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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Presolicitation Notice Stryker Power Load System 78229 36C25721Q0958 06-02-2021 16:00

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334510 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio TX 78229 Contract Specialist Dr. Vinicky Ann Ervin Ph.D.

vinicky.ervin@va.gov Please place in email Subject Title as follows:

36C25721Q0958 Power Load System Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple

Texas 76504

USA

vinicky.ervin@va.gov Business

General Requirements: Brand name or equal Power Load System are needed for the Temple, TX in accordance with the following requirements: Q&A Wednesday Jun 2- Friday Jun 4 1 PM CST Quote Due Wednesday 9 Jun 2021 4 PM CST.

MTS POWER LOAD

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 639005550001

6506 MTS PWRPRO COT HIGH CNFIG

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 650605550003

ProCare Power-PRO Prevent Service: Annual onsite prevention maintenance inspection and unlimited repairs including parts, labor and travel with battery coverage for Power-PRO XT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 71061PT

ProCare Power-LOAD Prevent Service: Annual onsite preventive maintenance inspection and unlimited repairs including parts, labor and travel with battery coverage for MTS POWER LOAD

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 76011PT

Item Name: Power-Load Salient Characteristics:

· IPX6: The system is tested to withstand powerful water jets (IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2)

· Conforms to industry standards for mechanical and electrical safety for medical electrical devices, as well as electromagnetic compatibility and immunity, BS EN-1789:2007 clause 4.5.9, when used with Power-PRO Cot and X-Restraints

· This is a dynamic crash test which subjects a 50th percentile dummy to nominal 10g deceleration for a minimum of 50ms.

· Following the test there shall be no sharp edges and SAE J3027 compliant when used with Stryker’s Power-PRO Cot and X-Restraints

· provide a linear guide for loading and unloading the cot

· remote actuation from Power-PRO foot end controls

· Engages to the cot during loading and unloading, providing a means of lifting and lowering

· Safe working load of 870 lb and capable of lifting patients weighing up to 700 lbs.

· Mounts inside the patient compartment to prevent environmental exposure and corrosion

· Power washable and inductively charges Stryker’s SMRT Battery.

Item Name: Power-Pro XT Cot Salient Characteristics:

· IPX6: The system is tested to withstand powerful water jets (IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2)

· Conforms to industry standards for mechanical and electrical safety for medical electrical devices, as well as electromagnetic compatibility and immunity, BS EN-1789:2007 clause 4.5.9, when used with Power-PRO Cot and X-Restraints

· This is a dynamic crash test which subjects a 50th percentile dummy to nominal 10g deceleration for a minimum of 50ms.

· Following the test there shall be no sharp edges and SAE J3027 compliant when used with Stryker’s Power-PRO Cot and X-Restraints

· provide a linear guide for loading and unloading the cot

· remote actuation from Power-PRO foot end controls

· Engages to the cot during loading and unloading, providing a means of lifting and lowering

· Safe working load of 870 lb and capable of lifting patients weighing up to 700 lbs.

· Mounts inside the patient compartment to prevent environmental exposure and corrosion

· Power washable and inductively charges Stryker’s SMRT Battery.

· Manual release handle for unloading that uses hydraulic dampening to prevent abrupt jarring to the patient or operator

· battery is placed at the foot end of the stretcher

· cot legs power-retract in 3.5 seconds which speeds load time

· cot load height of 36” and is operator adjustable to match the deck height of individual ambulances

· foot-end of the cot provides lifting bars and operator controls at two different heights, thus providing optimal ergonomics to most operator heights

· The foot end of the cot contains a large battery indicator light which displays amber or green which indicates battery level

· A warning is given by a flashing amber light, providing the operator the time to change the battery before full depletion of power

· has 6” x 2” sealed casters and bearings

· foot end mounted hourly usage meter

· powder-coating of the aluminum frame (including the patient handling surfaces) and sealed caster bearings, thus reducing aluminum oxidation throughout the cot

· power washable

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking both manufacturers and/or distributors of the exact match or functionally equivalent equipment/ services to the following listed above Stryker Power Load System.

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision:

Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this RFI.

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number.

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of clause) VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market Items:

a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM's warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of clause) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items: A copy of the authorized distributor letter from the contractor to verify that you are an authorized distributor of the products/services SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE QUOTE AND IS MANDATORY.

Please title email with RFQ Solicitation Number and Name Power Load System

SCOPE OF WORK

Engineering Service Stryker Power Load and Cot Temple VA

1. Introduction/Background The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) requires the purchase of Stryker Power Load units and Cots with maintenance plans for Patient Transport Services located at 1901 S. Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504.

2. Objectives This Stryker Power Load units and Cots with maintenance plans are needed for Patient Transport Services. Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is a no lift facility and requires that patient cots be mechanically loaded and unloaded in transport vehicles.

