Statentment of Need Brand Name Only EON ROs.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED

1. GENERAL: The Dialysis Clinic – Nephrology Department - Medicine and Specialty Care Service – James A. Haley VA Hospital has a need for replacement portable reverse osmosis machines to purify water needs for dialysis treatments of Veteran patients in any area outside of the actual Dialysis Clinic. This would be a new contract for equipment purchase. This would not expand services, as this request is for the replacement of unrepairable units currently on-hand. This request is to replace a small portion of the currently used EON Portable RO systems in the department and will be utilized on already existing ROVER transport system carts. The already owned ROVER carts are also specific to this reverse osmosis system. Due to the highly specialized nature of this equipment, the RO systems can only be used with the same name OEM (EVOQUA) rover carts. Only replacing the RO systems in the Government owned carts is the best option for the Government and mitigates the need for the purchase of additional rover carts at this time.

2. SCOPE: James A Haley is requesting contractors provide brand name only equipment. The equipment features are essential to the technical requirements to meet the need of the government, and this specific make/model would maintain a standardization of care requiring no changes to training needs, clinician familiarity, or supply/consumables needed. The contractor will provide the equipment as customized/designed for department needs and efficiency.

3. Specific need, Brand Name Only:

3.1 EON Portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System, 4 each, MPN W3T578348

· Meets water standards of ANSI/AAMI 13959

· Color touch screen LCD control panel with display of operation functions and key parameters

· Heat disinfection process with no chemicals involved

· Integrated endotoxin removal for protection against bacteria and pyrogens

· Leak detectors internally and remotely with user alerts and shutdown ability

· Modular design for ergonomics, easily manipulated positioning and simplified service

· Quiet operation under 45dBA

· Flow rate up to 0.4gpm at 77 degrees

· Nominal Recovery Rate of 50%

3.2 Installation: The contractor shall install the EON reverse osmosis units into the Government owned EON rover carts by replacing the current out of service EON reverse osmosis units. The contractor shall provide all labor and transportation necessary to complete installation. The Government has parts on hand.

3.3 Orientation, MPN W3TSP7169: The contractor shall provide one hour of orientation of the machine.

3.3 Training: The contractor shall provide MPN W3TSP7109 training, ½ day of clinical training for up to 8 persons and MPN W3TSP7110, 1 day of technical training for up to 8 persons.

WARRANTY OF EQUIPMENT: Government requirement is for standard manufacturer industry warranty term. Government does not accept extended warranty, which requires advance payment.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE: All items to be delivered and installed within 30 days of receipt of order.

PLACE OF Delivery: James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Bldg 1, Tampa, Florida 33612, between 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Packaging should be to the attention of Justin Crompton, Medicine and Specialty Care and should reference the PO# provided for the purchase. Delivery during and Federal Holidays will not be accepted.