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GENERAL INFORMATION

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Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

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Contract Specialist Jon Lutmer Jonathan.lutmer@va.gov 913-946-1144

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KS

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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT

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. 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.

The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The information identified below is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and 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, or brand name equal.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

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.)?

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

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

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW.

Please provide your UEI number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Jon Lutmer at Jonathan.lutmer@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following, Statement of Work

HealthMark Inspection Scope

1. General Description of Performance Requirements and Features of the System: The Healthmark Inspection Scope is designed to visually inspect internal channels of potentially soiled or damaged items, provides enhanced light, vision, and magnification. The borescope also offers users the option to document photos and videos of lumens and crevices not visible to the unaided eye. It has a modular design with interchangeable flexible inspection scope attachments available in diameters of 1.06mm and 1.9mm. These scopes have a working length of 110cm and attach to a 13.3W x 9.9L x 4.7H cm control box, allowing for light level adjustments, image capture*, and video recording*. The 1.06mm scope is designed to inspect internal channels of 1.1mm in diameter or larger, and the 1.9mm scope is designed to inspect internal channels of 2.0mm in diameter or larger. *These features are only available for the USB control box with FIS-007 software, which is included and installs on Windows 10 PC’s

This solicitation uses a Brand Name of the product required.

The Eastern Kansas Health Care System requests to purchase Healthmark Digital Inspection Scope. Each time a medical device is processed, it should be visually inspected for cleanliness and integrity. Enhanced inspection with magnification, borescopes, or other inspection methods to verify cleanliness and integrity may be used. Borescopes or other methods may be used to check internal channels of instrumentation for cleanliness and integrity unless otherwise recommended in the instrument manufacturer’s written IFU and the borescope manufacturer’s written IFU. When recommended in the instrument manufacturer’s written IFU, enhanced inspection should be used and the enhanced visualization tool manufacturer’s written IFU should be followed. Healthcare facilities should have a method of ensuring cleanliness and integrity of every instrument and medical device used in every procedure.

**Quote attached with packet: Quote denotes 2 eachcof each item but each campus is requesting only 1 each. The quote attached represents the total quantity needed and each campus.

Items Needed: FIS-007USK – USB Control Box Kit 2/1.9mm Catheter

2. Requirements:

· Must comply with AAMI ST79 (2017) Amendment 2:

· 8.2 Inspection of Instruments

· Each time a medical device is processed, it should be visually inspected for cleanliness and integrity.

· Enhanced inspection with magnification, borescopes, or other inspection methods to verify cleanliness and integrity may be used.

· Borescopes or other methods may be used to check internal channels of instrumentation for cleanliness and integrity unless otherwise recommended in the instrument manufacturer’s written IFU and the borescope manufacturer’s written IFU.

· When recommended in the instrument manufacturer’s written IFU, enhanced inspection should be used and the enhanced visualization tool manufacturer’s written IFU should be followed.

· Healthcare facilities should have a method of ensuring cleanliness and integrity of every instrument and medical device used in every procedure.

· Must provide lighted magnification and be able to document photos and videos of lumens and crevices not visible to the unaided eye.

· Must be able to inspect internal channels of 1.1mm in diameter and larger.

· Must be easily cleanable between uses.

· Must be compatible with Scope Viewer Software.

· Must be compatible with Windows 10 or higher.

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