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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 14, 2018 FBO #5927
DOCUMENT

66 -- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Echo Probes - Attachment

Notice Date

2/12/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 4;Lebanon VA Medical Center;1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, Pa;17042
 

ZIP Code

17042
 

Solicitation Number

36C24418Q0310
 

Response Due

2/14/2018
 

Archive Date

4/15/2018
 

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist:
 

E-Mail Address

.johnson44@va.gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C24418Q0310 Current Response Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Product or Service Code: 6640 Set Aside (SDVOSB/VOSB): SDVOSB NAICS Code: 339112 Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA 17046 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The Lebanon VA Medical Center is seeking to purchase, BRAND NAME, Philips - Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Echo probe for the Biomedical Department. All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following: Supplies Line Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price 0001 Philips - Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Echo probe, X7-2T 2 Delivery shall be provided no later than 2 calendar days after receipt of order/award of contract. Delivery terms FOB destination and must be coordinated with facility Point-of-Contact (POC), prior to delivery. The contractor shall deliver line item(s) 0001 to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Delivery Location Address: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Pittsburgh, PA Postal Code: 15213 Country: UNITED STATES Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: "(1) price, (2) past performance, and (3) technical capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement Quoters must provide a copy of the authorized distributor letter to verify that they are an authorized distributor. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017) Addendum: (a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. (b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Nov 2017) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. and its quote if it has not been completed on SAM.gov. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Nov 2017) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644) 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) Additional Clauses: 52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013) 52.203-7 Anti-kickback Procedures (May 2014) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (Apr 2002) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Jan 2017) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) 852-219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 2016) 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan 2008) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) All quoters shall submit the following: One (1) copy and must provide a certificate or a letter from the manufacturer, stating that they are a certified reseller. All quotations shall be sent to the Contract Specialist via e-mail, at Daniel.johnson44@va.gov. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for, BRAND NAME, Philips Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Echo probe as defined herein.    The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than 10:00 A.M. EST, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Only e-mailed quotes will be accepted. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Daniel Johnson, at Daniel.johnson44@va.gov. Point of Contact Daniel Johnson Contract Specialist 717-304-9166 Daniel.johnson44@va.gov STATEMENT OF WORK: This is a BRAND NAME procurement TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHO PROBES. The X7-2T (EPIQ 7) TEE probes that are requested for emergency purchase are used for specialized echo studies of the Heart. They provide specialized internal imaging of the Heart Chambers, Valves, veins and vessels. This is critically important in the evaluation of these structures in diagnosing abnormalities that cause strokes and valves that need surgically repaired. DELIVERY: This is an urgent request, so immediately within ARO of contract award to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System located at University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Delivery to the facility shall be coordinated prior to required delivery date with the customer point of contact. CLIN 0001 Philips - Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Echo probe, X7-2T 2 EA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K) Acquisition Plan Action ID: __646-18-2-126-0159__ Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, Lebanon VA Medical Center: Purchase request: Pittsburgh VAMC Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: These Items are required/specific for Transesophageal ECHO Studies. These are needed to replace TEE Probes that have been taken out of service due to end of life or deemed un-repairable In the Cardiac procedure/ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY Procedure Suite. These probes are used in conjunction with the echo ultrasound machine for studies of the heart, valves and vessels. This provides critical diagnosis in the evaluation of abnormalities in the heart that cause strokes as well as disease of the valves that require surgery. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: These Items are specific compatible with the current ultrasound echo units. Delay in the purchase of these items will cause delay in patient care. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Our Biomedical department has purchased these items in the past. A search on Unicor, AbilityOne, and GSA, using various keywords, yielded no results. A Sources Sought Notification was posted on FBO.gov, for a SDVOSB or VOSB set-aside. There were only two responses from SDVOSBs. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/PiVAMC646/PiVAMC646/36C24418Q0310/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C24418Q0310 36C24418Q0310.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4080000&FileName=36C24418Q0310-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4080000&FileName=36C24418Q0310-000.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System;University Drive C;Pittsburgh, PA

Zip Code: 15213
 

Record

SN04819863-W 20180214/180212231357-8f6e21294e6b180593110ecb10810327 (fbodaily.com)
 

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