This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only. Responses to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking sources to provide the following items on a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL basis for Cordis / Johnson & Johnson and/or Cook Medical or Equal: Salient Characteristics of balloons & stents/catheters: CORDIS J&J or Equal A. 14 Sleek Balloons: " Shaft and inner lumen have hydrophilic coating " Rapid inflation and deflation times " Quadflex material " High RBP of 13-16atm " Delivery length: 150cm " Smallest balloon length on the market (1.25mm)designed for below the knee applications " Sizes 1.25mm-5mm diameter and lengths from 15mm-220mm broadest portfolio on the market B. 35 Powerflex Pro Balloons: " 3-12 diameters " Non compliant balloon with RBP as high as 18 " Most sizes fir through a 5F " Duralyn material " Short shoulders " Sizes of up to 220 lengths for treatment of long lesions with a single dilatation " Delivery length: 80 and 135cm options " Over-the-wire system C. Cordis SMART Stents: " FDA approved for biliary, vascular, and SFA " Diameters or 6-14 and length of 20-150 - large breadth of sizes " Delivery catheter length: 80 and 120cm " Tantalum micro markers for visibility " 94.5% patency at 12 months " 36 strut / 6 bridge design which assists in longitudinal stability, scaffolding, and radial force D. Palmaz Genesis: " Closed cell Flexsegment technology " Stainless steel " 5-10mm expanded diameter " 20mm -80mm stent lengths unexpanded " Delivery length: 80 and 135cm options " .035 guidewire compatibility CORDIS ENDOVASCULAR CONSIGNMENT S.M.A.R.T. CONTROL (REGULAR) STENT GP# STENT STENT RESTOCK PAR DIAMETER LENTH POINT LEVEL MM MM C07100SL (2) 7 100 2 4 C07080SL (2)7 80 2 4 C07060SL 7 60 2 4 C07040SL 7 40 2 4 C08080SL 8 80 2 4 C08060SL 8 60 2 4 C08040SL 8 40 2 4 C09040SL 9 40 2 4 C08080ML 8 80 2 4 C07080ML 7 80 2 4 C07060ML 7 60 2 4 C060100ML 6 100 2 4 C06080ML 6 80 2 4 C06060ML 6 60 2 4 PALMAZ GENESIS STENTS BALLOON EXPANDABLE STENTS ORDER # DIAMETER STENT RESTOCK PAR LENGTH LENGTH POINT LEVEL PG1990BPS 9 20 2 4 PG1910BPS 10 20 2 4 PG2980BPS 8 30 2 4 PG2990BPS 9 30 2 4 PG2910BPS 10 30 2 4 PG3980BPS 8 40 2 4 PG3990BPS 9 40 2 4 PG3910BPS 10 40 2 4 P4010 Unmounted 1 2 Bare Metal Stent S.M.A.R.T. LONG STENTS ORDER # STENT STENT RESTOCK PAR DIAMETER LENGTH POINT LEVEL C12060SB 12 60 2 4 C12080SB 12 80 2 4 C14060SB 14 60 2 4 C14080SB 14 80 2 4 C06120MB 6 120 2 4 C06150MB 6 150 2 4 C14040MB 14 40 2 4 C14060MB 14 60 2 4 C14080MB 14 80 2 4 C12080MB 12 80 2 4 OUTBACK CATHETER/STENTS (RE-ENTRY DEVICE) GP# DESIGNATION LENGTH RESTOCK PAR POINT LEVEL OTB42120 42 120 2 4 C09080SB 90 80 2 4 C10080SB 100 80 2 4 CROSSING CATHETERS (TRAVERSING OCCLUDED VESSEL) RESTOCK PAR POINT LEVEL FRONTRUNNER FBP39140 1 2 MGX39140 1 2 Salient Characteristics of balloons & stents/catheters: COOK MEDICAL or Equal Advance 14 LP Balloons/Catheters: " The Advance 14LP Low Profile PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter has been designed for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of lesions in peripheral arteries including iliac, renal, popliteal, infrapopliteal, femoral and iliofemoral as well as obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulas. " Lowest profile in .014 balloons to cross highly stenosed lesions (all sizes shall go through a 4F sheath) " Maintains super-low profile after deflation, facilitating sheath pullback and reinsertion " Peripheral coiled wire shaft design for flexibility, support and kink-resistance when working below knee and to enhance your ability to navigate the tortuous vasculature of the lower leg and ensures stable wire position during sheath retraction. " Provides the trackability and pushability to reach even the most remote infrapopliteal lesions. " Fast inflation and deflation times for quicker restoration of blood flow " Smooth tip transition and hydrophilic