Department of Veterans Affairs, National Acquisition Center, P.O. Box 76, Bldg. 37, Hines, IL 60141-0076

65 -- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MEDICAL/SURGICAL ITEMS POC Sue Proctor (708) 786-5182 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, Susan.Proctor@med.va.gov. SUBJ: Sources sought for medical/surgical items This is a Market Survey 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 preferred 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 your company can provide any of these items, please forward samples of all items available from your company that meet the product descriptions (number of samples required follow each product name) and any corresponding product literature (including all sizes, configurations, etc. available) to: Department of Veterans Affairs Item Management Division (901S) 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 FSS contracts from the respective government contract office. The VA Supply Processing and Distribution/Nursing Users Group (SPD/NUG), a group of VA 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 SPD/NUG to be medical experts; therefore, they are qualified to determine which products are acceptable. In order for samples to be shipped from Hines to the evaluation site prior to the next SPD/NUG meeting, SAMPLES (number of samples required follow each product name) AND PRODUCT LITERATURE MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 23, 1999. 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 contact Burnell Brusveen (708) 786-5139, or Sue Proctor (708) 786-5182. For additional information regarding submission of samples contact Carl Hunter (708) 786-7783. Product Descriptions for items being considered at this time are as follows: SHARPS CONTAINERS (Samples: 2 of each container to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Single Use 2. Puncture Resistant 3. Nonremovable Lid 4. Molded Seams-Leakproof 5. Assorted Sizes 6. Wall Brackets 7. Unable to retrieve contents 8. Clear "Fill" Line at 3/4 full 9. Horizontal Drop (wall mount) Accommodates 60 ml Syringe with Needle 10. Hardware provided by company 11. Single Hand Operation 12. Ease of correct assembly 13. Instructions 14. Biohazards Labels 15. Locking Device Available 16. Floor models equal or greater than 4" diameter 17. Rigid Plastic 18. Tamper Resistant Fill Lock 19. Gasketed, Leakproof, Chemo Containers Available STOCKINETTES (Samples: 3 of each style and product to be evaluated, e.g. Impervious-Single Ply, Non-Impervious 2 Ply, etc.) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted Sizes (minimum 3-12") 2. Assorted Lengths (minimum 30-60") 3. Single Use 4. Sterile Presentation 5. Impervious -- Single Ply 6. Shall also include Nonsterile -- Single Ply 7. Shall also include Non-Impervious -- 2 Ply 8. Shall also include Sterile Non-Impervious 2 Ply ALCOHOL PADS (Samples: One box of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile 2. Cotton/Synthetic Fabric 3. Impregnated with Isopropyl 70% 4. Easy to Open 5. 2 Ply 6. Single Patient Use 7. Size equal to or greater than 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" 8. Equal to or greater than 1.7 ml Isopropyl per pad 9. Airtight Packaging 10. Individual Packaging DENTURE CUPS (Samples: 3 of each cup to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Opaque Plastic Container 2. Secure Clear Lid 3. Disposable 4. Single Use 5. Label orWriteable Surface 6. Leakproof 7. Size: 8 oz. (minimum) MEDICINE CUPS (Samples: One tube of each cup to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Transparent Plastic 2. Disposable 3. Single Use 4. Size: 30 cc (minimum) 5. Graduated (m/s/cc, oz, dram, tbl) 6. Smooth Edges 7. Odorless FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST (Samples: 2 of each of the kits to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Inpatient Kit with (a) Greater than or equal to 100 Cards (b) Greater than or equal to 100 Sticks (c) Two Bottles of Developer (d) Instructions (e) Quality Control Material 2. Outpatient Kit with (a) Three Slides Attached (b) Three Sticks (c) Instructions (d) Sturdy Mailer 3. Single Components of the above items shall also be available for purchase separately (Literature should show the availability of the individual components) TONGUE DEPRESSORS (Samples: One box of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Individually Packaged 2. Sterile Presentation 3. No Splinters 4. Wooden (Smooth Hardwood) 5. Disposable (Single Use) 6. Size: 6 inches x 3/4 inches 7. Non-Fungus 8. Rounded Ends BEDPANS (Samples: 2 of each bedpan to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Opaque Plastic 2. Disposable 4. Single Patient Use 5. Regular and Fracture Pans 6. Rolled Edges 7. Pontoon Shape 