(C)(660) Portable Hemodialysis Machines

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The solicitation number is: VA259-16-Q-0239, and it is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-85-2.

4. This solicitation is issued for full and open competition. NAICS: 339112.

5. This is being issued as a name brand or equal solicitation. The name brand manufacturer is NXSTAGE MEDICAL, Inc. Vendor must be able to provide all of the listed or equal items. The quoted items shall meet or exceed the items listed on the schedule. If an equal product is quoted, the vendor shall submit documentation stating why/how their product meets or exceeds each brand name item. Specifications are included on pages 1-2.



Contract Line Items:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT COST TOTAL COST

0001 NX1000-5 System One S with NxView (or equal).

Composed of one (1) NxStage Cycler, Ergonomic Upgrade Kit, NxView Accessory and Stand. ***See specifications below on page 1-2*** 3 EA $ $

0002 FW-200 Fluid Warmer (or equal). 3 EA $ $

0003 Training. 1 EA $ $



Specifications for NxStage System One or equal:

Physical Specifications:

" One machine to provide hemodialysis, hemofiltration, or isolated ultrafiltration all in one cartridge

o Cartridge includes blood lines, fluid circuit and filter

o Drop-in, single-use cartridge

" Four peristaltic pumps

o Blood Pump

o UF Pump

o Therapy Fluid Pump

o Effluent Pump

" Pressure Sensors

o Venous pressure

o Arterial pressure

o Effluent pressure

o Transmembrane pressure

o Waste Line pressure

o Balance Chamber pressure

" Continuous Volumetric Balancing - No Scales on System

o Eliminates restrictions on volume of prescription fluid that can be connected

o Reduces Nursing interventions

" Graphical, color touch screen display

o Simplified display providing real time treatment information

o Simplified troubleshooting

o On-screen video tutorials

" The NxStage System One (or equal) and Fluid Warmer conform to IEC 60601-1-2:2001, 2nd edition and are suitable for use in the specified electromagnetic environment.

" Doesn't require a reverse osmosis water treatment system

" Able to drain directly into the room's plumbing without modification

o No effluent collection needs

o Doesn't require effluent bags

" Airless blood circuit - pre-assembled cartridge set allows for air removal without the need for drip chambers.

" Air removal filter in the therapy fluid delivery lines that may be exchanged for a endotoxim/bacteria (0.22 micron) filter for additional patient safeguards from microbiological exposure when direct infusion fluids (replacement fluids) are used.

" Air Detection

" Arterial air sensor detects patient connection leaks and patient access issues.

" Blood Leak Detector

" Fluid Temperature Sensor

" Audible and Visual Alarms

" Portable within the medical center, wheels

Performance Specifications:

" Pre-dilution hemofiltration, Post-dilution hemofiltration, Pre-pumps pre-filter hemofiltration, hemodialysis, ultra-filtration and isolated ultrafiltration delivery

" Blood Flow Rate: up to 600 ml/min.

o Accuracy Rate: ± 15%. Minimal resistance and allows a higher blood flow from a given patient access.

" Therapy Fluid Flow Rate: up to 12 L/hr.

o Accuracy Rate: ± greater of 10% or 10 ml/hr.

" Patient UF/Fluid Removal Rate: up to 2.4 L/hr. or up to 999 ml/hr. (user selectable)

o Accuracy Rate: ± 10% of UF rate

" Fluid Balancing Accuracy: greater of 300 ml/12 hr. or 3% of the therapy fluid exchange volume



6. Delivery (FOB Destination)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Salt Lake VA Medical Center

Attn.: warehouse

500 Foothill Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84148

7. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

8. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. Evaluation will be made by LPTA.

9. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with the offer.

10. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

11. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

12. Any additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: FAR 52.203-99, FAR 52.232-40, FAR 52.247-34, VAAR 852.203-70, VAAR 852.211-73, VAAR 852.232-72, VAAR 852.246-70, VAAR 852.246-71. All Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to do business with the federal government and annually ensure the information is current at https://www.sam.gov/ .

13. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

14. Date and Time offers are due: March 25, 2016 by 1200PM Mountain Time to brooke.barker@va.gov.

15. Name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:

Brooke Barker

Contract Specialist

Brooke.barker@va.gov