balloon to help with crossing tight lesions and to help reduce resistance even further " Wide variety of sizes: balloon diameter: 2, 2.5, 3 and 4mm diameters; balloon length: 20-200mm lengths " Delivery length: 170cm to go all the way down to the foot if necessary " Monorail system so don't need exchange length wire B. 35LP Balloons: " Lowest profile in .035 balloons (almost all sizes shall go through a 5F sheath) to cross highly stenosed lesions " D-shaped lumen for rapid inflation and deflation for faster restoration of blood flow " Starcast shoulders on balloon for rewrapping balloon for repeated use of product in same procedure " The Pliaform balloon texture reduces friction by more than 50% to help cross lesions and retract after deflation " Wide variety of sizes: balloon sizes: 3-12mm in diameter; 20-140mm in length " Delivery length: 80 and 135cm options " Over-the-wire system C. Zilver self-expanding stents: " FDA vascular approval on vascular sizes (6-10mm diameters) " FDA biliary approval on biliary sizes (4, 5, 12, 14mm diameters) " Delivery catheter length: 80 and 125cm " Low Profile (all sizes shall go through a 6F sheath) " Pin and Pill delivery system " Flexor sheath delivery system gives pushability, trackability, and kink resistance which allows you to navigate through tortuous anatomy " Radiopaque band on delivery system " 4 gold markers on proximal and distal end of stent for visibility " 92.9% patency at 9 months " Optimal balance of flexibility, strength and durability to prevent fracture and potential restenosis " Superior axial flexibility, bending flexibility, surface polishing and stent design ensure superior durability. " Optimal radial force while maintaining flexibility " Open cell design for enhanced flexibility, conforms to vessel wall, less metal in smaller vessels GP# ORDER STENT STENT NUMBER DIAMETER LENGTH 80 CM DELIVERY SYSTEM MM MM COOK: ZILVER 635 (Vascular Self-Expanding Stent System) G43844 ZIV6-35-80-6-20 6 20 G43845 ZIV6-35-80-6-30 6 30 G43846 ZIV6-35-80-6-40 6 40 G43847 ZIV6-35-80-6-60 6 60 G43848 ZIV6-35-80-6-80 6 80 G43849 ZIV6-35-80-7-20 7 20 G43850 ZIV6-35-80-7-30 7 30 G43851 ZIV6-35-80-7-40 7 40 G43852 ZIV6-35-80-7-60 7 60 G43853 ZIV6-35-80-7-80 7 80 G43854 ZIV6-35-80-8-20 8 20 G43855 ZIV6-35-80-8-30 8 30 G43856 ZIV6-35-80-8-40 8 40 G43857 ZIV6-35-80-8-60 8 60 G43858 ZIV6-35-80-8-80 8 80 G43859 ZIV6-35-80-9-20 9 20 G43860 ZIV6-35-80-9-30 9 30 G43861 ZIV6-35-80-9-40 9 40 G43862 ZIV6-35-80-9-60 9 60 G43863 ZIV6-35-80-9-80 9 80 G43864 ZIV6-35-80-10-20 10 20 G43865 ZIV6-35-80-10-30 10 30 G43866 ZIV6-35-80-10-40 10 40 G43867 ZIV6-35-80-10-60 10 60 G43868 ZIV6-35-80-10-80 10 80 COOK: ZILVER FLEX 35 BILIARY (Self-Expanding Stent System) G50162 ZIB6-35-125-5-100 5 100 BILIARY G50163 ZIB6-35-125-5-120 5 120 BILIARY G50164 ZIB6-35-125-5-140 5 140 BILIARY G50165 ZIB6-35-125-6-100 6 100 BILIARY G50166 ZIB6-35-125-6-120 6 120 BILIARY G50167 ZIB6-35-125-6-140 6 140 BILIARY G50168 ZIB6-35-125-7-100 7 100 BILIARY G50169 ZIB6-35-125-7-120 7 120 BILIARY G50170 ZIB6-35-125-7-140 7 140 BILIARY G50171 ZIB6-35-125-8-100 8 100 BILIARY G50172 ZIB6-35-125-8-120 8 120 BILIARY G50173 ZIB6-35-125-8-140 8 140 BILIARY G50174 ZIB6-35-125-9-100 9 100 BILIARY G50175 ZIB6-35-125-9-120 9 120 BILIARY G50176 ZIB6-35-125-9-140 9 140 BILIARY G50177 ZIB6-35-125-10-100 10 100 BILIARY G50178 ZIB6-35-125-10-120 10 120 BILIARY G50179 ZIB6-35-125-10-140 10 140 BILIARY GP# ORDER STENT STENT NUMBER DIAMETER LENGTH MM MM 125 CM DELIVERY SYSTEM G43819 ZIV6-35-125-6-20 6 20 G43820 ZIV6-35-125-6-30 6 30 G43821 ZIV6-35-125-6-40 6 40 G43822 ZIV6-35-125-6-60 6 60 G43823 ZIV6-35-125-6-80 6 80 G43824 ZIV6-35-125-7-20 7 20 G43825 ZIV6-35-125-7-30 7 30 G43826 ZIV6-35-125-7-40 7 40 G43827 ZIV6-35-125-7-60 7 60 G43828 ZIV6-35-125-7-80 7 80 G43829 ZIV6-35-125-8-20 8 20 G43830 ZIV6-35-125-8-30 8 30 G43831 ZIV6-35-125-8-40 8 40 G43832 ZIV6-35-125-8-60 8 60 G43833 ZIV6-35-125-8-80 8 80 G43834 ZIV6-35-125-9-20 9 20 G43835 ZIV6-35-125-9-30 9 30 G43836 ZIV6-35-125-9-40 9 40 G43837 ZIV6-35-125-9-60 9 60 G43838 ZIV6-35-125-9-80 9 80 G43839 ZIV6-35-125-10-20 10 20 G43840 ZIV6-35-125-10-30 10 30 G43841 ZIV6-35-125-10-40 10 40 G43842 ZIV6-35-125-10-60 10 60 G43843 ZIV6-35-125-10-80 10 80 CONSIGNMENT TERMS This agreement is for the furnishing of vascular and peripheral stents on a consignment basis at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract/consignment agreement. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES The Contractor shall: " Furnish vascular and peripheral stents to the VAPAHCS, as listed abpve, on a consignment basis, in accordance with terms and conditions of contract/consignment agreement herein, within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award at no expense to the Government. " Provide products on an as-needed basis and deliver replacement implants within two (2) business days after receipt of order directly to VAPAHCS at no additional charge. " Maintain ownership of all consigned items until such time as said item(s) are used by the Government. " Replace all defective, damaged (if not caused by the Government), recalled and expired products at no cost to the Government within five (5) business days of receipt. " Bear cost of all transportation charges for all orders placed against this contract/consignment agreement. " Be required to submit to the VA badging and background screening process in order to work in secured areas at the VA. All contractor personnel working onsite at the VAPAHCS under this contract/consignment agreement shall be required to: 1) submit social security numbers and two (2) forms of legal and current identification; 2) complete VA training on Information Security Awareness and Privacy Awareness and pass tests; and 3) be fingerprinted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. " Conduct a physical inventory, jointly with VAPAHCS staff, of the consignment inventory at least four times per year. In order to determine appropriate stock levels, a copy of inventory shall be furnished by VAPAHCS staff to the Contracting Officer and Contractor. " Provide twenty-four (24) hour technical support for patient follow up, in-service training, and consultation on technical issues. " Return telephone calls for assistance to VAPAHCS within 30 minutes of VAPAHCS' telephone call to Contractor. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) staff shall: " Provide Contractor and Contracting Officer with a complete list of models, sizes and/or part numbers to the VA Contracting Officer prior to delivery of the initial inventory. " Set up, place and maintain the inventory of coronary and peripheral stents, as listed in Section B. " Have final approval (specifically, VAPAHCS physicians) for acceptance of products. " Evaluate actual usage and purchase volume versus the expected turns noted on this agreement and review the results with the Contractor. At the discretion of VAPAHCS, this evaluation shall be done electronically, by facsimile or in person between Contractor and VAPAHCS personnel. " Provide contractor with a copy of the Delegation of Authority indicating authorized personnel that shall place orders against this contract/consignment agreement. " Assume no liability for any item(s) assigned to VAPAHCS on a consignment basis until an order is placed against the contract/consignment agreement at such time as a requirement for the item(s) exists. " Assume responsibility only for items(s) damaged, stolen, missing or lost while in the Government's possession. " Be responsible for all expenses incidental to the safekeeping and use of the consigned items and shall furnish proper storage and security for all item(s) supplied hereunder. " Pay Contractor only after items are used or implanted by VAPAHCS, at the replacement cost indicated in the contract/consignment agreement. Actual