Attachment B_Product Description_NX EQ Irrigation Systems for Endoscopy.docx

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

For

NON-EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT:

Steris® ENDOGATOR™ EGP-100 and ENDO-STRATUS Irrigation Pumps for Endoscopy or Equal

Prepared By:

Enterprise Procurement Office Department of Veterans Affairs 5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick, MD 21703

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Pumps: Irrigation for Endoscopy product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) contract.

Pumps: Irrigation for Endoscopy are pumps designed to deliver liquids (i.e., irrigate) to a cavity or other specific area of the body. These pumps typically consist of a central unit with a pumping (e.g., peristaltic) mechanism; a control (e.g., a valve, clamp, or manual or footswitch) to regulate the rate of the irrigation; and detachable (frequently disposable) tubing appropriate for irrigation of the intended body cavity or area. Irrigation pumps intended for particular equipment such as surgical, dental, and nasal irrigators are available; dedicated irrigation pumps intended for use with appropriate tubing coupled to irrigation catheters or cannulas are also available.

The proposed acquisition is for a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract. This requirement will be solicited and awarded as “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Steris® Endo-STRATUS™ and Endo-GATOR™ Irrigation Pumps.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Pumps: Irrigation for Endoscopy to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will utilize brand name or equal product descriptions which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Steris® ENDO STRATUS™ and ENDOGATOR™ Irrigation Pumps meets the firm requirements of the identified salient characteristics. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Steris® Pumps: Irrigation for Endoscopy or equal as listed above which meet all the salient characteristics listed below. Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor’s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor’s pricing volume with a quantity of zero. Vendors are required to complete the highlighted area on the SCs Chart located below listing the location where compliance with the SCs can be found. The chart must be included with the vendor’s submission. Offers which do not include this complete chart will not be considered for award.

The following CLINs apply to the corresponding SCs:

CLIN 0001-0002: Applicable to SC 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 CLIN 0003-0004: Applicable to SC 4, 5 CLIN 0005-0012: Applicable to SC 6, 7 CLIN 0013-0015: Applicable SC 6,7 CLIN 0016-0025: Applicable to SC 6,7 CLIN 0026-0031: Applicable to SC 6,7

EVALUATION

LOCATION IN TECHNICAL LITERATURE WHERE SC IS MET

Evaluation Sub-factors

Design Design features and functions of the offered device will be evaluated. Areas include but are not limited to the following:

1. Connector compatibility (Luer / OEM / Secure fit)

2. User Interface and Controls

3. Compatibility with various endoscopes

4. Water temperature control

Performance The Device will be evaluated for its ability to perform its intended function. Areas included but are not limited to:

1. Integrated Water Jet Functionality

2. Set-up time and Prime Performance

3. Adjustable Flow Range

4. High Pressure Limit

Safety The device will be assessed for patient safety features, including, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Audible and visual alarms (during set-up and operation)

2. Protective shutdown

3. Electrical safety

4. Infection control/Ease of cleaning

Quality/Training

1. Warranty terms and conditions

2. Training options

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