6515--Brand Name or Equal to four (4) MEDLINE - Model# MDR600039H, Covered Cadaver Carriers, Pedal Adjusted. Total Small Business Set-aside

STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)

Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) 1700S. Lincoln Ave.,

Lebanon, PA 17042.

Title of Project: Four (4) Brand Name or Equal to the Medline Model# MDR600039H, Pedal Adjusted Covered Cadaver Carriers.

Scope of Work: The vendor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of need (SON), except as may otherwise be specified. The contractor shall provide four (4) Pedal Adjusted Covered Cadaver Carriers as outlined in this SON.

Background: The existing cadaver carriers are in need of a lifecycle replacement.

Performance Period: Delivery shall occur within 30 days of contract award in coordination with the COR. Estimated need date is 8/1/25.

Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price.

General Requirement: The Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) Laboratory requires lifecycle replacement of four (4) Brand Name or Equal to the Medline Model# MDR600039H Pedal Adjusted Covered Cadaver Carriers.

Salient characteristics

Heavy-gauge, stainless steel frame.

Hydraulic base with height adjustments.

8 swivel wheels.

Solid surface base.

Lightweight Aluminum top frame.

Top cover designed to conceal the cadaver during transport.

At least 80", but no more than 90" in carrier length

At least 30", but no more than 40" in carrier width

Twin Pedestal Hydraulics for easy foot activated elevation

Casters to have Brake and Swivel Lock on 2 wheels.

Supports up to 500 lbs of weight.

Includes removable false frame.

Includes Cadaver Carrier Cover to fully cover area of false frame.

Cadaver Carrier Cover Material: Heavy duty vinyl type fabric.

All stainless-steel tops.

Delivery: Delivery of equipment shall be made to: Lebanon VA Medical Center (Attn: Warehouse), 1700S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042.

Delivery shall be made during normal Lebanon VAMC warehouse business hours excluding all federal holidays:

Lebanon VAMC warehouse business hours are Monday Friday, 7:00 am 11:30 pm and 12:30pm 3:00pm.

Federal holidays are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Please contact the Point of Contact (POC) with any questions or concerns.

1. Nominated POC: Michelle Niebauer Phone: (717) 272-6621 x4181

Email: Michelle.Neibauer@va.gov

Note: The POC has no authority to change the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the COR upon delivery of equipment.

The contractor shall provide dates of completion of punch list items and replacement parts and/or short ship items from the manufacturer(s).

The COR shall ensure all work is completed satisfactorily prior to acceptance. Disputes shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer.

WARRANTY

The contractor shall provide a one-year manufacturer s warranty on all parts and labor.

The warranty shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair.

TASK FREQUENCY AND INSTRUCTIONS

The work set forth in the Scope of Work shall be completed in a single visit, be it a single day or multiple days as required for appropriate completion. All work is to be scheduled in advance with the COR.

Equipment delivery shall not precede installation by more than 20 days. Installation and implementation must be immediately followed by clinical user training including go live support. Implementation and integration with VistA CPRS shall not exceed 90 days from date of award.

SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall comply with all Infection Control Risk Assessment requirements deemed appropriate by the Providence VA Medical Center during all portions of the work set forth in the Scope of Work.

The Contractor must comply with security, privacy, and safety issues in accordance with VA standards, policies, and directives always set forth while providing the work outlined in the Scope of Work.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any government property. The contractor shall report any damages immediately and shall be assessed current replacement costs for property damaged by the contractor unless corrective action is taken. Any damaged material (e.g., trees, shrubs, lawn/turf, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc.) will be replaced in a timely manner or corrected by the contractor with like materials, at no extra cost to the government, upon approval of the Contracting Officer.

ATTACHMENTS

None.

IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING, CELLULAR PHONE USE AND VA REGULATIONS

The contractor's employees shall always wear visible identification while on the premises of the VA property. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police- Security Service. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VA. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used within six feet of any medical equipment. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district state, or municipal court.

COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD

The contractor shall comply with the Federal OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standard. The contractor shall:

Have methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with blood borne pathogens.

Have policies and procedures which reduce the risk of employee exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Provide appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, and mouthpieces for the employee during performance of the contract.