Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Page 3 of 3 INTRODUCTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting quotations and subsequently awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract f... Page 3 of 3 INTRODUCTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting quotations and subsequently awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for Furniture Workstations for the Veteran Affairs Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHCS). Acquisition of these items are part of the initial outfitting and activation of the new VA Redding Outpatient Clinic. DESCRIPTION A contract is needed for the Outpatient Clinic for below listed Furniture Workstations BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/MANUFACTURERS CUTSHEETS The contractor will be required to include manufacturer cut-sheets/specifications for items quoted. Table 1 Package Items Summary CLIN Item Description Quantity 0001 E0563A Module, Lab, Dbl Side, w/Sink 1 0002 E0570A Workstation, Chemistry Lab, Minimal (Small) 1 0003 E0574A Workstation, Microbiology Lab, Minimal 2 0004 E0574B Workstation, Microbiology Lab, Minimal, (B) 1 0005 E0579A Workstation, Chemistry Lab, (A) 1 0006 E0579B Workstation, Chemistry Lab, (B) 1 0007 E0665A Lab, Bulk Storage 1 0008 U1102 Casework, Modular, Blood Draw 1 0009 U1102A Casework, Modular, Blood Draw, W/Sink, Blood Draw 1 0010 Installation 1 0011 Program Management Service 1 **NON-MANUFACTURING RULE (NMR)** The requirement that a Non-Manufacturer supply the product of a small business concern is referred to as the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) [13 C.F.R. § 121.406]. In order to qualify as a small business concern for a small business set-aside, an offeror must either manufacture the item in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting (see FAR section 52.219-14, 52.219-27 and 13 C.F.R. § 125.6) or supply the product of a small business made in the United States. ADMINISTRATIVE The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The solicitation will be advertised as set-aside for SDVOSB. The applicable NAICS code is 337127.  The solicitation will be issued on or about July 31, 2020 for approximately ten (10) days. Offerors will be required to submit their quotes electronically via email. Products that are purchased outside of our authorized distributor network on the gray market generate a number of concerns such as: counterfeit or adulterated devices, inadequate storage conditions, tracking issues in case of a recall, loss of warrantee, and most importantly patient safety. In some instances unauthorized distributors procure products from an authorized distributor for resale. However, authorized distributors purchase products at list price, and the unauthorized distributors are reselling the product at a price point below list price, which raises questions about product sourcing. The solicitation will include the requirement that responders provide an authorized distributor letter that states the responder is an authorized dealer/distributor of the OEM for the items being procured such that all product warranties and service and/or preventative maintenance agreements transfer to the VA and will be honored by the OEM or guarantees that the OEM gives authorization to the responder to fulfill all warranty, service, and/or preventative maintenance obligations for the equipment. Vendors who are unable to supply proof of authorized dealer or distributorship will not be considered for award. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. Questions of a technical nature will not be answered as part of this notice; however, all general questions may be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email at aimee.maxel@va.gov and grace.kelly-burnsworth@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted. The VA reserves the right to use only beta.sam.gov via the internet, to provide notification of any amendments to this notice and the subsequent issuance of the solicitation. It is the contractor s responsibility to view FBO daily for any amendments to this notice and the subsequent issuance of the solicitation. End of Document

Inactive

Page 3 of 3 INTRODUCTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting quotations and subsequently awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract f... Page 3 of 3 INTRODUCTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting quotations and subsequently awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for Furniture Workstations for the Veteran Affairs Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHCS). Acquisition of these items are part of the initial outfitting and activation of the new VA Redding Outpatient Clinic. DESCRIPTION A contract is needed for the Outpatient Clinic for below listed Furniture Workstations BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/MANUFACTURERS CUTSHEETS The contractor will be required to include manufacturer cut-sheets/specifications for items quoted. Table 1 Package Items Summary CLIN Item Description Quantity 0001 E0563A Module, Lab, Dbl Side, w/Sink 1 0002 E0570A Workstation, Chemistry Lab, Minimal (Small) 1 0003 E0574A Workstation, Microbiology Lab, Minimal 2 0004 E0574B Workstation, Microbiology Lab, Minimal, (B) 1 0005 E0579A Workstation, Chemistry Lab, (A) 1 0006 E0579B Workstation, Chemistry Lab, (B) 1 0007 E0665A Lab, Bulk Storage 1 0008 U1102 Casework, Modular, Blood Draw 1 0009 U1102A Casework, Modular, Blood Draw, W/Sink, Blood Draw 1 0010 Installation 1 0011 Program Management Service 1 **NON-MANUFACTURING RULE (NMR)** The requirement that a Non-Manufacturer supply the product of a small business concern is referred to as the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) [13 C.F.R. § 121.406]. In order to qualify as a small business concern for a small business set-aside, an offeror must either manufacture the item in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting (see FAR section 52.219-14, 52.219-27 and 13 C.F.R. § 125.6) or supply the product of a small business made in the United States. ADMINISTRATIVE The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The solicitation will be advertised as set-aside for SDVOSB. The applicable NAICS code is 337127.  The solicitation will be issued on or about July 31, 2020 for approximately ten (10) days. Offerors will be required to submit their quotes electronically via email. Products that are purchased outside of our authorized distributor network on the gray market generate a number of concerns such as: counterfeit or adulterated devices, inadequate storage conditions, tracking issues in case of a recall, loss of warrantee, and most importantly patient safety. In some instances unauthorized distributors procure products from an authorized distributor for resale. However, authorized distributors purchase products at list price, and the unauthorized distributors are reselling the product at a price point below list price, which raises questions about product sourcing. The solicitation will include the requirement that responders provide an authorized distributor letter that states the responder is an authorized dealer/distributor of the OEM for the items being procured such that all product warranties and service and/or preventative maintenance agreements transfer to the VA and will be honored by the OEM or guarantees that the OEM gives authorization to the responder to fulfill all warranty, service, and/or preventative maintenance obligations for the equipment. Vendors who are unable to supply proof of authorized dealer or distributorship will not be considered for award. This notice is not a request for competitive offers. Questions of a technical nature will not be answered as part of this notice; however, all general questions may be submitted in writing to the issuing office via email at aimee.maxel@va.gov and grace.kelly-burnsworth@va.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted. The VA reserves the right to use only beta.sam.gov via the internet, to provide notification of any amendments to this notice and the subsequent issuance of the solicitation. It is the contractor s responsibility to view FBO daily for any amendments to this notice and the subsequent issuance of the solicitation. End of Document