SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
- Notice Date
- 6/29/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 423450
— Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- VA National Acquisition Center - Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- VA79711RI0175
- Response Due
- 7/13/2011
- Archive Date
- 8/12/2011
- Point of Contact
- Adrienne Albachiara
- E-Mail Address
-
786-5172<br
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- VA-797-11-RI-0175 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY (NPWT) RFI closes July 13, 2011, 3:00 pm Central Standard Time The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center (NAC) intends to issue a Request For Quotations (RFQ) for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). VA Wound Care (WC) Integrated Product Team (IPT) recognizes there are several different models of units available. Please reference as many as you like, but please make certain to clarify which unit you are describing. Attached find a list of questions VA wishes addressed regarding this product. Dressings 1. Describe the types of dressings available and sizes available that work with your NPWT System. 2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of these types of dressings. 3. Describe how the dressing that is in contact with the wound influences the wound base and contraction. 4. Cite any references you have for clinical studies or testing completed that compares how granulation tissue or wounds respond to your particular dressing composition in comparison to other NWPT wound dressings. 5. Are individual pieces of dressing sets, if supplied as such available for purchase separately? Adhesives 1. Describe the types of adhesives used to achieve a seal with your NPWT System dressing. 2. Describe how a seal for NPWT is achieved with your NPWT System. NPWT Units 1. Describe the alarms that are standard for your NPWT System. Please include information such as what features cause/sense leaks and other problems to alarm, sensitivity of alarm sensors, etc. 2. Describe the size and weight of the NPWT System. 3. Describe how unit is able to be attached to bed frame or IV pole. 4. Describe negative pressure ranges available on NPWT System. 5. Are continuous and intermittent negative pressure available on unit(s)? If only one, please identify which one and explain reasoning for offering only one option. 6. Describe the types of tubing required for connection for NPWT for unit(s). Please include information regarding how tubing assists with establishing a seal, if tubing is sensitive to application technique, etc. 7. Does NPWT System require a canister? If so, please describe sizes (volumes) of canisters available, degree of odor control offered, whether canister is a closed system (i.e. does not require emptying and can be disposed of as one consumable item), isolyzer included, etc. 8. What is the battery time span/range and what influenced the choice of this time span? NPWT Unit Information Screen 1. Please provide a succinct summary of how programming of NPWT unit is completed, ease of programming, pros/cons of unit, etc. 2. What patient-centered issues were factored into the design for programming? 3. What clinician-centered issues were factored into the design for programming? Service and Educational Support 1. Describe the service the Department of Veterans Affairs could expect from your company for NPWT support issues, including delivery times, service/repairs, etc. Please include a listing of where your service and distribution centers are located within the United States of America and surrounding territories. 2. Describe what types of educational support your company offers for your NPWT devices/units. Miscellaneous 1. Describe any future upgrades or changes that are being considered to improve your current NPWT System. 2. Describe what features of your NPWT System currently are most problematic or challenging. 3. Describe what features of your NPWT System currently are most beneficial and rewarding. 4. Explain the options available for renting and/or purchasing your NPWT System. Please submit responses to the Contracting Officer listed below. Adrienne A. Albachiara, Contracting Officer VA National Acquisition Center (001AL-A2-3c-MS) First Avenue, 1 block North of Cermak Road P.O. Box 76, Building 37 Hines, IL 60141 Adrienne.abachiara@va.gov
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