SOURCES SOUGHT
71 -- HOWARD MEDICINE CARTS BRAND NAME ONLY
- Notice Date
- 5/5/2021 10:04:07 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 337127
— Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) HAMPTON VA 23667 USA
- ZIP Code
- 23667
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24621Q0642
- Response Due
- 5/7/2021 1:30:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/06/2021
- Point of Contact
- Chellry Whittier, Contracting Officer, Phone: 757-728-7125
- E-Mail Address
-
chellry.whittier@va.gov
(chellry.whittier@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide the following (BRAND NAME ONLY) for W.G. Hefner Salisbury VAMC, 1601 Brenner Ave., Salisbury, VA 28144 Howard HI- Pinnacle E Mdl 45 Quantity of 4 Central control panel with convenient electronic worksurface and monitor height adjustment, lighting controls and storage management LCD VESA monitor mount with motorized height adjustment (6 range) Moni tor mount also includes tilt, swivel, and rotate features. Support up to 20 lbs Large work surface with translucent cover; dimensions (usable area) - 30 W x 16.25 D (4) 5 Premium Dual-wheel casters with 3 locking and 1 swivel caster arrangement in a 24.5 wheel base PowerM ax 175 Power system - (see details below) On Demand Steer assist technology with pushbutton activation and status indicator - (see details below) Universal accessory mounting locations and adapter brackets for left and right side walls Dedicated cable management Slide out keyboard drawer with Negative tilt in upper tier with integrated foam wrist support. Max keyboard dimensions ( 15-3/4 W x 8 D x 1-7/8 H) Keyboard mountable in either Tier 1 or Tier 2 position to accomodate various user preferences (selectable below) Prem ium lighting package - (see details below) 9 tiers of configurable storage on the left side and 6 tiers of configurable storage on the right side No cassettes or drawers included (select a configuration below) Stee ring handle on right side wall for ease of maneuvering Cart footprint 39 W x 25 D Anti-microbial agents in touch surfaces to help reduce the spread of certain types of bacteria Standard gray/white color scheme Advanced electronic locking system with drawer sense technology Adjustable height IV pole with two hooks and 31 of vertical adjustment Large External trash bin located on the left side with internal dimensions of, 11.5 H x 14 W x 5.2 D Convenient pull-out writing shelf (usable area 10 W x 12 L) and mouse pouch located on right wall 8ft coiled cord with hospital-grade AC plug Battery fuel gauge built into control panel interface with visual and audible alerts Tool -less battery compartment Lockable PC cavity (dimensions: 16.25 H x 16.325 W x 3.5 D) Narc otics locking compatible PowerMax 175 with 512 Whr (40 ah) Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery - Rechargeable, high-efficiency power system; for powering devices up to 175W (175VA); 20A charger; 120VAC true sine output; battery provides long cycle life, fast recharge, and is durable, safe, environmentally friendly and lightweight. KEY FEATURES: High output efficiency (85%). Reus able air filter minimizes dust ingestion, improves reliability Long battery life; high cycle life. Fast charging (100% recharge in about 2 hrs). Durab le- recovery from prolonged discharge. Safe- excellent stability. Lower cost of ownership. Lightweight 14 lb battery WARRANTY: HI-Pinnacle Cart, 3/3/3/3 Standard Warranty - Howard Medical carts are manufactured in compliance with the highest standards for extreme durability and maximum reliability. Each cart is inspected and tested individually to ensure the superior performance required by healthcare professionals. Backed by Howard Medical s top-rated comprehensive warranty and world-class support team, you have every reason to expect optimal cart performance now and for many years to come. 3 Years on Mechanical Components 3 Years on Electrical Components 3 Years on Lithium Battery Defect 3 Years on Lithium Battery Performance Premium Lighting Package for Pinnacle E - The premium lighting package includes lighting features that allow you to gain needed extra light while working at night without disturbing your patient. FEATURES: Worksurface Lamp Provides light onto the cart worksurface top while working in unlighted areas LED light with adjustable brightness and selectable light color. White or red hue Keyboard Light Provides light onto keyboards in the first tier, for typing while allowing your patient to rest LED keyboard light illuminates automatically when keyboard drawer is open. Med Drawer Light Provides light onto the front and top of med drawers to retrieve medication from the drawers without disturbing your patient. LED med drawer light illuminates automatically when any drawer is open. Steer Assist Technology for Pinnacle E - Steering Assist Technology (SAT) is an innovative feature facilitating the smooth, effortless steering of Howard Medical carts. When SAT is engaged, the rear casters are allowed to act as pivot points easing and stabilizing the navigation around corners and other changes in direction. ACCENT002: Wedgewood Blue (WB) - Wedgewood Blue (WB) LSCONFIG001: 27 (5.5 ) Patient Bins 9-Tiers of Patient Bins in tiers 2 -10. 