Needleless Port Protectors
****Request for information only****
Needleless Port Protectors-
VISN 3
This request for information (RFI) is posted for market research purposes ONLY. It is not a solicitation.
The VISN 3 (Veteran Integrated Service Network) is seeking qualified GSA/FSS sources that can provide Needleless Port Protectors to all eight facilities.
Brand Name or Equal: "DualCapB. IV Pole Strips- Disinfecting Caps for Luer Access Valves"
Please Note: All equal items offerors shall provide a match to all salient characteristics listed below. Additionally, a brief description as to how it is equal will be required in your submittal. Any offerors who failed to submit aforementioned match or description may not be considered.
1. This is for IV administration sets and the needleless connectors, which are routinely causes vascular devices for cross contamination.
2. The following features are required for the needleless port protector:
a. Silicone rod
b. Reservoir foam
c. Sealing cone
d. IV Tubing end
e. Compatibility with existing IV supplies
3. The needleless port shall have a sponge saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol, which ensures delivery of disinfectant to all critical surfaces
4. Product use on male luer keeps the line covered without the risk of isopropyl alcohol into the IV Tubing. Preventing the practice of looping (inserting the male luer connector into a needle-free valve)
5. Product shall have full luer-tapered threads to ensure a secure fit on the needle-free valves. Cap when secured tightly and shall not spin or pop off connectors
6. The product shall have the capability to disinfect a needle-free valve or male luer connectors within five (5) minutes
7. Untampered access lines shall allow the Cap to provide a maximum connection use of ninety-six (96) hours or four (4) days
All interested parties should provide the following information via e-mail (or through Ebuy) only to the Contracting Officer by the stated deadline:
1. The company's ability to supply the product requested on the schedule contract
2. The company's NAICS Code
3. Socio-economic category under which the vendor is categorized
4. Provide the SIN(s) that the product is available under
5. Corresponding GSA/FSS Contract number
6. Company Point of Contact information
Response date (Deadline): Wednesday, October 14, 2015
For planning and scheduling purposes, to insure being included in our market research for this product, responses must be received no later than 4:00PM (EST) on October 14, 2015. Time permitting, responses received after that date may be included in our research but cannot be guaranteed.
Contracting Office Address:
VISN 3 Network Contracting Activity
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
MCC: 10N3/NCO, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468-3992
Place of Delivery:
The Veterans Health Administration of NY & NJ (VISN 3):
VA NY Harbor Healthcare System
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 W. Kingsbridge Road
Bronx, NY 10468
Point of Contact(s):
Rahiem Anderson
Specialized Team II
Contract Specialist
VISN 3 Network Contracting Office (NCO3)
E-mail: Rahiem.Anderson@va.gov
Disclaimer
This "Sources Sought" Request for Information (RFI) notice 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. 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.
Rahiem Anderson
JJP VA Medical Center
130 West Kingsbridge Road
Bronx New York 10468 -3904
Rahiem.Anderson@va.gov
Rahiem.Anderson@va.gov
