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GENERAL INFORMATION

University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA. 15215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist David Santiago david.santiago2@va.gov 412-822-3746

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Statement of Need VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System MGC Diagnostics Mobile Ultima Cardio2 System Package Background VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting a new cardiopulmonary exercise testing at the University Drive campus, Pulmonary department, Medicine Service Line (MSL). The cardiopulmonary functioning will be used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with heart failure, COVID, and other physical impairments, and to assess related therapeutic interventions.

The system shall be capable of:

· Cardiopulmonary stress testing.

· Energy expenditure data.

· ECG-based ischemic assessments The system shall include the following features:

· Top of the line gas exchange software analysis packages.

· True Breath-by-Breath gas analysis

· Integrated spirometry

· Integrated treadmill and cycle ergometry for programmable protocols.

VAPHS intends to acquire a new complete Brand Name Only MGC Diagnostics Mobile Ultima Cardio2 System Package consisting of:

1. Mobile Ultima Cardio2 System Includes: True Breath-by-Breath Exercise Testing, Digital Mixing Chamber, Mortara X-Scribe 4.0, Wired 12-Lead ECG, Spirometry, Security Software, User Defined Predicteds, Windows 10 Pro All-In-One Computer, 2nd Monitor, 3L Syringe, Startup Kit, Isolation Transformer, Environmental Monitor, Keyboard Tray, Regulator Kit and Gases

2. Printer - Inkjet

3. Interface board – External device signal I/O module for Ultima Cardio2

4. Wireless to Wired Module – Mortara X-Scribe 4.0 wireless to wired module for Ultima Cardio2

5. BP Monitor – Tango M2 automated blood pressure monitor

6. Pulse Oximeter – Nonin xPod Oximeter with finger clip sensor

7. Exercise Consult – Exercise Consult Physician Interpretation Software Option for Ultima Cardio2

8. Exercise FVL - Exercise Flow Volume Loop Software for Cardio2

9. Bronchial Provocation Software Option for Ultima Cardio2

10. Lode Corival Cycle Ergometer w/ RS232 port

11. Two-Day Onsite Operator Training

Technical Specs

ULTIMA SYSTEM

· Workspace: W x D: 24 x 21 in (70 x 53.3 cm)

· Base: W x D: 25 x 31 (63.5 x 78.7 cm)

· Height: 49 in (124.5 cm)

PREVENT FLOW SENSOR

· Bidirectional Pitot tube flow sensor

· Range: ±18 L/s

· Accuracy: ±3% or 50 mL, whichever is greater

· Resistance: <1.5 cm H20 @ 14 L/s

· Dead space: 39 mL

DIRECTCONNECT METABOLIC FLOW SENSOR

· Bidirectional Pitot tube fl ow sensor

· Patent number: 5,038,773

· Accuracy: ±3% or 10 mL, whichever is greater

· Resolution: 2.4 mL/s

· Range: 0–40 L/min

· Application range: 100–2000 mL

· Tidal volume range: 100–2000 mL

POWER REQUIREMENTS

· 100-240 V/50-60 Hz

O2 ANALYSIS

· Type: Galvanic

· Range: 0-100%

· Response: (10-90%) <180 ms

· Accuracy: ±1%

CO2 ANALYSIS

· Type: Non-dispersive infrared (NDIR)

· Range: 0-15%

· Response: (10-90%) <180 ms

· Accuracy: ±0.1% (0-10% CO2)

GAS SAMPLE

· Proprietary gas-drying sample circuit

GAS REQUIREMENTS - ULTIMA CARDIO2

· Calibration gas: 5% CO2, 12% O2, bal N2 (5-7 psi)

· Reference gas (recommended): 21% O2, bal N2(5-7 psi)

DELIVERY

Delivery will be made to the loading dock at the University Drive Division of VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh PA 15240.

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

The vendor/distributor and/or the manufacturer must provide all necessary procedure manuals, troubleshooting manuals and operator manuals.

On site Installation and Training

1. The vendor will assemble the unit on-site to be scheduled by VAPHS. MGC Diagnostics Field Technicians will unload, stage, assemble, test, clean up and remove the debris. They will be on site for no more than 8 hours.

2. Two-day, up to 8 hours per day, onsite operator training for up to 4 people is included. This will be scheduled by VAPHS within 60 days of installation.

Smoking All VA Pittsburgh property is smoke-free. Contractor personnel will comply with VA Pittsburgh smoking policies. Violations will result in a warning and possible citation.

Privacy Training Contractor may not have access to the VA network or any VA sensitive information under this contract. All Contractors must receive Privacy training annually using one of the following methods:

• Complete “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information” training by using VA’s TMS system (https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/). Contractors may use the TMS Managed Self Enrollment method to complete the training in TMS.

• Complete the hard copy version of “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information”. Signed training documents must be submitted to the COR.

Training must be completed prior to the performance of the contract and annually thereafter. Proof of training completion must be verified and tracked by the COR.

Instructions The information identified above is intended to be descriptive of the Brand Name Only MGC Diagnostics Mobile Ultima Cardio2 System Package to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications mentioned above.

Responses to this RFQ should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 339112.

Please answer the following questions:

(1) 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.)?

(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

(3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).

(5) Describe how your small business takes ownership of the equipment in the manufacturing, assembly, or delivery process.

(6) If you’re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(7) If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job.

(8) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number.

(9) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.

(10) Please submit your capabilities regarding the brand name equipment.

(11) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

This RFQ will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Responses must be received via e-mail to david.santiago2@va.gov, no later than, 4 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 6, 2023. This notice will help the VA in determining available potential sources only. Reference 36C24424Q0134 in the subject of the email response.

Do not contact VA Medical Center staff regarding this requirement, as they are not authorized to discuss this matter related to this procurement action. All questions will be addressed by the Contract Specialist, David Santiago. .

When this solicitation is issued, information will be posted on the Beta.Sam web site for all qualified interested parties at a later. This notice does not commit the government to contract for any supplies or services. The government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Request for Quote. Quotes will only be accepted in writing by e-mail to Contract Specialist at david.santiago2@va.gov

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