3 Patient Bins Per Tier for a Total of 27. Bins measure 5.5 W x 2.5 H x 12 D each. Bins include dividers. Not compatible with Keyboard Drawer in Tier 2. RSCONFIG004: (2) 1-Tier Storage Drawers and (2) 2-Tier Storage Drawers - (2) 1-Tier storage drawers in Tiers 1&2. Drawers measure 10 W x 4.5 H x 15 D each. (2) 2-Tier storage drawers in Tiers 3-6. Drawers measure 10 W x 9 H x 15 D each. Drawer s include interlocking dividers. WIRELESS023: Antenna mounting bracket for DELL Optiplex 7060 & 7070 models external puck aerial antenna extension. Bracket mounts to top two holes of cart LCD VESA, placing antenna behind monitor at top central location for best reception and free from interfering with monitor arm or behind the monitor mounted accessories or devices. PCINTG001: Basic Integration kit for Laptop, Thin Client, or (u)SFF PC Use PC auto-power up option in BIOS for On/Off control (e.g. Dell or HP), or choose the appropriate Mini-Dock option below. This integration kit can be used with laptop, thin client, and (ultra) small form factor PC's. For models lacking jack screws on VGA port, recommend using HDMI or Display port (cable not included), or use appropriate adapter cable. Call Howard Medical for VGA adapter. Kit Includes: 1ea - 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub with adapter cable and power supply. 1ea - 10 ft IEC Monitor Power cable. 1ea - Rear Compartment PC support bracket. 1ea - 3 ft x 1' wide PC security velcro strap. 1ea - 6 ft Right angle VGA Cable. 1ea - Cable loom. 8ea - 4' Wire ties. POCACC029: Cup Dispensers Includes 1-each: small, medium, large type I & type II cup dispensers, to accommodate full range of large size cups Load cups through top hinged lid Dispenses cups from the bottom Included mounting bracket Installs on standard 100mm VESA pattern behind the monitor and places cups to the left of the monitor arm. Does not include cups Large size cupholders cannot be used in pairs, some combinations may require limiting or locking out monitor swivel feature. LWACC005: Sharps Container Cradle, 2.2 qt, Lockable - Mounted on Left Wall above Trash Bin. Sharps Cradle. Designed for Kendall 1522SA sharps container. Does not include sharps container. BARCODE090: Barcode Scanner Mount Kit for Universal Wireless or Tethered Scanners Scanner mounting adapters that may be configured to support multiple types and models of handheld barcode scanners. Attaches to VESA pattern behind the monitor and places scanners just behind the right edge of the monitor, but within the cart footprint for protection. Universal Wireless mount supports the following brands and models: Honeywell 1902 Motorola DS6878HC-FIPS (not non-FIPS) Code 2500 wireless handle mount (original and new version) Code 2600 (may limit LCD swivel range) Code 2700 (may limit LCD swivel range) Datalogic GBT4100 & GBT4400 Intermec SG20 Zebra DS8178-HC (with upright standard base/Presentation Cradle) Universal Tethered Scanner mount supports most handheld barcode scanners having a gun-style form factor. Scanner, Charger Base, or Cabling not included KBD040: Keyboard, Slimline, White, USB, Anti-Microbial - Keyboard installed on Cart, Seal Shield Clean Wipe SSKSV0099 (White), Keyboard, antimicrobial, waterproof/washable, USB interface, 14.05 x 4.52 x 1.29 MOUSE010: Mouse, SealShield STWM042 - Mouse, Optical, waterproof, antimicrobial, white MONITOR014: Monitor with Privacy Filter (Matte), 24', White Monitor, full 24' diagonal viewable size, white housing, 1920x1080 resolution, matte surface privacy filter built-in - 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty DELL 7080: Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro Intel® Core i7-10700T (8 Cores/16MB/16T/2.0GH z to 4.5GHz/35W) 16GB 1x16GB DDR4 Memory 2.5 inch 500GB 7200rpm FIPS Self Encrypting Opal 2.0 Hard Disk Drive Windows 10 Pro Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Dual-band 2x2 802.11ax with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5.0 with External Antenna Intel® vPro Technology HDMI Port 5 Years ProSupport Flex with