SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- 511-A-Dec 511 Chair (Delivery for VA Lebanon) Brand Name Only. This is not a request for quote.
- Notice Date
- 7/23/2022 8:44:41 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339114
— Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) PITTSBURGH PA 15215 USA
- ZIP Code
- 15215
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24422Q0957
- Response Due
- 7/29/2022 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 10/27/2022
- Point of Contact
- Allan Tabliago, Contract Specialist, Phone: 215-823-5800
- E-Mail Address
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allan.tabliago@va.gov
(allan.tabliago@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Do not submit a proposal or quote. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this sources sought notice. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. See instructions on page 10. 511-A-dec 511 Chair (Brand Name Only) INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) Dental Clinic has a new request for the purchase, delivery, and installation of Brand Name Only A-dec dental equipment to be used in two new dental operatories. The LVAMC Dental Clinic currently operates its thirteen (13) Dental Treatment rooms with Brand Name A-dec Dental Chairs and Equipment. OBJECTIVE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Lebanon VA Medical Center Lebanon, PA hereby referred to as the VAMC Lebanon (595), is requesting the Brand Name only acquisition of the following: Two (2) Part No. 511, 511-A-dec 511 Chair Two (2) Part No. 551, 551-A-dec 551 ASST Instrumentation Two (2) Part No. 521, 521-A-dec 521 Doctor's Stool Two (2) Part No. 522, 522-A-dec 522 Asst Stool Two (2) Part No. 532, 532-A-dec 532 TRAD Delivery System Four (4) Part No. 577L, 577L LED Dental Light, Track Mt One (1) BLANKETWRAP, Blanket Wrap Service One (1) INSTALLATION, Charges for Install Labor MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor/Vendor must complete the following tasks to meet the needs of this acquisition: See 3.3. Table 1 for requirement Salient Characteristics for Brand Name A-Dec 511-A-dec 511 Chair Thin, flexible backrest. Allows you to work in a comfortable position-legs under the patient, elbows at your side. Double articulating, gliding headrest. Adjusts on the fly with the press of a lever for an optimal view of the oral cavity. Ergonomic baseplate design. Allows you (and your team) to roll in closer to the patient and work in a comfortable, natural position. Sturdy, multi-position armrests. Supports patient weight when they need it and moves out of the way when they don t. Toeboard tilt. Imperceptibly raises a full 9 for a gentle cradling effect. Low base-down point. Allows you to work comfortably - regardless of height. 60º swivel with brake. Gives you 30º rotation on each side of center. 551-A-dec 551 ASST Instrumentation Flexible positioning Optimal instrument placement for 2- and 4-handed dentistry. Pivoting holders allow your assistant to independently position the syringe, vacuum instruments, and other devices where they're the most comfortable and accessible. Range of motion Both the short- and long-arm A-dec 500 assistant's instrumentation offer nearly unlimited positioning on either side of the chair. 521-A-dec 521 Doctor's Stool Tilt Seat Distributes weight from seat to feet allowing proper circulation. Cradles the spine, while encouraging blood flow. Contoured backrest Whisper Quiet Casters Design provides smooth, ultra-quiet movement on both carpet and hard flooring. Adjustment Controls Numbered paddles are easy to access for quick adjustments and easy cleaning. Backrest Height Control A push button makes access and one-handed adjustments easy. 522-A-dec 522 Asst Stool Upholstery Minimal seams make clean up easy. 532-A-dec 532 TRAD Delivery System Positive positioning. Smoothly and precisely situate the delivery system where you want it, and count on it to stay. One-handed adjustments. Ambidextrous delivery. Go from left- to right-handed delivery in seconds. The centrally located handle and screen are reachable and visible from either side. Automatic braking Grasp the handle and the arm system automatically releases Capacative activation LED coolant indicator Adjustable handpiece holders. Each position is moveable, so you can tilt the handpieces downward to easily grip when in use and return upright for safety when they re not. Customizable placement Six (6) positions on the control head 577L-A-dec 577L LED Dental Light, Track Mt White Paint Finish with gray accents Bright LEDs Three intensity and cure-safe setting Light head includes 3-axis rotation, horizontal, vertical, and diagonal adjustment Optically balanced LED array provides feathered-edge and uniform light Technical Specifications 511-A-dec 511 Chair Base height range Low point: 13.5"" (343 mm), High point: 31.5"" (800 mm) Backrest Ultra-thin 1.25"" (32 mm) flexible backrest (Based on formed upholstery) Headrest Dual-articulating gliding headrest, lever release Armrests 2-position armrests Chair swivel 60° (30° each side of center) Power supply 300-watt Chair control Touchpad on delivery system or foot switch Lift system Soft start/stop hydraulic drive Mount style Radius left/right Upholstery options Sewn or formed UL load rating UL rated to 500 lb (227 kg) maximum patient load (load rating is based on UL requirement of 4X (2000 lb/907 kg) overload static testing) 551-A-dec 551 ASST Instrumentation Air/water syringe Quick-disconnect (QD) syringe Touchpad Standard touchpad Vacuum instruments EasyFlex tubing 1 x saliva ejector (SE) 1 x high volume evacuation (HVE) Vacuum tubing EasyFlex Positioning Horizontal adjustment Mount location Chair back mount 521-A-dec 521 Doctor's Stool Dynamic seat armature for premium comfort and support Various cylinder height options Adjustable seat tilt Adjustable backrest height Adjustable backrest tilt with ultra-quiet pivot mechanism Durable base Sewn upholstery White with grey accents 522-A-dec 522 Asst Stool Whisper Quiet Casters New design provides smooth, ultra-quiet movement on both carpet and hard flooring. Adjustment Controls Numbered paddles are easy to access for quick adjustments and easy cleaning. 