Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Lease/Purchase BRAND Name or Equal
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT 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. The Government will not pay for any information solicited.
Vendors must be able to deliver a product which can meet our high standard of care. The SOW attached here states the needs of this requirement.
The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide the following BRAND Name or Equal :
STATEMENT OF WORK
GENERAL: The CGVAMC has a requirement to procure disposable NPWT devices and lease lightweight, portable NPWT devices and standard NPWT devices that allow for use of foam-based products and provide compliance and consistency of care. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) National Standardization Wound Care Integrated Product Team (WCIPT) has identified NPWC devices as aspirant items for standardization. The Contractor shall be paid for wound therapy by the days used and shall provide all equipment and delivery devices necessary to provide treatment.
The Period of Performance for this requirement will be base year plus four (4) option years. The Government will retain the right to exercise the option or opt out based on the need and availability of funds. The estimated period of performance for this task order is:
Base Year: Date of Award 30 September 2020
Option Year 1: 01 October 2020 30 September 2021
Option Year 2: 01 October 2021 30 September 2022
Option Year 3: 01 October 2022 30 September 2023
Option Year 4: 01 October 2023 30 September 2024
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm-Fixed-Price
BACKGROUND: These wound units are kept on site to treat serious wounds and when wound days are used are invoiced by the vendor. It is estimated that the CGVAMC will require 70 therapy days per month. NPWT is intended for use to promote wound healing by secondary or tertiary intention by preparing the wound bed for closure through promoting growth of granulation tissue, promoting tissue perfusion, decreasing tissue edema, in the most time efficient manner, while managing exudate and protecting the wound from infection. NPWT is indicated for, but not limited to, chronic, acute, traumatic, surgical and dehisced wounds, partial-thickness burns, diabetic, pressure or venous ulcers, flaps and grafts.
All responses shall be submitted no later than 18 September @ 11:00 a.m. EST.
All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to chellry.whittier@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. 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
Capabilities Statement
Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.)
Proof of verification as a SDVOSB/VOSB (if applicable)
If your firm/company is a 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 B' 8127 & 8128) to give first 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 bid.
The NAICS 339113- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 750 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.
Chellry Whittier
chellry.whittier@va.gov
chellry.whittier@va.gov
