REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program identified Warming Cabinets as a candidate for VHA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single award Requirements contract. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Acquisition Operations (OAO) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002 (b)(2) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source that manufacture AMSCO® brand name or equal Warming Cabinets on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Warming Cabinets to VHA facilities throughout the United States, U.S. Territories, Guam, and the Philippines. Delivery requirements shall be specified under each individual order. The proposed acquisition will consists of a 12 month base period and two (2) 12 month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. All interested companies 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/. All Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on Vendor Information Pages at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Default.aspx . This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes 2.0 SCOPE The scope of this effort falls in line with VA s mission, goals, and objectives in support of providing Veterans care. A warming cabinet stores and warms linens, blankets, and sterile intravenous and surgical irrigation fluids in a medical environment. Warming cabinets often come in various sizes, and may have one, two or three compartments. They are often used to warm IV and surgical irrigation fluids to reduce the risk of hypothermia in a patient following a surgical procedure. Other environments like spas, dentist offices, and veterinary offices may also utilize blanket warmers. The following Contract Line Items will be awarded in the proposed contract: Contract Line Items Item Description Part Number SINGLE COMPARTMENT WARMING CABINETS 0001 AMSCO/Steris Single Compartment Warming Cabinet / DJ04112033 DJ04112033 0002 AMSCO/Steris Small Warming Cabinets, Counter Top, Blanket Warmers / QDJ03 QDJ03 0003 AMSCO/Steris Warming Cabinet Glass Door, Stainless Steel, 24D Inch / DJ060124131 DJ060124131 0004 AMSCO / Steris Small Warming Cabinets, Counter Top, Blanket Warmers / QDJ01 QDJ01 0005 AMSCO/Steris Single Chamber Blanket Warmer-Counter Top Warming Cabinet/ QDJ05 QDJ05 0006 AMSCO Mobile Cart for Single Compartment Warming Cabinet/ XS780037WCNC XS780037WCNC DUAL COMPARTMENT WARMING CABINETS 0007 AMSCO/Steris Dual Chamber Blanket/Fluid Warming Cabinet /QDJ04 QDJ04 0008 AMSCO/Steris Dual Compartment Warming Cabinet / DJ040124331 DJ040124331 0009 Warming Cabinet Blanket and Fluid, SS, Split Glass Door / DJ060124331 DJ060124331 0010 Replacement Fan Kit 5th Generation/ P413720-635 P413720-635 0011 Cabinet Warming Blanket and Fluid DD Glass Double Door / DJ06012133 DJ06012133 0012 Upper And lower Heating Chamber Cabinet/ DJ06012433113 DJ06012433113 0013 Warming Cabinet Standard Glass Dual 24in 120v/ DJ060124331 DJ060124331 The VA is seeking vendors who can provide AMSCO® brand of Warming Cabinets as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: SC APPLICABLE CLINs SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 Cabinet must be available in single, dual or compartment designs Literature Review SC 2 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 Cabinet must be available in freestanding or recessed (built-in) installations Literature Review SC 3 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 Cabinet must be distribute heat evenly and efficiently with consistent warmth Literature Review SC 4 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 Cabinet must offer digital control technology Literature Review SC 5 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 Cabinet must offer independently controlled chambers Literature Review SC 6 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 Cabinet must offer adjustable shelf design Literature Review SC 7 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 Average temperature range 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 160 degrees Fahrenheit Literature Review SC 8 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 Cabinet must offer lock-out for consistency and control Literature Review SC 9 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0011, 0012, 00013 The units meet AORN Recommended Practices for a Safe Environment of Care, including a design that is built for warming IV solutions (RP VIII.b.3) Literature Review 3.0 RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Companies are encouraged to respond if they have the capability and capacity to manufacture AMSCO® brand name or equal Warming Cabinets which meet all of the salient characteristics. However, be advised that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective analysis of respondents' capacity and capability to provide the required product. If your company has an interest in responding to the requirement described above, please provide the following: Corporate Capability Statement Information: Corporate Capability Statement; demonstrates capabilities, knowledge and experience related to the manufacturing of the Warming Cabinets described above (please detail if capability exists to meet each SC listed). If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability and scale, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Responses shall be: Identified with the RFI number; and include: Company s name, CAGE code, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. Also please include Small Business designation if applicable. Interested parties shall submit a Corporate Capability Statement not exceeding 10 single-sided, type-written pages using 12-point type or larger. The page limit does not apply to advertising material such as company brochures and catalogs. If there is any information you deem proprietary, please mark accordingly. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE 31 OCT 2017, by 2:00PM, Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this RFI must be emailed to
[email protected]. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the SAC view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Telephone calls/questions or inquiries will not be accepted If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact Tonya Purce at
[email protected] .