532-A-dec 532 TRAD Delivery System White color with gray accents 2-liter self-contained water system with quick-disconnect (QD) water bottle Balanced flexarm with positive positioning Four handpiece position control block Autoclavable QD syringe Disc foot controI Control head provides room to house up to 6 integrated accessories 6 Individual adjustable instrument holders Washable tray pad Multi-voltage intraoral light source with independent adjustable settings for up to four positions Deluxe Plus touchpad L/R operator positioning (rotation & tilt) Can be configured for left-or right-handed dentistry 1.5' (457 mm) umbilical with utilities Includes chair adapter for A-dee 511 (version B) dental chair 15' (4,572 mm) USB 2.0 cable from control head to chair Adjustable air coolant Individually adjustable water coolant with lighted active position identification 577L-A-dec 577L LED Dental Light, Track Mt White 5000K 3.8"" x 5.7"" at 27.6"" focal distance Low: 15,000 lux, Medium: 25,000 lux, High: 30,000 lux 50-60Hz Table 1 Line Item Part No. Description Qty 0001 511 511-A-dec 511 Chair 2 0002 551 551-A-dec 551 ASST Instrumentation 2 0003 521 521-A-dec 521 Doctor's Stool 2 0004 522 522-A-dec 522 Asst Stool 2 0005 532 532-A-dec 532 TRAD Delivery System 2 0006 577L 577L-A-dec 577L LED Dental Light, Track Mt 4 0007 BLANKETWRAP BLANKETWRAP-Blanket Wrap Service 1 0008 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION-Charges for Install Labor 1 The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the Contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor s employees. POINT OF CONTACT (POC): The identified POC and technical representative for this acquisition is: Name: Beverly Miller Phone Number: 717-272-6621x4120 Email: beverly.miller1@va.gov ""No Government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, have the authority to change or alter these requirements. The COR shall clarify technical points or supply relevant technical information, but no requirements in this scope of work may be altered as a sole result of such verbal clarification."" REPORTS/DELIVERABLES: Delivery confirmation of equipment and commodities will be made through the Logistics Department of the VAMC Lebanon (595). This will include documentation of receipt and assignment of a facility based EE number for identification and tracking purposes. Delivery confirmation of non-equipment/ commodities acquisitions is the responsibility of the receiving Facility and/ or Service. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS: The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications mentioned above. Responses to this RFI should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, UEI Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 339114 (size standard of 1000 employees). Please answer the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If not, can you provide additional information shown below. This is to confirm compliance with the non-manufacturer rule IAW 13 CFR 121.406(b) Nonmanufacturers. Does your company exceed 500 employees; Primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied; Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice; Obtained an individual or class waiver? If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job. Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics detailed above and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. Please provide your UEI number. This RFI will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received via e-mail to allan.tabliago@va.gov no later than, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 29, 2022. This notice will help the VA in determining available potential sources only. Do not contact VA Medical Center staff regarding this requirement, as they are not authorized to discuss this matter related to this procurement action. All questions will be addressed by the Contracting Specialist, Allan Tabliago. Questions or responses will include the Source Sought number in the subject line. All firms responding to this Request for Information are advised that their response is not a request for proposal, therefore will not be considered for a contract award. Any interested business concern must submit a no longer that 10-page capability statement addressing its ability to meet the requirements listed above to Capability Statement shall include a statement regarding how the business concern is engaged in wholesale trade and normally sells the item being supplied and how the business concern will take ownership of the items being delivered. Vendors shall also provide certification, evidence that they are an authorized distributor of the Original Equipment Manufacturer. If a solicitation is issued, information will be posted on the SAM web site for all qualified interested parties at a later date and interested parties must respond to the solicitation to be considered for award. This notice does not commit the government to contract for any supplies or services. The government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Request for Information. Information will only be accepted in writing by e-mail to Contracting Officer at allan.tabliago@va.gov. 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. 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.
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- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Lebanon VAMC 1700 S. Lincoln Ave, Lebanon 17042-7529, USA
- Zip Code: 17042-7529
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 17042-7529
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