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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 16, 2009 FBO #2944
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- Reno 02 RFI

Notice Date
12/14/2009
 
Notice Type
Sources Sought
 
NAICS
339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 
Contracting Office
VA Palo Alto Health Care System;Attn: 90/CCA;3801 Miranda Ave;Palo Alto CA 94304
 
ZIP Code
94304
 
Solicitation Number
VA-261-10-RI-0061
 
Response Due
12/23/2009
 
Archive Date
2/6/2010
 
Point of Contact
Nicholas Kluch650-493-5000 ext 62571
 
E-Mail Address
POC email
(Nicholas.Kluch@va.gov)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
N/A
 
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential sources capable of providing Home Oxygen Supplies to be delivered to it beneficiaries of the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS), Reno NV. VASNHCS currently serves an estimated 1,200 oxygen-using patients. The volumes or amounts shown in the schedule are estimates only and are intended for market research purposes. The contractor must provide delivery, set-up and maintenance of its own equipment and supplies; delivery, set-up and maintenance of Government equipment; perform patient education and provide regular reports. A sample of the vendor functions are below. A full statement of work will be made available when the solicitation is released. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY The following equipment will be issued or authorized by the VA in the performance of this contract, all of which remain the property of the VA: All CPAP Devices which may include masks, Non-heated humidifiers & heated humidifiers All BIPAP Devices Nebulizers (to include battery powered) Suction Pumps Air Compressors Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation System (IPV) Ventilators The Government may from time to time, not furnish some of the above equipment. Contractor shall submit a price for providing any item listed in the schedule regardless of the above list. Additional equipment or supplies may be added throughout the life of the contract. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY The contractor shall furnish the following list of equipment: Concentrator Systems Liquid Oxygen Systems Portable Gaseous Systems Portable Gaseous Oxygen Systems Portable Liquid Oxygen Systems Ventilators and all appropriate prescribed equipment Air Compressors Aluminum Oxygen Tanks Steel Oxygen Tanks (Optional) Supplies (e.g. tubing, cannulas, masks) In addition to the above list the contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary to comply with the requirements of the contract. Initial Set-ups - Oxygen Systems "Performed by a contractor trained and qualified technician or, "Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or, "Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or, "Registered Nurse (RN) "Provide 12 tanks with initial set up when portable is ordered. Size of tanks to be determined upon set up The initial oxygen equipment set-up in the home, shall address at a minimum, the following: Name of the contractor's branch/division servicing the patient Date of Visit. Recommendations and/or problems relating to the beneficiaries use of the oxygen equipment. Proper name, social security number and phone number. Review of prescription, verify percent of oxygen concentration. Manufacturer's model, serial number, for Government Owned Equipment. Review of safety and beneficiary education issued and interventions taken and/or recommendations for equipment maintenance and safety. Monitoring of all equipment for proper functioning (i.e. internal/external batteries, settings, humidifiers, suction machines temperature probes, and nebulizers. Assessment of infection control procedures and the general home environment. Evidence of smoking in the home. Cleanliness of equipment/filters and home. Check of function of smoke detectors in the patient's home. Colored tubing that will contrast with home environment. Providing a cylinder stand capable of holding a minimum of 12 cylinders, sizes E, D, C & M-6 as appropriate Initial Set-Up - CPAP/BiLevel "Performed by an RRT, CRT, or RN only. "Proof of initial set up, patient Plan of Service and Education Documentation sent to facility COTR or designee with the next monthly invoice. Initial Set-Up - Ventilators "Performed by an RRT, CRT, or RN only "Delivery and set up within 24 hours of receipt of VA Prescription "Proof of initial set up, patient Plan of Service and Education Documentation sent to facility COTR or designee with the next monthly invoice. Set-up may consist of contractor and/or Government owned equipment with proper back up systems, and shall include pressure settings(s), mask fitting, safety, maintenance, and any other instructions necessary. Contractor shall provide only aluminum/composite oxygen tanks for all patients using compressed gas for portability. Contractor may use aluminum or composite tanks for back up systems in the home. The VASNHCS's main facility is located at: 1000 Locust Street Reno, NV 89502 And serves the counties of: Nevada Carson City Churchill Douglas Eureka Humboldt Lander Lyon Mineral Pershing Storey Washoe California Alpine El Dorado Lassen Modoc Mono Nevada Placer Plumas Sierra No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The proposed NAICS code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. The business size is 500 employees. Responses to this RFI should be emailed to Nicholas.Kluch@va.gov not later than December 23, 2009 and should include the following information: -Name and address of company -NAICS code of business -Business size and socioeconomic category - Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran Owned Small business, 8(a), HubZone, Women-Owned Small Business -List of end item manufacturers and subcontractors which includes the manufacturer's or subcontractor's business size and socioeconomic category(ies) (if applicable) - Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran Owned Small business, 8(a), HubZone, Women-Owned Small Business -Recent, relevant experience (contract numbers, dollar values, awarding agency) in providing home oxygen supplies and services -A letter or memorandum indicating a positive intention to provide a proposal when this requirement is solicited. The letter should be signed on behalf of your company by a senior procurement official, senior management, owner, or partner. