SOURCES SOUGHT INFORMATION: This Source Sought Notice (SS) is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of Veterans Affairs (VA). The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified sources capable of performing the work described herein. As a result of this SS, the VA may issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Network Contracting Office 9 is performing a market survey to determine if there are an adequate number of interested and qualified firms having the capability to complete work related to home peritoneal dialysis supplies. The VA Medical Centers operate dialysis units which provide the Veteran population with both acute and chronic dialysis. In order to provide this service, certain supplies are necessary. The purpose of this contract is to list some of the supplies used exclusively in home dialysis. This contract will be a fixed price blanket purchase agreement (BPA) set for five-years from the date of award. The quantities shown in the Schedule of Supplies represents the quantities estimated to be ordered over the period of one year. Actual quantities ordered may vary among the line items. The list is not an exclusive list, only a representation of past purchases. If offering alternative products, please specify compatibility with existing patient ports. REQUIREMENTS: The VA Medical Center will be responsible for placing individual BPA calls (call(s)) on an as needed basis. Calls may be written, verbal, or electronic. Pertinent information including quantities required delivery and billing instructions will be provided on each call. Contractor invoices shall be submitted to the address shown on each call. All invoices must indicate the VA Medical Center placing the call, items, quantities furnished, pricing, BPA number, and call number. CONTRACATOR RESPONSIBILITY: 1. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that an adequate supply of contract products are available to meet the requirements listed herein. 2. The VA Medical Center shall be notified immediately of any back ordered item(s). The Contractor's failure to provide any item contained herein within the specified delivery time shall allow the Medical Center to obtain the product from another source. 3. No substitutions will be permitted without approval from the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative. 4. The Contractor shall provide recall notification regardless of level to each facility through the most expedient method. DELIVERIES: The contractor shall deliver first order of items within seven (7) days after the date of award and a BPA call (call) issued and thereafter within seven (7) days after the call is issued. For calls requiring delivery to the Medical Center, delivery days are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to the warehouse dock. Calls requiring delivery to patient's homes will have detailed delivery instructions listed in the individual calls. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS New Years Day Martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas METRIC PRODUCTS: Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within the tolerance specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of Federal Standard no. 376 and all other requirements are met. If a product is manufactured to metric dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the Contracting Officer to determine if the product is acceptable. The Contracting Officer, in concert with the COR will accept or reject the product. DEFINITION OF A CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): Another Government employee designated by the Contracting Officer to furnish technical guidance and advise or generally supervise the work performed under the contracts. Such delegation will be in writing with a copy to the Contractor. RETURN FOR CREDIT: Returned products shall be credited to the account of the Medical Center placing the call. The Contractor shall be responsible for accepting returns for credit under the following procedures: 1. When products are ordered or shipped in error. 2. When products are no longer required by the Medical Center PROVIDED the item(s) are returned sixty (60) prior to the expiration date, in resalable condition. 3. When unusable or outdated products are specifically authorized for return by the manufacturer, PROVIDED the item(s) are in unopened, original containers. 4. When products are damaged in shipment. 