3. Scope of Work The vendor will deliver three (3) Stryker Power Load systems, three (3) Stryker Power Cot systems, Pro-Care Power-Load Maintenance Plan, Pro-Care Power—PRO XT Cot Maintenance Plan to Bldg 206 located at 1901 S. Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504.

Note: The Pro Care Maintenance plans will start after the manufactures warranty has expired. The maintenance plans shall be valid for the expected life of the equipment which is seven years.

4. Equipment information (A.) 6390 MTS Power Load (639005550001) with the following qualifications/characteristics: IPX6: The system is tested to withstand powerful water jets, IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2: The Power-LOAD Cot Fastener conforms to industry standards for mechanical and electrical safety for medical electrical devices, as well as electromagnetic compatibility and immunity, BS EN-1789:2007, clause 4.5.9 when used with Power-PRO Cot and X-Restraints: This is a dynamic crash test which subjects a 50th percentile dummy to nominal 10g deceleration for a minimum of 50ms. Following the test there shall be no sharp edges and SAE J3027 compliant when used with Stryker’s Power-PRO Cot and X-Restraints, provide a linear guide for loading and unloading the cot, remote actuation from Power-PRO foot end controls, Engages to the cot during loading and unloading, providing a means of lifting and lowering, Safe working load of 870 lb and capable of lifting patients weighing up to 700 lbs., Mounts inside the patient compartment to prevent environmental exposure and corrosion, Power washable and inductively charges Stryker’s SMRT Battery.

(B.) 6506 MTS Power-PRO XT Cot High configuration (650605550003) with the following qualifications/characteristics: IPX6: The system is tested to withstand powerful water jets, IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2: The Power-LOAD Cot Fastener conforms to industry standards for mechanical and electrical safety for medical electrical devices, as well as electromagnetic compatibility and immunity, BS EN-1789:2007, clause 4.5.9 when used with Power-PRO Cot and X-Restraints: This is a dynamic crash test which subjects a 50th percentile dummy to nominal 10g deceleration for a minimum of 50ms. Following the test there shall be no sharp edges and SAE J3027 compliant when used with Stryker’s Power-PRO Cot and X-Restraints, the cot has a weight capacity of 700 lbs., Manual release handle for unloading that uses hydraulic dampening to prevent abrupt jarring to the patient or operator, battery is placed at the foot end of the stretcher, cot legs power-retract in 3.5 seconds which speeds load time, cot load height of 36” and is operator adjustable to match the deck height of individual ambulances, foot-end of the cot provides lifting bars and operator controls at two different heights, thus providing optimal ergonomics to most operator heights, The foot end of the cot contains a large battery indicator light which displays amber or green which indicates battery level. A warning is given by a flashing amber light, providing the operator the time to change the battery before full depletion of power, has 6” x 2” sealed casters and bearings, foot end mounted hourly usage meter, powder-coating of the aluminum frame (including the patient handling surfaces) and sealed caster bearings, thus reducing aluminum oxidation throughout the cot and is power washable.

Maintenance Information:

(C.) ProCare MTS Power-Load Maintenance Plan (76011PT) that includes six years of Annual onsite preventative maintenance inspections and unlimited repairs including labor, parts and travel with battery coverage. This coverage is in addition to the 1-year manufactures warranty (D.) ProCare MTS Power-Pro XT Maintenance Plan (71061PT) that includes five years of Annual onsite preventative maintenance inspections and unlimited repairs including labor, parts and travel with battery coverage Medium duty box blade. This coverage is in addition to the 2-year manufactures warranty.

5. Security C&A requirements do not apply, and a security Accreditation Package is not required.

6. Government Holidays:

1. The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year's Day January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25th

1. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

· Any other day designated by Federal Statute

· Any other day designated by Executive Order

· Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked.

7. Deliverables

The Vendor will provide CTXVHS with the following Items: Equipment plus maintenance manuals.

8. Invoices and Payment

1. Payment to be made monthly, in arrears, following satisfactory performance by Contractor’s personnel and upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

1. Contractor shall be required to invoice through the Tungsten System at http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/. Additional information regarding Tungsten shall be provided upon award.

1. The contract shall have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for this solicitation; URL: www.sam.gov.

1. The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information. Any information listed below, and not provided on an invoice, will render that invoice incomplete and the invoice will be returned for immediate correction.

· Time period being invoiced for.

· Description of services performed.

· Unit Cost billed.

· Extended amount due.

· Invoice number, date, and;

· Contract and obligation numbers.

1. Program Office Points of Contact:

Points of contact: Mr. Gregory Williams at email gregory.williams11@va.gov or phone 254-624-7849 or by contacting the designated CTVHCS POC, Ross Wellen by email, ross.wellen@va.gov.

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