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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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0005 03-28-2020 0

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

00244

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24420Q0330

03-28-2020 X x 1

This Amendment (see block 2) provides:

1. Corrected Schedule Contract Line Items (updated information is highlighted)

2. Statment of Work to reflect Contract Line Item update

3. Question and Answer

Question:

The salient characteristics states in-mattress scale. This is not something offered. Beds have the scales built in with load cells throughout for accurate readings in various positions. External scales are inaccurate, and ICU patients surely cannot get out of bed for other types of scales.

And in-bed scales are also vital to the ICU, as clinicians use the weight measurements to calculate medicine.

Answer:

The salient characteristic has been corrected

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE: BARIATRIC BEQS ANQ THERAPY MATTRESSES, RENTAL

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/

SERVICES

EST.

QTY

UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT

Each Line item 0001 thru 0025

Base Year: 10-month Period of Performance (PoP):

Begin: 05-16-2020 End: 03-15-2021

0001 Low Bed fall prevention with embedded scale Length 80”- 86” Width 35”- 48” Low Position 7.5”- 15”

2,200 DAYs $ $

0002 Low Air Loss Mattress 35" x 80” 2,400 DAYs $ $

0003 Low Air Loss Mattress 39" x 80" 2,100 DAYs $ $

0004 Low Air Loss Mattress 42" x 80" 850 DAYs $ $

0005 Low Air Loss Mattress 48" x 80" 600 DAYs $ $

0006 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 39"

225 DAYs $ $

0007 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 49"

250 DAYs $ $

0008 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 39" 150 DAYs $ $

0009 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 48" 125 DAYs $ $

0010 Bariatric Percussion/ Vibration with rotation Therapy Mattress 35" x 80"

2,000 DAYs $ $

0011 Power Drive System 400 DAYs $ $

0012 Battery Backup 500 DAYs $ $

0013 Package-Low Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum height deck to floor 7"in low position/ Bariatric Air Mattress/ Trapeze

100 DAYs $ $

0014 Percussion/ Vibration Module 130 DAYs $ $

0015 Package-Bariatric Bed with embedded scale Repositioning Device and Pulsation Therapy mattress

500 DAYs $ $

0016 Low Bed 35" x 82" with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

1,600 DAYs $ $

0017 Bariatric Low Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

700 DAYs $ $

0018 Bariatric Bed- with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position

500 DAYs $ $

0019 Bariatric Bed-with embedded scale Available with repositioning device

600 DAYs $ $

0020 Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height of 15" in lowest position/ Climate Management Mattress

500 DAYs $ $

0021 Trapeze 300 DAYs $ $

0022 Package - Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position and low air loss (LAL) Mattress

200 DAYs $ $

0023 Air Support Surface 150 DAYs $ $

0024 Sheets/ mattress covers 50 DAYs $ $

Total: 10-month Base Year Contract Value:

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/

SERVICES

EST.

QTY

UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT

Each Line item 1001 thru 1025

Option Year 1 : 12-month Period of Performance (PoP):

Begin: 03-16-2021 End: 03-15-2022

1001 Low Bed fall prevention with embedded scale

Length 80”- 86” Width 35”- 48” Low Position 7.5”- 15”

2,450 DAYs $ $

1002 Low Air Loss Mattress 35"x 80” 2,400 DAYs $ $

1003 Low Air Loss Mattress 39" x 80" 2,500 DAYs $ $

1004 Low Air Loss Mattress 42" x 80" 800 DAYs $ $

1005 Low Air Loss Mattress 48" x 80" 850 DAYs $ $

1006 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 39"

300 DAYs $ $

1007 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 49"

300 DAYs $ $

1008 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 39" 225 DAYs $ $

1009 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 48" 180 DAYs $ $

1010 Bariatric Percussion/ Vibration with rotation Therapy Mattress 35" x 80"

1,500 DAYs $ $

1011 Power Drive System 500 DAYs $ $

1012 Battery Backup 500 DAYs $ $

1013 Package-Low Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum height deck to floor 7"in low position/ Bariatric Air Mattress/ Trapeze

