SAM #36C25526Q0282

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, is seeking flexible inspection scopes and FlexArm kits for the Eastern Kansas Health Care System, serving the Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC in Leavenworth and Colmery O Neil VAMC in Topeka. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, Eastern Kansas Health Care System - Products Requested: - 8 Flexible Inspection Scopes - Must inspect small channels (0.6mm to 1.9mm) and GI endoscopes - Features: adjustable brightness, white balance, image capture handpiece, USB Type-A Male connector, camera cable connection - Includes software updates and SOP support - 8 FlexArm Kits for use with the inspection scopes - Services Requested: - Inservice/training and CEU programs for technicians (FIS-005SK) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Buy American statute - Must provide OEM authorization letters for service - Training and continuing education for technicians - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Delivery Locations: - Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC, Leavenworth, KS - Colmery O Neil VAMC, Topeka, KS

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. 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 gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses capable of providing the following:

Borescope Inspection Scopes for Topeka and Leavenworth VAMCs *** See Statement of Requirements below for details *** If this is within your capability, please respond with the information below: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone, Fax, and Email UEI number GSA Contract (as applicable) Capability Statement that clearly and convincingly identifies your ability to fulfill this requirement. Brochures of products being offered, to include specifications. Meet the Buy American statute FAR 52.225-1 or provide country of manufacturer Authorized service provider letter from OEM Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.203, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.203 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in SBA at Small Business Search .

Point of Contact for this Sources Sought is: veronica.flores@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS. 66048 

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

Background: The Topeka and Leavenworth VA Medical Centers require flexible inspection scopes. The flexible inspection scope is intended for inspection of any medical or surgical instrumentation.

General Description of Performance Requirements and Features of the System: The Flexible Inspection Scope is a type of video borescope that includes a distal tip composed of a light source and camera lens at the end flexible shaft that comes in various lengths and sizes. A borescope is a piece of equipment used to inspect the inside of an instrument through a small opening (lumen/channel) found on that instrument. It may be used on the outside or inside surfaces of instruments including those such as arthroscopy routers, shavers, reamers, flexible endoscopes and other lumened items.

According to AAMI ST91 1, healthcare facilities should establish a comprehensive quality assurance and safety program to monitor all aspects of endoscope processing. This program should incorporate both visual inspections and testing of the equipment to identify conditions that may affect the cleaning or disinfecting processes. Visual inspection alone may not be sufficient for assessing the efficacy of cleaning processes. Use of enhanced visualization methods, including inspection with a borescope, such as the Flexible Inspection Scope (FIS), is being incorporated into current standards and recommendations. Visual inspection of the equipment should include the following:

Requirements: Flexible Inspection Scope Quantity 8 (Leavenworth - 5; Topeka 3) FlexArm Kit Quantity 8 Must get into small channels with 0.6mm to 1.9mm and must be able to inspect GI Endoscopes Must include software updates Must include Policy/Procedure (SOP) support FIS-005SK Inservice/Training and CEU programs for technicians Flexible Inspection Scope Features and Connections- Must have an Angle of View- 0º Must be able to adjust brightness to increase and decrease illumination. Must have a handpiece to capture image Must have White Balance. Must have a camera cable connection to connect the controller handpiece to USB on computer. Must have a USB (Type-A Male) Connector to allow to plug into computer Must have a camera connector that will plug into the digital inspection scope

VA Medical Center Address: Eastern Kansas Health Care System Dwight D. Eisenhower VAMC 4101 S. 4th St.
Leavenworth, KS 66048

Colmery O Neil VAMC 2200 SW Gage Boulevard Topeka, KS 66222