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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 FBO #2860
SOLICITATION NOTICE

65 -- Constellation Vitrector

Notice Date

9/21/2009
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Brecksville Division;Cleveland VA Medical Center;10000 Brecksville Road;Brecksville Brecksville 44141
 

ZIP Code

44141
 

Solicitation Number

VA-250-09-RQ-0422
 

Response Due

9/28/2009
 

Archive Date

11/27/2009
 

Point of Contact

DAVINA WILLIAMS
 

E-Mail Address

Contract Specialist Intern
(davina.williams@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number VA-250-09-0422 is being issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) and the intent is to award a firm fixed price contract for supplies. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33. This requirement is available as full and open competition for commercial items under the North Atlantic Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 339112; the business standard size is 500 employees. REQUIREMENTS: The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 10000 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141, is seeking Quotes. Any quotes with additional features will be considered, provided the minimum requirements of the Government have been met. Each line item must have a description and pricing information. Quote shall contain a proposed delivery and installation. The place of delivery is the Eye surgery Department, a service division of the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106. There shall be no site visit for this procurement. PRICING: Offeror shall provide pricing as described in requirements below. The total price offered shall include all charges (e.g., to include but not limited to installation, maintenance, and training). LINE ITEMS: 1) Product #: 8065751550 - Alcon Constellation Vitrector (Quantity 1); 2) Product #: 8065751502 Leica/Wild Fixed Quad Filter (Quantity 1); 3) Product #: 8065750107 EyeLite safety glasses, 532nm (Quantity 6); 4) Product #: 8065750888 Fragmentation hand-piece (Quantity 2); 5) Product #: 8065750121 Ultrasound hand-piece (Quantity 1);The Constellation Vitrector equipment must have the following features: a)High Speed Vitrectomy probe that functions at 5000 cuts per minute for 25, 23, and 20 gauge surgeries.b)The surgeon controls "duty cycle" and has 3 options: port biased open, port biased closed and 50/50. With this feature the surgeon has the ability to control flow of the vitreous without changing cut rate or vacuum.c)Integrated Pressurized Infusion System and Intraocular Pressure Control that constantly monitors and provides control of the infusion pressure resulting in a more stable IOP within +/- 2mm Hg.d)Provides venture based vacuum up to 650mm Hg.e)Auto Gas Fill - a single person sterile process to automatically purge and fill a syringe with undiluted C3F8 and SF6 gases.f)Programmable footswitch that allows the surgeon preferences for all modes and sub-modes independently.g)Simultaneous control of pneumatic scissors and forceps from the footswitch.h)17" articulating graphic user interface that is extendable and rotate-able through 180 degrees.i)Infusion Bottle Warning System that warns of low level in BSS bottle, as well as, bottle empty condition. j)Customized "end of case" reporting for consumables and metrics that can be wirelessly transmitted to a printer. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: This combined synopsis lists one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text (FAR 52.252-2). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the following addendum to the provisions of the standard provisions. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items all offers will be considered for BEST VALUE. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers. (1) Technical capability. Additionally, any potential offerors quoting a brand equivalent must supply supporting documentation that the product quoted is of equal or greater technical capability matching the specified equipment in features, quality, warranty terms, compatibility with existing systems, and functionality to be considered. (2) Past performance: please include references of customers who have purchased a similar system. Past performance with VA or other Government agencies is preferred. Please include company name, point of contact information, purchase order or reference number, and dollar value. Those not submitting past performance references will be given a neutral rating. (3) Price: Quote for each line item, including but not limited to the requirements listed above. Technical and past performances when combined are significantly more important than price. The provision at VAAR 852.211-77, Brand Name or Equal applies. The items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the quote and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the RFQ. WARRANTY AND SERVICE: Indicate terms. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION: F.O.B. Destination, please include any freight in the individual item pricing if applicable. The government will arrange for shipping if the estimated cost for handling is over $250. Please include an estimated date of arrival. NOTE: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, vendors shall submit the most favorable terms. Small businesses, especially service-disabled veteran owned small businesses and veteran owned are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their quote. The web site address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.nct. ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Financial Service Center (FSC) is the designated agency office for invoice receipt in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (5 CFR part 1315). FSC or its designated representative may contact the vendor to provide specific instructions for electronic submission of invoices. The vendor will be responsible for any associated expenses. FSC may utilize third-party contractors to facilitate invoice processing. Prior to contact by FSC or its designated representative for electronic invoicing submissions, the vendor shall continue to submit all invoices to FSC at the following mailing address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, P.O. Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714-8971. Offerors shall complete FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items available for online registration at http://orca.bpn.gov or include a written copy with the quote submitted. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause: 52.204-7 (CCR registration) the successful offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract, you may register easily and quickly on-line at http://www.ccr.gov, 52.232-34 (Payment by Electronic Funds), VAAR 852.237-70 (Contractor Responsibility) and 852.2370-4 (Commercial Advertising). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses by reference. FAR Clauses: 52.222-3 - Convict labor, 52.222-19 - Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated facilities, 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Special disabled veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 - Affirmative action for workers with disabilities, 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans, 52.225-1 - Buy American Act- Supplies. 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference - The preceding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The preceding Veterans Administration (VAAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/oa&mmlvarr/. All questions must be submitted to Davina Williams, Contract Specialist Intern by e-mail only. All responses to questions that may affect offers will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Quotes and accompanying information are due no later than 10 a.m. EST Monday, September 28, 2009. Technical questions and Quotes must be sent by email to Davina.Williams@va.gov.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/BreVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA-250-09-RQ-0422/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC;Eye Surgery Dept.;10701 East Boulevard;Cleveland, OH

Zip Code: 44106
 

Record

SN01963642-W 20090923/090922000154-b0d07ac3be9a89215938576b030d3fa2 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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