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

65 -- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR PATIENT APPAREL (PAJAMAS/ROBES/PATIENT GOWNS SOL VANAC-SSN-081800 DUE 092200 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 Environmental Programs Products 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 these items, SAMPLES OF ALL ITEMS AVAILABLE THAT MEET OR EXCEED THE CRITERIA PROVIDED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AT THIS TIME. Individual samples must be clearly marked with the name of the potential offeror, the product number, and the manufacturer's name. 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, 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. **Please send samples (the number of samples required is included within the product description below) and corresponding detailed product literature 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 toobtain 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. Companies whose products are already included on an FSS contract should include a copy of their FSS price list with their product samples. The VHA Environmental Programs User Group, a group of VA Environmental Management Service experts, Facilities Management Service experts, Textile Care Managers, 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 subject matter experts. Therefore, they are qualified to determine which products are acceptable. SAMPLES AND PRODUCT LITERATURE MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2000. 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 Loretta Hendrix (708) 786-4933, or Burnell Brusveen (708) 786-5139. For additional information regarding submission of samples please contact Carl Hunter (708) 786-7783. Products meeting the following minimum criteria that are being considered at this time: PATIENT APPAREL (PAJAMAS, ROBES, & PATIENT GOWNS) (Samples Required: Pajamas -- One Dozen Male (Large) and One Dozen Female (Large); Robes -- Two Small of each type and Two Large of each type; Gowns -- Two Small of each type and Two Large of each type.) Salient Characteristics: 1. Sizes S through 5XL -- Male 2. Sizes XS through 5 XL -- Female 3. Color/Pattern Coded by Size per Facility Requirements 4. Matched Sets per VA Facility Choice 5. Pockets on Robes and Pajamas 6. Blend T160 Minimum Thread Count, 65/35 Cotton/Polyester 7. I.D. With Logo (VA) 8. Closure: Male/Female Fly Option, Snap, or Female Design 9. Fixed Ties (Bar Tacked) for Robes and Gowns 10. Snaps for Pants and Tops 11. Double Stitched for All Items 12. Non-Exposed Elastic, Minimum One-Inch Waist Bands 13. IV, X-Ray, Telemetry, and Isolation Gowns Available Upon Request 14. Orthopedic Pajamas Available Upon Request 15. Flame Retardant Apparel (Children's Sleepwear Test Application) Available Upon Request 16. Patient Gowns (See Size/Color/Pattern Requirements) 48-Inch Length and 12-Inch Minimum Back Overlap 17. Care Instructions Will Be Available 18. Launderability (Shrinkage, Fading, Durability, Patient Comfort, Patient Privacy (Snaps and Front Will Not Open) Posted 08/18/00 (W-SN487908). (0231)

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