6515--NX EQ Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets - Horizontal (VA-25-00012656)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment (NX) National Program has identified the Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets - Horizontal product line as candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirement s contract award.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The period of performance will consist of a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods from the date of award.

The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to manufacture Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets - Horizontal on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) single award Requirements contract for this requirement IAW with FAR 16.503. Vendors will be required to deliver Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets - Horizontal to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database, at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ at the time of quote submission.

This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.

2.0 SCOPE

Endoscope drying cabinets are specifically designed to remove moisture from endoscopes following high-level disinfection (HLD) and provide a controlled environment to store endoscopes. The cabinets promote efficient drying of internal lumens and external surfaces while providing protected storage. The cabinet utilizes a continuous flow of instrument grade air that represents a higher filtration standard to ensure optimal air quality within the cabinet environment. Effective endoscope drying is essential to the prevention of bacterial transmission and hospital-acquired infections. These cabinets are typically manufactured using materials (e.g., stainless steel, polypropylene, acrylic) that permit ease of cleaning. Horizontal Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets - Horizontal use mesh baskets or cassettes to store and secure endoscopes from swinging and striking other surfaces that could lead to damage and contamination. They are available in single door or pass through versions. Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets - Horizontal allow for user and endoscope tracking and data export to help prevent endoscope handling by unauthorized personnel, to track compliance with endoscope management policies, to facilitate contact tracing in cases of possible cross-contamination, and to prevent theft.

VA estimates the following quantities during the 60-months ordering period:

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MODEL 2-8-001 HU ZERO CHANNEL NO LT

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MODEL 2-8-010 ASSY, HOOK-UP, OLYMPUS

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MODEL 2-8-030 ASSY, HOOKUP, PENTAX-0K

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MODEL 2-8-030HAN ASSY, HOOKUP, PENTAX-OK

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MODEL 2-8-040 ASSY, HKUP STORZ 0K

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MODEL 2-8-040HAN ASSY, HKUP STORZ 0K

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MODEL 2-8-112 ASSY, HOOKUP OLMPUS 1K

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MODEL 2-8-112HAN ASSY, HOOK-UP OLYMPUS 1K

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MODEL 2-8-210 ASSY, HOOK-UP OLYMPUS 2K

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MODEL 2-8-218 ASSY HOOKUP OLY 2K

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MODEL 2-8-245HAN ASSY, HOOKUP, STORZ-2K

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MODEL 2-8-335HAN ASSY, HOOKUP, OLYMPUS

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MODEL 2-8-437HAN ASSY, HOOK-UP, PENTAX

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MODEL 2-8-537HAN ASSY HKUP, PTX90 4K+JET

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MODEL 2-8-617HAN ASSY, HKUP, OLY 2 BIOPSY

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MODEL 2-8-619 ASSY HU 140 W/MH-974

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MODEL 2-8-711 ASSY, HOOKUP, OLYMPUS 5K

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MODEL 2-8-711HAN ASSY, HOOKUP, OLYMPUS-5K

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MODEL 2-8-718HAN ASSY, HOOK-UP, OLY 160/180

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MODEL 2-8-753 ASSEMBLY, HOOKUP, OLY-4K

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MODEL 2-8-811 ASSY HKUP OLY-ECHO+LIFT

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MODEL 2-8-901 KIT TEE/TOE/RUS HU ADV+

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MODEL 5-8-010 ASSY, HOOKUP DBL LT

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MODEL 5-8-030HAN ASSY, HOOKUP

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MODEL 5-8-040HAN ASSY HOOKUP STORZ OK DBL

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MODEL 5-8-050HAN ASSY, HOOKUP, DILATOR

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MODEL 5-8-112 ASSY, HOOKUP 2-SCOPE 1-K

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MODEL CAS-1000 ASSY, CASSETTE, TRANSPORT

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MODEL CLM-110-HU0108 HOOKUP, ADPTR AIR/WTR

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0028 HOOKUP, PENTAX BRONCHO

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0060 HOOKUP, BRONC HOOKUP ASSY

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0101 HOOKUP, OLY CYF ENF HYF

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0102 HOOKUP, OAI LEAK TESTER

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0104 HOOKUP, PENTAX LEAK TEST

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0106 DSD, LEAK TEST STORZ, SM

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0109 HOOKUP, PNTX UNV VID SCOP

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0110 HOOKUP, OLYMPUS LF RANGE

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0112 HOOKUP, OAI AUX WTR

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0143 HOOK-UP, PENTAX

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0144 HOOK-UP, PENTAX

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0156 HOOKUP, OLYMPUS ULTRASOUND

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0162 HOOKUP DSD TO OAI LK-V

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0169 HKUP, OLY GI 140 DUAL

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0171 HOOKUP OLY PED BRONCH

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0188 HOOKUP,190 SERIES W LUER

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0189 HOOKUP,190 SERIES WO AWC

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MODEL DSD-110-HU0190 HOOKUP,190 SERIES W AWC

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Vendors who propose brands that meet all the salient characteristics (SCs) below should provide that information in the chart below in their response to this Sources Sought Notice.

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OPTION YEAR THREE

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets - Horizontal which meet all the following Salient Characteristics (SCs):

CLINs 0001 - 0008 apply SC s

SC #

Salient Characteristics

Method Of Evaluation

Location in Technical Literature Where SC Met

Steris

Steelco

SC 1

The Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinet shall be a freestanding cabinet equipped with horizontal storage to promote efficient drying of internal lumens and external surfaces.

Literature Review

Pg. 2

Pg. 12

SC 2

The Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinet shall provide a continuous flow of instrument-grade compressed air within the cabinet and chamber fans to re-circulate the air.

Literature Review

Pg. 2

Pg. 13

SC 3

The Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinet shall provide circulation of instrument-grade compressed air through all channels/internal lumens of the flexible endoscopes.

Literature Review

Pg. 2

Pg. 13

SC 4

The Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinet shall be equipped with an information system/control software, color touch screen display, and barcode scanner.

Literature Review

Pg. 6

Pg. 8 & 11

SC5

The Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinet shall meet or exceed all current recommendations and guidelines from AAMI (ST91;2021), AORN (2018) and SGNA.

Literature Review

Pg. 5

For each product the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the SCs specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the SCs. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following:

Full name and address of company

DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UIE

Business Size

Manufacturer or Distributor

If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.

Country of Origin designation for all products.

Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale.

Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an or-equal item).

Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified.

All small business, VOSB, SDVOSB distributors shall provide a valid letter of authorization from the manufacturer of the product/brand that you intend to offer. The letter shall be printed on the manufacturers letter head and be no older than 6 months old. The letter shall also clearly state how long your agreement is place with the manufacturer, e.g., 6 month, 4 years, expires 4 years from XXX, end of 2025, etc. The letter shall also be signed by a legally, authorized representative of the manufacturer.

Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.