6515--NX EQ stretchers

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Solicitation Number:

36C10G22R0009

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 36C10G22R0009 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06, dated 01 May 2022.

Requirement Description:

VA has a requirement to purchase Stretchers to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Stretchers are critical for transporting patients securely from one location to another. Most are electrically powered with wheels to assist in the relocation of the patient and possess a number of additional capabilities for ensuring the patient remains fastened while being transported. A Stretcher should be designed to ensure the caregiver safety and efficiency while enhancing the patient experience.

A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Proposals shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the band name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 750 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open competition.

This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Stryker brand name or equal Stretchers and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A NX EQ STRETCHERS PRICE COST SCHEDULE and paragraph 2 below.

The ordering period is for one base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.

The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.

The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition. The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

Clause at52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.

Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached.

All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59PM EST on

June 9, 2022, to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, David Barber at David.Barber@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.

Proposals are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 27, 2022, to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, David Barber at David.Barber@va.gov.

1. BACKGROUND:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified Stretchers product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract.

Stretchers are critical for transporting patients securely from one location to another. Most are electrically powered with wheels to assist in the relocation of the patient and possess many additional capabilities for ensuring the patient remains fastened while being transported. A Stretcher should be designed to ensure the caregiver safety and efficiency while enhancing the patient experience. The Stryker Prime Series® Stretchers will be used to reduce forces on staff and avoid resulting injuries during transfer and handling of patients of sizes up to 700 pounds.

The Stretchers required for this program have been identified as most advantageous to the Government to be incorporated into a national Requirements contract. The salient characteristics (SC) for these commercial items are identified in the NX EQ Stretchers Product Description.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Stretchers to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be conducted IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Stryker Prime Series® Stretchers. For each equivalent product proposed, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) are met and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the brand product(s) specified in the solicitation. The SC table below shall be included in the beginning of the technical volume with a cross-reference column of the page number(s) identifying where in the proposal that the requirement is met. The offeror must clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

Contract Line Item#

Brand

Part Number

Description

0001

Stryker

1125000030

Prime Zoom 30" Motorized System Manual 1125Â (KIT: Also order CLINs, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0025

0002

Stryker

1125000000E

Prime Zoom 30" Motorized System Electric 1125 (KIT: Also order CLINs, 0003, 0005, 0006, 0008, 0024, 0025

0003

Stryker

1125035338

2 Stage Permanent Fold IV Pole - Head End Left

0004

Stryker

1125035341

2 Stage Permanent Fold IV Pole - Head End Right

0005

Stryker

1008015020

Foot End Nursing Controls

0006

Stryker

1806034300

IsoFlex SE (Mattress), Standard

0007

Stryker

1105010302

30 IN Drop Seat with Gatch, White

0008

Stryker

1105011160

Dual Latch Assembly, White (Dual End Siderail Release)

0009

Stryker

1070010001

Scales (Scale System)

Optional Accessories

0010

Stryker

1105010303

Pneumatic Backrest/Hydraulic Knee Gatch

0011

Stryker

785155000

IV Caddy

0012

Stryker

1105035339

30 Inch IV Pole 3 Stage Foot End Patient Right

0013

Stryker

1105035340

30 Inch IV Pole 2 Stage Foot End Patient Left

0014

Stryker

1105035343

30 Inch IV Pole 2 Stage Foot End Patient Right

0015

Stryker

1105035344

30 Inch IV Pole 3 Stage Foot End Patient Left

0016

Stryker

1001052000

Siderail Pad Set

0017

Stryker

1105045022

Heel Pad Assembly (Foot Supports)

0018

Stryker

1105045500

Footboard/ Chart holder, White

0019

Stryker

1105045700

Serving/ Instrument Tray, White

0020

Stryker

1105900292

Custom Label

0021

Stryker

1115130000

Upright Oxygen Bottle Holder

0022

Stryker

1070010100

Assembly Scales, Litter (Scale System)

0023

Stryker

1105010304

30 Inch Drop Seat Stationary Foot (Lift Assist Backrest/ Stationary)

0024

Stryker

1070010200

Assembly, Chaperone, Litter (Chaperone Stretcher Exit Alarm)

0025

Stryker

1105045035

30 Inch Pump Bar, Option (Integrated Pump Rack)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Stryker Prime Series® brand name Stretchers as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics. Vendors may propose any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products proposed in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor s pricing volume (Attachment A, Cost/Price Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may propose any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor s pricing volume with a quantity of zero.

SC #

Salient Characteristics

Method of Evaluation

Applicable CLINS

Location in Literature Where SC Is Met

SC 1

Must have width between 29 and 35 inches and length of between 82 and 86 inches

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 2

Must accommodate minimum of 700 pounds weight capacity

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 3

Must have head and feet elevation capability with a range greater than 69 degrees at the head (also known as Fowler Positions)

Literature Review

0001

SC 4

Must be capable of Trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg positions

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 5

Must have side rails with a minimum height of 14 inches

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 6

Must have Side Rails that fold and can be stored underneath the frame

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 7

Must have a braking system with controls at head and foot ends

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 8

Must have a minimum 1-year warranty including parts and labor

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 9

Must have an oxygen holder

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 10

Must have steering handles at head end

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 11

Must have an integrated utility tray

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 12

Must have low position 23 inches or lower and a high position of 34 inches or higher

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 13

Must have at least 8-inch casters

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 14

Must have hydraulic foot control pedals on both sides

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 15

Must have a weight scale integrated or as an option

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

SC 16

Must have electrical controls for up/down, head, and knees (also known as Fowler Positions)

Literature Review

0002

SC 17

Must have caregiver Fowler and Knee lockout controls

Literature Review

0002

Â

SC 18

Must have a minimum of 1 IV Pole, either permanent or removable

Literature Review

0001 & 0002

The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.