6515--650-21-1-057-Open and Continuous VISN 1 PPE and Supply Procurement (VA-21-00021318) COVID-19 Authority Procurement Full and Open Tiered Evaluation

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office (NCO 1), White River Junction, Vermont intends to solicit quotes from contractors in the VISN 01 area which includes the States of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont to provide PPE (gowns, masks, gloves), syringes, and needles under the authority of the President s COVID-19 emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Syringes and needles are to be requested on a brand name only basis per the Salient Characteristics below.

The VA anticipates issuing an open and continuous solicitation for this requirement on or about January 22, 2021. Quotes will be accepted for a period commencing with the issuance date of the solicitation until expiration of the COVID-19 emergency authority, allocated funds have been exhausted, or required quantities are purchased. Interested offerors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from the SAM website, and no hard copies will be made available. The solicitation will provide instructions to offerors about the proposal submission process. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the beta.sam.gov website (https://beta.SAM.gov) so that they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments.

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and in VIP database if applicable (VIP registration is required for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses) under the applicable NAICS. Contractors may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov and Vet Biz information at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management database. Registration is free and potential offerors are encouraged to visit the SAM website as no award can be awarded to any offeror not registered in SAM.

NAICS Code is 33913 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies) with a Small Business Size Standard of 750 employees. The product service code is 6515. The solicitation will be issued for full and open competition, with precedence provided according to tiered evaluation authorized under VHAPM Part 819.7004 TIERED/CASCADING SOP, and Class Deviation from Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.502-2, Total small business set-asides (VAIQ 7867323), dated March 22, 2018. Multiple and single awards are anticipated and will be made on an as needed basis. All responsible sources may submit proposals to be considered by the Agency. The VA will only consider proposals from offerors able to represent that they are authorized distributors of the supplies for which they are providing quotes, and for quantities held by the offeror available for immediate shipment. All proposals will be subject to technical acceptance according to the salient characteristics. Proposals for singular and multiple combinations of the listed Line Items will be considered due to the COVID-19 Market Environment and Urgency of need. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contracting Officer using the email link provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email requests or questions to John Harris, at the following e-mail address: john.harris405@va.gov.

