Optometry Lanes Statement of Need Background: The Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) has a requirement for the installation of 1 additional optometry lane in the Lebanon Clinic. Scope of Work: The vendor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables, and proper installation of deliverables described in this statement of need (SON), except as may otherwise be specified. The required Optometry Lane package consists of: Reliance 7900-IC Floor Unit with Wheelchair Modification #20 Pearl Reliance 6200-L Exam Chair #20 Pearl Reliance 4246 Pneumatic Stool, #301 Black Haag-Streit BP/BQ/BX Applanation Tonometer Haag-Streit 900 BQ LED Slit Lamp with Accessories Reichert ClearChart 4 Digital Acuity System w/Wall mount Front Surface Mirror, Single - Limestone, 12 in x 12 in The LVAMC providers presently utilize and have standardized care on the above package of equipment. We are requesting a Brand Name or Equal to procurement for this equipment to maintain continuity in care offered to our Veterans as well as continue standardized equipment for operational, safety, and teaching purposes at this facility. Providers perform exams at several locations, and consistency of equipment is clinically necessary for a consistent standard of care and uniform results. Additionally, providers are trained and familiar with the listed equipment, and installing optometry lanes with the same brand-name or equal equipment will allow them to seamlessly deliver patient care in each location without delaying care. Additionally standardized equipment streamlines biomedical support for parts and repairs as needed. Salient Characteristics of the Reliance 6200-L Exam Chair: Small footprint for increased patient access. Powered hydraulic base with counterbalanced manual recline. Dual Side Operation can control side from both sides. Rotation locks to swivel chair 330 degrees from both sides. Armrests lock in place and release for easy patient access and security. Headrest adjusts with a single hand and locks into place. Backlit membrane switches, which last 10-times longer than conventional switches eliminate need for high voltage wiring. Base raise and lower functions. Auto return switch brings chair back to lowered position. Long lasting hand-sewn upholstery with high-density foam Removable cushions for easy cleaning High: 21¼ to 33 . Low: 19¾ 28¼ . Base 22 5/16 x 24½. Depth: Upright (without headrest): 40 . Table: 60 . Seat: 19 (wide) x 18 . Armrest span: 19 . Shipping weight: 355 lbs. Electrical: 60/50 Hz, 6.3 amperes. Salient Characteristics of the Reliance 7900-IC Floor Unit: Compatible with all Reliance chairs. Chair controls and three wells for handheld instruments (IC version). Arms for Instrument Delivery Counterbalanced slit-lamp arm locks and allows adjustment with a single hand. 12 of vertical travel can be counterbalanced for instruments 12 to 60 lbs. A raise and lower switch on the slit lamp arm controls chair height adjustments. Upper refractor arm offers 10 range of vertical movement; delivers instruments up to 20 lbs. Third instrument arm available as an option: 10- to 50 lb. capacity; 10 of vertical travel. Space-age base material including the same polycarbonate used on supersonic aircraft, resists scrapes, scuffs and scratches. Backlit membrane switches last 10-times longer than mechanical switches and increase safety with lower voltages. They control the chart projector, overhead lamp and binding post for an indirect ophthalmoscope, and raise and lower the exam chair. Halogen lamp with long-lasting bulb provides bright, direct light for minor procedures. Arm adjusts without tools. Low voltage for safety. Height to console: 36 . Height to pole top: 71 . Base: 21x 21 . Shipping weight: 292 lbs. Electrical (Standard UL Listed), 115 volts, 60 Hz, 3 amperes. Optional: 230 volts, 60 Hz, 1.5 amperes Salient Characteristics of the Haag-Streit 900 BQ LED Slit Lamp: LED Illumination Head Light Source Eyepiece with double cross hair reticule Switch for beam splitter Diffusor Pivoting background illumination Imaging Module IM 900 Release Bar Illumination Control High precision mechanics built with high grade materials, ensuring decades long durability and longevity. Salient Characteristics of the Haag-Streit BP/BQ/BX Applanation Tonometer Single use only and thus reliably eliminates the risk of cross-infection even in the most difficult situations. Calibrated to Goldmann standards, Tonosafe delivers accurate results with all Goldmann and Perkins contact tonometers. Goldmann measuring prisms are distinguished by their optical and mechanical performance which allows for fast and reliable measurements in daily practice. Salient Characteristics of the Reliance 4246 Pneumatic Stool: All exposed metal, with exception of the aluminum base, is chrome-plated steel. Base and legs finished in tough, black epoxy enamel. Hooded dual wheel casters. 5 legs for stability Base diameter: 22.5 Salient Characteristics of the Reichert ClearChart 4 Digital Acuity System w/Wall mount: 24-inch High-resolution LED-backlit display Lightweight, cool-running, and long-lasting Three different illumination levels for mesopic (3 cd/m2) and photopic (85 cd/m2) lighting conditions. Extensive range of optotypes that can be randomized to prevent patient memorization Optotypes can also be isolated, increased, or decreased in size, and can be displayed in either Snellen or Logmar progression. Optotypes include: 17 Letter Set, 8 Letter Set, Sloan, HOTV, Landolt C, Landolt C & O, Tumbling E, Children s Optotypes. Specialty test charts include Astigmatic Tests, Fusion and Phoria Tests, and Binocular Balance. LEA SYMBOLS and LEA NUMBERS along with ETDRS and Contrast Sensitivity. Additional Information: Purchasing brand-name or equal for our clinic will maintain continuity of care for Veterans, as well as continue using standardized equipment for operational safety, and teaching purposes at this facility. Delivery/Installation: Installation in the LVAMC clinic shall be coordinated through Bio-Med, Optometry Chief and/or POC. Beverly Miller, POC, Admin Specialist, Surgery
[email protected]/ (717) 272-6621, x4120 Instructions The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, of the Brand Name or Equal to - Optometry Lane package consistent with the Salient Characteristics above to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications mentioned above. Responses to this RFI should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 339112. Please answer the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) Describe how your small business takes ownership of the equipment in the manufacturing, assembly, or delivery process. (6) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (7) If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job. Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (9) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (10) Please submit your capabilities regarding the brand name equipment. (11) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. This RFI will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Responses must be received via e-mail to
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