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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 16, 2005 FBO #1147
SOURCES SOUGHT

65 -- CASTING MATERIAL/PADDING

Notice Date

1/14/2005
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Great Plains Regional Contracting Ofc, ATTN: MCAA GP L31 9V, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200
 

ZIP Code

78234-6200
 

Solicitation Number

DADA09-05-T9007
 

Response Due

2/23/2005
 

Archive Date

4/24/2005
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This Federal Business Opportunity Announcement is notice the TRICARE Region 6, 7 & 8 which includes 46 Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming are initiating the standardization process for the product line of CASTING MATERIAL/PADDING. The intent of this standardization is to establish regionally preferred sources for hospit al supply items and to standardize purchasing of these products for the MTFs. Additional TRICARE Regions may elect to join after the award. Clinical Product Teams (CPTs) will evaluate this product line. CPTs are composed of Physicians, Nurses, Medical T echnicians, Infection Control Officers and other clinicians who have expertise and knowledge of the of the products. They will review and technically evaluate the products submitted. TRICARE Region 6, 7 & 8 deems the CPT members to be medical experts. T herefore, they are qualified to determine which products are acceptable. Their recommendation can be accomplished by literature review, presentation demonstration or clinical evaluation. Companies interested in having their products evaluated for possible inclusion in the standardization process should carefully review the stated requirements below. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for this product line includes but are not limited to the following: 1. The product(s) is suited for any medical condition that require s immobilization. 2. Can conform to the body without excessive gaping or bulging, malleable-molds easily to the patient contours. 3. Has reasonable curing/setting time. 4. Is available in a variety of sizes. 5. Is offered in a wide variety of produc t materials (i.e., plaster, nylon). 6. Offers a safe-chemical reaction and does not cause excessive thermal effect. 7. Has good porosity, radiolucent, ease of use-superior handling, not excessively sticky. 8. Has value added amenities such as cotton padding, casting tape, stockinets, and splints all available for adults and pediatrics. 9. Vendor is able to serve all MTFs in the states identified above with clinical support, educational programs and utilization reports. 10) Vendor will provide volume discounts and support a return goods policy. 11. Vendor will provide quarterly utilization data collection support to the Tri-Service Regional Business Office (TRBO). 12. Vendors are required to propose an incentive price in their submittals for each li ne item listed to be considered for award. 13. Will provide and assist in a plan of implementation, including a conversion chart to show competitors like items. If your company currently holds a Distribution and Pricing Agreement (DAPA) for the Medical-Surgical product line for CASTING/MATERIAL PADDING, your company is eligible to participate in this standardization action. Please notify the point of contact (POC ) below by e-mail with your company name, DAPA number, company POC, and phone/fax number. If your company is not a current DAPA holder for this product line, you are still eligible to participate in this standardization effort for this region by contactin g the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Mr. John Charalabidis at (215) 737-7124 or e-mail (John.Charalabidis@dla.mil) to apply for a DAPA. Your company can be considered once DAPA paperwork is pending at DSCP. After you have notified the POC of your intent to participate, the POC will advise you of the next steps to take. To learn more about the Regional Standardization Program, review www.dla.mil. Distribution of these products for the MTFs will be accomplished through Cardinal Health, the DoD Medical-Surgical Prime Vendor for Region 6, 7 & 8. If your company can provide any of these products, please forward literature of all items available from your company that meet the product descriptions above and any corresponding product literat ure no later than February 23, 2005. Those companies that do not reply by this date may be eliminated from consideration. If the CPT recommends a company, the TRBO may request sales data to facilitate a conversion plan. This information will be treated as proprietary and not releasable. Suppliers may be required to conduct clinical trails and provide clinical samples at no cost to the government. To participate, contact Sarah L. Allen no later than February 23, 2005 at (210) 916-6348 or email: Sarah.A llen@amedd.army.mil, or by mail to the Tri-Service Regional Business Office, ATTN: SGLL-TRBO/Sarah Allen, Bldg 3600, Room L34-1A, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. Please include a cover letter identifying your company POC for question s regarding your product as well as your company name, address, and phone/fax number. Electronic (e-mail) communication is preferred.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Great Plains Regional Contracting Ofc ATTN: MCAA GP L31 9V, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive Fort Sam Houston TX

Zip Code: 78234-6200

Country: US
 

Record

SN00735376-W 20050116/050114212159 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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