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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Brand Name or Equal Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures fo... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Brand Name or Equal 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10G22Q0025 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06 dated 26 MAY 2022. Requirement Description: VA has a requirement to purchase Plethysmographs: Whole Body to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Plethysmographs: Whole Body is an instrument for measuring changes in volume within an organ or whole body (usually resulting from fluctuations in the amount of blood or air it contains) are used to assess and monitor the nature of blood flow in the vascular system. By locating and helping to assess the extent of vascular flow restrictions, they can noninvasively aid in the detection of clotting, stenosis, and mechanical damage to blood vessels. Clinical applications include the assessment of air embolism, atherosclerosis, postphlebitic syndrome, varicose veins, venous thrombosis, and the vascular states of partially severed extremities. Plethysmographs are typically used with blood pressure cuffs to detect perfusion and assess blood pressure or volume changes; this technique is sometimes used postoperatively to monitor the return of blood flow in the peripheral vessels following cardiovascular surgery. A single award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract will be awarded for the purchase of Brand Name or Equal equipment in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the Brand Name or Equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 - Surgical Instruments and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. This procurement action is issued as a Small Business Set-Aside. This acquisition is for a single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Medical Graphics Corporation (MGC Diagnostics) or equal Plethysmographs: Whole Body or related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT B Plethysmographs: Whole Body PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT B Plethysmographs: Whole Body PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. This procurement effort is to establish a 12-months base contract with four 12-month option periods. Delivery is FOB destination and requires delivery to VA medical facilities throughout the United States. Firm-Fixed-Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the exact delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities. Delivery shall be provided within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision. The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer, if not available in the System for Award Management (SAM). Vendors are required to complete all fill-in Provisions listed on Attachment E - Solicitation Provisions. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition and found in Attachment D - Contract Clauses. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified as with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via e-mail by 12:00PM EST on August 12, 2022 to lasheena.christian@va.gov. No calls will be accepted. All questions received by the stated deadline will be answered via a solicitation amendment and posted on the Contracting Opportunities (https://sam.gov/ ) website. Quotes are due via e-mail by 12:00PM EST on September 5, 2022, to lasheena.christian@va.gov ATTACHMENT A - Plethysmographs: Whole Body - PRICE LISTS. ATTACHMENT B - Plethysmographs: Whole Body - PRODUCT DESCRIPTSION. ATTACHMENT C - Plethysmographs: Whole Body CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. ATTACHMENT D - Plethysmographs: Whole Body - CONTRACT CLAUSES. ATTACHMENT F - Plethysmographs: Whole Body - REPORTING TOOL. ATTACHMENT E - Plethysmographs: Whole Body - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS.

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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 10 of 10 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 10 DESCRIPTION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans He... Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 10 of 10 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 10 DESCRIPTION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Plethysmographs: Whole Body product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with the FAR 10.002(b)(2)to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources. The SAC in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified source to provide Medical Graphics Corporation brand name or equal Plethysmographs: Whole Body on an agency wide basis. VA intends to award a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract to a supplier of this equipment. Vendors will be required to deliver Plethysmographs: Whole Body to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the United States. The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with two 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether or not to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. The FAR Provision found at 52.204-7(b)(1) requires that All interested Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. All quoters must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ at the time of quote submission. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute 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 notice. This RFI is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes. 2.0 SCOPE Plethysmographs: Whole Body is an instrument for measuring changes in volume within an organ or whole body (usually resulting from fluctuations in the amount of blood or air it contains) are used to assess and monitor the nature of blood flow in the vascular system. By locating and helping to assess the extent of vascular flow restrictions, they can noninvasively aid in the detection of clotting, stenosis, and mechanical damage to blood vessels. Clinical applications include the assessment of air embolism, atherosclerosis, postphlebitic syndrome, varicose veins, venous thrombosis, and the vascular states of partially severed extremities. Plethysmographs are typically used with blood pressure cuffs to detect perfusion and assess blood pressure or volume changes; this technique is sometimes used postoperatively to monitor the return of blood flow in the peripheral vessels following cardiovascular surgery. The following Contract Line Items are being considered: CLIN Part Number Description BS YR OY 1 OY 2 0001 MCG Diag. 830008-902 PFT-Body Box (Plethysmography) System - Platinum Elite DX 20 15 20 0002 MCG Diag. 830007-902 PFT-Body Box (Plethysmography) System - Platinum Elite DL 11 10 15 0003 MCG Diag 147612-312 Software and Connection Licenses 20 20 20 0004 MCG Diag. 900003-006 User Training Session - (technical Training and Operator Training/VISN wide) 15 10 10 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Medical Graphics Corporation Plethysmographs: Whole Body as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics: CLIN s 0001-0003 apply to the following SC s SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION SC 1 Shall Have Interior Volume equal 726 Liters or greater than 1,440 Liters Literature Review SC 2 Capability conduct MIP/MEP: Respiratory Mechanics Literature Review SC 3 Pulmonary Function Testing Capability Literature Review SC 4 Capability conduct Airway resistance Measurements Literature Review SC 5 Should have display or graphic controllers as part of the configuration. Literature Review SC 6 Thoracic gas Volumes (TGV) Testing Capability Literature Review SC 7 Shall have seating to accommodate 350lbs or more Literature Review SC 8 Two-way Communication patient and clinician Literature Review For each product (brand name and part number), the response must include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (SC) specified above. The Government's intent is to include all ancillary items to ensure the equipment can function as designed by the OEM and as clinically required. Vendors are encouraged to provide any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Additionally, responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall include the following: Full name and address of company DUNS number Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer Country of Origin designation for all products Ability to provide uninterrupted supply of products on a national scale Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) meet the identified salient characteristics (if submitting an or-equal item) Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the clinical functionality of the product line identified Although not required, vendors responding to this Sources Sought may also submit a Capabilities Statement.