PROJECT: Orthotic Softgoods/Prosthetics BACKGROUND: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Commodities and Services Acquisition Service (CSAS), hereinafter called "the Agency", is conducting market research and seeking information and comment through this Request for Information (RFI) from all interested vendors regarding the availability of orthotic softgood and prosthetic commercial item(s) described in this document. Vendors should note that responses to this RFI may in part be utilized by the Agency in a determination whether or not to set aside particularly listed Agency items or item exclusively for participation by various small business socio-economic concerns. A vendor may choose to provide a RFI response to one or more of the listed items. The term vendor refers to those members of industry providing a response to this RFI. RFI responses must be accurate and must be made individually to each item. This is a Request for Information only. It is not an invitation to submit any offers or bids. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Do not submit any offers or bids in response to this (RFI). Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Agency to form a binding contract. The Agency will not award a contract on the basis of this RFI nor will it pay for information. Please see attached Draft Minimum Technical Requirements for the following products: 1. Non-PNEUMATIC WALKING SPLINT - Cam-walker type; non-hinged boot (L4386) 2. PNEUMATIC WALKING SPLINT - Cam walker type; non-hinged (L4360) 3. COMPRESSION STOCKING. Below the knee with closed toe, 18-30mmHg (A6530) 4. COMPRESSION STOCKING - Below the knee with open toe; 18-30mmHg (A6530) 5. COMPRESSION STOCKING - Below the knee with closed toe; 30-40mmHg. (A6531) 6. COMPRESSION STOCKING - Thigh high with closed toe; 18-30mmHg (A6533) 7. COMPRESSION STOCKING - Thigh High with open toe; 18-30mmHg (A6533) 8. TRANSTIBIAL SINGLE PLY SOCK WITHOUT HOLE (L8460) 9. TRANSTIBIAL SINGLE PLY SOCK WITH REINFORCED HOLE (L8460) Questions / Information Requests: This information request is for commercially available products. Please address all questions listed below with your response. You may provide any information and comments that you believe would be useful to the Agency in its describing of the item and the associated minimum technical requirements. 1. Question: What is your company name, address, and point of contact information? 2. Question: Is your company a United States business? If not, identify the country? 3. Question: Does your company offer a commercially available item (s) as listed above and described on the attached draft minimum technical requirements? Please list each product by name, to include its brand name. Provide an on-line link describing the product if available. 4. Question: Is your company the actual manufacturer of the item (s), you listed above or is you re a company a distributor of the item? 5. Question: If your company is not the manufacturer, who is, and where is the product manufactured? Provide online link if available. 6. Information Request: Submit a copy of your commercial retail pricing for the item. 7. Question: Regarding the size of your company, is it more than 750 employees? 8. Question: Is your company a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) as described by FAR Part 2? 9. Question: Is your company a Veteran Owned Small business (VOSB) as described by FAR Part 2? 10. Question: If your company is a (SDVOSB) or (VOSB), is it verified in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Vendor Information Pages? See https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ 11. Question: What is the socio economic status (See FAR Parts 2 and 19 for definitions) of your company? 12. Question: Has your company completed representations regarding its socioeconomic status on the https://www.sam.gov website? Responses: Responses must be submitted to Department of Veterans Affairs, Comodity Services and Acquisition Services , on or before 4:30 PM Mountain Time on Friday February 9, 2018. Incomplete responses may be excluded as market research of future solicitations. Please e-mail responses. Note, however, that our e-mail function is very limited as to the size of file that it can receive, approximately 5mb per e-mail. Please e-mail RFI responses to: [email protected]. In the e-mail subject line please identify as an RFI response. Any questions must be e-mailed to Jenna Pfenninger (see e-mail above) by 12:00 PM (noon) Mountain Time on Thursday, January 31, 2018. E-mail communication must include the company name, address, point of contact name and title, e-mail address, and telephone number. DRAFT MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Non-PNEUMATIC WALKING SPLINT (L4386) Cam-walker type; non-hinged boot Indications: Alternative to casting for fracture of the mid-tibia or fibula to mid-foot area Second and third degree ankle sprains. Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features and sizes. Design: Cam-Walker, non-hinged, non-pneumatic type Size Range: M L XL OR EQUIVALENT SIZES Length: Full foot length Closure: Hook & Loop Closure - calf, instep and forefoot straps Material: Open celled foam or equivalent (no latex) Must be removable and replaceable Must have replacement liners available Height- Both Small and Tall versions are required Short Tall Offerors must include literature and samples for both short and tall versions Uprights: Non-hinged Rocker bottom non-skid sole Extra pads to adjust fit Universal must fit both Right and Left sides PNEUMATIC WALKING SPLINT (L4360) Cam walker type; non-hinged Indications: Foot/Ankle protection Stable fracture of foot/ankle Severe ankle sprain (grade III) Post-op immobilization Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features, and sizes. Design: Cam Walker, non-hinged, pneumatic type Size: M L XL OR EQUIVALENT SIZES Length: Full foot length Closure: Hook and loop with circumferential closure straps Material: Open cell foam or equivalent(no latex), must be removable, and replaceable (must have replacement liners available) Height- Both Small and Tall versions are required Short Tall Offerors must include literature and samples for both short and tall versions Uprights: Non-hinged Rocker bottom non-skid sole Extra pads to adjust fit Pneumatic Universal - must fit both Right and left sides COMPRESSION STOCKING (A6530) Below the knee with closed toe, 18-30mmHg Indications: Minimal edema Mild varicosities Recovery post-surgery Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features. Type: Below the knee. Pressure: approximately 18-30mmHg. Gradient/graduated pressure. Size: Must be clearly marked on product S M L XL XXL OR EQUIVALENT SIZES Options Length to knee - back of the knee to the foot Regular 153/4 and below Tall 16 and above Full Calf OR EQUIVELENT SIZES Seams: Non-prominent seams. Closure: Compression relieved closed toe Material: Acrylic/cotton blend, nylon, (or combination) and at minimum 23% spandex/elastic component (non-latex) Colors: Beige White Black COMPRESSION STOCKING (A6530) Below the knee with open toe; 18-30mmHg Indications: Minimal edema Mild varicosities Recovery post-surgery Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features. Type: Below the knee. Pressure: 18-30mmHg. Gradient/graduated pressure. Size: Must be clearly marked on product S M L XL XXL OR EQUIVALENT SIZES Options Length to knee - back of the knee to the foot Regular 153/4 and below Tall 16 and above Full Calf OR EQUIVELENT SIZES Closure: Open toe. Material: Acrylic/cotton blend, nylon(or combination) and at minimum 23% spandex/elastic component (non-latex) Colors: Beige White Black COMPRESSION STOCKING (A6531) Below the knee with closed toe; 30-40mmHg Indications: Mild varicosities Moderate edema Post fracture DVT Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features. Type: Below the knee. Pressure: 30-40mmHg- Gradient/graduated pressure. Size: Must be clearly marked on product S M L XL XXL OR EQUIVALENT SIZES Options Length to knee - back of the knee to the foot Regular 153/4 and below Tall 16 and above Full Calf OR EQUIVELENT SIZES Closure: Compression relieved closed toe Material: Acrylic/cotton blend, nylon, (or combination) and at minimum 23% spandex/elastic component (non-latex) Colors: Beige White Black COMRESSION STOCKING (A6533) Thigh high with closed toe; 18-30mmHg Indications: Minimal edema Mild varicosities Recovery post-surgery Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features. Type: Thigh high with leg band that will keep stockings in place without constriction. Proximal silicone beaded band. Pressure: 18-30mmHg - Gradient/graduated pressure. Size: Must be clearly marked on product S M L XL XXL OR EQUIVALENT SIZES Seams: Non-prominent seams. Closure: Compression relieved closed toe Material: Acrylic/cotton blend, nylon, (or combination) and at minimum 23% spandex/elastic component (non-latex) Colors: Beige White Black COMPRESSION STOCKING (A6533) Thigh High with open toe; 18-30mmHg Indications: Minimal edema Mild varicosities Recovery post-surgery Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features. Type: Thigh high with leg band that will keep stockings in place without constriction, silicone beaded band. Pressure: 18-30mmHg - Gradient/graduated pressure. Size: Must be clearly marked on product S M L XL XXL OR EQUIVALENT SIZES Seams: Non-prominent seams. Closure: Open toe. Material: Acrylic/cotton blend, nylon, (or combination) and at minimum 23% elastic component non-latex. Colors: Beige White Black TRANSTIBIAL SINGLE PLY SOCK WITHOUT HOLE (L8460) Indications: Spacer Sock Draft Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features. Available in length: 12 15 OR SIMILAR LENGTHS Width of: Medium Wide OR EQUIVALENT WIDTHS Cotton/Spandex/Elastic component (non-latex) Non-tapered Low profile distal seam TRANSTIBIAL SINGLE PLY SOCK WITH REINFORCED HOLE (L8460) Indications: Spacer Sock Draft Minimum Technical Requirements: Item must have all of the below features. Available in length: 12 15 OR SIMILAR LENGTHS Width of: Medium Wide OR EQUIVALENT WIDTHS Cotton/Spandex/Elastic component (non-latex) Non-tapered Low profile distal seam

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