This amendment to correct an error in the previous posting, this Request for Proposal is "Unrestricted/Full and Open". It is NOT "Total HBCU/MI" as previously posted. The VA National Acquisition Center will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) VA-797-09-RP-0045 for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Power Mobility Scooters The contract period will be for one base year plus four one-year option periods. The estimated quantity is 500 per year. If the offeror is not the manufacturer, a signed agreement between the offeror and the manufacturer must be submitted with the offer and remain in effect for the duration of the contract period including the option years. Solicitation No VA-797-09-RP-0045 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about November 30, 2009 with a closing date of 90 days from the solicitation issuance date. The NAICS code for this procurement is 339113. Any future amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be available electronically for download at the following URL: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available, and no telephone requests for paper copies of the solicitation will be accepted. Interested offerors are advised to continuously check this URL for any changes to this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that if timely received, will be considered. The point of contact for this procurement is Freddie Beaulieux. Questions can be e-mailed to:
[email protected]. General Information I. SCOOTERS Heavy Duty 3-wheel: Moderate outdoor terrains for largest adults. Transported by lift on larger automobiles. II. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MODELS A. Approvals & Test Reports " Food & Drug Administration (FDA): All submitted offers must be FDA (510.k) approved with supporting documentation included. Failure to provide evidence of FDA approval will result in the offer being summarily rejected and withdrawn from further consideration. " RESNA Standards: A RESNA test report must be included for each model submitted. Minimum requirements including specific tests required, are listed (Contact CO for information). Failure to provide a comprehensive RESNA test report or submitting a report which is incomplete or not legible will result in the bid sample being summarily rejected and withdrawn from further consideration. RESNA test reports will be used to confirm compliance with required specifications. Lack of compliance with specifications as listed will result in the bid sample being summarily rejected and withdrawn from further consideration. RESNA test reports will be used to verify and support parameters identified as Evaluation Factors (performance, ease of use, quality). The RESNA test report will also serve as a heavily weighted Evaluation Factor with increased credit assigned to reports that are consistent with current RESNA test methods and reflect testing performed by independent testing facilities. " The RESNA test report will also be used to determine compliance with SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL MODELS (table below). Failure to provide a RESNA test report will terminate further consideration of the offer. " Contact Contracting Officer for RESNA Information (
[email protected] ) III. STANDARD FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES FOR ALL MODELS The following minimum specifications apply to all models: " Seat and back support: padded & contoured with fold down back support. Dimensions for seat width, seat depth and back height not specified; must be compatible with the device design and appropriate for the identified weight capacity * " Seat Rotation: 90 degrees to both left and right from forward facing drive position " Arm Supports: Flip back, height adjustable, width adjustable " Seat height adjustable across 2 inch span in one inch increments (3 possible settings). " Color choices: 2 choices required - sample submitted in single color; at least one other color sample must be available for review " Batteries: compatible with air travel " Battery charger " Free-wheel mode " Auto-turn off function " User manual " Flat Free Tires " One year warranty including parts, labor and all associated costs. * The heavy duty three wheel models must include (2) seat sizes that vary in at least one dimension (width and/or depth and/or back height). Both seats must be compatible with device design and appropriate for the identified weight capacity. The sample can be submitted with one seat; dimensions for the second available seat must be documented. IV. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL MODELS Contact Contracting Officer for Specific Requirements (
[email protected] ) V. REQUIRED OPTIONS " Basket, Cane Holder, Crutch Holder, Oxygen cylinder mount to accommodate E-Cylinder " Power seat elevation is a required option for the Heavy Duty 3 Wheel models. Minimum vertical excursion is 5" above lowest seat position. Must include lock-out electronics to prevent driving while seat is elevated or RESNA test report must include results with seat in elevated position. " The device must be adjustable to allow operation of the drive control from either the left hand or the right hand. For either left or right side mounting, pushing the drive control forward must drive the scooter forward and pulling the drive control back must drive the scooter in reverse.