700 DAYs $ $

1014 Percussion/ Vibration Module 200 DAYs $ $

1015 Package-Bariatric Bed with embedded scale Repositioning Device and Pulsation Therapy mattress

400 DAYs $ $

1016 Low Bed 35" x 82" with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

1,400 DAYs $ $

1017 Bariatric Low Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

800 DAYs $ $

1018 Bariatric Bed-with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position

600 DAYs $ $

1019 Bariatric Bed-Available with embedded scale repositioning device

900 DAYs $ $

1020 Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height of 15" in lowest position/ Climate Management Mattress

400 DAYs $ $

1021 Trapeze 500 DAYs $ $

1022 Package -Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position and low air loss (LAL) Mattress

300 DAYs $ $

1023 Air Support Mattress 300 DAYs $ $

1024 Sheets/ mattress covers 50 DAYs $ $

Total: 12-month Year 1

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/

SERVICES

EST.

QTY

Each Line item 2001 thru 2025

Option Year 2: 12-month Period of

Begin: 03-16-2022 End: 03-15-2023

2001 Low Bed fall prevention with embedded

Length 80” - 86” Width 35” - 48” Low Position 7.5” - 15”

2,450 DAYs $ $

2002 Low Air Loss Mattress 35" x 80” 2,400 DAYs $ $

2003 Low Air Loss Mattress 39" x 80" 2,500 DAYs $ $

2004 Low Air Loss Mattress 42" x 80" 800 DAYs $ $

2005 Low Air Loss Mattress 48" x 80" 850 DAYs $ $

2006 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 39"

300 DAYs $ $

2007 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 49"

300 DAYs $ $

2008 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 39" 225 DAYs $ $

2009 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 48" 180 DAYs $ $

2010 Bariatric Percussion/ Vibration with rotation Therapy Mattress 35" x 80"

1,500 DAYs $ $

2011 Power Drive System 500 DAYs $ $

2012 Battery Backup 500 DAYs $ $

2013 Package-Low Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum height deck to floor 7"in low position/ Bariatric Air Mattress/ Trapeze

700 DAYs $ $

2014 Percussion/ Vibration Module 200 DAYs $ $

2015 Package-Bariatric Bed with embedded scale Repositioning Device and Pulsation Therapy mattress

400 DAYs $ $

2016 Low Bed 35" x 82" with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

1,400 DAYs $ $

2017 Bariatric Low Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

800 DAYs $ $

2018 Bariatric Bed with embedded scale deck to floor height 15"in low position

600 DAYs $ $

2019 Bariatric Bed-with embedded scale available with repositioning device

900 DAYs $ $

2020 Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height of 15" in lowest position/ Climate Management Mattress

400 DAYs $ $

2021 Trapeze 500 DAYs $ $

2022 Package - Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position and low air loss (LAL) Mattress

300 DAYs $ $

2023 Air Support Mattress 300 DAYs $ $

2024 Sheets/ mattress covers 50 DAYs $ $

Total: 12-month Year 2

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/

SERVICES

EST.

QTY

Each Line item 3001 thru 3025

Option Year 3: 12-month Period of

Begin: 03-16-2023 End: 03-15-2024

3001 Low Bed fall prevention with embedded

Low Position 7.5”- 15”

2,450 DAYs $ $

3002 Low Air Loss Mattress 35" x 80” 2,400 DAYs $ $

3003 Low Air Loss Mattress 39" x 80" 2,500 DAYs $ $

3004 Low Air Loss Mattress 42" x 80" 800 DAYs $ $

3005 Low Air Loss Mattress 48" x 80" 850 DAYs $ $

3006 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 39"

300 DAYs $ $

3007 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 49"