Next Business Day Onsite & KYHD Service-FED ZEBRA SCANNER: Zebra DS8178-HC FIPS Healthcare scanner kit for VA BCMA. Includes presentation cradle (with magnet) DS8178-HC FIPS Scanner with magnet, battery, USB cable, and TCG BCMA configuration card with TCG EWP protection. With 5-year comprehensive warranty CARD READER: SCM card reader - 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty WRNTY072: 5/5/5/5 Pinnacle E Cart with Complete Upgrade Howard Medical carts are manufactured in compliance with the highest standards for extreme durability and maximum reliability. Each cart is inspected and tested individually to ensure the superior performance required by healthcare professionals. Backed by Howard Medical s top-rated comprehensive warranty and world-class support team, you have every reason to expect optimal cart performance now and for many years to come. 5 Years on Mechanical Components 5 Years on Electrical Components 5 Years on Lithium Battery Defect 5 Years on Lithium Battery Performance 1 Year on SLA Battery Defect 60 Days on SLA Battery Performance System Type: Accessories Quantity of 1 PROSERV001: (REFERENCE #SALVA02172021-INT) Salisbury VA - A Howard Medical authorized technician will complete the on-site setup and integration of 12 Howard Medical carts. The estimated time for this project will be up to 16 working hours. The date and time of the visit will be coordinated between the customer and Howard Medical after the carts have been shipped and computing devices have been imaged. In-Service Training and Technical Training are not included in the price of this quote. In-Service Training and Technical Training can be added at an additional cost. **Technicians may not be registered by vendor credentialing service. Requirements for vendor credentialing are not included in this price. MPN: PROSERV001 In response, please include the following: Company/individual name Address Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, if applicable Tax ID number DUNS number Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, etc.) Proof of verification as an SDVOSB/VOSB (if applicable) If your firm/company is an SDVOSB or VOSB, the firm/company must be VERIFIED in the VIP database (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov ) as prescribed under the Veterans First Contracting Program as implemented in VAAR subpart 819.70. The Veteran Administration is mandated by Public Law 109-461 (38 USC § 8127 & 8128) to give priority to SDVOSB and VOSB concerns if there should be sufficient firms available to compete under a set-aside. If insufficient veteran-owned small business responses are received to establish the basis for setting this action aside for other than large business participation, then the action will be advertised as a small business set aside or full and open competition. In this case, all interested parties responding shall be eligible to submit a quote. The NAICS 337127 is applicable to this acquisition, with a size standard of 500 Employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award. This RFI will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received via e-mail to chellry.whittier@va.gov no later than 04:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EDT) on May 07, 2021. This notice will help the VA in determining available potential sources only. Do not contact VA Medical Center staff regarding this requirement, as they are not authorized to discuss this matter related to this procurement action. All questions will be addressed by the Contracting Officer, Chellry Whittier. All firms responding to this Request for Information are advised that their response is not a request for quote, therefore will not be considered for a contract award. If a solicitation is issued, the information will be posted on Contract Opportunities https://beta.sam.gov for all qualified interested parties at a later date, and interested parties must respond to the solicitation to be considered for award. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supplies or services. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Request for Information. Information will only be accepted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Specialist at chellry.whittier@va.gov. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. End of Document
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Veterans Affairs W. G. Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center Nursing Service 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury 28144-2515
- Zip Code: 28144-2515
- Zip Code: 28144-2515
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