65--NX EQ Automated Pill Counters - BNOE

1.0 DESCRIPTION: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program identified Automated Pill Counters as a candidate for VHA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single award Requirements contract. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Acquisition Operations (OAO) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders in accordance with FAR 16.503, Requirements contract to a supplier of this equipment. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide the Kirby Lester brand name or equal Automated Pill Counters on an agency wide basis. Vendors will be required to deliver Automated Pill Counters to VHA facilities throughout the United States, U.S.

Territories, Guam, and the Philippines. Delivery requirements shall be specified under each individual order. The proposed acquisition will consists of a 12 month base period and two (2) twelve (12) month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All Offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on Vendor Information Pages at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. This notice is for planning purpose only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 SCOPE: The scope of this effort falls in line with VA s mission, goals, and objectives in support of providing Veterans care. Automated Pill counters (also known as tablet counters) is an easier and faster alternative to use than outdated scales and cumbersome tray-and-spatula methods. Automation also maintains absolute inventory accuracy, especially for controlled medications (manual counting methods are only 95% accurate at best). Lastly, Automated Pill Counters aids with meeting the requirements for patient medication safety, to increase efficiency and reduce costs for VHA Pharmacies. This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires that the offeror indicate each product that is being offered as an equal product. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. SC Salient Characteristics (SC) Literature Review Automated Pill Counters SC 1 Function: Tablet and Pill counter for pharmacy, and batch-counting/Quality Control for manufacturing settings Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 2 Counting: Non-translucent oral solid medication, and special mode for counting items with odd shapes or holes. Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 3 Dimensions: Compact and Portable Height 15 , Depth 13 , Width 6 Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 4 Top Funnel Diameter: 6 Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 5 Weight: 7 lb. Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 6 Tray Capacity: 900cc Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 7 Tray Pouring: Left or right opening Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 8 Ergonomic tray with left/right pouring Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 9 Count Capacity: Up to 9,999 Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 10 Maximum Tablet Size: 0.86 long (22mm) and 0.74 wide (19mm) Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 11 Minimum Tablet Size: 0.125 smallest diameter (3.175mm) Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 12 Throughput: Up to 15 tablets/capsules per second Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 13 Inventory Mode: For large counts; maintains the count while the tray is being emptied Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 14 Pharmacy Management Software Interface: N/A Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 15 Power: Standard wall outlet, 110V/ 220V / 240V, 60Hz / 50Hz (no adjustments needed) Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus SC 16 Vial Size Indicator: Recommends vial size (drams) based on what was poured through Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus Kirby Lester KL1 - Tablet counter with scan-verification technology to prevent wrong medication, strength or quantity Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Pharmacy Tablet Counter Kirby Lester KL1 Plus - Tablet counter with scan-verification technology to prevent wrong medication, strength or quantity Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0002 Kirby Lester A-92/KL1 Plus Kirby Lester (KL) 1 Plus 3.0 RFI SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Vendors are encouraged to respond if they have the capability and capacity to provide Kirby Lester brand name or equal Automated Pill Counter which meet all of the salient characteristics. However, be advised that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective analysis of respondents' capacity and capability to provide the required product. If your company has an interest in responding to the requirement described above, please provide the following: Corporate Capability Statement Information: Corporate Capability Statement; demonstrates capabilities, knowledge and experience related to the Automated Pill Counters described above (please detail if capability exists to meet each spec listed). If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability and scale, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Responses shall be: Identified with the RFI number; and include: Company s name, CAGE code, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, website address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. Also please include Small Business designation if applicable. Interested parties shall submit a Corporate Capability Statement not exceeding 10 single-sided, type-written pages using 12-point type or larger. The page limit does not apply to advertising material such as company brochures and catalogs. If there is any information you deem proprietary, please mark accordingly. SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE 27 OCT 2017, by 2:00PM, Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this RFI must be emailed to Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the SAC view of the information received. Do not send any material that requires a non-disclosure agreement or identify information that is business sensitive. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Telephone calls/questions or inquiries will not be accepted If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov. 4.0 DISCLAIMERS: The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: Provide the commodity consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements.