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COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is for eight (8) BRAND NAME Arjo Saraplus Lifts and three (3) BRAND NAME Arjo Maximoves, as prepared in accordance with the ... COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is for eight (8) BRAND NAME Arjo Saraplus Lifts and three (3) BRAND NAME Arjo Maximoves, 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. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24419Q0728 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 2019-02, effective date 05/06/2019, and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at www.acquisiton.gov. (iv) This solicitation is being competed as Unrestricted and the associated NAICS 339112 code has a small business size standard of 1000. (v) Contract Line Items (CLINS): Brand Name Arjo Saraplus and Maximove Lifts (vi) Scope of Work/Salient Characteristics SCOPE OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PORTABLE LIFTS (SARAPLUS AND MAXIMOVE) Background VAPHS requires new medical equipment in support of the end of lifecycle for some of our SaraPlus and Maximove portable lifts. Project Scope VAPHS/Patient Care Services requires purchase of 5 SaraPlus lifts (for replacement order) and 3 additional SaraPlus Lifts and 3 additional Maximove Lifts. The Long-Term Care inpatient units at VA Pittsburgh s Community Living Center has a need to replace the mobile patient lifts that are past their lifecycle and that are used on the inpatient units. These lifts are required as a hoist system for safely moving patients from their beds. These lifts are also part of our Restorative Care/Early Mobility Program with Physical Therapy to get patients up and walking again as the front bar comes off allowing the patient to stand-up and still be supported. The Safe Patient Handling Manager and Physical Therapy have worked together to introduce this program and it is being implemented organization wide for those who meet the criteria. The equipment to be purchased is not capable of storing any VA sensitive information. The patient lifts will be used in Building 50 or 51 at the H.J. Heinz Division. Specifications This request is for 5 SaraPlus replacement lifts (PCS will be turning in 5 lifts) and a 2nd order that is done as Additional for 3 SaraPlus and 3 Maximoves. Packaging Waste management Contractor shall remove packaging materials and all shipping debris from site and dispose of at appropriate recycling facilities. Contractor shall collect and separate for disposal all paper, plastic, polystyrene, corrugated cardboard, packaging material in appropriate bins for recycling on site if available. Contract shall fold metal and plastic banding, flatten and place in designated areas for trash. Delivery Location Attn: RUTH MORSILLO VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 1010 Delafield Road Bldg 49 Warehouse Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Delivery Coordination Normal business hours for acceptance of deliveries are 8:00am-3:30pm, Monday thru Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Deliveries should be coordinated in advance with Point of Contact (POC) once a ship date is established. The POC, Biomedical Engineering and/or Logistics Representative shall be the only VA entity signing for freight received on this requirement. All items included in the requirement shall be shipped and delivered to site at same time. If deliveries must be broken into several shipments due to size, this must be coordinated in advance with the COR. The packing slip must include the VA-issued purchase order number . SECURITY LANGUAGE The COR is responsible for ensuring that all Contractors comply with physical security policies. A compliant ID badge must always be worn by Contractors while on VA premises. Contractor may not have access to the VA network or any VA sensitive information under this contract. Contractor must always be escorted while performing work in sensitive IT areas. All Contractors must receive Privacy training annually using one of the following methods: Complete VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information training by using VA s TMS system(https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/). Contractors may use the TMS Managed Self Enrollment method to complete the training in TMS. The COR must ensure that all contractors are validated in the PIH domain. Complete the hard copy version of VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or Use to VA Sensitive Information . Signed training documents must be submitted to the COR. Training must be completed prior to the performance of the contract and annually thereafter. Proof of training completion must be verified and tracked by the COR. PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION 0001 HEP1000-US Arjo Saraplus W/Scale 8 EA Cost$ ________________ 0002 KMCEUN-D Arjo Maximove W/Scale 3 EA Cost$_________________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE Delivery: Within 45 Days ARO to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, H.J. Heinz Campus 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: The government will furnish no property to the contractor. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda: CLAUSES: 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) (a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (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. (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 (AUTHORIZED DISTRIUBTOR LETTERS FROM THE MFG MUST BE INCLUDED) (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 address(es): 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 interested parties shall be registered, active, and verified with the following sites to be considered for award. SAM: (ALL BUSINESSES) http://www.sam.gov VETBIZ (SDVOSB/VOSB ONLY) https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx Interested vendors are advised to monitor www.fbo.gov for any amendments to this solicitation that may be posted. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. (xv) Quotes must be emailed to amanda.williams4@va.gov and received no later than 06/24/2019 AT 4:00 PM EST Quotes may be submitted on this document (If you use this form, Include your company information name, address, phone number, POC, POC email, and DUNS #) or the vendor s own form. If you are not the manufacturer then an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR LETTERS FROM THE MFG needs to be provided with your quote in order to be considered for the award. NO LATE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED (xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Amanda L. Williams at amanda.williams4@va.gov; NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED