Scope of Work
VA Philadelphia Medical Center (VAPHI)
SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPLACEMENT DENTAL CHAIRS
Background
The Philadelphia VAMC (642) has a brand name only requirement for ten (10) 511-A-DEC 511 Dental Chairs, Delivery Systems, and accessories to be used in ten existing operatories. Dental chairs, delivery systems and lights are used by the VA Philadelphia Medical Center to provide comfort and support for patients undergoing Dental procedures and treatment. The current systems have reached life expectancy and requires replacement due to age and consistent failure.
Project Scope
This procurement covers replacement of ten (10) A-DEC brand aged dental chairs, delivery systems and lights for each room listed below.
EE#
SN#
Manufacturer
Model
Location
42335
K482077
A DEC
532
B332-1
42336
K482070
A DEC
532
B333-1
42337
K482072
A DEC
532
B341-1
42338
K482073
A DEC
532
B348-1
42339
K482068
A DEC
532
B349-1
42340
K482071
A DEC
532
B343-1
42341
K482069
A DEC
532
B337-1
42342
K482078
A DEC
532
B335-1
43746
K482074
A DEC
532
B344-1
43747
K482076
A DEC
532
B346-1
Technical Requirements
All requirements within the scope of this procurement must be from brand name only A-DEC as each unit of the system must integrate with each other.
A-DEC Brand Name required items:
511 A-dec 511, Dental Chairs (quantity 10):
Chair sub-components:
Headrest
Back Upholstery
Armrests
Seat Upholstery (or Toeboard)
Footswitch
Touchpad
Chair Stop Plate
Floor Box
Controls:
Power ON/OFF Button
Back DOWN/UP
Base DOWN/UP
Program Button (for presetting)
Entry/Exit Automatically moves the chair for patient entry/exit
Buttons to automatically position for the following:
The chair base and back in a supine operating position
The chair base and back in an operating position for working direct
The chair base and back for either x-ray or rinse. Can toggle between this option and the last setting.
Features:
Chair rotation: Any position within 30° either side of center
Chair can be operated both manually and using a programmed preset
Headrest must be double articulating to allow for ease of access to the oral cavity
The headrest must also be capable of changing positions to support wheelchairs
Armrests must allow easy access for both clinician and patient (i.e., lift and lower armrest for entry/egress)
Chair dimensions (must fall within range stated due to oversized chairs creating issues with patient comfort)
Back rest width: 24-26
Back rest thickness: not greater than 1.5
Chair lift: must meet or exceed range of 14 31 (measurement from floor to bottom of seat)
Baseplate width: 26-28
Upholstery must be seamless due to infection prevention concerns
Includes a chair monitor mount a
Base color: White
Patient load (must meet or exceed): 500 lbs. and UL rated
300 W power supply for chair mounted dental light and monitor
Safety Considerations:
The chair stop plate halts the chair from lowering if an object presses against it, and reverses motion. If pressure is applied to the stop plate, this will stop the chair from moving down.
Swivel Brake: Stops the chair from swiveling during a procedure
Alarms/Indicators:
Indicator showing normal operation of chair and power is on
Indicator showing chair stop plate or cuspidor limit switch is active
533 - A-dec 533, Continental Delivery System (quantity 10):
Delivery system sub-components:
Touchpad
Master toggle
Handpiece flush
Tray holder
FlexArm
Water Bottle
Features:
Chair mounted
Base color: White
Material: Meets requirements within the Safe Drinking Water Act
Master toggle to turn on the power, water and air.
Autoclavable syringe, syringe tips can be removed and reprocessed. Must include a starter package.
Must be capable of attaching the following accessories and activating them (starter tubing must be included):
Handpiece (with or without water coolant)
Chip blower
Intraoral camera
Includes two options for activating accessories
Disc foot control
Lever foot control
FlexArm brake maintains the vertical position (and must hold up to 8 lbs. of additional weight)
Radius mount with touchpad capable of operating the following:
Chair
Cuspidor
Dental Lights
Electric motors
Other integrated devices
Standard bottom mount tray holder that s adjustable side-to-side and front-to-back
577L - A-dec 577L, LED Dental Light (quantity 10):
Features:
Track mounted
Touchless on/off sensor and touchpad controls
Forward tilt adjustment
Light handlebars
Must have the capability of different light intensity modes (4 at a minimum); low medium, high and cure-safe
Power (maximum requirement): 22 watts
Focal Range (must include the range or greater): 16 30
White LED
Heat Output (maximum requirement): 77 BTU/hour
Accessories: All accessories, cables, or connectors required for functionality must be included in the base bundle cost (i.e., power cord, starter kits).
