Sole Source for Brand Name or Equal Belimed Ultrasonic Cleaner

Department of Veterans Affairs Lexington VA Medical Center Intent to Sole Source First Nation Group, LLC Brand Name or Equal Belimed Ultrasonic Washer The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue sole-source firm-fixed priced contract to First Nation Group, LLC, 4566 E Highway 20 STE 208, Niceville, FL 32578. A sole source procurement will be issued as an Open Market Purchase Order to First Nation Group, LLC. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR RFO 6.103-1. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (STEELCOBELIMED INC.), stated only one exclusive Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), First Nation Group, LLC parter is an Authorized Distributor of their products. The NAICS code is 339113 and has a size standard of 800 employees for this procurement. Project

Requirements: Brand Name or Equal Belimed Ultrasonic Washer

Background: Lexington VA Medical Center requires additional ultrasonic cleaners which must be compatible with current utilities and fit into the current physical space limits. ITEM INFORMATION: This procurement is for Additional Ultrasonic Cleaner with accessories, de-installation and installation of equipment that meets the following technical specifications: Technical Specifications: Ultrasonic must have ability to process cannulated surgical instrumentation. Ultrasonic must have ability to process Intuitive Surgical DaVinci 5 force feedback instrumentation and Intuitive Surgical DaVinci Xi endowrist instrumentation. Ultrasonic must be able to reprocess trays 13.5 wide, 7.5 tall and 26.25 long. Ultrasonic must be able to reprocess at least 70 pounds per cycle. Ultrasonic must be able to process at least 3 trays per cycle. Ultrasonic must have DI rinse and integrated drain pump. Ultrasonic must allow for custom cycles. Company must have capability to provide replacement parts within 5 business days. Ultrasonic must be compatible with existing facility utilities. Vendor must visit site to verify space, electrical, and plumbing

requirements. Ultrasonic must be rated for medical devices. Ultrasonic must include a user s manual. One year warranty included to cover all malfunctions and routine maintenance (that cannot be performed by operating staff) for the first year after installation. All installation services included Delivery (To be scheduled and confirmed via email with SPS Administrative Officer, SPS Program Support Assistant, SPS Assistant Chief, SPS Chief) Unboxing of equipment and packaging removal De-installation of existing equipment Installation and configuration of new equipment Equipment quality validation testing Education/training of operation and routine maintenance Items shall be shipped to: Lexington VA Health Care System Troy Bowling Campus Attn: Rachel Kidder Hall, 150BC 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502 All items shall arrive at the facility undamaged. Items to be received are as follows brand name or equal: Quantity 565 PLUS3 UltraSonic Washer with integrated drain pump and DI Rinse 1 565 PLUS Standard Wash Tray 3 565 PLUS Cannulated Instrument Wash Tray 1 565 PLUS daVinci wash tray 2 Validation kit chemistry,Ultrasonic 1 Installation 500 Series Ultrasonic System 1 De-installation Ultrasonic System and removal to loading dock 2 Other important considerations: Cite any other information that is necessary for potential respondents to understand the nature of the potential requirement or proposed acquisition. Capability statement /information sought: The Lexington VAMC requires all the following information and

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