 |
| 0013 |
| Steris |
| AMSCO Warming Cab Std Glass Dual 24in 120v: DJ060124331 |
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Steris® brand of Warming Cabinets as listed above or equal commodities that meet all of the following salient characteristics:
| SC |
| APPLICABLE CLINs |
| SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS |
| METHOD OF EVALUATION |
| SC 1 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Cabinets must be available in single and dual compartment designs. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 2 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Cabinets are built with stainless steel built interior cabinets. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 3 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Cabinets are available in glass or solid door versions. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 4 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Cabinet must be available in mobile and fixed-based standing models. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 5 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Cabinet must distribute heat evenly and efficiently with consistent warmth. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 6 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Cabinet must offer digital control technology showing compartment temperatures. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 7 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Cabinet displays compartment temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
| Literature Review |
| SC 8 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Average temperature ranges from 90° F up to 160° F (32°C to 71°C). |
| Literature Review |
| SC 9 |
| 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 |
| Cabinet must offer adjustable shelves to allow storage of various medical items. |
| Literature Review |
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