65 -- VENTILATORS

Notice Date

August 17, 2001

Contracting Office

Chief, A&MM Service (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904-6285

ZIP Code

30904-6285

Solicitation Number

RFP 509-108-01

Response Due

September 4, 2001

Point of Contact

Sylvia D. Henry, (706) 731-7175

Description

This procurement is being conducted as a commercial item acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia contemplates negotiation of a sole source procurement with Drager Medical, Inc., 3135 Quarry Road, Telford, PA 18969, to procure two (2) each Dura USA Color ventilators, including components. This is considered to be a sole source procurement because, after evaluating other ventilators, only the Drager Dura USA Color ventilators have the following required capabilities: automatic tube compensation which alters the air flow going into the patient depending on the airway size which allows easier breathing for the patient; automatic leak compensation which helps ventilate a patient with cuff link or chest tube leak without constant manual adjustments; only known ventilator on which a patient can breathe spontaneously in all modes of ventilation; various modes of operation to include assist/control, MMV (self weaning capability in an SIMV mode), pressure control, pressure support, cpap, SIMV and autoflow; required to have pressure/volume and flow/volume loops; twenty-four (24) hour trending capabilities where information can be recalled regarding changes made to the ventilator to help decrease errors; non-invasive ventilation capabilities; weaning mechanics -- forced vital capacity and negative inspiratory flow; computer graphics which is indicated with the flow, volume and pressure loops; logbook that automatically records changes in ventilation settings and alarm activation with date and time; 02 filter kits, air filter kits, carriage stands, humidifier brackets, hinged support arms, compressors, 110V compressor versions, standby version compressors, 3' compressor hoses. All of the above features will reduce the number of hours that patients are on ventilators and in the Intensive Care Unit. Installation, parts and service manuals and training are required. Trade-in of two (2) adult Star ventilators is included in the solicitation and credit amount must be reflected in the quotation. Delivery is FOB destination. Negotiations to begin on or about September 4, 2001. Applicable NAICS code is 339112. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting literature, detailing how their products meet VA requirements stated above, and references to the Contracting Officer or by fax to 706-731-7172 no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 4, 2001. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010821/65SOL004.HTM (W-229 SN50V2Y4)