6530--Inflatable Evacuation Patient Lift

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e).

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112 (size standard of 1,000 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Martinsburg Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide Inflatable Evacuation Patient Lift that at a minimum meet the brand name and/or can possibly provide an equal product for Washington DC VA Medical Center.

Salient Characteristics:

Deliver 10 each Inflatable Evacuation Patient Lift to Washington DC VAMC, provide initial maintenance of equipment training and usage of equipment to designated staff. removal, packing, disposal according to federal and DC regulations.

Size Restraints:

32-inch width/72inch length

Weight Capacity of 700 lbs. for stairwell evacuation.

Performance requirements:

Cross-over chest straps.

Dual lateral body straps.

Foot-end pouch to provide patient security during evacuation.

Self-sealing inflation valves.

Inflatable head-end wedge facilitates adjustable positioning for improved patient breathing and comfort.

Tapered head-end to improve maneuverability around corners and down all stairwell designs, including curving, L-shaped and steep, straight stairs.

Teflon coated bottom.

Personal belongings compartment for convenient storage.

Accessories:

10 each Battery Cart (rolling storage system with standard size top basket and larger bottom basket with built in, rechargeable battery).

10 each Air Supply system for inflation of patient lift.

3 each MRI Hose.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI?

(3) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can you provide equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).

(5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(6) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in FAR 19.505? Specifically, what percentage of the work will be performed by your company versus subcontractors?

(7) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items

(8) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?

(9) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act?

(10) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s).

(11) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract.

(12) Please submit your capabilities statement illustrating your organization s ability to meet the described salient characteristics for planning purposes.

(13) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(14) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Jessica.Thomas2@va.gov@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, July 5, 2024 by 1:00 PM EST.

All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately IAW the specifications of that solicitation announcement.

Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI notice is not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.