36C24720Q0349-005.pdf

Evolution Vac Steam Sterilizers for Fort McPherson

Clinic Statement of Work (SOW)

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Purchase of Steam Sterilizers.

2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. Contractor shall provide the steam sterilizer units to include installation meeting minimum specifications contained herein. Work shall meet all applicable codes and regulations and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.

Background: Veterans Affairs Medical Center is requesting one Steam Sterilizer within Fort McPherson VA Clinic SPS Department located on 1701 Hardee Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. The Steam Sterilizers utilized to sterilize Reusable Media

Equipment (RME)from the Operating Room and all the specialty clinics including dental clinics at AVC and all other CBOCs. The Stem Sterilizers are cost effective and essential to kill potential disease-causing organisms and to provide sterility assurance of the RME that is being delivered to all the clinics and operating rooms.

Performance Period: The contractor shall complete the work required under this

SOW in 30 calendar days or less from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the

Contracting Officer (CO). If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. Work at the Government site shall not take place on

Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO.

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

President’s Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

3. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

For every task, the contractor shall identify in writing all necessary subtasks (if any), associated costs by task, and along with associated sub-milestone dates. The contractor's subtask structure shall be reflected in the technical proposal and detailed work plan.

All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language. Statistical and other technical terminology shall not be used without providing a glossary of terms.

Where a written milestone deliverable is required in draft form, the VA will complete their review of the draft deliverable within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt. The contractor shall have 30 calendar days to deliver the final deliverable from date of receipt of the Government’s comments.

C. SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The contractor shall provide the specific deliverables described below within the performance period stated in Section A.4 of this SOW.

Task One: The contractor shall provide three steam sterilizers

Deliverable One: A detailed work plan and briefing.

Task Two: The Contractor will provide on-site set-up of these steam sterilizers. Only authorized technicians will complete the on-site set-up on these units. The estimated time for this project will be up to 24 working hours (3 working days). The date and time of the visit will be coordinated between the customer and the vendor after the Steam sterilizers have been delivered and has been imaged by the customer.

Deliverable Two: Verification of proper and functional installation of one (1) Steam

Sterilizer

• Steam sterilizers will operate in the manner intended for mission.

D. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

E. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

It is agreed that:

1. The preliminary and final deliverables, and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this task order, are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the CO at the conclusion of the task order.

2. The CO will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, draft deliverables, final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this task order. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this task order, presented to the contractor, shall be submitted to the CO for response.

3. Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO.

F. CONTRACTOR RULES OF BEHAVIOR

This User Agreement contains rights and authorizations regarding my access to and use of any information assets or resources associated with my performance of services under the contract terms with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This User Agreement covers my access to all VA data whether electronic or hard copy ("Data"), VA information systems and resources ("Systems"), and VA sites ("Sites"). This User

Agreement incorporates Rules of Behavior for using VA, and other information systems and resources under the contract.

*No network access or user accounts will be needed by contractor, as they will not be using the Ft. McPherson Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC) computers.

G. DESCRIPTION

H. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

• Multiple steam cycles (Prevacuum, and gravity)

• Touch screen, PC controls can interface with instrument tracking and OR scheduling

• Ergonomic design enhances operator safety

• Easy open-door locking mechanism

Item Description Qty Unit

Steam Sterilizers 1 One

Removing old sterilizers 1 One

Installation 1 One

Standardization of equipment to prevent errors in operating. Currently the service has Steris

Steam Sterilizers and would like to purchase Steris Steam Sterilizers to avoid any patient safety concerns.

*Contractors providing equal products shall provide descriptive literature describing equal characteristics.