300 DAYs $ $

3008 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 39" 225 DAYs $ $

3009 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 48" 180 DAYs $ $

3010 Bariatric Percussion/ Vibration with rotation Therapy Mattress 35" x 80"

3011 Power Drive System 500 DAYs $ $

3012 Battery Backup 500 DAYs $ $

3013 Package-Low Bariatric Bed maximum height deck to floor 7"in low position/ Bariatric Air Mattress/ Trapeze

700 DAYs $ $

3014 Percussion/ Vibration Module 200 DAYs $ $

3015 Package-Bariatric Bed with embedded scale Repositioning Device and Pulsation Therapy mattress

400 DAYs $ $

3016 Low Bed 35" x 82" with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

1,400 DAYs $ $

3017 Bariatric Low Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

800 DAYs $ $

3018 Bariatric Bed with embedded scale-maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position

600 DAYs $ $

3019 Bariatric Bed-with embedded scale Available with repositioning device

900 DAYs $ $

3020 Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height of 15" in lowest position/ Climate Management Mattress

400 DAYs $ $

3021 Trapeze 500 DAYs $ $

3022 Package - Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position and low air loss (LAL) Mattress

300 DAYs $ $

3023 Air Support Mattress 300 DAYs $ $

3024 Sheets/ mattress covers 50 DAYs $ $

Total: 12-month Year 3

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/

SERVICES

EST.

QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL AMOUNT

Each Line item 4001 thru 4025

Option Year 4: 12-month Period of

Begin: 03-16-2024 End: 03-15-2025

4001 Low Bed fall prevention with embedded

Low Position 7.5”- 15”

2,450 DAYs $ $

4002 Low Air Loss Mattress 35"x 80” 2,400 DAYs $ $

4003 Low Air Loss Mattress 39" x 80" 2,500 DAYs $ $

4004 Low Air Loss Mattress 42" x 80" 800 DAYs $ $

4005 Low Air Loss Mattress 48" x 80" 850 DAYs $ $

4006 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 39"

300 DAYs $ $

4007 Air Bariatric Alternation Therapy Mattress 49"

300 DAYs $ $

4008 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 39" 225 DAYs $ $

4009 Bariatric Rotation Therapy Mattress 48" 180 DAYs $ $

4010 Bariatric Percussion/ Vibration with rotation Therapy Mattress 35" x 80"

4011 Power Drive System 500 DAYs $ $

4012 Battery Backup 500 DAYs $ $

4013 Package-Low Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum height deck to floor 7"in low position/ Bariatric Air Mattress/ Trapeze

700 DAYs $ $

4014 Percussion/ Vibration Module 200 DAYs $ $

4015 Package-Bariatric Bed with embedded scale Repositioning Device and Pulsation Therapy mattress

400 DAYs $ $

4016 Low Bed 35" x 82" with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

1,400 DAYs $ $

4017 Bariatric Low Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 7" in low position

800 DAYs $ $

4018 Bariatric Bed- with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position

600 DAYs $ $

4019 Bariatric Bed- with embedded scale available with repositioning device

900 DAYs $ $

4020 Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height of 15" in lowest position/ Climate Management Mattress

400 DAYs $ $

4021 Trapeze 500 DAYs $ $

4022 Package - Bariatric Bed with embedded scale maximum deck to floor height 15"in low position and low air loss (LAL) Mattress

300 DAYs $ $

4023 Air Support Mattress 300 DAYs $ $

4024 Sheets/ mattress covers 50 DAYs $ $

Total: 12-month Year 4 Contract Value: $

GRAND TOTAL: ALL PERIODS OF PERFORMANCES $

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare Systems (VAPHS)

Statement of Work (SOW)

