6515--NX EQ Stretcher Chairs Non-Powered (VA-25-00057242)

This Notice of Intent to Sole Source is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) sole source award in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-5 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7008 for the procurement of Stryker Stretcher Chairs Non-Powered or equal product and associated equipment with Trillamed LLC, 30100 Telegraph Road, Suite 366, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing is most appropriate for this requirement. The size standard is 800 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.

In accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7008, the determination to make a sole source award to a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is a business decision wholly within the discretion of the Contracting officer; therefore, the requirement to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable is not applicable to this procurement. In addition, 819.7008(c) further authorizes the Contracting Officer to make the award without first determining that only one SDVOSB source can meet the requirement.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.§ 253(c)(5) as implemented by the FAR Subpart 6.302-5 entitled, Authorized or required by statute . The applicable statute is Public Law 109-461: Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 specifically, the Veterans First Contracting Program outlined in 38 USC § 8127(c).

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Supporting information must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements. No solicitation package is available, and telephone requests will not be honored.

Responses received will be reviewed; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No cost to the government will arise as a result of contractor submissions of responses to this announcement or the government use of such information.

Stretcher Chairs can be converted from stretcher to chair (i.e., wheeled chairs) and back to a stretcher without transferring the patient. Typically, these devices can adjust to several different positions between a stretcher (horizontal platform) and a chair with a fully vertical back section. Most models also permit vertical height adjustment when used as stretchers. Stretcher chairs are used to decrease the need for patient transfers between examination, treatment, surgery, and discharge. These stretchers are ideal for smaller spaces.

Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLIN):

CLIN

Manufacture

Part Number

Description

0001

Stryker

5050000000

Stretcher Chair

0002

Stryker

5050243000

3" x 24" Ultra Comfort Mattress Set

0003

Stryker

0390025010

Removable IV pole

0004

Stryker

5050075000

Tethered IV pole

0005

Stryker

1010077000

Full Restraint Strap Package

The following salient characteristics apply to CLIN 0001:

SC#

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

SC 1

Has weight capacity of 325 lbs or greater

SC 2

Able to position: Upright seated; Laying flat; Trendelenburg; Reverse Trendelenburg

SC 3

Has option for: IV Pole; patient safety strap or restraint

SC 4

Integrated push bar or handle

SC 5

Adjustable Foot section; can be moved dependently independently of backrest.

SC 6

Padded swing-down siderails

SC 7

Has the following wheel features: four-wheel brakes; Steer mode

The following salient characteristics apply to CLIN 0002-0005:

SC#

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

SC 8

Must be compatible with CLIN 0001