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Request For Information (RFI)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the Government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.
1. Title: Washer/Disinfector
2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:

Items: Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO part no. FH18042 Model No. 7052HP
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must have color screen with touch control and progress indicator
Must be able to wash and disinfect the following:
Surgical instruments made of stainless/surgical steel
Reusable medical devices made of plastic
Respiratory items
Anesthesia equipment
Must have LED indicator lighting
Must have spray arm systems for chamber coverage
Must be steam heated and electrical heated
Must have a stainless-steel pump that is a dual speed motor.
High pump must provide an equivalent capacity 14hp, 625Liters/ minute
Low pump must provide equivalent capacity 3.5 hp, 341 Liters per minute
Wash chamber must be constructed of stainless steel, sixteen gauge
Must have a pump constructed of 316L stainless steel with a twenty-seven Liter capacity
Must have vertical sliding doors with double paned tempered glass
Must have a removable stainless-steel filter
Must be single walled and insulated
Must have a rotary spray system at the bottom of the chamber must be no smaller than six hundred and twenty millimeters
Operating dimensions must be within the following range:
1067 x 2051 x 813 millimeters (42 x 80-3/4 x 32 inches)
Chamber dimensions must be within the following ranges:
673 x 667 x 648 millimeters (26-1/2 x 26-1/4 x 25-1/ inches)
Height must be no more than 787 millimeters (31 inches)
Must be able to operate within the electrical ranges:
200 to 208 V, 60Hz (Steam)
200 to 208 V, 50 Hz (Steam)
380 to 400 V, 60 Hz
380 to 415 V, 50 Hz
460 to 480 V, 60 Hz
Must be compatible with the AMSCO 7052HP washer/ disinfector

Installation Kit
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. FD088
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must have the following items:
Flexible hoses
Pressure gauges
Utility connections
Must be compatible with the AMSCO 7052HP washer/ disinfector

Drain Acu-Cooldown
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. FD361
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must be able to inject the precise amount of potable water
Must be able to minimize the volume of cold water
Must be compatible with the AMSCO 7052HP washer/ disinfector

Condensate return to drain
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. FD353
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must allow connection of steam condensate return outlet to drain upon condensate return line is not available
Must be able to detect the water temp and allow cold water to cool down in drain pipping
Must be compatible with the AMSCO 7052HP washer/ disinfector

Thermal Printer
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. FD012
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must be able to produce easy to read printed records
Must able to report temperatures
Must be able to print out alarm and or abort in cycle messages
Must be compatible with the AMSCO 7052HP washer/ disinfector

Level Manifold Rack
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. FD74900
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must be stainless steel
Must have three (3) levels
Must be compatible with the AMSCO 7052HP washer/ disinfector

Universal Transfer Cart
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. FD61700
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must be compatible with the AMSCO 7052HP washer/ disinfector

Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) Cycle
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. FD000057
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must be compatible with AMSCO 7052HP washers
Must be factory installed
Must be effective in Cleaning, rinsing, and drying of Davinci and Endo wrist robotic surgical instruments.

Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) Rack
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. FD256
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must be a twelve (12) rack
Must be compatible with AMSCO 7052HP washers

Installation
Quantity: 1 each
Part no. SE101682
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must include weekend and Evening hours

De-installation
Quantity: 2 each
Part no. SE1016821
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must include weekend and Evening hours

Preventive Care Connect
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. SE1016810045
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must be a twelve (12) rack
Must be compatible with AMSCO 7052HP washers

Total Care Connect
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. SE1016852
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must be compatible with AMSCO 7052HP

Disposal of Washer
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. SE6025100071
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must include weekend and Evening hours

Deinstall Automated Conveyor system
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. SE6025100071
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must include weekend and Evening hours
Must uninstall original ATS and reinstall new

Install conveyor
Quantity: 1 each
Brand name only AMSCO Part no. SE6025100071
Specification/ Salient Characteristics:
Must include weekend and Evening hours
Must uninstall original ATS and reinstall new

The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339112 is ____________ (employees or dollars).

3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI.
Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:

a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?

Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice

b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?

Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice

c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?

The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:

Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________

Company's business size: ________________________________________________
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) #: _______________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code?

Please provide proof of qualifications.

f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General
Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research.

4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: The MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.

5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 17:00 (CST), February 14, 2024 via email to Oney.kelly@va.gov

RFI responses are due by 13:00 (CST), Friday, February 16, 2023; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to Oney.kelly@va.gov the subject line shall read: MEDVAMC CadSCor. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f).

Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contract Team.

7. Contact Information:

Oney Kelly
Oney.kelly@va.gov

Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!

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