Mobile Lithotripsy--RFI
Please note this is NOT a request for quote or proposal. The Government is seeking information strictly for market research purposes only. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation document. There is no solicitation at this time. This request for information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
The Robley Rex VA Medical Center, 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in providing Mobile Lithotripsy equipment and related technical personnel at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center (VAMC), Louisville, Kentucky, in accordance with a regularly scheduled day per month to be mutually agreed upon between the parties. This monthly schedule will be coordinated with the VA Urology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to ensure the patients are scheduled and the Contractor is available to provide Mobile Lithotripsy services. The VA anticipates that an average of three (3) Veterans will be treated monthly per regularly scheduled list. The per-procedure pricing shall include single stone and multiple stone procedures per unilateral or bilateral episode. The equipment must be prepared to perform the first procedure of the day at a mutually agreed upon time and continue to perform procedures until the VAMC s schedule for the day is completed.
The Contractor s technical personnel shall be certified and trained in Mobile Lithotripsy services and operation of the equipment. The Technologist will assist the Attending Urologist and other physicians in the operation of the equipment. The Technologist may be required to operate the equipment and any related imaging equipment during procedures.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the following:
a. Provide portable, state of the art, digital equipment that can be easily moved into the Operating Room Suite at the Louisville VAMC. Equipment must meet or exceed the following criteria:
(1) Treats all stones anywhere in the urinary tract;
(2) Has a large focal point to allow for better positioning;
(3) Has a greater than 80% success rate, based on FDA clinical study data;
(4) Is modular and can treat patients in the operating room;
(5) Has the ability to do endo-urologic procedures before and after Lithotripsy without moving the patient; and
(6) Will accommodate patients up to 400 pounds.
b. Such additional materials and supplies, including consumables (i.e., electrodes), as are necessary to conduct Mobile Lithotripsy procedures with the equipment.
Applicable NAICS Code 621111, Urologists offices (e.g., centers, clinics), applies with a business size standard of $11.0 Million, and the contractor shall be registered and verified in the Systems for Award Management (SAM). The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.
Responses: If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested contact information. The intended contract period will be for one base year and four, one-year option periods. Responses to this notice should include a company name, address, point of contact (Name, Phone Number and e-Mail Address), DUNS number, business size, Socioeconomic Status (Veteran Owned, SDVOSB, HUBZONE, 8(a), etc.), and a capability statement. Direct all responses via email to Charlene Neal, Contract Specialist, at Charlene.neal2@va.gov by March 31, 2017 at 3:00PM CST. No telephone inquiries shall be accepted or returned.
Contracting Office Address: Place of Performance:
1639 Medical Center Parkway Robley Rex VA Medical Center
Suite 400 800 Zorn Avenue,
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Louisville, KY 40206
DISCLAIMER: This sources sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. 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 sources sought notice.
Charlene Neal
charlene.neal2@va.gov
