This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this sources sought must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to: make appropriate acquisition decisions and to secure knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses; as well as: 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the product(s) and/or services described below. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business; and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and the ability to provide the product(s) and/or services described below. This procurement is for new Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), located at 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108-5128, is seeking potential qualified contractors who can provide the: ventilator brand name or equal, plus accessories indicated, described below. All equipment will be shipped directly to: Phoenix VA Healthcare System, 650 Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85012-1892. Any prospective vendor must be authorized/certified to sell the products or services described and show proof of that authorization at the time of responding to this Sources Sought announcement. Important: The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse, any costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to the information contained in this announcement, in the event a solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if responses from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms prove inadequate, an alternate set-aside, or, full and open competition, may be considered. No subcontracting opportunities for this procurement are anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (750 employees). Notice to potential vendors: All vendors who provide products or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov. SDVOSB s must be certified in the VIP database at the time a quote is submitted in response to a solicitation, and at time of award, for a quote to be considered. ALL INTERESTED VENDORS WHO FEEL THEY ARE CAPABLE TO PROVIDE THE INDICATED PRODUCTS AS OUTLINED IN THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT should submit the information described above, by e-mail to [email protected]. This information must be received no later than 4:00 PM MST, April 24, 2017. Products needed: TWO (2) EA, LTV 1200 Ventilator System Brand Name or Equal, plus accessories, including hardcopy and electronic service and repair parts manuals, as per the Statement of Work information and table below. Brand Name: Covidien LTV 1200. STATEMENT OF WORK INVASIVE TRANSPORT CRITICAL CARE VENTILATOR SPECIFICATIONS 1. DESCRIPTION: Critical Care Transport Ventilator, Complete An advanced ventilation unit for use for acute care respiratory support. High-performance invasive and non-invasive ventilation, comprehensive monitoring and treatment functions. Microprocessor driven, touch screen operation, audible alarms, adaptable modes and controls, trolley mounted for portability. This procurement also involves trade ins, 2 ea,: Covidien (Achieva Ventilators). NO INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED OF THE NEW LTV 1200 VENTILATORS OR OTHER LINE ITEMS; HOWEVER, VENDOR MUST PICK UP TRADE-IN ITEMS AT AN AGREED TO DATE AND TIME BETWEEN VA AND VENDOR. MUST MEET OR EXCEED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS BELOW: UTILITY REQUIREMENTS: Ventilator connection to the hospital's mains power supply with 100 to 240 V at 50/60 Hz. If mains power fails, operation is maintained via the internal battery Connections for hospital 50 psi gas supply for oxygen and medical compressed air. VENTILATOR REQUIREMENTS: Physical Specifications Weight: 14.5 lbs (6.5 kg) Height: 3.25 inches (8.4 cm) Width: 10.5 inches (27 cm) Depth: 13.5 inches (38 cm) Controls Power: On/Standby Ventilation Modes: Control, Assist/Control, SIMV, CPAP and NPPV Breath Types: VC, PC, PS and Spontaneous Breath Rate: 0 to 80 bpm Tidal Volume: 50 to 2000 ml Inspiratory Time: 0.3 to 9.9 seconds PC/PS/Spont. Flow: 160 lpm Pressure Control: 1 to 99 cmH2O Pressure Support: 1 to 60 cmH2O Sensitivity: Off, 1 to 9 lpm % O2: 21% to 100% O2 Flush: 1 to 3 minutes Low Pressure O2: On/Off PEEP/CPAP: 0 to 20 cmH2O Insp/Exp Hold: 6 second maximum Manual Breath: 1 x current settings Control Lock: Easy or Hard Unlock Variable Alarms Apnea Interval: 10 to 60 seconds High Pressure Limit: 5 to 100 cmH2O Low Peak Pressure: Off, 1 to 60 cmH2O Low Minute Volume: Off, 0.1 to 99 liters High PEEP: Off, 3 to 40 cmH2O Low PEEP: Off, -3 to -20 cmH2O High Rate: Off, 5 to 80 cmH2O Alarm Volume: 60 to 85 dBA at 1 meter Monitors and Indicators Peak Inspiratory Pressure: 0 to 120 cmH2O Mean Airway Pressure: 0 to 99 cmH2O PEEP: 0 to 99 cmH2O Extended Features Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT) Ventilator Presets (Infant, Pediatric and Adult) Variable Rise Time Variable Flow Termination Variable Time Termination Pressure Control Flow Termination Leak Compensation O2 Cylinder Duration Calculation O2 Flush Apnea Backup Ventilation Fixed Alarms Disconnect/Sense Line External Power Low & Lost High & Low Oxygen Inlet Pressure Internal Battery Low & Empty Ventilator Inoperative Pneumatic Specifications Pressure Oxygen: 40 to 80 PSIG (2.8 to 5.5 bar) Low Pressure Source: < 80 lpm, < 10 PSIG Power Indicators External Power: Green and Amber LEDs Battery Charge Status: Green, Amber and Red LEDs Battery Level: Green, Amber and Red LEDs Power Specifications 11 to 15 VDC 90 to 250 VAC 47 to 63 Hz Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 5 to 40 C (40 to 104 F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 ADDITIONAL VENTILATOR REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the requirement that the ventilators must be outfitted with microprocessor driven, touch screen operation, audible alarms, adaptable modes and controls, and trolley mounted for portability, the following listed SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS describe all line items needed: Item Description Qty U/I Delivery 0001 Item No. 18888-001 LTV 1200 System Ventilator with dust cover, protective boot, AC Adapter power cord, operators manual 2 EA 45 DARO 0002 Item No. 10611 Stand Floor for LTV Item No. 10611 2 EA 45 DARO 0003 Item No. 19222-201 Pkg assy LTV Sprint Pack w/ Backup Power system, sprint pack Lithium-Ion with cable protector sprint pack power manager, 2 sprint pack batteries, cable protectors, operators manual 2 EA 45 DARO 0004 Item No. 19096-001 Assy, Floor Stand, Sprint pack Mount 2 EA 45 DARO 0005 Item No. 19102-001 Transport, Sprint pack 2 EA 45 DARO 0006 Medical Equipment Operators Service and Repair Parts Manual and one hard copy and one electronic. 2 EA 45 DARO 0007 TRADE-INS- LTV 1200. COVIDIEN ACHIEVA VENTILATORS. TRADE INS MUST BE PICKED UP BY VENDOR AT AN AGREED TO DATE AND TIME BETWEEN VA AND VENDOR. 2 EA -- * days after receipt of order. All items will be shipped to: Phoenix VA Healthcare System, 650 Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85012-1892. End Sources Sought Announcement

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