Bariatric Beds and Therapy Mattress Lease

1 SERVICES AND QUANTIES /PRICES/COSTS

The contractor shall provide rental specialized bariatric beds for clinical use at both University Drive and HJ Heinz campuses. The University Drive Campus units include OR, ED, MICU, CCU, 4W, 5W, and 6W. The HJ Heinz Divisions Units are Ground South, 1N, 1S, 2A, 2B, & 3A. Clinical uses will include Bariatrics, Med Surge, Wound Care, ICU and Geriatrics. Items need to be available 24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays within 2-6 hours of call-in time to contractor. Patient safety is one of the primary goals for VAPHS. Critical Criteria Mandates we must have beds which perform all functions from the lowest position possible to minimize fall injuries. Pricing must include all services and requirements stated in the solicitation. The contract will be for a base plus four (4) option years to exercise at the discretion of the VA. All quantities listed herein are estimated only. The Government is not obligated to any specified amount of services but shall be obligated to provide payment for all services performed in accordance with this solicitation.

2. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SERVICES: Contractor shall deliver, repair and exchange the required medical deliverables directly to patient care units within a reasonable time of between 2 to 6 hours with an average of four hours within normal business hours (8a-5p, Monday through Friday).

• For calls received outside this time, add one hour. If for any reason any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled time of 2 – 6 hours, the contractor is required to call and cite reasons for delay to the point of contact and give a time when product will be delivered.

• 24/7 Care Center availability to place orders or report service issues.

• All items delivered shall clean, sanitized, and ready for immediate patient use.

• Upon discharge of patient or no longer needing the deliverable, notification will be given to contractor to pick up used product.

• Billing will end and at the time the contractor is notified.

• Contractor is required to pick up equipment within 36 hours of the call.

• VAPHS has both long term and acute care facilities, there are occasions when patients are transferred between these facilities.

When this happens VAPHS entrastromal nurses will analyze each case to determine if the bed should be held for the patients return. This will eliminate delivery wait time for the patients return to long term care facility or medical units after treatment. The contractor will be notified to stop billing if the bed is being placed on hold. The contractor will also be notified when the hold is lifted, and billing should continue. VAPHS will not place holds for less than 1 day, or more than 7 days.

• Only assigned nursing personnel or assigned administrative personnel can order specialty equipment and place holds either by telephone or online ordering.

• Upon discharge of patient, or when no longer needed the same assigned personnel are to call contractor for pickup of used Medical deliverable.

2.2 DELIVERABLES Charges begin to incur when the deliverable is delivered on-site and charges end when the contractor is called for deliverable pick-up. The full day charge may not apply if the bed was not in possession for the entire period. Charges may incur for only one bed per patient at a time regardless if the contractor leaves their equipment on-site.

• The services to be performed by the Contractor will be monitored by the point of contact (POC)

3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

3.1 TRAINING/SECURITY: The Contractor shall remove any employee from the performance of this contract within five (5) workdays of receiving notice from the Contracting Officer that the employee's performance is unsatisfactory. All Contractor employees are subject to immediate removal from performance of this contract when they are involved in a violation of the law, VA security, confidentiality requirements and/or other disciplinary reasons.

Contractor employees are required to complete the online training classes within TMS entitled “VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior” course number VA 10176, and “HIPAA and Privacy Training” course number VA 10203. Other training may be added or deleted as policies and guidance from higher authority is received. A Certificate of successful completion will be generated for each course. Copies of the certificates shall be maintained by the vendor and can be obtained from the point of contact if the contract employee cannot print them. Completion of these training courses is required on an annual basis based on the VA’s fiscal year.

Contractor employees are required to have a VA issued ID (PIV Card) to receive access to VAPHS facilities. To receive a VA issued ID (PIV card) contract employees will be fingerprinted and scheduled for photo and issuance of the card. Contractor, sales representatives, and delivery personnel are subject to background investigations in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability and Security Program.

3.2 TRAINING OF CLINICAL STAFF: will be needed if vendor product is selected – hands-on and e-learning, modules on the following topics:

• Installation and set-up of each placement.

• Patient transfer assistance at time of placement.

• Disinfecting and cleaning between each placement and periodic cleaning as needed.

• Ongoing user training and in-servicing as needed.

• Pre-installation maintenance and electrical safety checks between each patient use.

Clinical staff to: help recommend the right frames and mattresses in all areas of patient care; help create discharge and ICU transfer protocols to reduce readmission rates, participate in clinical rounds when requested.

4. CRITICAL ELEMENTS

Beds

• Low bed to floor Maximum-7.5”

• Fold down/Multi position/Removable siderails

• Steer System with dual braking

• Cardiac Chair position

• CPR Emergent Feature

• Optional Trapeze

• Ability to transport with power assistance

Mattresses

• Touch button air support reposition/rotation assistance

• Multi-Protocol Timer

• Adjustable Pulsation/Percussion Cycles

• Low air loss

• Climate Control for patient comfort

• Low Pressure/Power Failure Alarm

• Stimulation to increase blood flow

• Auto pressure adjustment for weigh redistribution

• Documentation of risk prevention and treatment results for pressure ulcers

4.1 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Beds

• Low Position 7.5”-15”

• High Position 15”-31”

• Capacity – Up to 1000lbs

• Length 80”-86”

• Width 35”-48”

• Hand Controls

• In Bed Scale

• Lock and steer system

• One button Chair position

• Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg Function

• Antibacterial Surface

• Manual emergent CPR release

• Low working deck height

• Simplified hand controls for independence

• Bed exit alarm

• Removable adjustable siderails

• Integrated Nurse Call

• Night light

• Lock out controls

• Battery back up

• Low High adjustment for mobility

Mattress

• Capacity – Up to 1000lbs

• Width 35”-48”

• Bed Exit Alarm

• Protocol Timer

• Antibacterial Surface

• Bed exit alarm

• Lock out controls

5. Average Daily Quantity of Beds/Mattresses Leased yearly:

• 5000 Bariatric Beds with

• 5000 air mattresses

• 600 Bariatric Low beds

• 1300 Bariatric Mattress Percussion/Vibration therapy

• 200 Bariatric Bed for use in the ICU

• 600 Mattresses with repositioning assistance

• 500 Trapeze that work with all the beds mentioned above.

The following units utilize the beds and equipment with various numbers rented per unit depending on the veteran’s needs for the following areas:

- University Drive Units are OR, ED, MICU, CCU, 4W, 5W,6W, Consolidation Building, and SDU

- H.J. Heinz Units are Ground South, 1N, 1S, 2A, 2B, & 3A

6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

-Contractor will be responsible for providing VAPHS with functional and safe equipment at ALL Times, and therefore will provide all routine maintenance, and repair work performed on rental unites at no charge to VAPHS. Contractor will replace any unit;

Response time is four hours or less from the receipt is maintenance order with an estimated repair time given at the time of the order.

7. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: The government is obligated only to the extent of authorized rentals placed against this agreement and shall not be liable in any manner for any unauthorized purchases made be Government employees. The contractor shall be responsible for confirming that bed rental equipment orders are placed by authorized individuals, and items are authorized and on the contract agreement prior to delivery.

8. ORDERS

- Request for services will be made by telephone or via internet by the Enterostomal Therapy Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator or nursing unit management teams. The contractor will be informed what type of commodities is needed, what room and location it is going to be used in, name of Veteran, and when it is needed.

- The Contractor’s employee will report to the unit nurse on duty but not before checking into the VA police department upon arrival. The supply will be placed in the Veteran’s room under the direction of nursing. The contractor will leave a delivery ticket with the unit nurse and the billing will begin once the beds or other items are in the room and in use.

- Whenever the bed or other supply is no longer needed for Veteran, the Contractor will be notified to pick up the bed. Billing will stop at the time the Contractor is contacted that the bed is no longer needed.

- A memo designating the point of contact will be provided to the contractor.