Installation Requirements
Equipment installation will occur over a scheduled weekend determined by Clinical, Biomedical Engineering and the Contractor. The Contractor will work with Biomedical Engineering staff to provide any additional documentation required and coordinate the necessary tasks for deployment of the new hardware.
Warranty
All equipment will have a A-DEC warranty which is as follows:
Warranty: Parts only, covering defects in material and workmanship.
5 Years for Dental Chairs, Lights, Delivery Systems, and Monitor Mounts
2 Years for A-DEC EA-53 Electric Motor, Tubing and Control Modules
1 Year for Clinical Products
Delivery Location
Attn: Biomed Nicole Salerno
VA Philadelphia Medical Center
3900 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Prior to delivery, Contractor shall verify shipment with the designated VA Philadelphia Point of Contact (POC). Once confirmed, tracking information, quantity and estimated arrival shall be provided.
Delivery Coordination
Normal business hours for acceptance of deliveries are 8:00am-3:30pm, Monday thru Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Deliveries must be coordinated in advance with VA POC once a ship date is established. The Biomedical Engineering and/or Logistics Representative shall be the only VA entity signing for freight received on this requirement. The VA-issued purchase order number must be included in the packing slip. All items included in the requirement shall be shipped and delivered to site at same time. If deliveries must be broken into several shipments due to size, this must be coordinated in advance with the VA POC.
Influenza Vaccination
VA Directive 1192 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the seasonal influenza prevention program and outlines the key implementation steps. Health care personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work in VHA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccination. This requirement is extended to all Contractor personnel with potential to come into minimal contact (passing in the corridor) with any patients, visitors, or staff members at VHAPHI.
Those individuals unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center.
It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff is compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation:
Documentation of vaccination, e.g., signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.
Completed Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form (Attachment B of VHA Directive 1192) if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccine.
The contractor is required to submit annual certification in the form of a memorandum to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities is in compliance with VHA Directive 1192.
Tuberculosis Prevention
Standard Personnel Testing (PPD, etc.): Contractor shall provide proof of the following tests for personnel within five (5) calendar days after contract award and prior to the first duty shift to the COR and Contracting Officer. Tests shall be current within the past year.
TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of a negative reaction to PPD testing for all contract personnel. A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive PPD results. The PPD test shall be repeated annually.
RUBELLA TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of immunization for all contract personnel for measles, mumps, rubella or a rubella titer of 1.8 or greater. If the titer is less than 1.8, a rubella immunization shall be administered with follow-up documentation to the COR.
Please provide a signed memo stating that:
(number of assigned Key Personnel) assigned to VA Contract #___________ have tested negative for tuberculosis within the past 365 days.
(number of assigned Key Personnel) assigned to VA Contract #___________ have been immunized for measles, mumps, rubella or a rubella titer of 1.8 or greater.
COVID-19: Coronavirus Disease Vaccination Program:
VHA Directive 1193 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the coronavirus disease vaccination program and outlines the key implementation steps. Healthcare personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work in VHA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccination. Those HCP unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center.
It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff is compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1193. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation:
Documentation of vaccination, e.g., signed record of immunization from a healthcare provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.
Completed VA Form 10-263 if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccine.
The contractor is required to submit annual certification to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) or designee that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities are in compliance with the VHA Directive 1193.
Identification, Parking, Smoking, Cellular Phone Use and VA Regulations
The contractor's FSE shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of VAPHI. Identification shall include, as a minimum, the employee s name, position, and the contractor s trade name.
It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police-Security Service. VAPHI will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions.
Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings and on premise at VAPHI. This covers all smoking and tobacco products, including but not limited to:
Cigarettes
Cigars
Pipes
Any other combustion of tobacco
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including but not limited to electronic or e-cigarettes, vape pens, or e-cigars.
Chewing tobacco
Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used within six feet of any medical equipment.
Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district state, or municipal court.
Contractor Personnel Security Requirements
Contractor may not have access to the VA network or any VA sensitive information under this contract.
Contractor owned computer equipment including laptops are not permitted to be connected to the VA network. Any removable storage device used in medical equipment must be scanned by Biomed or OIT.