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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C24221Q1218 Posted Date: 07/26/2021 Original Response Date:... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C24221Q1218 Posted Date: 07/26/2021 Original Response Date: 08/02/2021 Current Response Date: 08/02/2021 Product or Service Code: 6515 Set Aside: Small Business set-aside NAICS Code: 339112 Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VAMC (Bronx VAMC), 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468-3904. 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; 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 2020-08. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a business size standard of 1000 Employees. This procurement is being issued as sole source . It is the Government s intent to issue a firm fixed price, single award as a result of this solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112, surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1000 employees. All interested companies shall provide quotation(s), for the following: VA Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VAMC (Bronx VAMC), 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468-3904, is seeking to purchase a Brand-Name Only Connex Vital Sign Monitors. Supplies Connex Vital Sign Monitors 1000981, Welch Allyn Device Connectivity License (62 EA) S3-PREMIUM-CSS, Connex Premium Service Support Agreement; Software Updates/Upgrades; Core point license and support (if applicable); Onsite Services; 7x24x365 telephone and remote diagnosis technical support; Direct access to the Partners in Care Support CenterS3-PREMIUM-CS (1 EA) 75CT-B , Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor with SureBP Non-invasive Blood Pressure, Covidien SpO2, SureTemp Plus Thermometer (62 EA) 7000-APM, Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor Accessory Power Management Stand (62 EA ) 6000-916HS, Welch Allyn HS-1M 2D Barcode Scanner with Coiled USB Cord; High Performance (62 EA) 6000-916HS, Welch Allyn HS-1M 2D Barcode Scanner with Coiled USB Cord; High Performance (62 EA) OPERATIONAL AND SERVICE MANUALS (9 EA) *** VENDOR COVER SHIPPING / FREIGHT FEE *** Services Items to be delivered. The delivery/task order period of performance is 60 days (ARO). Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order/award of contract. Delivery terms Destination. The contractor shall deliver all line items to James J. Peters (Bronx) VAMC, 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468-3904. STATEMENT OF NEED Welch Allyn Connex Blood Pressure Monitors Background: The HVHCS is looking to purchase an additional Connex blood pressure monitors for the department of Nursing Services for the Hudson Valley HCS community-based outpatient. Scope: This Montrose VAMC is looking to buy an additional 62 Welch-Allyn (OEM) Connex Blood Pressure Machines to serve our Veterans better with faster workflow. The Montrose VAMC is looking to buy an additional 62 Welch-Allyn (OEM) Connex Blood Pressure Machines to continue serving our Veterans for the Department of Nursing Services for the Hudson Valley HCS community-based outpatient. The standardization of the consistency of care is essential for our daily operation. We are currently using Connex Vital sign monitors in our nursing services. Additional Connex will allow us to serve our Veterans faster and better workflow. The Nursing Service is currently using 74MT-B Connex Vital monitors, and we need additional 62 monitors to continue our mission to serve our Veterans. Therefore, purchasing an additional 62 Welch-Allyn (OEM) Connex Blood Pressure Machines for VA Hudson Valley HHCS for nursing is needed urgently. Montrose VAMC is currently using Connex 74CT-B & 74MT-B series, and additional units will help us manage our workflow and patient care better. Furthermore, having the same Welch Allen brand ensures compatibility with our existing Connex equipment. It provides consistency of care, and we also have 20 additional connectivity licenses with the welch Allen devices for the additional monitors we are purchasing. Salient Characteristics: Electrical rating: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz 0.8X-1.5A Duty Cycle: Continuous operation Type of protection against electric shock: Class l internally powered Height: Standard chassis: 6.3 in Extended chassis: 6.5 in Width: Standard chassis 9.2 Extended chassis: 11.7 Depth: Standard chassis: 2.3 in Extended chassis: 4.4 Nurse call 25 V AC maximum Large color touchscreen simplifies training and operation For use on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients SureBP® technology 15-second NIBP measurement SureTemp® Plus and/or Braun ThermoScan® PRO 6000 ear thermometry Masimo® or Nellcor® SpO Interval monitoring mode, including customizable interval programs and alarms Manual measurements entry (weight, height, respiration rate, pain) and documentation of modifiers, like body position and O therapy Customizable Early Warning Scoring (e.g., MEWS, PEWS) to enable clinical decision support at the bedside Single sign-on options available for quick, secure clinician login Interface to select digital weight scales USB, Ethernet and wireless connectivity Integrated printer Nurse call interface Medtronic® Microstream® Capnography (etCO2) with Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) 3- or 5-Lead ECG with arrhythmia detection Pulse oximetry and pulse rate Masimo total hemoglobin (SpHb) Masimo Acoustic Respiratory Monitoring (RRa) EarlySense® contact-free respiratory monitoring and motion sensing Connex Central Station integration for centralized monitoring and alarm management Place of Performance / Delivery: POP: 60 Days (ARO) Equipment should be delivered to VA Hudson Valley Health Care System Montrose, NY 10548, Building 17 Warehouse. Liz Sarita-Hannah POC: Liz Sarita-Hannah Liz.Sarita@va.gov 914-737-4400 x3922 914-497-0473 VA Service Point of Contacts / Evaluator(s) for the offeror's proposals P.O.C. (Brand-Name Only) Place of Performance-Delivery Montrose Campus FDR (Hudson Valley) Address: 2094 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY Postal Code: 10548-1454 Country: UNITED STATES Award shall be made to the offeror 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: Quotes will be evaluated based upon the ability to meet the above exact specifications to Brand-Name Only Connex Vital Sign Monitors. Non-manufacture ruling is adhered to and followed in this requirement. 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: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (Jun 2020) 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION Commercial Items (Oct 2014) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Jan 2021) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018) End of addendum to FAR 52.212-4 FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2021) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 2018) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable, along with: 52.203-19, 52-204.10, 52.209-10, 52.221-1, 52.219-28, 52-222-3, 52.222-35, 52.225-13, 52.222-50, 52.222-36, 52.222-21, 52.222-19, 52.222-26, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.233-3, 52-233-4 and 52.247-64 subparagraphs. 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. A written authorized buyer letter submission is required. **Vendor shall be an OEM, 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 equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions**. All offerors shall submit the following: Quote with DUNS number, TIN Number, letter of authorization, solicitation number, phone number, and fax number, Point of Contact, SDVOSB VIP certification (if applicable) and proposed delivery date for goods. All offers shall be sent to the Contract Specialist: Wilmen.Joa@va.gov. LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011) This solicitation includes clause 52.219-27. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Brand-Name Only Connex Vital Sign Monitors defined herein.  The government intends to award a contract because of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all bids 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." Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than 08/02/2021 11 A.M at email address listed above for Contract Specialist. 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. Point of Contact Wilmen Joa Email: Wilmen.Joa@va.gov