5. When any product is recalled regardless of level of recall. Schedule of Supply DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT ISSUE COST EACH TOTAL COST COMPATIBLE Y/N or N/A LOW CAL 1.5% DEX 2L/2L 1 CS LOW CAL 1.5 DEX 5L/5L 950 CS PD2 2L/3L SINGLE BAG 1 CS PD-2 2.5L/3L SINGLE 1 CS PD-2 1.5% DEX 1L/1L 1 CS PD-2 1.5% DEX 2L/2L 10 CS PD-2 1.5% DEX 3L/3L 1 CS PD-2 2.5% DEX 1L/1L 1 CS PD-2 2.5% DEX 2L/3L 1 CS PD-2 2.5% DEX 3L/3L 35 CS PD-2 4.25% DEX 1L/1L 1 CS PD-2 4.25% DEX 2L/3L 95 CS PD-2 4.25% DEX 3L/3L 70 CS PD-2 1.5% DEX 5L/5L 1100 CS PD-2 2.5% DEX 5L/5L 400 CS DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT ISSUE COST EACH TOTAL COST COMPATIBLE Y/N or N/A PD-2 4.25% DEX 5L/5L 20 CS LOW CAL 2.5% DEX 5L/5L 350 CS LOW CA 4.25% DEX 5L/5L 340 CS PD-2 1.5% DEX 6L/6L 1 CS PD-2 2.5% DEX 6L/6L 1 CS PD-2 4.25% DEX 6L/6L 1 CS LOW CAL 2.5% DEX 2L/3L 1 CS LOW CA 4.25% DEX 2L/3L 60 CS LOW CA 1.5% DEX 6L/6L 1 CS LOW CAL 2.5% DEX 6L/6L 1 CS LOW CA 4.25% DEX 6L/6L 1 CS LOW CAL 1.5% DEX 3L/3L 1 CS LOW CAL 2.5% DEX 3L/3L 1 CS LOW CA 4.25% DEX 3L/3L 1 CS CAPD DISCONNECT Y-SET 6 CS 5-PRONG MANIFOLD SET 1 CS INTEGRATED APD SET W/CASSETTE 1 CS LOW RECIRCULATION VOLUME APO 1 CS AUTOMATED PD SET W/CASSETTE 65 cs PATIENT DATA CARD HOMECHOICE 1 CS ADAPTER DATA CARD HOMECHOICE P 1 CS PD-2 2.5L/3.0L ULTRA 1 CS LOW CA 2.5% DEX 3L/5L 1 CS LOW CA 4.25% DEX 3L/5L 1 CS LOW CA 1.5% DEX1.5L/2L 1 CS LOW CA 1.5% DX 2L/2L 220 CS LOW CA 1.5% DEX2.5L/3L 130 CS LOW CA 2.5% DEX 1.5L/2 1 CS LOW CA 2.5% DEX 2L/2L 160 CS LOW CA 2.5% DEX 2.5/3L 52 CS LOW CA 4.25% DEX 1.5L/ 1 CS LOW CA 4.25%DEX 2L/2L 26 CS LOW CA 4.25% DEX 2.5/ 90 CS PD2 SOLUTION 1.5% DEX 45 CS PD2 SOLUTION 2.5% DEX 1 CS PD2 SOLUTION 4.25% DEX 1 CS PDII SOLUTION 1.5% DEX 105 CS PD-2 SOLUTION 1.5% DEX 5 CS PDII SOLUTION 2.5% DEX 25 CS PD2 SOLUTION 2.5% DEX 85 CS PDII SOLUTION 4.25% DE 25 CS PD2 SOLUTION 4.25% DEX 1 CS DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT ISSUE COST EACH TOTAL COST COMPATIBLE Y/N or N/A LOCKING TITANIUM ADAPTER FOR P 1 CS EASY-LOCK CONNECTOR TO SPIKE A 1 CS SPIKE TO EASY-LOCK ADAPTER SET 1 CS CYCLER DRAINAGE SET (CS=15 PR) 86 CS 12-2000 PD TRANSFER SET CHANGE 3 CS CAPD SOLUTION TRANSFER SET W/L 5 CS LOCKING CAP FOR PERITONEAL DIA 1 CS CAPD DRAINAGE BRACKET 1 CS EASY-LOCK, DISCONNECT CAP W/PO 1 CS CONNECTION SHIELD II-K W/PVP-I 1 CS CONNECTION SHIELD III W/PVP-I 1 CS CXD II 1 CS IMMOBILIE 1 CS CAPD DISCONNECT Y-SET, BULK 5 CS IMMOBILIZER CATHETER STABILIZA 1 CS OBS QUANTUM PD DEVICE-LEASE 1 EA 6 FT EXT SET FOR QUANTUM PD DE 1 CS SPIKE/SYRINGE ADAPTER 1 CS EASY LOCK EXTD LIFE PD TRANS S 5 CS 5-PRONG MANIFOLD SET 1 CS MINI CAP EXTENDED LIFE PD TRAN 5 CS FLEXICAP DISCONNECT CAP 4 CS EMPTY STERILE CONTAINER - 3 LI 1 CS 12 FOOT EXTENSION SET 1 CS MINI-CAP, DISCONNECT W/PVP-1 130 CS HOMECHOICE, DOMESTIC 120V 1 CS PERSONAL CYCLER -LEASED 5 CS EFFLUENT SAMPLE BAG 6 CS 12 FOOT EXTENSION SET EASY 1 CS U1208 12 FT EXTENSION SET EASY 1 CS MINICAP EXTEND LIFE PD TRANSF 5 CS MINICAP EXTD LIFE TRANS SET W/ 1 CS EZ AIDE ASSIST DEVICE 1 CS APD DRAIN MANIFOLD 40 CS CLAMP SHORT NOSE FOR OUTLET 6 CS C-XD CARRYING CASE 1 CS ULTRA CLAMP 1 CS QUIETCOIL 1 CS PD CYCLER 110 VOLT HOMECHOICE 1 CS U1105 HOMECHOICE PRO CYCLER 1 CS MO HomeChoice Pro Rental-Upgrade 1 CS MO HARDCASE W/WHEELS HOMECHOICE 5 CS DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT ISSUE COST EACH TOTAL COST COMPATIBLE Y/N or N/A 8008MN SPRING SCALE 5000GM X 5 EA *HEATING PAD-KING SIZE, 3 HEAT 10 EA *300-2003P IV POLE DBL HOOK 5 EA PERSONAL CYCLER FREIGHT 4 CS HOMECHOICE/HOMECHOICE PRO 1 CS Totals Based upon response to this announcement, the Government may determine to set this acquisition aside or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325412and the related small business size standard is 750 employees. This notice is not a request for proposal and the information presented in this announcement will not obligate the VA in any manner. Interested parties should include the following information in their response: (a) Business name, address, cage code, size classification based on NAICS size standard, socioeconomic classification (i.e. HUBZone and/or 8(a)), and a point of contact; (b) A positive statement of your intention to submit an offer for a solicitation as a prime contractor; and (c) Equivalent products listed in the Schedule of Supply and whether or not the item is compatible with existing Baxter ports. All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this notice, by e-mail to [email protected] no later than 1:00 p.m. CST, Wednesday, November 7, 2012.

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