6515--Sources Sought: Portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System.

IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS code 334516 (size standard of 1,000 employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 02 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the Portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification System, or a non-brand equivalent that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics for the VA James J. Peters VAMC: The VA has a domestic preference for items manufactured in the United States. The VA requires for the one-time procurement of four (4) AquaC 20 Amp portable reverse osmosis (RO) water purification systems with AAMI Water Profile Kit, or equivalent to. The systems are required to support hemodialysis operations and to ensure a safe, AAMI-compliant water supply for patient care. The current portables require immediate replacement due to frequent, high-level bacterial contamination. Despite rigorous, in-depth disinfection and ongoing maintenance, the units advanced age and deterioration prevent effective sanitization. Scope: Purchase of AquaC UNO RO 20 amp water purification system which includes equipment installation and training. Specific Tasks The contractor shall furnish and deliver the following equipment: Four (4) AquaC 20 Amp Portable Reverse Osmosis Systems (Product No. 24-0970-1) Four (4) AAMI Water Profile Kits (Product No. 24-AAMI-0) The contractor shall provide complete installation of all four (4) AquaC RO units, including mounting on existing Marcor carts, plumbing connections, and system commissioning. The contractor shall provide on-site or training-center technical training for Medical Center clinical staff in accordance with the following parameters: Service: AquaC System Tech Training at Training Center (Product No. 111122) Initial training shall consist of a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, not to exceed forty (40) hours, for up to five (5) healthcare professionals. One (1) follow-up training session is included within the contract price. Training must be initiated within thirty (30) calendar days after system installation; the follow-up training must be initiated within ninety (90) calendar days after installation. Failure to initiate within these windows shall result in expiration of included training, and additional fees will apply. Additional attendees beyond five (5) and any additional training beyond initial plus one follow-up session are not included in this SOW and will incur additional charges. AquaC Salient Characteristics: System Type Portable, single-patient reverse osmosis (RO) water purification system Configuration Modular cart-mounted unit; compact design for bedside/in-unit placement Height 500 mm (1.64 ft) unit only, excluding cart Width 520 mm (1.71 ft) Depth 195 mm (0.64 ft) Weight (Empty) Approximately 35 kg (77.2 lb) Weight (Full) Approximately 37.5 kg (82.7 lb) Cart Compatibility Must be compatible with Marcor cart platform; designed for mounting on AquaC Cart US option Portability Must be cart-mounted and portable within the clinical environment; no permanent plumbing required Water Quality Standard Must meet or exceed ANSI/AAMI RD52 hemodialysis water quality standards for bacteria, endotoxins, and chemical contaminants Permeate Output Minimum 85 L/h (±10%) at 15°C (59°F) water inlet temperature Bacterial / Endotoxin Rejection Greater than 99% rejection rate for bacteria and endotoxins Dissolved Salt Rejection Greater than 96% average rejection rate for dissolved salts Membrane Type Spirally-wound RO membrane Yield (Low Hardness) Up to 70% at feed water hardness <1 °dH (<17.8 ppm CaCO3) Yield (Higher Hardness) Up to 60% at feed water hardness >1 °dH (>17.8 ppm CaCO3) Concentrate Pressure (Max) Maximum 290.1 psi Noise Level (SUPPLY mode) 44 46 dB(A) measured at 1 meter distance Permeate Output (Disinfection) 12 L/h (±10%) during ring heat disinfection cycle Bacterial / Endotoxin Rejection Greater than 99% rejection rate for bacteria and endotoxins Dissolved Salt Rejection Greater than 96% average rejection rate for dissolved salts Membrane Type Spirally-wound RO membrane Yield (Low Hardness) Up to 70% at feed water hardness <1 °dH (<17.8 ppm CaCO3) Yield (Higher Hardness) Up to 60% at feed water hardness >1 °dH (>17.8 ppm CaCO3) Concentrate Pressure (Max) Maximum 290.1 psi Noise Level (SUPPLY mode) 44 46 dB(A) measured at 1 meter distance Permeate Output (Disinfection) 12 L/h (±10%) during ring heat disinfection cycle Bacterial / Endotoxin Rejection Greater than 99% rejection rate for bacteria and endotoxins Dissolved Salt Rejection Greater than 96% average rejection rate for dissolved salts Membrane Type Spirally-wound RO membrane Yield (Low Hardness) Up to 70% at feed water hardness <1 °dH (<17.8 ppm CaCO3) Yield (Higher Hardness) Up to 60% at feed water hardness >1 °dH (>17.8 ppm CaCO3) Concentrate Pressure (Max) Maximum 290.1 psi Noise Level (SUPPLY mode) 44 46 dB(A) measured at 1 meter distance Permeate Output (Disinfection) 12 L/h (±10%) during ring heat disinfection cycle Electrical Supply 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 20 Amp dedicated circuit Nominal Power Variants 120 V 1000 VA or 120 V 1700 VA (per voltage variant) Operating Mode Continuous operation (Standby); SUPPLY mode used periodically during treatment Electrical Safety Classification Classified per EN 60601-1:2006 + A1:2013 / IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012 Grounding Requirement Must be connected to supply network with protective conductor (grounded outlet); no ungrounded connections permitted Fuse Protection Internal fuses for voltage component protection; replaceable only by trained/certified personnel EMC Compliance Compliant with applicable electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards; no stacked installation with other electrical devices Interface / Connectivity Fresenius hemodialysis device interface port; LAN port (RJ-45); compatible with Fresenius 2008T BlueStar dialysis machines Thermal Disinfection Module Module heat disinfection up to 82°C (179.6°F) Thermal Disinfection Ring Ring heat disinfection up to 90°C (194°F) Membrane Service Life Minimum expected life of 120 heat disinfection cycles Chemical Disinfection Compatible with peracetic acid solution (~0.2% effective concentration); system volume 2.5 L (0.66 gal) Decalcification Compatible with approximately 20% citric acid solution; automated decalcification program required Rinse Interval Automated rinse cycle: minimum every 4 hours; rinse volume 10 L (3 gal) or 10-minute rinse time AutoSTART / AutoSTOP System shall support automatic start in SUPPLY mode via communication cable connection to dialysis machine Disinfection Validation System must provide auditable disinfec