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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| NX EQ STRETCHERS |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 22408-2697 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C10G22R0009 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 06-27-2022 11:59PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6515 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center
10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Ninatile Bacote Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov 202-957-2173
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
ADDRESS
Nationwide
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| VA | OALC | OPAL | SAC |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov |
DESCRIPTION
| *= Required Field |
| Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice |
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
Solicitation Number:
36C10G22R0009
Notice Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Synopsis:
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 36C10G22R0009 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06, dated 01 May 2022.
Requirement Description:
VA has a requirement to purchase Stretchers to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Stretchers are critical for transporting patients securely from one location to another. Most are electrically powered with wheels to assist in the relocation of the patient and possess a number of additional capabilities for ensuring the patient remains fastened while being transported. A Stretcher should be designed to ensure the caregiver safety and efficiency while enhancing the patient experience.
A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR Clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Proposals shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the band name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 750 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open competition.
This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Stryker brand name or equal Stretchers and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A – NX EQ STRETCHERS – PRICE COST SCHEDULE and paragraph 2 below.
The ordering period is for one base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.
The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.
The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition. The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.
Clause at 52,212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.
Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached.
All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.
Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 9, 2022, to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, David Barber at David.Barber@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.
Proposals are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 27, 2022, to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, David Barber at David.Barber@va.gov.
1. BACKGROUND:
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified Stretchers product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract.
Stretchers are critical for transporting patients securely from one location to another. Most are electrically powered with wheels to assist in the relocation of the patient and possess many additional capabilities for ensuring the patient remains fastened while being transported. A Stretcher should be designed to ensure the caregiver safety and efficiency while enhancing the patient experience. The Stryker Prime Series® Stretchers will be used to reduce forces on staff and avoid resulting injuries during transfer and handling of patients of sizes up to 700 pounds.
The Stretchers required for this program have been identified as most advantageous to the Government to be incorporated into a national Requirements contract. The salient characteristics (SC) for these commercial items are identified in the NX EQ Stretchers Product Description.
The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Stretchers to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
2. REQUIREMENT
This requirement will be conducted IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Stryker Prime Series® Stretchers. For each equivalent product proposed, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) are met and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the brand product(s) specified in the solicitation. The SC table below shall be included in the beginning of the technical volume with a cross-reference column of the page number(s) identifying where in the proposal that the requirement is met. The offeror must clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror 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 to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.
| Contract Line Item# |
| Brand |
| Part Number |
| Description |
| 0001 |
| Stryker |
| 1125000030 |
| Prime Zoom 30" Motorized System Manual 1125 (KIT: Also order CLINs, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0025 |
| 0002 |
| Stryker |
| 1125000000E |
| Prime Zoom 30" Motorized System Electric 1125 (KIT: Also order CLINs, 0003, 0005, 0006, 0008, 0024, 0025 |
| 0003 |
| Stryker |
| 1125035338 |
| 2 Stage Permanent Fold IV Pole - Head End Left |
| 0004 |
| Stryker |
| 1125035341 |
| 2 Stage Permanent Fold IV Pole - Head End Right |
| 0005 |
| Stryker |
| 1008015020 |
| Foot End Nursing Controls |
| 0006 |
| Stryker |
| 1806034300 |
| IsoFlex SE (Mattress), Standard |
| 0007 |
| Stryker |
| 1105010302 |
| 30 IN Drop Seat with Gatch, White |
| 0008 |
| Stryker |
| 1105011160 |
| Dual Latch Assembly, White (Dual End Siderail Release) |
| 0009 |
| Stryker |
| 1070010001 |
| Scales (Scale System) |
Optional Accessories
| 0010 |
| Stryker |
| 1105010303 |
| Pneumatic Backrest/Hydraulic Knee Gatch |
| 0011 |
| Stryker |
| 785155000 |
| IV Caddy |
| 0012 |
| Stryker |
| 1105035339 |
| 30 Inch IV Pole 3 Stage Foot End Patient Right |
| 0013 |
| Stryker |
| 1105035340 |
| 30 Inch IV Pole 2 Stage Foot End Patient Left |
| 0014 |
| Stryker |
| 1105035343 |
| 30 Inch IV Pole 2 Stage Foot End Patient Right |
| 0015 |
| Stryker |
| 1105035344 |
| 30 Inch IV Pole 3 Stage Foot End Patient Left |
| 0016 |
| Stryker |
| 1001052000 |
| Siderail Pad Set |
| 0017 |
| Stryker |
| 1105045022 |
| Heel Pad Assembly (Foot Supports) |
| 0018 |
| Stryker |
| 1105045500 |
| Footboard/ Chart holder, White |
| 0019 |
| Stryker |
| 1105045700 |
| Serving/ Instrument Tray, White |
| 0020 |
| Stryker |
| 1105900292 |
| Custom Label |
| 0021 |
| Stryker |
| 1115130000 |
| Upright Oxygen Bottle Holder |
| 0022 |
| Stryker |
| 1070010100 |
| Assembly Scales, Litter (Scale System) |
| 0023 |
| Stryker |
| 1105010304 |
| 30 Inch Drop Seat Stationary Foot (Lift Assist Backrest/ Stationary) |
| 0024 |
| Stryker |
| 1070010200 |
| Assembly, Chaperone, Litter (Chaperone Stretcher Exit Alarm) |
| 0025 |
| Stryker |
| 1105045035 |
| 30 Inch Pump Bar, Option (Integrated Pump Rack) |
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Stryker Prime Series® brand name Stretchers as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics. Vendors may propose any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products proposed in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor’s pricing volume (Attachment A, Cost/Price Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may propose any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor’s pricing volume with a quantity of zero.
| SC # |
| Salient Characteristics |
| Method of Evaluation |
| Applicable CLINS |
| Location in Literature Where SC Is Met |
| SC 1 |
| Must have width between 29 and 35 inches and length of between 82 and 86 inches |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 2 |
| Must accommodate minimum of 700 pounds weight capacity |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 3 |
| Must have head and feet elevation capability with a range greater than 69 degrees at the head (also known as Fowler Positions) |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 |
| SC 4 |
| Must be capable of Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg positions |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 5 |
| Must have side rails with a minimum height of 14 inches |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 6 |
| Must have Side Rails that fold and can be stored underneath the frame |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 7 |
| Must have a braking system with controls at head and foot ends |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 8 |
| Must have a minimum 1-year warranty including parts and labor |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 9 |
| Must have an oxygen holder |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 10 |
| Must have steering handles at head end |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 11 |
| Must have an integrated utility tray |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 12 |
| Must have low position 23 inches or lower and a high position of 34 inches or higher |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 13 |
| Must have at least 8-inch casters |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 14 |
| Must have hydraulic foot control pedals on both sides |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 15 |
| Must have a weight scale integrated or as an option |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
| SC 16 |
| Must have electrical controls for up/down, head, and knees (also known as Fowler Positions) |
| Literature Review |
| 0002 |
| SC 17 |
| Must have caregiver Fowler and Knee lockout controls |
| Literature Review |
| 0002 |
SC 18
| Must have a minimum of 1 IV Pole, either permanent or removable |
| Literature Review |
| 0001 & 0002 |
The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ STRETCHERS.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - NX EQ STRETCHERS.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - SOLICITATION CLAUSES - NX EQ STRETCHERS.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ STRETCHERS.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - REPORTING TOOL - NX EQ STRETCHERS.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT F - PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES - NX EQ STRETCHERS.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT G - PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE - NX EQ STRETCHERS.
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