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. In accordance with 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. Please contact Derrick Fletcher at e-mail [email protected] with information with respect to this RFI. Performance Work Statement (PWS) Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Proprietary Disposable Products A. Background: The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) located at 3601 S. 6th Ave,, Tucson, AZ 85723, has a continuing requirement to procure Alcon Laboratories, Inc., specialized disposable products for the specialized veteran care procedures SAVAHCS provides. These products are the only products available in the commercial market place that can be used to provide the specialized procedures. B. Requirements: The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) requires the following Brand Name Alcon Laboratories, Inc., patient procedure specific disposal supplies. The quantities listed below are currently the Governments best estimate and may change (up or down) based upon future veteran procedures being completed. (See Attachment 1, Product List) Due to the fast changing technological environment within the medical field it may be necessary to modify the future contract to keep up with the technological advances as they apply to the Alcon Laboratories Brand Name procedure specific products. These modifications will ensure that SAVAHCS has the ability to provide the most up to date technological products to complete the most up to date procedures for our veterans. C. Performance Monitoring: The Government shall evaluate and monitor the contractor s performance under this contract in accordance with the Performance Metrics (PM) listed below in attachment 2. The PM is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the method of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable performance threshold(s). D. Contract Administration Data: The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. The Contractor shall: Communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration via email or phone. Direct all questions and problems regarding this contract in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall submit timely and correct invoices. E. Ordering Officers (OOs): The Contracting Officer has determined that the designation of OOs is essential to the operation of Contracting and increasing efficiency within VA. OOs are unwarranted Government personnel authorized to act as an agent of the Contracting Officer or designated ACOs for these Contracts. OOs shall only make purchases and or place orders within the limits explicitly stated in a written designation letter issued by the Contracting Officer or appointed ACO for these Contracts. The Contracting Officer and/or appointed ACOs for these Contracts are the sole authority for designating OOs to place orders against this Contract. Only Government personnel can be appointed as OOs. (See Attachment One 1, Product List). F. Delivery Requirements: All deliveries for contract shall be FOB Destination only, in accordance with clause 52.247-34. In case of an emergency, deliveries shall be made within twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours depending on the Government s need using the Government purchase card. For emergencies, shipping costs will be based on common carrier rates such as but not limited to, United Parcel Service, United States Postal Service and FedEx published rates, by weight, from Vendors zip code to delivery location s zip code. All other deliveries must be shipped within twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours and delivered within five (5) to seven (7) business days from receipt of order. The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract. The Vendor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract. Alcon Brand Name Specific Products Attachment 1 Alcon Vendor Stock Number SHORT DESCRIPTION TOTAL ANNUAL ESTIMATED QTY ORDERED 560.01 FORCEPS,SURG,MONARCH II,LOADING,IMPLANT IOL,SS,OPHTH 2 705.43 FORCEPS END GRASPING 25GA 705.43 2 705.44 FORCEPS ILM 25GA 705.44 3 706.44 FORCEPS ILM 23GA 706.44 8 47053 DEVICE,FILTRATION,GLAUCOMA,MODEL P50 4 8065005701 BLADE, BEAVER, NO. 57 4 8065149525 NEEDLE,TIP,SOFT,25GA 28 8065183905 SOLUTION,OPHTHALMIC,VISCOELASTIC,0.5ML,STER,SURG AID,VISCOAT (Refrigerated) 1311 8065202101 **SUTURE,NYLON,BLK MONO,SZ 10-0,L 12IN,W/CU-8,NEEDLE,DBL ARM 12 8065441920 CANNULA,AKAHOSHI,27GA 128 8065740749 WRENCH,SURG,TURBO HEX,FOR TURBOSONIC TIPS U/S HANDPIECES 5 8065741081 KIT,PHACO,0.9 MM DIAMETER,ULTRASOUND FMS,INFINITI SYSTEM,TIPLESS 159 8065750517 KIT,PHACO,SLEEVE IRRIGATION ASPIRATION TIP,0.9MM DIA 169 8065750837 PLUGS,TROCAR,23GA 1 8065750853 NEEDLE,OPHTHALMIC,PHACO TIP,0.9MM,DISP,45DEG ANGLE,STER 179 8065750957 KIT,VITRECTOMY,CONSTELLATION,SURG PACK,STER,DISP 10 8065750978 PROBE,LASER,25G,STRAIGHT 14 8065751196 KIT,VITRECTOMY,INFINITI,23GA,ANT,PROBE,LTX-FREE,STER,DISP 1 8065751446 CANNULA,OPHTHALMIC,23 GAUGE,DISPOSABLE,STERILE,WITH TROCAR 1 8065751468 PACK,SURG,STRAIGHT ENDOILLUMINATOR 5 8065751511 TIP,IRRIGATION/ASPIRATION,OPHTH,INTREPID,DIA 0.3MM,ANG,STER 192 8065751613 PACK,SURG,VITRECTOMY TOTAL PLUS; 23GA,STER,DISP 14 8065751922 SET,BIMANUAL,0.3MM,POLYMER,I/A 3 8065752134 PROBE,ANTERIOR,ULTRAVIT,VITRECTOMY,CENTURION,23GA 3 8065752201 KIT,PHACO,CASSETTE,W/SLEEVES,CENTURION/INTREPID 58 8065820201 CANNULA,INFUSION,6MM 507281 1 8065900164 KIT,VITRECTOMY,PERFLUORON,23GA,10CC SYR,BLUNT CANNULA,STER 3 8065912301 BLADE,OPHTHALMIC,MVR,23GA,SAFETY CATARACT,STER,DISP 2 8065921541 KNIFE,OPHTH,CLEARCUT,SIDE PORT,ANG,DUAL BEVEL,L 1.2MM 215 8065977759 HANDPIECE,IOL DELIVERY,FOR MONARCH II,GRN,C CARTRIDGES 2 8065977763 HANDPIECE,IOL DELIVERY,FOR MONARCH III,BLU,NON-STER 119 8065992445 KNIFE,OPHTH,CLEARCUT,ANG,SGL BEVEL,2.4MM,STER,DISP 10 8065992745 KNIFE,SLIT,ANGLED,2.75MM 4 80659777758 CARTRIDGE B,MONARCH II 2 705.13P 25GA MAXGRIP FORCEPS/ BOX OF 6 3 705.52P SCISSORS,OPHTH,REVOLUTION,INTRAOCULAR,CVD,STER,DISP,25G 4 8065-7970-01 GAS-SF6-450GRAM 1 8065-990002 KNIFE,OPHTH,CRESCENT,ANG,BEVEL UP,L 2.0MM,FULL HANDLE 13 ACTR11 RING,TENSION,CAPSULAR,13.0 MM 5 ACTR12 RING,TENSION,CAPSULAR,14.5 MM 9 Performance Metrics (PM) Attachment 2 Task PWS Paragraph Number Indicator Standard Acceptable Quality Level Method of Surveillance Incentive Provide correct products and supplies B Ability to meet schedule Products and supplies provided 100% Periodic record review and direct observation Exercise of Option Periods and reported in CPARS Timely and Correct invoicing D Ability to meet schedule Correct invoicing 100% Direct Observation -COR will monitor invoice submission Exercise of Option Periods and reported in CPARS 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. In accordance with 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.

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