N036--SPS Sterilizers

RFI INFO SHEET THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). 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. IAW 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. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI/RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 811310 (size standard of 12.5 million). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Martinsburg Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide SPS Sterilizers for operating rooms in VA Maryland Health Care System Baltimore VA Medical Center (512), 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Steam sterilizers must have: External dimension of washers must be equal to or cannot exceed 77.5 H x 39 W x 43 D Chamber dimensions of washers must be equal to or cannot exceed 26 H x 26 W x 27.5 D Foot pedal controls Chamber volume greater than or equal to 275 L and a tray capacity of at least 5 trays Pull out shelves for sterilizer flexibility Stainless steel construction for easy cleaning and disinfection EXTENDED INSTALLATION The contractor will perform installation in two phases, 2 sterilizers, then the 3 remaining sterilizers to ensure SPS operations can continue during the equipment installation. Contractor will provide ICRA Plans and will install all necessary ICRA barriers per VAMHCS Infection control guidance and VHA requirements. Contractor will be responsible for shutting off and disconnecting all utilities and de-installing existing washers and cart washer and disposing of the removed equipment. The contractor will be responsible for all labor and materials to relocate plumbing connections as necessary to connect to new equipment. Contractors will use existing drains and will cap off any unused lines. Contractor will be responsible for providing all labor and materials necessary for reconnecting the DI/RO water, hot and cold water and compressed air to all equipment. Contractor will provide and install sample ports for critical water (DI/RO water) testing. Contractor will provide necessary labor and material to disconnect and reconnect power to the 5 sterilizers. Contractors will be responsible for providing labor and materials to ensure the flooring is level to equipment manufacture specifications. Contractor will match existing epoxy floor. Contractor will be responsible for patching and painting where needed. The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can you provide equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? 3.a What are the manufacturers lead times for equipment? (provide in days) 3.b What are the lead times for installation services? (provide in days) (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in FAR 19.505? Specifically, what percentage of the work will be performed by your company versus subcontractors? (7) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items (8) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? (9) Please indicate whether your product conform…