This Federal Business Opportunity Announcement is notice the TRICARE Region 6, 7 & 8 which includes 46 Military 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 Vaginal Speculums. The intent of this standardization is to establish regionally preferred sources for hospital supply ite ms and to standardize purchasing of these products for the MTFs. Additional TRICARE Regions may elect to join after the award. Clinical Product Team (CPTs) will evaluate this product line. CPTs are composed of Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Medical Technicians, 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 me mbers to be medical experts. Therefore, they are qualified to determine which products are acceptable. Their recommendation can be accomplished by literature review, presentation, demonstration or clinical evaluation. Review the DMMonline website @ https : //dmmonline.dscp.dla.mil/standardization to learn more about the Regional Standardization Program. Vendors interest 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 include the following: 1) disposable 2) available in assorted sizes 3) light options 4) smooth rounded edges 5) secure interlocking devices 6) bulk and individual packaging 7) single patient use and 8) ability to sterilize. If your company currently holds a Distribution and Pricing A greement (DAPA) for the Medical-Surgical product line for Vaginal Speculums, your company is eligible to participate in the standardization effort for this region. If your company is not a current DAPA holder for this product line, you may still be eligibl e to participate in this standardization effort for this region by contacting the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Mr. John Charalabidis at (215) 737-7124 or e-mail ([email protected]) to apply for a DAPA. Your company will be considered once DAPA paperwork is pending at DSCP. Distribution of these products for the MTFs will be accomplished through Cardinal Health, the DoD Medical-Surgical Prime Vendor for Regions 6, 7 & 8. After you have notified the POC of your intent to participate, the POC will advise you of the next steps to take. 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 literature no later than January 13, 2006. 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 a nd not releasable. Suppliers may be required to conduct clinical trials and provide clinical samples at no cost to the government. To participate, Contact Sarah L. Allen no later than January 13, 2006, at (210) 916-6348 or email: [email protected] , or by mail to the Tri-Service Regional Business Office, ATTN: 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 questions regarding your produc t as well as your company name, address and phone/fax number. Electronic (e-mail) communication is preferred.

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