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LINE ITEMHCPCSLINE ITEM DESCRIPTIONESTIMATED QTY NAMECODE Rental of ContractorE1390Concentrator, Colored Tubing, Adapter8400/year Owned ConcentratorHumidifier (when required), Cannulas or SystemMasks and other required supplies and equipment, including back up systems. Perform Equipment Maintenance IAW manufacturer standards. At a minimum of once every 90 calendar days change filters and provide disposable supplies. Rental of ContractorE1390Concentrator, Portable, 120VAC,12VDC, 8400/year Owned ConcentratorBattery powered, SystemTo include all supplies, equipment described in Item 1 maintenance and 90 calendar day visit as Delivery and training of contractor owned Portable Oxygen Concentrators Including those approved for airline travel Rental of ContractorE1390To include all supplies, equipment120/year Owned Low Decibelmaintenance and 90 calendar day visit as Concentrator Systemdescribed in Item 1 Rental of ContractorE1390To include all supplies, equipment120/year Owned Hi Flowmaintenance and 90 calendar day visit as Concentrator Systemdescribed in Item 1 Rental of Contractor E0424Stationary Compressed Gaseous 900/year Owned StationaryOxygen System, container, contents, O2 Gaseous Systemregulator, flowmeter, humidifier, and nebulizer, cannulas or masks, and colored tubing Tank sizes H & M90 Rental of ContractorE0431Portable System, Regulator,9600/year Owned Portable O2Flowmeter, Humidifier, Cannulas Gaseous System foror Masks, Tubing, use with or withoutConserving Device and O2 Tank Stationary SystemCylinder Stands capable of holding 12 cylinders, sizes E, D, C & M-6 Rental of Contractor E0439Reservoir, Regulator, Flowmeter,900/year Owned StationaryHumidifier, Nebulizer, Cannulas or Masks, Liquid O2 Systemand Colored Tubing Rental of ContractorE0434Portable Container, Refill Adapter900/year Owned PortableFlowmeter, Cannulas or Masks, and Liquid O2 SystemColored Tubing. Reservoir will be provided if another Stationary System (e.g. Concentrator) is rented. Continuous Positive E0601Delivery, Set-up & Training of600/year Airway DeviceGovernment Owned CPAP in (CPAP) Set-upPatient's Home to include all supplies. Mask will be provided by the VA CPAP MaintenanceE0601Maintenance of Government OwnedAs Needed As RequestedCPAP, to include maintenance IAW Manufacturer recommendation, replacement of Headgear, Chinstraps, Tubing, Mask, & Filters Disposable/Non-Disposable in Patients Home Mask will be provided by the VA Continuous Positive E0601Delivery, Set-up & Training of150/year Airway DeviceGovernment Owned CPAP at the (CPAP) Set-upContractors Facility to include all supplies. Mask will be provided by VA Bilevel Positive AirwayE0470Delivery, Set-up & Training of 120/year Pressure DeviceGovernment Owned BiLevel in Set-upPatient's Home to include all supplies Mask will be provided by VA BiLevel MaintenanceE0470Maintenance of Government OwnedAs needed As RequestedCPAP, to include maintenance IAW Manufacturer recommendation, replacement of Headgear, Chinstraps, Tubing, Mask, & Filters Disposable/Non-Disposable in Patients Home Mask will be provided by the VA BiLevel Set-upE0470Delivery, Set-up & Training of 10/year Government Owned BiLevel at the Contractors Facility to include all supplies. Mask will be provided by VA NebulizersE0570Delivery, Set-up and Training of5/year Government Owned Nebulizer, Compressor or Battery Powered as ordered Suction PumpE0600Purchase, Delivery, Set-up and5/year Training of Contractor Home Model Respiratory Suction Pump, portable or stationary electric, to include all supplies Suction Pump RentalE0600Delivery, Set-up, and Training of 5/year Contractor Owned Suction Pump to Include all supplies Rental of ContractorE0450Delivery, Set-up, Training, and24/year Owned VolumeMaintenance of Contractor Owned VentilatorStationary or Portable Ventilator, to include back up Ventilator and all supplies Air CompressorE0565Rental of Contractor Owned and12/year Maintained continuous or intermittent air compressor for use with equipment not self contained or cylinder driven, to include all associated supplies Delivery ChargeA9901Deliveries not made under all other5/year line items Respiratory TherapistVA120Government requested Respiratory10/year VisitTherapist visit not covered by other Line Items E CylinderE0443E Cylinder Refill16800/year D CylinderE0443D Cylinder Refill720/year C CylinderE0443C Cylinder Refill6000/year M-6 CylinderE0443M-6 Cylinder Refill10200/year H TankE0443H Tank Refill300/year M-90E0443M-90 Tank Refill 300/year Liquid OxygenE0444Liquid Oxygen720/year Refill 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. In accordance with 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.
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VAPAHCS/VAPAHCS/VA-261-10-RI-0061/listing.html)
 
Record
SN02023413-W 20091216/091214234759-1d83810a71617b10516f8c96a8c56f05 (fbodaily.com)
 
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