Patient Gowns, Reusable, Multi-Purpose, IV, Telemetry and X-ray

Issued 05/17/2012 Closes 06/01/2012



The VA National Acquisition Center intends to solicit for Patient Gowns, Reusable. A five year contract (base year and four one year options) is anticipated. Deliveries are shipped to VA facilities nationwide, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and DC, after receipt of delivery orders.



The VA is seeking Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) (MUST be registered in Vetbiz) that can provide these Patient Gowns, Reusable. If you are a SDVOSB distributor the products must be manufactured by a small domestic (or "outlying area") manufacturer. "Outlying areas" means-

(1) Commonwealths. (i) Puerto Rico.(ii) The Northern Mariana Islands

(2) Territories.(i) American Samoa.(ii) Guam.(iii) U.S. Virgin Islands; and

(3) Minor outlying islands.(i) Baker Island.(ii) Howland Island.

(iii) Jarvis Island.(iv) Johnston Atoll.(v) Kingman Reef.

(vi) Midway Islands.(vii) Navassa Island.(viii) Palmyra Atoll.

(ix) Wake Atoll.

**DO NOT SEND QUOTES OR SAMPLES** this is a Sources Sought Notice to determine if a SDVOSB set-aside contract is possible.

SDVOSBs please e-mail your capability to provide these products to:



Amber Zavala

Contract Specialist

U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs

National Acquisition Center

National Contract Service

P.O. Box 76, Bldg. 37

1st Ave. 1 Blk N of 22nd St.

Hines, IL. 60141

E-mail: Amber.Zavala@va.gov



Please only reply if you can supply this product from a Small Domestic Manufacturer (500 employees or less) or the outlying countries listed above. In your reply, please state the name of the manufacturer, address and telephone number for verification purposes only. Verification is necessary in order to set this solicitation aside for SDVOSB's only.



Specifications and estimated annual quantities listed below.







Estimated Annual Quantity: 58,768

Gown, Patient, Reusable, Multi-Purpose

Minimum Technical Requirements

MTR 1 Fabric Content: 45-65% polyester/35-55% cotton range

MTR 2 Light to medium weight fabric - 4.0 - 4.5 oz./square yard

MTR 3 Sweep - One-size, Standard - 62 - 68 in.

MTR 5 Offers minimum one solid and one print

MTR 6 Length- 41 - 52 in.

MTR 7 Crew, key hole or v-neck

MTR 8 Angle back/ min. overlap 12 in.

MTR 9 Raglan or set-in sleeves - minimum 22 in. opening, 6 in. length, 2 in. inseam

MTR 10 Sleeve hem must be smooth and even with non-bunching of fabric

MTR 11 Hem must be free from bulk

MTR 12 Flat felled, double-stitched seams or single needle lockstitch and safety stitch (whipped), no openings in seams

MTR 14 Stress points are bartacked

MTR 15 Fasteners either tie, stainless steel snap or combination - T (tie) , S (snap) , C (Combo)

MTR 16 Placement of fasteners at neck and mid-back avoids pressure points

MTR 17 Ties made of non-curling twill tape or 100% polyester

MTR 18 Ties are heat sealed, non-raveling

MTR 19 All ties are bartacked

MTR 20 Snaps are reinforced (ring, cap or gripper style)

MTR 21 Functionally correct alignment of the 2 parts of fastener

MTR 22 Manufacturer Label: Constructed of either Polyester or Nylon

MTR 24 Contents of Manufacturer Label: Fabric Content, Care Instructions, Country of Manufacture

MTR 25 Product should be colorfast



Intended Use: A short sleeve garment designed to be worn by patients in the hospital.

Estimated Annual Quantity: 26,831

Gown, Patient, Reusable, I.V.

Minimum Technical Requirements

MTR 1 Fabric Content: 45-65% polyester/35-55% cotton range

MTR 2 Light to medium weight fabric - 4.0 - 4.5 oz./square yard

MTR 3 Sweep - One-size, Standard - 62 - 68 in.

MTR 5 Offers minimum one solid and one print

MTR 6 Knee Length - 41 - 52 in.

MTR 7 Crew, key hole or v-neck

MTR 8 Overlap not less than 12 in. at closing

MTR 9 Gown must have large raglan sleeves (minimum 22" opening, minimum 6" long, minimum 2" inseam length)

MTR 10 Sleeve hem must be smooth and even with no bunching of fabric

MTR 11 Four (4) reinforced stainless steel snaps or bar tacked ties on sleeves. Sleeves must open from shoulder to end of sleeve

MTR 12 Flat felled, double-stitched seams or single needle lockstitch and safety stitch (whipped)

MTR 13 Hem must be free from bulk

MTR 14 All stress points must be bartacked

MTR 15 Stress points are bartacked

MTR 16 Fasteners either tie, stainless steel snap or combination T (tie) , S (snap) , C (Combo)

MTR 17 Ties are heat sealed, non-raveling

MTR 18 Placement of fasteners at neck and mid-back avoids pressure points

MTR 19 All ties are bartacked

MTR 20 Functionally correct alignment of the 2 parts of fastener

MTR 21 Manufacturer Label: Constructed of either Polyester or Nylon

MTR 22 Contents of Manufacturer Label: Fabric Content, Care Instructions, Country of Manufacture

MTR 23 Product should be colorfast



Intended Use: A short sleeve garment designed to be worn by patients in the hospital while receiving intravenous therapy.

Estimated Annual Quantity: 5,500

Gown, Patient, Reusable, X-ray

Minimum Technical Requirements

MTR 1 Fabric Content: 45-65% polyester/35-55% cotton range

MTR 2 Light to medium weight fabric - 4.0 - 4.5 oz./square yard

MTR 3 Offers minimum one solid and one print

MTR 4 Sweep - minimum 70 in.

MTR 5 3 Arm Hole

MTR 6 Length 41 - 52 in.

MTR 7 Can be worn front or back (anterior/posterior exam)

MTR 8 Flat felled, double-stitched seams or single needle lockstitch and safety stitch (whipped)

MTR 9 Seams must be free from puckering, bulk, and finished to prevent raveling with no openings in seams

MTR 10 Stress points are bartacked

MTR 11 Manufacturer Label: Constructed of either Polyester or Nylon

MTR 12 Contents of Manufacturer Label: Fabric Content, Care Instructions, Country of Manufacture

MTR 13 Product should be Colorfast



Estimated Annual Quantity: 10,787

Gown, Patient, Reusable, Telemetry

Minimum Technical Requirements

MTR 1 Fabric Content: 45-65% polyester/ 35-55% cotton

MTR 2 Light to medium weight fabric - 4.0 - 4.5 oz./square yard

MTR 3 Sweep - One-size, Standard - 62 - 68 in.

MTR 5 Offers minimum one solid and one print

MTR 6 Knee Length - 41 - 52 in.

MTR 7 Crew, key hole or v-neck

MTR 8 Overlap not less than 12 in. at closing

MTR 9 Raglan or set-in sleeves - minimum 22 in. opening, 6 in. length, 2 in. inseam

MTR 10 Sleeve hem must be smooth and even with no bunching of fabric

MTR 11 Gown must have large telemetry pocket with reinforced stitching

MTR 12 Pocket must have a concealed buttonhole

MTR 13 Pocket must be free from bulk or puckering with no opening in seams

MTR 14 Flat felled, double-stitched seams or single needle lockstitch and safety stitch (whipped)

MTR 15 Seams must be free from puckering, bulk, and finished to prevent raveling with no openings in seams

MTR 16 Hem must be free from bulk

MTR 17 Stress points are bartacked

MTR 18 Closures must be either tie, steel snaps or a combination of both (no hook & loop or plastic or Velcro)

MTR 19 Ties are heat sealed, non-raveling

MTR 20 Placement of fasteners at neck and mid-back avoids pressure points

MTR 21 All ties are bartacked

MTR 22 Snaps are reinforced (ring, cap or gripper style)

MTR 23 Manufacturer Label: Constructed of either Polyester or Nylon

MTR 24 Contents of Manufacturer Label: Fabric Content, Care Instructions, Country of Manufacture



Intended Use: A short sleeve garment designed to be worn by patients in the hospital on telemetry.