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3D Printer Solution Request for Information Introduction This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. Do not submit a Quote or Proposal. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part... 3D Printer Solution Request for Information Introduction This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. Do not submit a Quote or Proposal. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government does not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested or, reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI. The information provided may be used by the VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Product Description (PD). Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to any specific course of action. Please provide responses to the questions below and any additional comments or information to clearly identify the capabilities of your 3D Printer. Partial responses are not acceptable. The Government is seeking as much information as possible and a complete response to this RFI during this market research activity. Questions Please submit the below requested information by 3:00PM noon Easter Time on Friday March 29, 2019 via email to Torell Camp, Contract Specialist, at torell.camp2@va.gov. VA reserves the right to not respond to any, all, or select responses or materials submitted. All VA current requirements identified herein are subject to change at any time. If you experience any problems or have any questions concerning this announcement, please contact Torell Camp at torell.camp2@va.gov or 732-440-9642. General Company Information Include the following identification information Company Name CAGE/DUNS Number under which the company is registered in SAM/VetBiz.gov Company Address Point of contact name Telephone number Email address Are you a small or large business under NAICS 541519 (150 Employees)? If you believe there is a more appropriate NAICS code, please provide that to the Government with your rationale. If a small business, what type of small business are you? Are you able to comply with FAR 52.219-6 and 52.219-14 in completion of this effort? Are you a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)? If so, are you capable of performing at least 51 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance/cost of manufacturing, excluding the cost of materials for this requirement? Are you able to comply with VAAR 852.219-10/11 in completion of this effort? Has the draft PD provided sufficient detail to describe the technical and functional requirements that encompass the requirement? ______ YES _______ NO If NO , please provide your technical and functional comments/recommendations/questions on elements of the draft PD that may contribute to a more accurate proposal submission and efficient, cost effective effort. Can you provide a quote? PRODUCT DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS South Texas Veterans Health Care System 3D Printer Date: March 19, 2019 TAC-19-55104 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS: South Texas Veterans Heath Care Center (STVHCS) requires the purchase of a 3D printer to support the Prosthetics Department. In 2016 STVHCS was selected as a "3D Hub" to continue advancing use of 3D technology within the VA HCS, specifically in the area of prosthetics. With our existing expertise in prosthetics and high patient population of amputees and those at risk for amputation, the consensus of current national 3D VA users was for San Antonio to invest in a 3D printer dedicated to providing ISO tested sockets for amputees. The printers will need to have the capable of handling all different type of materials from proflex to carbon eliminates and Capable of checking filaments of different sizes for different applications for better strength for specific items, i.e. prosthetic items to orthotic items. The printers will need to come pre-loaded with the new Digital 3D Scanners with proper software that will communicate to all our existing 3D printing machines. The printer will have a Large building area for the 3D prints, no smaller than 18x12x24. The printers will be used to synchronize and manage vital consumable medical supply inventory used for direct patient care. The Contractor shall provide Free upgrades for software, a minimum for one year. The operational functionality of the printers will be used to manage consumable medical supply inventory effectively. The delivery of the physical hardware shall be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The Contractor shall provide the following brand name or equal commercially available off-the-shelf. CLIN Product Description Part Number Qty 0001 18 x 12 x 24 3D printer C5400CPRP 1 0002 Onsight Training PI001 1 0003 Hot End 3mm HE140030 1 0004 Hot End 2mm HE140020 1 0005 Hot End 0.6mm HE140006 1 0006 Annual Subscription RPODPS12 1 0007 Shipping N/A 1 Brand Name or Equal Salient Characteristics: Profession-grade 3D printer specifically designed and constructed for the orthotic and prosthetic industry. No smaller than 18x12x24 printer space (larger if possible) On sight training 1-year technical support 1-year warranty On line training O&P specific modification software which includes but not limited to: Custom-designed files ready to print 3D printing tools, accessories iPod Pro with structure scanner Hot End eliminates ranging from .6mm, 2mm to 3mm (two each) Tool Kits Rolls of different material from flexy fit, PCTG and carbon graphite In performance of this effort, the contractor shall not perform a function that requires access to a VA system or VA sensitive information (e.g., system administrator privileged access to a VA system, or contractor systems or processes that utilize VA sensitive information). Additionally, the contractor shall not connect one or more contractor-owned IT devices to a VA internal trusted network. Finally, this acquisition does not involve the storage, generating, transmitting, or exchanging of VA sensitive information. The Contractor shall provide only new equipment and new parts for the required products specified in a Delivery Order (DO). ABSOLUTELY NO GRAY MARKET GOODS may be provided under any DO. Gray Market Goods are defined as genuine branded goods sold outside of an authorized sales-territory (or by non-authorized dealers in an authorized territory) at prices lower than that being charged in authorized sales territories (or by authorized dealers). SECTION 508 NOTICE OF THE FEDERAL ACCESSIBILITY LAW AFFECTING ALL ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENTS On August 7, 1998, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was amended to require that when Federal departments or agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use Electronic and Information Technology, that they shall ensure it allows Federal employees with disabilities to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of information and data by other Federal employees. Section 508 required the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to publish standards setting forth a definition of electronic and information technology and the technical and functional criteria for such technology to comply with Section 508. These standards have been developed and published with an effective date of December 21, 2000. Federal departments and agencies shall develop all Electronic and Information Technology requirements to comply with the standards found in 36 CFR 1194. Section 508 Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Standards: The Section 508 standards established by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) are incorporated into, and made part of all VA orders, solicitations and purchase orders developed to procure Electronic and Information Technology (EIT). These standards are found in their entirety at: http://www.section508.gov and http://www.section508.gov/acquisition-regulations. A printed copy of the standards will be supplied upon request. The Contractor shall comply with the technical standards as marked: § 1194.21 Software applications and operating systems § 1194.22 Web-based intranet and internet information and applications § 1194.23 Telecommunications products § 1194.24 Video and multimedia products § 1194.25 Self-contained, closed products § 1194.26 Desktop and portable computers § 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria § 1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support Equivalent Facilitation Alternatively, offerors may propose products and services that provide equivalent facilitation, pursuant to Section 508, subpart A, §1194.5. Such offerors will be considered to have provided equivalent facilitation when the proposed deliverables result in substantially equivalent or greater access to and use of information for those with disabilities. Compatibility with Assistive Technology The Section 508 standards do not require the installation of specific accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive technology device. Section 508 requires that the EIT be compatible with such software and devices so that EIT can be accessible to and usable by individuals using assistive technology, including but not limited to screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software. Acceptance and Acceptance Testing Deliverables resulting from this solicitation will be accepted based in part on satisfaction of the identified Section 508 standards requirements for accessibility and must include final test results demonstrating Section 508 compliance. Deliverables should meet applicable accessibility requirements and should not adversely affect accessibility features of existing EIT technologies. The Government reserves the right to independently test for 508 Compliance before delivery. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate 508 Compliance upon delivery. Automated test tools and manual techniques are used in the VA Section 508 compliance assessment. Additional information concerning tools and resources can be found at http://www.section508.va.gov/section508/Resources.asp. Deliverable: Final Section 508 Compliance Test Results INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USING ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS The Contractor shall comply with Sections 524 and Sections 525 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; Executive Order 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, dated October 5, 2009; Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, dated January 24, 2007; Executive Order 13221, Energy-Efficient Standby Power Devices, dated August 2, 2001; and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide ENERGY STAR®, FEMP designated, low standby power, and Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) registered products in providing information technology products and/or services. The Contractor shall ensure that information technology products are procured and/or services are performed with products that meet and/or exceed ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated, low standby power, and EPEAT guidelines. The Contractor shall provide/use products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. Specifically, the Contractor shall: Provide/use ENERGY STAR products, as specified at www.energystar.gov/products (contains complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products). Provide/use the purchasing specifications listed for FEMP designated products at www.femp.energy.gov/procurement. The Contractor shall use the low standby power products specified at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/low-standby-power-products. Provide/use EPEAT registered products as specified at www.epeat.net. At a minimum, the Contractor shall acquire EPEAT® Bronze registered products. EPEAT registered products are required to meet the technical