SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Sources Sought Notice for Medical/Surgical Items
- Notice Date
- 3/8/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center, (049A1), P.O. Box 76, Building No. 37, Hines, Illinois 60141
- ZIP Code
- 60141
- Solicitation Number
- VANAC-SSN-030702
- Response Due
- 4/5/2002
- Point of Contact
- Point of Contact - Susan Proctor, Contract Specialist, (708) 786-5182, Contracting Officer - Susan Proctor, Contract Specialist, (708) 786-5182
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Susan Proctor
(susan.proctor@med.va.gov)
- Description
- SUBJ: Sources sought for medical/surgical items This is a Market Survey and Request for Samples to locate potential sources for the standardization of various medical/surgical items. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) desires to offer its customers, on a national basis, the best possible products and prices and to offer its contractors more opportunities within the system. The intent of the standardization program is to establish national mandatory sources for medical/surgical items to standardize VA_s purchasing of products. BIDS/OFFERS ARE NOT BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME. A formal solicitation or request for quotations will be issued at a later date. Companies interested in having their items evaluated for possible inclusion in the standardization process should carefully review the item descriptions listed below. If a company can provide any of these items, SAMPLES OF ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE THAT MEET OR EXCEED THE CRITERIA PROVIDED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AT THIS TIME. Additional criteria may be added (or existing criteria deleted) during the evaluation process. If this occurs, all samples received will be evaluated equally against the revised criteria. All samples submitted must be clearly marked with the name of the potential offeror, the product number, and the manufacturer_s name. NOTE: ALL SAMPLES SUBMITTED MUST BE MANUFACTURED IN A DESIGNATED COUNTRY, A CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRY, OR A NAFTA COUNTRY (UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND MEXICO). THE USER GROUP WILL ONLY EVALUATE SAMPLES MANUFACTURED IN APPROVED COUNTRIES. A LISTING OF DESIGNATED COUNTRIES AND CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRIES MAY BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/25.html#25.003. Potential offerors must also include any corresponding detailed product literature with the samples. Detailed product literature should include, but not be limited to, an indication of what materials the products are comprised of (e.g. latex, etc.), country of origin, and a listing of sizes, configurations, etc. available. If detailed literature is not received with the samples, the technical evaluation panel may be unable to fully evaluate the samples and the products could be eliminated from further consideration. If the detailed literature provided does not sufficiently address all of the listed criteria, the product may be eliminated from further consideration without further discussion. **Please send samples (number of samples required follow each product name) and corresponding detailed product literature to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Item Management Division (049A5S), ATTN: Carl Hunter, Building 37, First Avenue - One Block North of Cermak Road (22nd Street), Hines, IL 60141.** Companies submitting samples are also encouraged to obtain Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts for those products from the respective government contract office. VA has the option of awarding a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) against an FSS contract rather than issuing a formal solicitation for the purpose of standardization. If VA chooses to use a BPA as the contracting method, those companies who do not have their products on an FSS contract will be eliminated from the competition. Similarly, if VA chooses to use a BPA, VA will use the items submitted in response to this request for samples and the results of the evaluations performed on those items to determine which companies are requested to participate in the resulting Request for Quotations. The VHA Medical/Surgical User Group, a group of VA physicians, nurses and clinicians who have expertise and knowledge of the products, will review and technically evaluate any samples submitted. VA deems the members of the User Group to be medical experts. Therefore, they are qualified to determine which products are acceptable. NOTE: SAMPLES FOR ANY ITEM THAT INCLUDES A REQUIREMENT THAT THE PRODUCT MEETS A SPECIFIC STANDARD (e.g. AAMI, ASTM, etc.) MUST INCLUDE LITERATURE OR A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER INDICATING HOW THE PRODUCT MEETS THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. SAMPLES AND PRODUCT LITERATURE MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 5, 2002. Companies not submitting samples by the above date may be eliminated from consideration on any subsequent procurement action for these items. For additional information regarding contracting issues please contact Sue Proctor (708) 786-5182. For additional information regarding submission of samples please contact Carl Hunter (708) 786-7783. Product Descriptions/Criteria for items being considered at this time are as follows: ITEM 1. ORAL CARE PRODUCTS (Samples: 12 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Disposable 2. Single Patient Use 3. Assorted Packaging 4. Variety of Solutions on Applicators 5. Dry Applicators 6. Durable Applicators _ Must Maintain Integrity During Use 7. Oral Specialty Kits Available INTENDED USE _ To clean and moisten and mouth. ITEM 2. SAMPLING KIT, ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS (Samples: 1 Box of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Lithium Heparin Syringe with Luer Lock Connection 2. Both Wet and Dry Systems 3. Single ABG Syringes (Available) 4. Has a Device or Mechanism that prevents the user from coming into contact with blood during the process of air removal from the syringe 5. Povidone Iodine Swab or Pad 6. Alcohol Swab or Pad 7. One (1) Each 2 x 2 Gauze Pad 8. Adhesive Dressing 9. One (1) Each 12 Gauge 1_ Needle 10. Labeled Biohazard Bag for Transport 11. Patient ID Label INTENDED USE _ Sterile sampline of blood for blood gas determination. ITEM 3. SUTURE REMOVAL KITS (Samples: 12 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Thumb Forceps with Serrated Teeth Able to Grip, Hold, and Remove Sutures 2. Pair of Littauer Scissors Capable of Cutting 4.0 Suture Material 3. Sterile 4. Sterile Presentation 5. Drape (Interwrap Moisture Barrier On One Side and Absorbent On Reverse Side) (Info Only) INTENDED USE _ A sterile kit designed to cut and remove sutures. ITEM 4. CLOSED TRACHEAL SUCTION (Samples: 12 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Double Swivel Connection 2. Leak-Proof System for Catheter 3. Atraumatic Tip 4. More Than 2 Side Holes and One End Hole 5. Tip Shape Safe 6. Saline Port 7. Suction Control Device Contains a Locking or Protection Feature 8. Catheter Secure in Housing 9. Ease of Use 10. Assorted Sizes Must Include 14 and 16 French 11. Thumb Filter or Sealed 12. Sterile 13. Latex Free Available INTENDED USE _ Closed ventilation suction systems are designed for tracheal/bronchial suction of the critically ill patient on ventilation support systems. ITEM 5. PROCEDURE MASKS WITH AND WITHOUT SHIELD (Samples: 2 Boxes of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Disposable 2. Single Use 3. Secure Fit (Conforming Nose Bridge and Form Fitting to Face) 4. Elastic Band, Ties, or Ear Loops That Don_t Break or Come Loose From the Mask Easily) 5. Fluid Resistant (Supported by Literature) 6. Non-Fiberglass 7. BFE _ Bacteria Filtration Efficiency Data Information 8. Latex-Free Available 9. Non Cone Shape 10. Smooth Interior on Mask with No Loose Fibers 11. Odorless Based On Scale (Scale for Odor is From Zero (0) to Three (3) with 0 Being No Odor and 3 Being the Most Odor. Any Product Found to be 1 or Less Would Pass) 12. Anti-Fogging (For Mask With Shield Only) 13. Company Must Have Procedure Mask Without Shield in the Same Product Line 14. Shield Can be Removed Without Tearing Mask (Info Only) 15. Masks Are In Dispensable Boxes of Approximately 50 or Less 16. Shield Should Offer Side Protection to the Eyes INTENDED USE _ To provide personal protection for procedures which present substantial risk for exposure to splattered/aerosolized body fluids and/or particles. ITEM 6. SURGIAL MASKS WITH AND WITHOUT SHIELD (Samples: 2 Boxes of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Disposable 2. Single Use 3. Secure Fit (Conforming Nose Bridge and Form Fitting to Face) 4. Fan Folded (No Premolded) 5. Sewn in Ties That Don_t Break or Come Loose From the Mask Easily and Must be At Least 12 Inches in Length 6. Fluid Resistant (Supported by Literature) 7. Non-Fiberglass 8. BFE _ Bacteria Filtration Efficiency Data Information 9. Latex-Free Available 10. Non Cone Shape 11. Smooth Interior on Mask with No Loose Fibers 12. Odorless Based On Scale (Scale for Odor is From Zero (0) to Three (3) with 0 Being No Odor and 3 Being the Most Odor. Any Product Found to be 1 or Less Would Pass) 13. Anti-Fogging (For Mask With Shield Only) 14. Company Must Have Procedure Mask Without Shield in the Same Product Line 16. Shield Can be Removed Without Tearing Mask (Info Only) 17. Masks Are In Dispensable Boxes of Approximately 50 or Less 18. Shield Should Offer Side Protection to the Eyes INTENDED USE _ To provide protection to the patient and personal protection to clinical staff during surgical cases with present substantial risk for exposure to splattered/aerosolized body fluids and/or particles. Maintenance of Asepsis is Required. ITEM 7. ISOLATION MASKS (Samples: 2 Boxes of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Disposable 2. Single Use 3. Secure Fit (Conforming Nose Bridge and Form Fitting to Face) 4. Elastic Band, Ties, or Ear Loops That Don_t Break or Come Loose From the Mask Easily) 5. Fluid Resistant (Supported by Literature) 6. Non-Fiberglass 7. BFE _ Bacteria Filtration Efficiency Data Information 8. Latex-Free Available 9. Non Cone Shape 10. Smooth Interior on Mask with No Loose Fibers 11. Odorless Based On Scale (Scale for Odor is From Zero (0) to Three (3) with 0 Being No Odor and 3 Being the Most Odor. Any Product Found to be 1 or Less Would Pass) 12. Masks Are In Dispensable Boxes of Approximately 50 or Less INTENDED USE _ This mask should be worn in caring for individuals in certain types of isolation. Please refer to your local infection control policy. This excludes patients known or suspected of having Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. (Respirator Required). ITEM 8. URINARY DRAINAGE BAGS (Samples: 12 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Sterile Fluid Path 2. Disposable, Individually Packaged 3. Leak-Proof 4. Sterile Presentation Bag Available 5. 1800ml to 2000ml Capacity Bag Graduated from 25ml or Less to 100ml in 25ml or Smaller Increments 6. 2500ml & 4000ml Bag Available (Info Only) 7. Pre-Attached Drainage Tubing 48 to 60 Inches in Length, With an Inside Diameter of 9/32 Inch to 11/32 Inch 8. Hook or Hanger with Full Width Bag Support 9. Air Vent Does Not Allow Liquid to Drain from Vent 10. Clip for Securing to Bed Linen 11. Latex-Free Available 12. Universal Graduated Adapter to Permit Secure Attachment to Various Sizes of Urethral or Condom Catheters 13. Cap on Universal Adapter Will Be Opaque, Colored, and/or Large Enough to Disallow Connection to Various Sizes of Urethral or Condom Catheters With the Cap in Place 14. Leak-Proof Urine Sample Port Accessible Without Compromising Sterility 15. Emptying Mechanism at the Bottom of the Bag Securely Locks Into Holder When Not In Use 16. Easy to Use Leak-Proof Shut Off Clamp 17. Anti-Reflux Device or Chamber (Does Not Allow Liquid to Flow Back Up Catheter Tubing and Allow Unimpeded Flow of Liquid to Bag) 18. Effective Anti-Splash Device on the Outlet Tube Must Prevent Splashing During Emptying of the Bag As Well As Retrieving and Returning to Housing INTENDED USE _ A system for the collection or urine or body fluids usually connected to a Foley catheter. ITEM 9. URINE METER (Samples: 12 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. A 200ml _ 400ml Capacity Graduated Urine Collection Meter. The First 1 _ 30ml Increments Will Be Marked; After That, Every 5ml Will Be Marked 2. The Fluid Can Automatically Overflow Into the Bag When the Meter_s Capacity is Exceeded. The Meter Can Also Be Manually Emptied When it is Full or Required 3. Sterile Fluid Path 4. Disposable, Individually Packaged 5. Leak-Proof 6. Sterile Presentation Bag Available 7. 1800ml to 2000ml Capacity Bag Graduated from 25ml or Less to 100ml in 25ml or Smaller Increments 8. 2500ml & 4000ml Bag Available (Info Only) 9. Pre-Attached Drainage Tubing 48 to 60 Inches in Length, With an Inside Diameter of 9/32 Inch to 11/32 Inch 10. Hook or Hanger with Full Width Bag Support 11. Air Vent Does Not Allow Liquid to Drain from Vent 12. Clip for Securing to Bed Linen 13. Latex-Free Available 14. Universal Graduated Adapter to Permit Secure Attachment to Various Sizes of Urethral or Condom Catheters 15. Cap on Universal Adapter Will Be Opaque, Colored, and/or Large Enough to Disallow Connection to Various Sizes of Urethral or Condom Catheters With the Cap in Place 16. Leak-Proof Urine Sample Port Accessible Without Compromising Sterility 17. Emptying Mechanism at the Bottom of the Bag Securely Locks Into Holder When Not In Use 18. Easy to Use Leak-Proof Shut Off Clamp 19. Anti-Reflux Device or Chamber (Does Not Allow Liquid to Flow Back Up Catheter Tubing and Allow Unimpeded Flow of Liquid to Bag) 20. Effective Anti-Splash Device on the Outlet Tube Must Prevent Splashing During Emptying of the Bag As Well As Retrieving and Returning to Housing INTENDED USE _ Used for the collection and close monitoring of urine output. ITEM 10. URINARY CLOSED SYSTEM (Samples: 12 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Must Have Pre-Attached Catheter With Tamper-Proof Seal, Drainage Tubing, and Bag 2. Must Have 16 and 18 French Foley Catheters Available in the Following Materials (a) Must Have a Kit with Silicone Coated Latex Catheter, (b) Must Have a Kit With Latex Catheter, (c) Must Have a Kit with Silicone Catheter 3. Kit Must Contain the Following Products: 10ml Syringe Pre-filled with Sterile Water, Pre-Saturated Swabs with Povidone Iodine Cleaning Solution or Prep Balls with Povidone Iodine Solution, Leak-proof Specimen Container with Label, Water Soluble Lubricating Jelly, Fenestrated Drape and Underpad, Disposable Powder-Free Latex or Nitrile Gloves, Instructions for Use 4. Sterile Fluid Path 5. Disposable, Individually Packaged 6. Leak-Proof 7. Sterile Presentation Bag Available 8. 1800ml to 2000ml Capacity Bag Graduated from 25ml or Less to 100ml in 25ml or Smaller Increments 9. 2500ml & 4000ml Bag Available (Info Only) 10. Pre-Attached Drainage Tubing 48 to 60 Inches in Length, With an Inside Diameter of 9/32 Inch to 11/32 Inch 11. Hook or Hanger with Full Width Bag Support 12. Air Vent Does Not Allow Liquid to Drain from Vent 13. Clip for Securing to Bed Linen 14. Latex-Free Available 15. Universal Graduated Adapter to Permit Secure Attachment to Various Sizes of Urethral or Condom Catheters 16. Cap on Universal Adapter Will Be Opaque, Colored, and/or Large Enough to Disallow Connection to Various Sizes of Urethral or Condom Catheters With the Cap in Place 17. Leak-Proof Urine Sample Port Accessible Without Compromising Sterility 18. Emptying Mechanism at the Bottom of the Bag Securely Locks Into Holder When Not In Use 19. Easy to Use Leak-Proof Shut Off Clamp 20. Anti-Reflux Device or Chamber (Does Not Allow Liquid to Flow Back Up Catheter Tubing and Allow Unimpeded Flow of Liquid to Bag) 21. Effective Anti-Splash Device on the Outlet Tube Must Prevent Splashing During Emptying of the Bag As Well As Retrieving and Returning to Housing INTENDED USE _ An indwelling urethral catheter, often called a _foley_ catheter, is a closed, sterile system inserted into the urethra to allow the bladder to drain. ITEM 11. UNNA BOOT WITHOUT CALAMINE (Samples: 12 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Delivers 10 to 20 mm Water Pressure 2. Individually Packaged 3. 3 Inches Wide by 6 Yards in Length AND 4. 4 Inches Wide by 6 Yards in Length 5. Molds to Patient_s Leg 6. Ease of Application 7. Rolled Uniformly in Package 8. Non-Raveling 9. Non-Elastic INTENDED USE _ A moist paste bandage that provides mild external compression for use over venous insufficiency ulcers. ITEM 12. UNNA BOOT WITH CALAMINE (Samples: 12 Each of each product to be evaluated) The item described will be evaluated based on the following minimum requirements/subjective criteria and how well the offered product would satisfy the intended use: 1. Delivers 10 to 20 mm Water Pressure 2. Individually Packaged 3. 3 Inches Wide by 6 Yards in Length AND 4. 4 Inches Wide by 6 Yards in Length 5. Molds to Patient_s Leg 6. Ease of Application 7. Rolled Uniformly in Package 8. Non-Raveling 9. Non-Elastic 10. Active Ingredient: Calamine INTENDED USE - A moist paste bandage that provides mild external compression for use over venous insufficiency ulcers. The moist paste contains calamine to help reduce the itching associated with the ulcers and dermatitis.
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