Salient Characteristics

Syringe, General Purpose

General Purpose Syringe BD Luer-Lok 3 mL Blister Pack Luer Lock

Manufacturer #

309657

Brand

BD Luer-Lok

Manufacturer

Becton Dickinson

Country of Origin

Mexico

Application

General Purpose Syringe

Barrel Color

Translucent Barrel

Graduation Color

Black Markings

Graduations

0.1 mL Increments

Material

Plastic

Packaging Type

Blister Pack

Plunger Color

Translucent Plunger

Safety Feature

Without Safety

Sterility

Sterile

Style

Flat Top Style

Tip Type

Luer Lock Tip

UNSPSC Code

42142608

Usage

Disposable

Volume

3 mL

Hypodermic Needle

Hinged Safety Needle 25 Gauge 1.5 Inch Length, Eclipse

Manufacturer #

305767

Brand

Eclipse

Manufacturer

Becton Dickinson

Country of Origin

Singapore

Application

Hypodermic Needle

Bevel Type

Regular Bevel

Gauge

25 Gauge

Hub Connecting Type

Luer Lock Connection

Hub Material

Polypropylene Hub

Length

1-1/2 Inch Length

Needle Material

Stainless Steel Needle

Safety Feature

Hinged Safety Needle

Sterility

Sterile

Style

Straight Style

Type

General Use

UNSPSC Code

42142523

Usage

Disposable

Wall Type

Regular Wall

Hypodermic Needle

Hinged Safety Needle 25 Gauge 1 Inch Length, Eclipse

Manufacturer #

305761

Brand

Eclipse

Manufacturer

Becton Dickinson

Country of Origin

Singapore

Application

Hypodermic Needle

Bevel Type

Regular Bevel

Color Code

Orange

Gauge

25 Gauge

HCPCS

A4656

Hub Connecting Type

Luer Lock Connection

Hub Material

Polypropylene Hub

Length

1 Inch Length

Needle Material

Stainless Steel Needle

Safety Feature

Hinged Safety Needle

Sterility

Sterile

Style

Straight Style

Type

General Use

UNSPSC Code

42142523

Usage

Disposable

Wall Type

Thin Wall

Hypodermic Needle

Sliding Safety Needle 25 Gauge 1 Inch Length, Magellan

Manufacturer #

8881850510-

Brand

Magellan

Manufacturer

Cardinal

Country of Origin

Unknown

Application

Hypodermic Needle

Bevel Type

Regular Bevel

Gauge

25 Gauge

HCPCS

A4215

Hub Connecting Type

Luer Lock Connection

Hub Material

Plastic Hub

Length

1 Inch Length

Needle Material

Stainless Steel Needle

Safety Feature

Sliding Safety Needle

Sterility

Sterile

Style

Straight Style

Type

General Use

UNSPSC Code

42142523

Usage

Disposable

Wall Type

Regular Wall

Hypodermic Needle

Sliding Safety Needle 25 Gauge 5/8 Inch Length, Magellan

Manufacturer #

8881850558

Brand

Magellan

Manufacturer

Cardinal

Country of Origin

Unknown

Application

Hypodermic Needle

Bevel Type

Regular Bevel

Gauge

25 Gauge

HCPCS

A4215

Hub Connecting Type

Luer Lock Connection

Hub Material

Plastic Hub

Length

5/8 Inch Length

Needle Material

Stainless Steel Needle

Safety Feature

Sliding Safety Needle

Sterility

Sterile

Style

Straight Style

Type

General Use

UNSPSC Code

42142523

Usage

Disposable

Wall Type

Regular Wall

Syringe with Hypodermic Needle Monoject

Sliding Safety Needle w/Syringe, 3 mL 25 Gauge 1 Inch, Magellan

Manufacturer #

8881833510

Brand

Monoject Magellan

Manufacturer

Cardinal

Country of Origin

Unknown

Application

Syringe with Hypodermic Needle

Gauge

25 Gauge

HCPCS

A4208

Needle Length

1 Inch

Needle Material

Stainless Steel Needle

Needle Point Style

Tri-Beveled Tip

Needle Style

Attached Needle

Packaging Type

Blister Pack

Safety Feature

Sliding Safety Needle

Sterility

Sterile

Syringe Material

Polypropylene Syringe

Tip Type

Fixed Needle Tip

UNSPSC Code

42142609

Usage

Disposable

Volume

3 mL

Wall Type

Regular Wall

Salient Characteristics AAMI Chemotherapy Rated Gowns

Gowns must comply with The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP 800)

Gowns are disposable or single-use only

Gowns must be made of polyethylene-coated polypropylene (also called SMS) material or other laminate, lint-free, and low permeability fabric. [NIOSH 2004; ASHP 2006]

SMS = (tri laminate non-woven fabric, top layer of spunbond polypropylene, a middle layer of meltblown polypropylene and a bottom layer of spunbond polypropylene)

Must have a solid front with long sleeves.

No seams or closures are present on the front of the gown that could permit drugs to pass through.

Must have tight/closed knit cuffs

Must be a full coverage gown including a full back for max protection

Must have tie backs or way to secure gown closure

Should be Universal size /fits most or Sizes Large and Extra Large

Must have an AAMI rating (AAMI PB70 guidelines) can be level 2,3, or 4

Level 3 or higher is preferred

Must be Chemotherapy rated and labeled as such. Either of the below standards is acceptable.

Should have

ASTM F739-12e1 Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact

All gown manufacturers should provide results for certification and validation purposes

Or:

ASTM D6978-05(2019) Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs

Some manufacturers follow the testing standards for chemo gloves as an alternate

(Manufacturers may just list as ASTM F739 and ASTM D6978)

If international manufacturer not normally selling in the US, the International Equivalent for Chemotherapy (Antineoplastic Therapy) gowns = ISO 6529:2013

ISO 6529:2013 Protective Clothing Determination of Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Permeation by Liquids and Gases.

Should still state gown was tested for Chemotherapy use or for use with antineoplastic drugs

May have ASTM F1670 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood

Salient Characteristics AAMI Rated Isolation Gowns

Gowns must be disposable or single-use only

Must have a solid front with long sleeves.

Must have knit cuffs, elastic cuff, or thumb loop at end of sleeve to protect arms.

Preferred characteristic: full coverage gown including a full back for max protection

Must have tie backs or way to secure gown closure at waist and neck

Should be Universal size /fits most or Sizes Large and Extra Large

Must have an AAMI rating (AAMI PB70 guidelines) can be level 1,2,3, or 4

Level 1 = minimal fluid barrier protection (not preferred in VA Boston)

Level 2 = minimal to low fluid barrier protection usual level for isolation gowns

Level 3 = moderate fluid barrier protection usual level for isolation gowns

Level 4 = highest fluid and microbial barrier; needed for long, fluid intensive procedures

To be level 4, they must also have ASTM F1670 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood