SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- NX EQ Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair
- Notice Date
- 3/12/2019
- Notice Type
- Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs;OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center;10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400;Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697
- ZIP Code
- 22408-2697
- Solicitation Number
- 36C10G19Q0044
- Response Due
- 4/12/2019
- Archive Date
- 7/11/2019
- Point of Contact
- Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Solicitation Number: 36C10G19Q0044 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Brand name or equal commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, 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. Solicitation number 36C10G19Q0044 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-01, dated 20 Dec 2018. Requirement Description: VA has a requirement to purchase Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chairs to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair serve as both a toileting and showering aid and can be used either as an independent toilet or an assistive device that fits over a pre-existing standard toilet. Virtually all have wheels and can be used to transport patients the short distance from bedroom to bathroom. Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chairs reduce static load and saves time for the caregiver and makes the hygiene routines safer, more comfortable and dignified for the resident/patient. Ultimately it improves efficiency of the care, as it enables a single caregiver to perform the entire showering procedure, as well as a wide range of other everyday hygiene tasks. A single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract will be awarded for the purchase of Brand Name or Equal equipment in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the Brand Name or Equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 750 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open competition. This acquisition is for a single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Lopital ® brand name or equal Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A - EXTENDED CAPACITY POWERED MULTIPURPOSE ERGONOMIC HYGIENE CHAIR PRICE/COST SCHEDULE. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A - EXTENDED CAPACITY POWERED MULTIPURPOSE ERGONOMIC HYGIENE CHAIR PRICE/COST SCHEDULE. The ordering period is for one year with two 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision. The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 2:00PM EST on March 26, 2019 to Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov. No calls will be accepted. Quotes are due via email by 2:00PM EST on April 12, 2019 to Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov. Product Description Salient Characteristics Literature Review 1. SCOPE OF WORK: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Lopital brand ® name or equal Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. More and more care facilities are turning to showering for resident s personal hygiene. Showering a patient in a standard chair will cause the caregiver to work in unnatural postures and suffer static back strain. The best way to overcome this situation is to introduce the right equipment that significantly increases the percentage of time that the caregiver spends working in a healthy position. Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair also referred to as Shower Commode Chairs. serve as both a toileting and showering aid and can be used either as an independent toilet or an assistive device that fits over a pre-existing standard toilet. Virtually all have wheels and can be used to transport patients the short distance from bedroom to bathroom. Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair reduces static load and saves time for the caregiver and makes the hygiene routines safer, more comfortable and dignified for the resident/patient. Ultimately it improves efficiency of the care, as it enables a single caregiver to perform the entire showering procedure, as well as a wide range of other everyday hygiene tasks. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chairs to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with two 12-month option periods. 2. REQUIREMENT This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Lopital Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Contract Line Items Manufacture Part Number Description 0001 Lopital 5100 5300 XXL High/Low Shower/Toilet Chair 0002 Lopital 6840 5500 Height and Depth Adjustable Headrest 0003 Lopital 6950 1120 Seat Belt 0004 Lopital 6950 1104 Plastic Toilet Bucket with Cover 0005 Lopital 6960 8026 Comfort Adjustable Foot Rests The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Lopital ® Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics. CLIN 0001 - Applies to the Following SC s: SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION STATE WHERE SC IS REFLECTED IN TECHNICAL LITERATURE (PAGE/PARAGRAPH SC 1 Must Accommodate a Minimum 440-pound Patient Weight Capacity Literature Review SC 2 Must have Motorized Raising/Lowering from Wheelchair Height to Ergonomic Working Height to allow Self-Transfer and allow Staff to Care for Patients While Standing Literature Review SC 3 Must have Motorized Recline feature Literature Review SC 4 Must have Either a Plug for Recharging or 2 Batteries and a Wall Charger. (Preference for 2 Batteries and a Wall Charger to Avoid Running Out) Literature Review SC 5 Must have Emergency Stop Literature Review SC 7 Must have Lockable Wheels Intended for Transport into and out of Bathrooms Literature Review SC 8 Must have Cushioning on Seats Literature Review SC 9 Must be Intended for Use in Showers Literature Review SC 10 Must have Controls Either on Both Sides or on a Hand Control to Avoid Staff Reaching Across or Down for Controls Literature Review SC 11 Must have Waste Receptacle and Holder for Toilet Use Literature Review SC 12 Must be Usable over a Toilet Literature Review SC 14 Must have Arm Rests that Move out of the Way to Allow Lateral Transfer Literature Review SC 15 Must have a Warranty of at least 1 Year Literature Review SC 16 Must be Fully Cleanable without Laundering any Parts Literature Review CLIN 0002 - Applies to the Following SC: SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION STATE WHERE SC IS REFLECTED IN TECHNICAL LITERATURE (PAGE/PARAGRAPH SC 6 Must have Head and/or Neck Support While Reclining Literature Review CLIN 0005 - Applies to the Following SC: SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION STATE WHERE SC IS REFLECTED IN TECHNICAL LITERATURE (PAGE/PARAGRAPH SC 13 Must have Foot Rests Literature Review NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (12-MAR-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. 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