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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the DERMLITE FOTO X PLUS system, BRAND NAME, as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information inc... (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the DERMLITE FOTO X PLUS system, BRAND NAME, as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. The Department of Veteran Affairs, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA, requires the acquisition, and delivery of all items listed below. Delivery will be within 30 days ARO to the following location: Wilkes-Barre VAMC located at 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711; Attn; Warehouse Karen Towers. Contractors shall have no access to Department of Veterans Affairs computer systems.  If required, each contractor employee working on-site must complete training course VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior .  When a new contractor employee arrives on-site they must contact Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who will arrange for this training. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24419Q0396 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101 effective Oct 26, 2018. (iv) This solicitation is being issued UNRESTRICTED the associated NAICS code 339112 has a small business size standard of 1000. (v) Contract Line Items (CLIN): (vi) BRAND NAME ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 249.00 BX __________________ __________________ COVER,DISPOSABLE,DERMLITE MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): ICDL4-25 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ICDL4-25 0002 63.00 EA __________________ __________________ BATTERY,CAMERA,OLYMPUS,BLS-50 MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): V6200740U000-C LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: V6200740U000-C 0003 63.00 EA __________________ __________________ SYSTEM,DERMLITE FOTO X PLUS MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): DLFX PLUS LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: DLFX PLUS GRAND TOTAL __________________ Statement of Need The Dermlite FOTO X PLUS system, including the compatible software, is currently in place at all 9 VA Medical Centers in VISN 04. The equipment being replaced/upgraded is needed to continue to provide Teledermatology services to patients. Please see Statement of Need below for more detailed information DermLite Foto X Plus The Complete Point-and-Shoot Digital Dermoscopy System DermLite Foto X Plus combines the DermLite Foto X with one of the most compact and most capable digital cameras, the Olympus M10 Mark III, giving you a complete high-end digital dermoscopy system in a convenient aluminum carrying case. The Olympus M10 Mark III incorporates a 16.1MP Four Thirds Live MOS sensor and the Dual Quad-Core TruePic VIII Image Processor, enabling a variety of fast and powerful functions, including video recording at up to UHD 4K. The camera does retain its intuitive and rugged construction, benefitting from many physical controls as well as a 3.0" tilting touchscreen LCD and a 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder with an improved 1.23x magnification. Olympus M10 Mark III key features 16.1MP Four Thirds Live MOS Sensor Dual Quad-Core TruePic VIII Processor UHD 4K30 Recording; Clips Video Mode 2.36m-Dot 1.23x Electronic Viewfinder 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD In-Body 5-Axis Image Stabilization 121-Point Contrast-Detect AF System Up to 8.6 fps Shooting and ISO 25600 Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens 16GB SDHC Memory Card  ICDL4-25 IceCap® for DL4 & Foto X, 25-pc Box Along with the growing need for dermoscopy, infection control is becoming an increasingly important aspect of providing care. With our Infection Control and Epidemiology System IceCap , we have you covered. These disposable snap-on IceCaps attach to the DL4 or Foto X faceplate spacer and may greatly reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Includes 25 IceCaps in a convenient perforated box. Delivery: The Dermlite Foto X Plus and accessories shall be delivered within 30 days ARO to the following location: Wilkes-Barre VAMC located at 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711; Attn; Warehouse Karen Towers. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.  (b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), 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 medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Offerors must submit proper authorization or other pertinent documentation at the time of submitting a response to this combined synopsis/solicitation in order to be considered for award. (c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items. (ix) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE ONLY. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda: (End of Clause) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses: http://farsite.hill.af.mil https://acquisition.gov/far (End of Clause) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (xiii) Additional conditions: All responses must include verification that each specification outlined in Section (vi) is met. All interested parties shall be registered, active and verified with the following sites to be considered for award. SAM: http://www.sam.gov VETBIZ https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. (xv) Quotes must be emailed to derrick.maruski2@va.gov and received no later than 9:00 AM EST on the close date, March 29, 2019. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form. When submitting a quote using this document, must include: Business Name, address and point of contact (POC). (xvi) For information regarding the combined synopsis/solicitation, please contact Derrick L. Maruski at derrick.maruski2@va.gov.

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Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify capable small businesses, including Service Disabled and Veteran Owned small businesses, OR any business size, capable o... Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify capable small businesses, including Service Disabled and Veteran Owned small businesses, OR any business size, capable of providing the BRAND NAME items as listed in the attached Statement of Need. NAICS Code 333314, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing. All items will be shipped to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre Pa, 18711. A DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is attached. Please read through the DRAFT SOW before responding to this notice. If your company provides the requested items please provide the information below: Company Name Company Duns & Bradstreet Number Socio-economic Status (e.g. large business, small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, etc.) Point of Contact with Name, Email Address, and Telephone Number Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility to provide the principal components of supplies listed in the attached document. Responses should include the following information: Business name, address, Point of Contact, business size info. All information is to be submitted via e-mail to Derrick L. Maruski at derrick.mauski2@va.gov. Information provided will not be returned. All responses shall be in the English Language. Responses are due by 9:00 AM EST on Friday, March 8, 2019. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Questions can be submitted electronically to derrick.mauski2@va.gov. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is the government obligated to issue an RFQ. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. End of Document