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STATEMENT OF NEED & SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Triton 6E Traction Table (Advanced Package) Blue
Brand Name or Equal

The Wilmington VA Medical Center (Wilmington VAMC) Rehab Department is in need of a new Brand Name or Equal to requirement for three (3) (1 of each to each of 3 locations) - Triton 6E Traction Table (Advanced Package) Blue, and Triton DTS Advanced System Accessory Package ONLY. These units are needed at all 3 locations where Physical Therapy services are offered. For years, the department has unsuccessfully attempted to treat these conditions with cheaper, portable models. These will be replaced with units that represent innovative and new technology and updated systems. Replacing this equipment will standardize the equipment that is state of the art and has multiple application uses and is necessary so that therapists traveling between sites will be familiar with the use of the equipment.
The Wilmington VA Medical Center, The Dover CBOC, and the Cape May CBOC are all in need of these Triton 6E Traction Tables that can accommodate multiple patient positions along with an advanced accessory package. This is a solicitation for Brand Name or Equal.
The units must be rated for commercial use to withstand heavy use be within hospital specification standards.
ITEM NUMBERS
DESCRIPTION/SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QTY
UNIT PRICE

4769E102US
Triton 6E Traction Table (Advanced Package) Blue
3
EA

8250
Triton DTS Advanced System Accessory Package ONLY
3
EA
Salient Characteristics:
The 1st piece of equipment is the traction table and must:
Be an advanced electric traction table, powered by 6 modern actuators, assist in friction-free movement of head, pelvic, chest and leg sections
Ideally positioned hand remote control to allow for easy access around the table
6-section treatment table to provide maximum patient comfort in prone and supine positions for manual and traction therapy
Pelvic tilt section can be adjusted from 0° to 20° to aid flexion of lumbar spine and to help address pelvic asymmetry
Head piece can be repositioned from -30° to +40° to allow easy access to thoracic and cervical spine and has a foldaway grab bar
Atmospheric LED light system in table frame, with cycling or fixed modes
Tuck-away grab bars for hanging traction without thoracic restraint
Heated cushions provide greater patient comfort with table controls to regulate both the heating and lighting functions
Easy to transport and secure once in with 4 retractable feet/castors
Integrated cable and power cord system
Pivoting traction mount.

The 2nd piece of equipment is the advanced accessory package and includes:
2841 DTS Triton Traction Unit
Fully programmable DTS pull patterns deliver pull forces that closely mimic the hand-delivered feel clinicians provide
Isolation of all phases of pull with independent timing for pretension, progression, traction and regression
Variable speed control for ultimate patient comfort and increased treatment flexibility
Programmable pretension prior to initiation of traction therapy eases guarding and provides greater comfort for the acute patient
Five unique pull patterns add gradient, progressive range of motion and oscillations
Clinical Protocols? for cervical and lumbar conditions
Memory storage for 80 user-defined protocols
Static, intermittent, and cyclic traction options
Full-color clinical graphic library includes anatomical images, common pathologies, and detailed belting technique tutorial
Digital high resolution color touch screen interface that pivots 270 degrees
Patient Data Cards record relevant treatment data such as patient treatment sessions, pre- and post-treatment patient pain scales, pain mapping and pain types
2825 QuikWrap DTS Belt Set
A/P pull force is distributed evenly to eliminate slippage
Universal fit with hook and loop closure
No buckles or belts over patient contact areas
Includes Thoracic belt, pelvic belt and pelvic belt extender
42901 Knee Bolster
9296 Stabilizer Pressure Biofeedback
7040 Clinical Cervical Traction System includes Clevis for mounting to table
Unit pulls at base of occiput for effective traction
No head halter needed
No TMJ pressure point

Lift gate truck delivery
White glove service specified to have equipment delivered, unpacked, installed and all material removed.

The equipment will be installed in 3 different locations:

Wilmington: Wilmington VA Medical Center,
1601 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, DE 19805

Dover CBOC: Dover CBOC
65 S. Bay Rd.
Unit 3C - Rm 203
Dover, DE 19901

Cape May CBOC: Cape May CBOC
3801 US 9 South
Rm 110
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Delivery: As soon as can be accomplished

Delivery accepted by Donelle Mitchell Donelle.mitchell@va.gov 302-287-3673

Brand Name or Equal
      (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as brand name or equal, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that equal products must meet are specified in the solicitation.
      (b) To be considered for award, offers of equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must-
           (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation.
           (2) Clearly identify the item by-
                (i) Brand name, if any; and
                (ii) Make or model number.
           (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and
           (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.
      (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate equal products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.
      (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an equal product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.
The Contractor must comply and provide all necessary information to VA. Otherwise, the delivery may be refused and require redelivery at no additional cost to the government.
Normal business hours for acceptance of deliveries are 8:00am-3:30pm, Monday thru Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Deliveries must be coordinated in advance with COR once a ship date is established. The COR, Wilmington Rehab department and/or Logistics Representative shall be the only VA entity signing for freight received on this requirement. The VA-issued purchase order number must be included in the packing slip. All items included in the requirement shall be shipped and delivered to site at same time. If deliveries must be broken into several shipments due to size, this must be coordinated in advance with the COR. Failure the coordinate shipment with COR, may result in failure to deliver on site and cause re-scheduling of delivery/freight at no charge to the government. The packing slip must include the VA-issued purchase order number.
Training

Any training scheduled should be coordinated with the COR and VA staff.

Additional Charges

There will be no additional charges with the waste management protocol listed in section 8.

Packaging Waste management

Contractor shall remove packaging materials and all shipping debris from site and dispose of at appropriate recycling facilities. Contractor shall collect and separate for disposal all paper, plastic, polystyrene, corrugated cardboard, packaging material in appropriate bins for recycling on site if available. Contract shall fold metal and plastic banding, flatten and place in designated areas for trash.

7. Influenza Vaccination
VHA Directive 1192 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the seasonal influenza prevention program and outlines the key implementation steps. Health care personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical, and administrative, paid, and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work in VHA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccination. This requirement is extended to all Contractor personnel with potential to come into minimal contact (passing in the corridor) with any patients, visitors, or staff members at VA.

Those individuals unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff is compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation:

- Documentation of vaccination, e.g., signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

- Completed Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form (Attachment B of VHA Directive 1192) if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccine.

The contractor is required to submit annual certification in the form of a memorandum to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities follows VHA Directive 1192.
8. HIPAA Training Certificates
If Contractor will be working onsite for installation and activation of equipment, all HIPAA training completion documentation must be provided to the COR listed in the awarded contract.

9. Tobacco
All VA property is tobacco free. Contractor personnel will comply with VA tobacco and smoking policies. Violations will result in a warning and possible citation.

10. COVID-19 Related Policies
Upon entering VA, per CDC and federal regulations, all personnel must wear the required PPE while on-site; at a minimum this includes a cloth mask. PPE will not be provided by VA.
All individuals are required to enter through the main entrance for temperature screening. If Contractor s temperature exceeds the designated threshold, they will be asked to leave. In the event of an FSE being forced to vacate the premises, they shall notify the necessary Rehab department staff and provide a contact for a replacement.

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