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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 31, 2011 FBO #3567
MODIFICATION

43 -- Medical Air System

Notice Date

8/29/2011
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

333912 — Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Wilkes Barre VAMC;Acquisitions (049E);1111 E End Blvd;Wilkes Barre PA 18711-0030
 

ZIP Code

18711-0030
 

Solicitation Number

VA24411RQ0451
 

Response Due

9/15/2011
 

Archive Date

10/15/2011
 

Point of Contact

Mark Knorr
 

E-Mail Address

-Barre
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation VA-244-11-RQ-0451 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The procurement is being issued as a small-business set aside under NAICS code 333912, size standards in number of 500 employees. Service Description “ Replacement of existing triplex liquid ring compressor unit for Medical Air System: CLIN 0001: Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools and supervision necessary to remove existing Medical Air System and replace with a new brand name or equal system, as identified below. The system is located at the Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs Medical Center (WBVAMC), 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. New unit shall be installed to existing medical air piping and dryer system in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations. Contractor must perform required certification of medical gas piping. Contractor shall perform all work Monday through Friday between the hours of 4:00pm and 12:00am EST. All proposals shall consider the following to be provided by the contractor. Contractor shall remove the existing medical air system. Contractor shall install new unit to the facility ™s existing medical air piping and dryer system, in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations. Contractor must provide required certification of medical gas piping. Contractor shall provide premium labor rates as to avoid hospital procedure interruption`s. The primary working hours will be from 4:00pm EST to 12:00AM EST, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The possibility of schedule fluctuations may arise if in the case of a late hospital procedure needing the medical air system arises. Contractor shall install local and remote malfunction alarm notification. Contractor ™s system capabilities shall be able to communicate with existing facilities management system (Johnson`s METASYS). Contractor shall provide facility with three copies each of manufacturer`s manuals, documentations, schematics and prints along with providing manufacturer start up and maintenance staff training. Contractors are reminded to take into account when submitting proposals that this system will not have a dryer unit as the contractor is to use the facility ™s existing dryer for the system application. All pricing is based on the using of the existing electrical services, intake and supply piping and existing master wiring. The items called for by this RFQ has been identified 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 product that will be satisfactory. 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 offer and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the RFQ: Beacon Medaes unit, Model Number: SAS15T-200V-T-DY-BPS. Only new (no used/refurbished/surplus) products with full manufacturer warranty will be accepted. Performance must be completed within thirty (30) days from date of award. Work must be performed during after normal business hours to avoid hospital procedure interruptions. All questions concerning this RFQ can be directed to Mark Knorr, Contract Specialist (Mark.Knorr2@va.gov). Only electronic quotes will be accepted. Offers are due to Mark.Knorr2@va.gov by 12:00 PM EST, September 15, 2011. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005 “53. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: 1. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008): Contractor shall describe approach for completing work, including estimated timeframe. Contractor ™s approach shall not exceed two pages single spaced. Provide at least one reference for a similar scope project. Quotes shall be submitted in the form of a firm-fixed price to complete the entire project; however, contractors are required to break their labor and material costs out. 2. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation “ Commercial Items (Jan 1999): The evaluation factors are contractor ™s approach, past performance, price and schedule/delivery. 3. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with quote or have an updated filing with ORCA. 4. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009) 5. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (August 2011): For the purposes of this clause items b 11(i), 18-23, 24, 32, 34, 40; c 1-4, Local SCA Wage Determination No. 05-2453 (Rev.11) applies. 6. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 7. VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) 8. VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) 9. VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside (Dec 2009) 10. VAAR 852.219-11 VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Dec 2009) 11. VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) 12. VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan 2008): Warranty information to be specified in quote. 13. VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008) 14. VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) The following addendums are hereby posted to RFQ ID: VA-244-11-RQ-0451 and VA-244-11-RQ-0586 for a Medical Air and Medical Vacuum System for the Wilkes-Barre, PA VAMC. A site visit was held on Friday, August 26, 2011 at the Wilkes-Barre, PA VAMC. The following are questions and answers from the visit. The Question and Answer Addendum: Q. Are the entire systems for the Medical Air and Medical Vacuum being replaced? A. Yes, it will be a complete installation and removal. Q. Can pictures of the existing system be taken? A. Yes, as long as they are just of the equipment. Q. Are there drawings available? A. No Q. How much of a distance shall be maintained around existing units? A. 30-36 inches Q. Do you want the equipment that is being replaced to be hauled away? A. Yes, we do not want any of the equipment that is being removed. Q. How much time can you give to complete this project, given the fact that the Medical Air and Medical Vacuum services will be interrupted and/or not available? A. Off hours, at least over a weekend. Q. How many operating rooms are there in the facility? A. Four Q. Is there another temporary location for set up that would allow for a remote preparation and then a complete tie in? A. No. Q. Where the existing systems stand at now, it that the only spot for the performance of work? A. Yes. Q. Have there been problems with the existing systems? A. Yes Q. Of the three Medical Air pumps, which is the most effective? A. Number 2. Q. You are requesting a brand name or equal specification of a Beacon Medaes unit, Model Number: VHSO7T-200V-T_D. Where did you get the model number from? A. Sherman Engineering. Q. Is that the company the currently services the medical air and medical vacuum systems? A. Yes Q. Sherman does not want anything to do with the new install because they are not here? A. Not sure, they are not here. Q. Do you have an electrician on site at your facility? A. Yes, but we utilize Carney electric to provide electrical services to the medical air and medical vacuum systems. Q. Who handles all of the alarms down here in the boiler/pump room? A. Our Biomedical Engineering Department, Joe Pellicano is the chief. Q. What is your existing facilities management system? A. Johnson Controls Q. Are all of the alarms on back-up generator? A. Yes ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) The Clarification Addendum: This addendum is hereby issued to clarify the solicitation closing date. The original solicitation closing date was Wednesday August 31, 2011. The new solicitation closing date will be Thursday, September 15th, 2011 at 12:00PM EST.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/WBVAMC693/WBVAMC693/VA24411RQ0451/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;Medical Center;Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

Zip Code: 18711
 

Record

SN02554415-W 20110831/110830000326-01f2395249f6baa376859ef7b342c868 (fbodaily.com)
 

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