DOCUMENT
66 -- Incubators - Attachment
- Notice Date
- 12/29/2016
- Notice Type
- Attachment
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Department of Veterans Affairs;Veterans Health Administration;Service Area Office (SAO) East;323 North Shore Drive, Suite 500;Pittsburgh PA 15212-5319
- ZIP Code
- 15212-5319
- Solicitation Number
- VA24017Q0052
- Response Due
- 1/6/2017
- Archive Date
- 3/7/2017
- Point of Contact
- Lynn Portman
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number VA240-17-Q-0052 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-92. This requirement will be made using a cascading set-aside under the associated NAICS code 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000. The full solicitation document is included as an attachment to this notice; to include: a list of contract line items, a Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, SOW/PWS, Date(s) and place(s) of delivery, and applicable clauses and provisions. Evaluation procedures: Evaluation of offers will be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, and award made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, 0001 Direct Heat In-Vitrocell Air-Jacketed CO2 Incubator with Decon Cycle and Zirconia O2 Control Dry (145 °C) and Humidified (95 °C) Decontamination Cycle Closed Loop Infrared C02 SensorHEPA Filtration System (External from Chamber) Touch Link Control System Extra Large 7 Cubic Foot Interior (28.5" H x 21.5" W x 20.1" D) Polished SST Coved Crevice Free Interior Four (4) Polished SST Shelves (19.75" x 18.75") SST Water Pan, Full Size (20" x 19.25" x 1.5") RS-485 Monitoring and Command Control Analog 4 to 20 mA Remote Performance Monitor USB Port Remote Alarm Dry Contacts Side Access Port Adjustable Leg Levelers Tubing Kit for C02 QTY 2 Each 0002 Replacement Capsule Filter QTY 2 Each 0003 Replacement HEPA filters for existing NU-5510 - A-980899-02 QTY 2 Each 0004 External CO2 Tank Switch QTY 1 Each 0005 N2 Regulator - Two Stage QTY 2 Each This is a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUIREMENT for the Nuaire Incubators and parts as detailed in in the line item description above. Any equivalent products must meet all of the salient characteristics of the system above and the exterior dimensions must be: 26.5 inches width 27 inches depth 41.5 inches height Furthermore, this must be a dual-gas sensor-controlled hypoxia-capable incubator (using carbon dioxide & nitrogen gases). Delivery FOB Destination to: Minneapolis VA Health Care System Research Service (151), Room 4P-123 1 Veterans Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55417 The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, (ix) A statement regarding the applicability of Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 852.211-73, Brand name or equal. 852.246-70, Guarantee Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer: Set Aside Cascading set-aside procedures. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made using a cascading set-aside order of precedence as follows: 1. In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.1405 and VAAR Subpart 819.7005, any award under this solicitation will be made on a competitive basis first to an eligible Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business [SDVOSB] concern provided that the conditions of 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) are met (the VA Rule of Two) whereby the Contracting Officer receives adequate competition of two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. 2. If there is inadequate competition for award to an SDVOSB concern, the SDVOSB set-aside shall be withdrawn and cascaded to the next contracting order of priority in accordance with VAAR 819.7004, which is Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in VAAR 819.7006 provided that the conditions of 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) are met (the VA Rule of Two) whereby the Contracting Officer receives adequate competition of two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. 3. If there continues to be inadequate competition between SDVOSB and VOSB concerns, the cascading will continue through the contracting order of priority in accordance with VAAR 819.7004 and FAR 19.203. If the contracting officer determines that offers from small business concerns do not meet the solicitation requirements in terms of technical acceptability, past performance, and fair market price, the small business set-aside[s] will be withdrawn and award will be made on the basis of full and open competition. Adequate competition: Adequate competition shall be deemed to exist if At least two competitive offers are received from qualified, responsible business concerns at the set-aside tier under consideration; and Award could be made at fair market price as determined in accordance with FAR 19.202-6. The VA contracting officer reserves the right to consider competitive proposals submitted from all responsible offerors (including large businesses) in determining the fair market price. Due date and submission of quotes: The quotes are due on 1/6/17 @12pm and shall be directed electronically to lynn.portman@va.gov. Quotes shall be marked with the solicitation number. Information regarding the solicitation can be addressed to the Contracting Officer, Lynn Portman, lynn.portman@va.gov
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