specifications of ENERGY STAR, but are not automatically on the ENERGY STAR qualified product lists. The Contractor shall ensure that applicable products are on both the EPEAT Registry and ENERGY STAR Qualified Product Lists. The Contractor shall use these products to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. The following is a list of information technology products for which ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated, low standby power, and EPEAT registered products are available: Computer Desktops, Laptops, Notebooks, Displays, Monitors, Integrated Desktop Computers, Workstation Desktops, Thin Clients, Disk Drives Imaging Equipment (Printers Copiers, Multi-Function Devices, Scanners, Fax Machines, Digital Duplicators, Mailing Machines) Televisions, Multimedia Projectors This list is continually evolving, and as a result is not all-inclusive. SHIPMENT OF HARDWARE All hardware shall be delivered within 30 days of receipt of order. Inspection: Destination Acceptance: Destination Freight on Board (FOB): Destination SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES Primary POC: Name: Gordon Bosker Voice: (210) 617-5300 ext. 16352 Email: Gordon.bosker@va.gov Location: 7400 Merton Minter Blvd San Antonio, TX 78229 rm J004 Prior to shipping, Contractor shall notify Site POCs, by phone followed by email, of all incoming deliveries including line-by-line details for review of requirements. Contractor cannot make any changes to the delivery schedule at the request of Site POC. All shipments, either single or multiple container deliveries, will bear the VA Purchase Order number on external shipping labels and associated manifests or packing lists. In the case of multiple container deliveries, a statement readable near the VA PO number will indicate total number of containers for the complete shipment (ex. Package 1 of 2 ), clearly readable on manifests and external shipping labels. Packing Slips/Labels and Lists shall include the following: IFCAP PO # ____________ (i.e., 200-J52345) Total number of Containers: Package ___ of ___. (i.e., Package 1 of 3) NOTE: VA XXX Initiative INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS: All VA sensitive information shall be protected at all times in accordance with local security field office System Security Plans (SSP s) and Authority to Operate (ATO) s for all systems/LAN s accessed while performing the tasks detailed in this Product Description. A prohibition on unauthorized disclosure: Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. See VA handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 3.a. A requirement for data breach notification: Upon discovery of any known or suspected security/privacy incidents, or any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including that contained in system(s) to which the contractor/subcontractor has access, the contractor/subcontractor shall immediately and simultaneously notify the COR, the designated ISO, and Privacy Officer for the contract. The term security incident means an event that has, or could have, resulted in unauthorized access to, loss or damage to VA assets, or sensitive information, or an action that breaches VA security procedures. See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 6.a. A requirement to pay liquidated damages in the event of a data breach: In the event of a data breach or privacy incident involving SPI the contractor processes or maintains under this contract, the contractor shall be liable to VA for liquidated damages for a specified amount per affected individual to cover the cost of providing credit protection services to those individuals. See VA handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 7.a., 7.d. A requirement for annual security/privacy awareness training: Before being granted access to VA information or information systems, all contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring such access shall complete on an annual basis either: (i) the VA security/privacy awareness training (contains VA security/privacy requirements) within 1 week of the initiation of the contract, or (ii) security awareness training provided or arranged by the contractor that conforms to VA s security/privacy requirements as delineated in the hard copy of the VA security awareness training provided to the contractor. If the contractor provides their own training that conforms to VA s requirements, they will provide the COR or CO, a yearly report (due annually on the date of the contract initiation) stating that all applicable employees involved in the VA s contract have received their annual security/privacy training that meets VA s requirements and the total number of employees trained. See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 9. A requirement to sign VA s Rules of Behavior: Before being granted access to VA information or information systems, all contractor employees and subcontractor employees requiring such access shall sign on annual basis an acknowledgement that they have read, understand, and agree to abide by VA s Contractor Rules of Behavior which is attached to this contract. See VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix C, paragraph 9, Appendix D. Note: If a medical device vendor anticipates that the services under the contract will be performed by 10 or more individuals, the Contractor Rules of Behavior may be signed by the vendor s designated representative. The contract must reflect by signing the Rules of Behavior on behalf of the vendor that the designated representative agrees to ensure that all such individuals review and understand the Contractor Rules of Behavior when accessing VA s information and information systems. POINT(S) OF CONTACT: VA Project Manager: Gordon Bosker Gordon.bosker@va.gov (210) 617-5300 ext. 16352 Contract Specialist: Torell Camp torell.camp2@va.gov 732-440-9642 Contracting Officer: Peter Lewandowski Peter.Lewandowski@va.gov 732-440-9640