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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Do not submit a proposal or quote. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this sources sought notice. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation.
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Description
Unit Price
QTY
Extended
PREP63
AMSCO Prep & Pack Table, Deluxe
Accessory Package, Electric Frame, 30 x 60
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4
0.00
PREP00043
Magnification Light
Â
4
0.00
PREP00033
Flat Screen Arm, Surface Mounted
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4
0.00
PREP00029
Small Vertical CPU Holder
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4
0.00
SE100102
Install of Standard AMSCO Prep & Pack Table
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4
0.00
SE1001010045
1st Year Preventive Care Prep & Pack Table
Â
4
0.00
SE1001052
Total Care Connect Prep & Pack Table
Â
4
0.00
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TOTAL
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Statement of Work

Background:
The Manchester VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department has the need for the STERIS Amsco Prep and Pack Tables to provide safe and quality work production for SPS staff. The procurement of this workstation will allow for the replacement of outdated Prep and Pack Table models which will standardize the usage of STERIS products within the department. This table/workstation will also replace an older model that has been taken out of service due to it being outdated and no longer manufactured.
STERIS Amsco Prep and Pack Table will serve the following primary functions:
Ensure safety and comfort in reducing employee stress and strain with height adjustable models designed for enhanced ergonomics.
Independent height adjustability when placed back-to-back for tailored ergonomics.
Encourage movement and proper posture with a customized set up for your ideal workflow.
Increased visibility through adjustable overhead LED lighting and an optional magnification lamp.

At the time of trade-in and/or disposal of existing units will be retained by the site for proper disposal.

Period of Performance:
This unit will be maintained within the SPS department. This unit will be used until non-functioning and/or updated model is requested by the SPS department.

Place of Performance/Delivery Location:
Manchester VAMC: 718 Smyth Rd, Manchester, NH 03104

Vendor Responsibilities:
Implementation services shall include the following:
On-site installation coordination of all equipment and accessories, and training plan.
Meetings should be scheduled with site for implementation, initial deployment, and through the completion of the delivery.
Materials shall be new equipment, parts, and accessories as specified in the purchase order.
The vendor shall have the materials delivered to the job site in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) original unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM s name, equipment model and serial identification numbers, delivery order number, and VA purchase order number.
If products do not meet criteria, site POC will contact the Vendor Project Manager for replacement of that equipment.
The vendor is responsible for inventorying materials prior to delivery to VA sites to check for accuracy in quantity and part number.
Must be verified by VA POC when delivered onsite
Vendor shall provide upgrades during the renewal of an option or unless approved by the vendor. Upgrades will be for those pieces of equipment specifically identified by the vendor as they become available.
The vendor shall provide the following documentation for the STERIS Amsco Prep and Pack Table:
Hard and soft copy of operator s manual
Hard and soft copy of technical service manuals including troubleshooting guides, necessary diagnostic software and equipment, schematic diagrams, and parts lists
Hard and soft copy of cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing procedures
DVD or web-based training if available

Government Responsibilities:
Each VA site is responsible for inventorying materials prior to acceptance of order.
Each VA site shall identify and provide limited daily storage of vendor parts/supplies at the time of delivery.
Each VA site shall reject items that do not conform to requirements above.
Equipment shall be checked upon opening the packaging to ensure no damage occurred during shipment. If damage is observed, POC will contact Vendor Project Manager for replacement of that equipment.

Training Requirements:
The vendor shall provide technical training to ensure SPS staff at each facility have the ability to support the STERIS Amsco Prep and Pack Table equipment at an equivalent level of a vendor-provided fully trained service technician. All costs and expenses for the contractor to provide the technical training required shall be included with each purchase.
Upon delivery of STERIS Amsco Prep and Pack Table equipment, certified instructors must provide user training for staff on day, evening, and night shifts at times to be determined by each facility.
All staff needs to be trained within 2 weeks of install. Training must be flexible based on day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. All times to be determined by each facility.
All interested firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Interested parties responding to this Sources Sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum:

(1) Company name and address point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number.
(2) Documentation relating to capability of performance including installation in a hospital environment, training, and a current point of contact and phone number).
(3) Socio-economic status to identify business class as being a large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned, etc.
(4) Service Area
(5) Any other pertinent company documentation, prior to submission of offers to a solicitation.

Any SD/VOSB firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice must also provide proof of registration in the VA VetBiz or SBA VetCert, prior to submission of offers to a solicitation.

This market research is for informational and planning purposes. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. Please be advised the Government will not pay any costs for responses and information submitted. All submissions are acceptable via manases.cabrera@va.gov

RESULTS INFORMATION: Respondents will not be notified of the results, and it is at the discretion of the Government to utilize results. Firms responding to this Sources Sought announcement, who fail to meet all requirements as stated above, and who fail to provide ALL of the required information requested, will not be used to help the Government make the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this sources sought announcement.

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