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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VAMC

10 N Greene St Baltimore MD 21201

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Officer Alison Klein Alison.Klein@va.gov

(304) 623-3461 x4143

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VAMC

50 Irving St NW

Washington DC

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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DESCRIPTION

This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined.

SCOPE OF WORK -Vendor will provide all equipment necessary to meet the Statement of Work below.

STATEMENT OF WORK PART B – WORK REQUIREMENTS

B.1 TO BE PROVIDED:

1. The procurement is for a Brand Name or Equal XSensor and ForeSite SS Wheelchair Pressure Mapping System. All items must be covered by manufacturer’s warranty and procured through a manufacturer-approved distribution channel. Distributers and resellers must be able to document ability to provide items through manufacturer-approved distribution channels upon request.

2. Specifications.

4.1 Equipment

4.2 Required Features

· 1 ForeSite SS Tablet (with charger)

· 2 X4 Sensor Pack (with charger)

· 1 USB Key to include:

· ForeSite SS Desktop Software

· User Guide

· 2 Mico-USB to USB Cable (to allow for a wired connection)

· 1 Dual USB Hub

· 1 Carry Case

· 1 LX100:40.40.02 Sensor

· Sensing Area: 50.8 cm x 50.8 cm (20” x 20”)

· Resolution: 12.7 mm (0.5”)

· Sensing Points: 1,600

· Pressure Range: 5-200 mmHg

· 1 LX100.36.36.02 Sensor

· Sensing Area: 45 cm x 45 cm (18” x 18”)

· Resolution: 12.7 mm (0.5”)

· Pressure Range: 5-200 mmHg

This system is a CSA/CE Class 1 ISO 60601-1 medically approved product. The ForeSite SS Tablet comes with preinstalled ForeSite SS software and is intended as a secure, easy-to-use, pressure mapping specific device. This system is intended for clinicians in a hospital setting who require secure devices with user password protection, encrypted patient files, and the ability to pressure map without cables connecting the Tablet to the sensor. The sensors come connected to the X4 Sensor Packs and have the option to transmit data to the ForeSite SS Tablet via Bluetooth (alternatively, you have the choice to use the system via a wired USB connection). High resolution sensors are critical to seeing surfaces pressures and making informed recommendations.

STATEMENT OF WORK PART C – SUPPORTING INFORMATION

C.1 Place of Performance – Washington DC VA Medical Center located at 50 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20422. Delivery vehicles shall keep traffic disruptions to a minimum. Use of any other entry points must be approved by Chief, Engineering Service prior to use. Vendor shall deliver required parts or equipment specified above during approved work times.

C.2 Period of Performance – Vendor will provide equipment within 14 days of contract award. Approved work times for this job shall be normal working hours of 8AM – 430PM The Contractor shall perform all services during normal business hours.

RESPONSES:

· Please include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the brand name product specified above.

· Please provide any product solution or configuration so long as they are equivalent to the brand name product.

· Responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

· Full name and address of company

· DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UEI

· Business Size

· Manufacturer or Distributor

· If distributor, provide full name, business size, and address of manufacturer.

· Country of Origin designation for all products.

· Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) are equivalent.

· Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the functionality of the product line identified.

· Authorized Distributor Letter Certified by OEM with a current date.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

Sources Sought Notice