purchase of any implant is entirely dependent on patient diagnosis and need; VAPAHCS physicians shall have the responsibility to determine which item(s) to use. " Pay by credit card for each item used or implanted, in order to obtain a replacement item. " Consume Contractor's product at the catalog number level on a first-in, first-out basis. " Conduct a physical inventory, jointly with Contractor, of the consignment inventory at least four times per year. After each review, a copy of the inventory level shall be provided electronically by VAPAHCS staff to the Contracting Officer and Contractor, in order to determine appropriate stock levels. " On an occasional basis, shall require a special implant that is not available from the contractor or in consignment inventory for specific patients; such implants may be purchased directly from any contractor on an open market basis. " At its discretion, remove and request replacement of inventory having less than 90 days sterility/expiration date at any time during contract duration; such inventory shall be returned to/replaced by Contractor at no cost to VAPAHCS. " At its discretion, change inventory items and levels upon written mutual agreement between Contractor and Contracting Officer. Upon agreement, changes to inventory shall be completed within five (5) business days. " Reconcile all consignment inventory units by using either or both of the following options upon expiration of this contract/consignment agreement: 1. Return of Consignment Units: Unopened and undamaged packages with original ship units shall be returned for credit against the Consignment Stock Level. Unused items shall be returned to the Contractor in salable condition (unopened) and undamaged package with original ship units at the end of the effective period of the consignment without reimbursement or other expense to the Government. Unused items shall be removed from the Government facility by the Contractor within ten (10) business days after the expiration of the contract/consignment agreement. The Government shall only be responsible for lost, damaged, stolen, or missing products while in their possession. 2. Purchase Consignment Units: Purchase orders shall be issued for all unreturned products, including any lost, damaged, stolen or missing products. Offerors may identify their interest and capability by submitting literature of their proposed product. Offerors must identify their product as "brand name or equal". The "equal" product must have the same physical, functional, or performance characteristics as the items referenced above. Offerors response shall include the Offerors Company Name, DUNS number, address, point of contact, title, phone number and email address. Offeror shall also identify their type of business (e.g., small, large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Woman owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. The NAICs code for this is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (size standard of 500 employees). Responses are to be sent electronically to [email protected]. Only emailed requests received directly from the offeror are acceptable. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. After review of the responses to the sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be published on the FBO website. Responses to the SOURCES SOUGHT notice are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested parties will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to the sources sought notice. Interested parties are reminded to register with System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Responses must be received by 01/09/2014. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21 150 Muir Road, 90CCA Martinez, CA 94553 Primary Point of Contact: Angela Oppenheimer [email protected] Phone: 925-372-2354

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