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

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations SOP Page 3 of 5 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 04 Date: 06/10/20 Descrip... Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations SOP Page 3 of 5 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 04 Date: 06/10/20 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 FAC_2021-05 3-10-2021. This solicitation is set-aside for: SDVOSB The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510, with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6515 The James J. Peters VA Medical Center s Nuclear Medicine Department requires one (1) patient vitals monitor to be use within Zone 4 of the MRI suite. The patient vitals monitor shall be functionally equivalent equipment to the Expression Patient Monitor (MR400). All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: This is a brand name or equal requirement with the following minimal specifications: Requirement Specifications: MR Zone 4 compatible Mobile and easy to reposition within confined examination rooms without compromising functionality. The latest in technology to eliminate / reduce artifacts in ECG signals due to magnetic interference and vice versa, eliminate / reduce ECG interference in electromagnetic fields. Must be able to properly operate near the magnet. ECG signal and wireless capability backed by an advanced cardiac architecture. Capable of monitoring SpO2, IBP, NIBP, and CO2 / respiration. Capable of monitoring body and other variable surfaces temperatures, MAC values, trends, and perfusion index. Perfusion and diffusion ECG digital gradient filters. Integrated monitor capable of identification and monitoring of dual anesthetic agents. Pre-emptive, programmable, and multi-priority alarms system to include desaturation, extreme brady / tachycardia, and Gauss alarm. Must allow for easy adaptation to individual patient needs. Improved comfort by minimizing physical connectivity to patients in the performance of its functions. Ease of restrictions innate to the placement of this equipment in an MR Zone 4 environment. Capable of wireless, multi-optional IT connectivity (HL7 and serial data) to include the widest possible selection of systems and devices likely to be found in an MR Zone 4 environment. Solutions guided to minimize disruption of information workflow. Large (15 inch or better), easy to read LED touchscreen display to facilitate quick human data acquisition and provide clinical decision support. ECO friendly, emphasis on green design. Modular service design. Comprehensive range of disposable accessories. The contractor shall deliver all supplies within thirty (30) days following the contract award unless delayed by unforeseen circumstances. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: James J. Peters VA Medical Center Attn: Nuclear Medicine Department 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx, NY Postal Code: 10468 Country: UNITED STATES 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 (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Oct 2018) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2021) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct  (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities  (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). All quoters, shall submit the following: 1 (one) copy. All quotations shall be sent to Steven.Abbey@va.gov. Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. 52.212-2 EVALUATION Comparative Evaluation Per FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers, a comparative evaluation based on price and other factors will be conducted. Please provide such factors as warranty information, availability of expedited delivery, or any other factor differentiating your proposal from others that you believe should be considered and taken into account in comparing with other offers. Additionally, if you re offering items that are not the brand name stated in this RFQ, please explain how your offered product meets or exceeds the capabilities of the brand name so those features can be fully considered and taken into account in comparison to any brand name offers.  Technical and past performance (responsibility check), when combined, are significantly more important than price. Responsibility Check Prospective offerors are hereby notified that past performance will be evaluated via a responsibility check from any or all of the following: Federal Data Check (FedDataCheck) SAM.gov Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Any other sources deemed appropriate to determine the Offeror s ability to fulfill the requirements in this solicitation. The following are the decision factors: 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) technical capability factor meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) past performance, and (3) price. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. 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:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission shall be received not later than 1600 hours EST 07/19/2022 to Steven.Abbey@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). e-mailed quotes will be accepted. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Steven Abbey at Steven.Abbey@va.gov. Point of Contact Steven P Abbey II Contract Specialist Network Contracting Office (NC02) 76 Veterans Avenue Bldg 30 Room 317 Bath, NY 14810 Phone: 607-664-4969 Fax: 607-664-4482 Steven.Abbey@va.gov

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TITLE: 38-Sources Sought Notice SOL: 36C24222Q0891 DUE: 07/06/2022 at 16:00 (EST) SET ASIDE: Small Business NAICS: 334510 AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 ... TITLE: 38-Sources Sought Notice SOL: 36C24222Q0891 DUE: 07/06/2022 at 16:00 (EST) SET ASIDE: Small Business NAICS: 334510 AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. POC: Steven Abbey Mail all responses only to: Steven.Abbey@va.gov DESCRIPTION: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of Small Businesses firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 334510. The Department of Veteran s Affairs is seeking all small business manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers, of the following brand name or equally functional requirement. Background: The James J. Peters VAMC s Nuclear Medicine Department requires one (1) patient vitals monitor to be use within its Zone 4 MRI suite for the monitoring of vitals while the patients are undergoing MRI procedures. MR Compatible patient monitors are designed specifically for use in magnetic resonance (MR) environments. The monitor must be able to wirelessly connect and share patient information from transport to monitoring, cardiac gating, and electronic patient record systems. The system must provide flexibility to monitor patients during optimizing protocols up to 4W/kg SAR and 7.2ut B1rms. The facility currently does not have this equipment and therefore cannot offer MRI services to critical patients. Requirement: This is a Brand name or equal requirement to the Philip s Expression MR400. Equally functional equipment must be able to provide the following minimal requirements: MR Zone 4 compatible Mobile and easy to reposition within confined examination rooms without compromising functionality. The latest in technology to eliminate / reduce artifacts in ECG signals due to magnetic interference and vice versa, eliminate / reduce ECG interference in electromagnetic fields. Must be able to properly operate near the magnet. ECG signal and wireless capability backed by an advanced cardiac architecture. Capable of monitoring SpO2, IBP, NIBP, and CO2 / respiration. Capable of monitoring body and other variable surfaces temperatures, MAC values, trends, and perfusion index. Perfusion and diffusion ECG digital gradient filters. Integrated monitor capable of identification and monitoring of dual anesthetic agents. Pre-emptive, programmable, and multi-priority alarms system to include desaturation, extreme brady / tachycardia, and Gauss alarm. Must allow for easy adaptation to individual patient needs. Improved comfort by minimizing physical connectivity to patients in the performance of its functions. Ease of restrictions innate to the placement of this equipment in an MR Zone 4 environment. Capable of wireless, multi-optional IT connectivity (HL7 and serial data) to include the widest possible selection of systems and devices likely to be found in an MR Zone 4 environment. Solutions guided to minimize disruption of information workflow. Large (15 inch or better), easy to read LED touchscreen display to facilitate quick human data acquisition and provide clinical decision support. ECO friendly, emphasis on green design. Modular service design. Comprehensive range of disposable accessories. Place of Performance: James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 W. Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468 THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm, complete address, phone & fax number of contacts. Please include the following Sources Sought Number in the subject box of all email responses; 36C24222Q0891.