Medical Supplies - Potential Sources Sought Military Hospitals: (Army, Navy, Air Force) Southwest Region Clothing, Reusable for Staff – Standardization Point of Contact: Cindy Ingrao, Clinical Consultant, Tri-Service Regional Business Office, Southwest Region, San Diego, CA. Telephone: (619) 532-8517. Potential sources sought to participate in the regional standardization of Clothing Staff Reusable, which includes scrubs, gowns, warm-up jackets, lab coats, cover garments, smocks, etc. Southwest Region, a military integrated delivery network (IDN), comprised of Army, Navy and Air Force medical treatment centers in California are in the process of standardizing Clothing Staff Reusable. If your company currently holds or is in the process of obtaining a Distribution and Pricing Agreement (DAPA) with the Defense Supply Center-Philadelphia (DSCP) for Clothing Staff Reusable, your company is eligible to participate in the standardization process. If your company is not a current DAPA holder for this product line, you are still eligible to participate in the standardization process by contacting the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP), Mr. John Charalabidis at (215) 737-7124 or e-mail at
[email protected] to apply for a DAPA. Your company can be considered once DAPA paperwork is pending at DSCP Please respond by Email:
[email protected] and provide your company name, address, point of contact, telephone, fax and E-mail address and answers to the below listed questions no later than April 8, 2005. For questions, please call (619) 532-8517. 1.Does your company manufacture a full line of reusable staff scrubs, warm-up jackets, lab coats, smocks, and cover gowns? 2.Are your products available through the Prime Vendor, Owens & Minor? 3.What is your DAPA Number? 4.Under what brand(s) does your company manufacture or distribute your product? 5.Are your products available in a variety of adult sizes from extra small to 3X? 6.Please list the styles (include neck and pant configurations, pockets, fastener placement, ties, drawstrings, cuff type), sizes, colors, and lengths for each of the product lines your company offers? 7.Are your sizes color-coded on the garment? If yes, where on the garment is the marking? 8.Does your company use the international color-code for sizes? If yes, please list by product number the size and color used for all sizes offered by your company. Is this color coding standard for all product lines or do different product lines or quality have different color coding? 9.Please supply the following for each product line your company offers: Product Type, Name of the Line, Size, Color Code for the Size, Is Color Code Int’l Std Code?, Weight of Fabric (Lightweight - Moderate Weight – Heavyweight), Thread Count, and Fabric Blend 10.Are the fabrics you use wrinkle resistant, stain releasing, and fade resistant? 11.Are your styles suitable for both females and males? 12.Are your tops and pants reversible? 13.Do any of your clothing lines have anti-static strips or stripes? 14.Are any of your product lines impervious to water and body fluids? 15.Are your fabrics flame retardant and do they meet fire safety requirements established for hospital linen? If so, please provide documentation your clothing meet these standards for patient safety. 16.What types of educational tools or materials do you have for this product line? 17.Does your company provide customer service 24/7? 18.Is there any history of backorders and/or recalls for this product group? If yes, please answer: (a) dates and duration, (b) cause, (c) resolution Also, please send your product literature on Clothing Staff Reusable by April 8, 2005 to: Ms. Cindy Ingrao, RN, MSN Tri-Service Regional Business Office Multi-Service Market Management 34800 Bob Wilson Dr., Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92134