6515--Sternum Saw|540-26-4-248-0041 (VA-26-00080999)

This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined. GENERAL: Scope of Services: The purpose of this requirement is to procure a Brand Name Stryker System 9 Sternum Saw, sternum saw and battery charging station for the Surgical Department at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. The Stryker System 9 Sternum Saw maintains consistency with the facility s existing Stryker System 8 Sternum Saw, ensuring continuity and compatibility with interchangeable components, including disposable blades. Location: Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301 Performance Period: Delivery within 90 days from contract award WORK HOURS: Hours of Operation: Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Should the Contractor require work afterhours, the Contractor shall arrange in advance with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). Delivery Hours: The Warehouse is open to receive deliveries Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. National Holidays: The holidays observed by the Federal Government are: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday. Contractor may work on holidays with prior communication and coordination. SPECIFICATIONS: Minimum Technical Requirements: The procurement is for one (1) Sternum Saw and battery charging station for full operational use. The procurement must include the following accessory: One (1) sterile battery charger with a (B) NEMA power cord The device must be fully battery operated The battery charger must be wireless and include foreign object detection technology The device must not exceed dimensions of 6.3 inches (height), 1.6 inches (width), and 7.3 inches (length). The device must operate at 14,000 cpm in fast mode and 11,000 cpm in standard mode. The device must be lightweight for ease of use, with a maximum weight of 2.1lbs The device must operate at 14,000 cpm in fast mode and 11,000 cpm in standard mode The device must provide an excursion (blade movement) of approximately 0.154 inches The device must operate in a non continuous mode The battery system must allow battery status verification prior to use The device must feature high visibility battery indicators designed for improved visibility The device must meet or exceed an IPX9 rating to ensure resistance to high pressure and high temperature water exposure. The device must feature an enhanced anodized coating for greater durability and chemical resistance The device must support a minimum duty cycle of 1 minute of operation Contractor shall provide two copies of the operating and service manuals Delivery Requirements Delivery is required 90 days from award of the contract. Large deliveries are to be coordinated in advance with the COR to ensure necessary planning takes place. Contractor is to provide the COR with shipment tracking information. Training Requirements Contract shall include training for the end-users in the operation of the system. Training shall be on the function and use of the device. Warranty Information The equipment shall have a warranty of 1 year from the full installation/acceptance of the equipment. Warranty support shall include repair of the system Warranty support shall include all parts, materials, labor, and travel to complete the repair or maintenance. Requests for warranty support shall be made to the telephone support number provided by the Contractor. Warranty support requests shall be responded to within 1 day. Contractor shall provide a copy of the service report, complete with test data, to the contract COR within five working days after completion of any services. Service reports shall include identifying information about the equipment