THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE 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 DESCRIPTION
This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought/RFI only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339112. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
2.00
EA
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GlideScope Core 10 Premium Configuration with Smart Cable and GlideScope QuickConnect Cable EIL: 430, CSN: 6515-438691, NX-A-STANDARD-SURGICAL SERVICE-GLIDESCOPE
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0270-0991
0002
2.00
BX
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Spectrum SU, LoPro S3 (SW), Box/10
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0270-0938
0003
2.00
BX
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Spectrum SU, LoPro S4 (SW), Box/10
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0270-0939
0004
1.00
PG
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GlideScope BFlex 3.8 Single-Use Bronchoscope (Pack of 5)
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0570-0396
SCOPE OF WORK
The Contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform the following:
Delivery of a fully functional:
GlideScope ore 15 Premium Configuration with Smart Cable and GlideScope QuickConnect Cable
The equipment shall be provided and delivered by the Contractor in the space determined by the Government. All equipment delivered by the Contractor shall be FDA approved for use, in new condition, and fully operational in accordance with manufacturer literature specifications.
PURPOSE
Use of single-use video-laryngoscope and bronchoscope for difficult and crash airway management. This equipment will be used for urgent and emergent intubations.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
The Contractor shall provide a fully functional system that meets the following characteristics:
Live Dual View imaging with the capability to view the airway via a GlideScope video laryngoscope and GlideScope BFlex, a single-use flexible bronchoscope
15 LCD high-definition touchscreen monitor, compatible with glove-use
Dual connection ports for two video inputs
Dual Views Simultaneously
Dual View, side-by-side images on GlideScope Core 15
Picture-in-picture images on GlideScope Core 10
GlideScope MagnaView to enlarge the bronchoscopy view
SpO2 and pulse rate reading on screen and captured images and videos
Still image and video capture via touchscreen
Video playback and image gallery with capability to view full screen
Internal memory storage of 100 GB
180-degree image rotation for face-to-face intubations and training
HDMI out port for external video display
Compatible with these GlideScope products
Spectrum single-use video laryngoscopes
BFlex single-use flexible bronchoscopes
Titanium reusable video laryngoscopes
Video Baton QC Large with single-use GVL Stats
Hot swappable blades and bronchoscopes
Usability Features
Touch targets to select between video laryngoscope and bronchoscope views
Enable audio for alerts only
User-settable 12-Hour or 24-Hour clock
Warranty: 2 years on GlideScope Core monitor
1 The Sp02 values displayed on the monitor can be used as a convenient secondary display. These are not intended for patient diagnosis.
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 under this RFI?
(3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?
(4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
(5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.
(6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?
(7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.
(8) Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?
*** Submissions addressing Section (8) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all required salient characteristics.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Ryan.Singletary@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 at 9:00AM EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.