RFP: Oxygen Concentrators

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Background

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a five-year, global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). EpiC Vietnam’s goal is to deliver efficient, affordable, results-based technical assistance and direct services while closing remaining gaps in Vietnam’s efforts to meet HIV epidemic control targets and address the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are seeking a qualified vendor to provide oxygen concentrators and associated consumables and auxiliary supplies for home-based care of people infected with COVID-19 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Scope of Work

The qualified vendor is expected to provide the following equipment:

• 30 7L or 9L capacity (9L is an advantage) oxygen concentrators with oxygen purity above 90%
• 4,100 nasal cannulas suitable for use with the oxygen concentrators listed above
• 200 pulse ox’s aligned with international quality standards

All machines and associated supplies are to be delivered to a location in District 8 of Ho Chi Minh City no later than 10 September 2021. Ability to supply sooner will be considered an advantage.

Timetable and Address for Submission

Proposals are due no later than 12pm on 29 August 2021. Required documentation listed below must be e-mailed to [email protected] [3].

Any questions or requests for clarification can be submitted in writing to [email protected] [4]  with a copy to [email protected] [2] by COB 27 August 2021. No telephone inquiries will be answered.

Required Documentation

The proposal must include the following items:

• A brief description of the organization, its capabilities, and its ability to provide the required supplies including country of origin and maintenance specifications.
• Timeline for delivery of all items.
• Documentation of legal registration.
• A detailed price offer (including VAT if applicable) in Vietnam Dong (VND).

FHI 360 Disclaimers

• FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected vendor.
• FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award
• FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received
• Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360
• FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on failure of the offeror to follow solicitation instructions
• FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to solicitation
• FHI 360 reserves the right to issue award based on initial evaluation of offers without further discussion
• FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation, or issue multiple awards based on the solicitation activities
• FHI 360 has the right to issue amendments to the RFQ at any time