8. Greater than or equal to 14" x 11" Pontoon 9. Greater than or equal to 2 1/2" Rear Depth 10. Greater than or equal to 3 1/2" Front Depth 11. Support: 250 lbs 12. Greater than or equal to 2000 cc Capacity 13. Graduated in 50 cc increments up to 200 cc 14. Stackable 15. Offeror shall also provide both Reusable Disposable and Reusable Autoclaveable SPECIMEN CONTAINERS (CLEAN CATCH) (Samples: 6 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Sterile Inside 2. Nonbreakable 3. Leakproof Container 4. Leakproof Screwtop Lid 5. Easy Open/Close 6. Markable Surface 7. Clear Container 8. Gradient Markings 9. Includes Soap Wipes 10. Size: 4 -- 4.5 oz 11. Instructions (Easy to Read and Understand)12. Label 13. Offeror shall also provide a Container for Sterile Presentation in a Peel Pack that meets the above criteria MUCOUS SPECIMEN TRAPS (In-Line) (Samples: 6 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. 40 cc Gradient 2. Sterile (Inside and Out) 3. Secure Tubing 4. Secure Leakproof Cap 5. Labels 6. Unbreakable 7. Clear Container SPECIMEN, COMMODE TYPE (Samples: 3 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Leakproof 2. Rounded Edges 3. One Piece Molded Plastic 4. Greater than or equal to 800 cc Capacity 5. Graduated in 50 ml increments 6. Pour Spout 7. Fits Inside Commode 8. Dimensions SPECIMEN, 24 HOUR URINE CONTAINER (Samples: 3 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Acid Resistant 2. Nonbreakable 3. Opening greater or equal to 2" 4. Brown/Orange Color 5. Handle 6. Size: Greater than or equal to 3000 ml 7. Gradient Markings 8. Leakproof Container 9. Leakproof/Screwtop Lid 10. Easy to Open/Close Lid 11. Markable Surface SLIPPERS, SOFT (SOCK TYPE & HARD SOLE) (Samples: 6 of the largest size available in each of the products to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Non-Skid 2. Secure Fit 3. Assorted Sizes 4. Accurate Sizing 5. Disposable 6. Washable 7. Description of Materials Used 8. The Hard Sole Slippers only shall have Fluid Resistant Bottoms in addition to meeting the same criteria listed above SHOE COVERS (ENVIRONMENTAL AND PPE) (Samples: 6 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted Sizes 2. Skid Proof 3. Elastic Gusset 4. Disposable 5. Durable 6. Ease of Application 7. The PPE Shoe Covers only shall be Impervious -- Impervious Material and Sealed Seams (Leakproof) and shall be mid-calf length with gussets in addition to meeting the same criteria listed above. POST-OP SHOES (Samples: 2 of the largest size available in each of the products to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted Sizes (Male/Female) 2. Durable 3. Traction 4. Hook and Loop Closure 5. Comfort/Padding 6. Single Patient Use 7. Lightweight 8. Instructions 9. Ease of Use 5 IN 1 CONNECTORS (Samples: 12 of each of the straight 5-in-1 connectors to be evaluated. Literature should indicate the other configurations available) The item described shall have/be: 1. Disposable 2. Sterile/Nonsterile 3. Assorted Sizes 4. Assorted Configurations (Literature should indicate the various configurations available) 5. Autoclaveable 6. Shatter Proof Plastic 7. Transparent 8. Barbed KNEE IMMOBILIZERS (Samples: 2 of each universal size to be evaluated. Literature should indicate the other sizes and lengths available) The item described shall have/be: 1. Assorted Sizes 2. Durable 3. Assorted Lengths 4. Hook and Loop Closures 5. Immobilizes 6. Comfort/Padding 7. Single Patient Use 8. Lightweight 9. Ease of Use 10. Instructions 11. Adjustable Stays WASH BASINS (Samples: 3 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Plastic (Lightweight, Sturdy) 2. Size: 7 quart (12"x10"x6") 3. Rolled Rim 4. Stackable 5. Disposable 6. Single Use 7. Even, Flat Bottom 8. Odor Free 9. No Sharp Edges, Cracks, Holes 10. Retains Shape when Full 11. Leakproof 12. Offeror shall also provide an Autoclaveable Wash Basin EMESIS BASINS (Samples: 6 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Plastic 2. Disposable 3. Stackable 4. Rolled Edges 5. Graduated 6. 500-700 cc Capacity 7. Kidney Shaped 8. Non-twisting when Filled SITZ BATHS (Samples: 3 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Plastic 2. Disposable 3. Stackable 4. Molded Edges 5. 2000 cc Capacity Water Bag with Valve (Leakproof) 6. Single Patient Use 7. Directions for Use 8. Open Handle Bag URINAL (Samples: 3 of each product to be evaluated) The item described shall have/be: 1. Plastic 2. Leakproof 3. Secure Closing Top 4. Non-Bending Handle 5. 1000 cc Capacity 6. Graduated in 20-25 cc Increments 7. Disposable 8. Single Patient Use 9. Top Molded to Urinal 10. Offer shall also provide informationon and samples of a female urinal Posted 03/29/99 (W-SN313887). (0088)

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