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

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Brand Name or Equal requirement for two (2) Electrosurgical Unit Analyzers, as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented wi... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Brand Name or Equal requirement for two (2) Electrosurgical Unit Analyzers, as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Brand Name Reference is Fluke QA-ES III. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a solicitation will not be issued. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. The solicitation is 36C24419Q0771 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101. This solicitation is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 339112, and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. PRICE/COST SCHEDULE AND CLIN INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT CLIN 0001 2.00 EA ___________ ________________ Electrosurgical Unit Analyzer (ESU) Brand Name or Equal Requirement CLIN 0002 2.00 EA ___________ _________________ Operator s Instruction Manual GRAND TOTAL ________________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE CLIN 0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA 2.00 NLT 30 days ARO CLIN 0002 SHIP TO: SAME AS CLIN 0001 2.00 NLT 30 days ARO BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS In accordance with VAAR 811.104-71 (b), based on the inclusion of FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) and VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008), offerors proposing to furnish an equal product other than referenced in the solicitation, shall insert the following description for each equal product (See also VAAR 852.211-73 (c)(1) and (c)(2). Manufacturers Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Brand: ______________________________________________________________________ Model No.:____________________________________________________________________ Background The Department of Veterans Affairs, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC), Philadelphia, PA has a brand name or equal requirement for two (2) Electrosurgical Unit Analyzers. The Electrosurgical Unit Analyzer is used to perform testing necessary to complete device preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on electrosurgical units. System requirements/Salient Characteristics - The ESU analyzer must be able to test power (in Watts), HF current (in milliamps), and test load (in ohms) - The ESU analyzer operating voltage must accommodate a specified range of 115V ac/230 V ac - The ESU analyzer must be able to operate between 65 degrees Fahrenheit to 90 degrees Fahrenheit - The ESU analyzer weight must not exceed 20 pounds - The ESU analyzer must perform to IEC 601 2-2, 1289-2, ANSI/AAMI standards Installation - Working with the CMCVAMC project management team, the vendor will be responsible for coordinating and performing device shipment and installation. Warranty and Service - Service and Operator Manuals The vendor shall provide the following documentation for the proposed system: - Two (2) copies of operator's instruction manual - Warranty The system and accessories shall be covered under the manufacturer s warranty, such that equipment is guaranteed free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and operation for a period of one year following shipment to the VAMC. The manufacturer s factory-trained field service personnel shall perform installation and maintenance during the warranty period. Delivery Delivery is required as outlined in the solicitation document. Quotes are to be submitted FOB Destination Only, NLT 30 days ARO, with delivery made to the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC), 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Period of Performance: The contractor shall have the items delivered no later than 30 days ARO. METHOD OF AWARD The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; Price Award shall be made without discussions. PROVISIONS & CLAUSES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.202-1, Definitions (NOV 2013) FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) FAR 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) FAR 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) FAR 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2015) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (DEV 2018) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 2014) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (OCT 2018) VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.246-71, Inspection (JAN 2008) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.212-5(b)(1) Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006) 52.212-5(b)(2) Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) 52.212-5 (b)(21) - Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.212-5(b)(46) - Buy American--Supplies (MAY 2014) FAR 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://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (End of Clause) FAR Number Title Date 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY JUL 2016 CODE MAINTENANCE 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO DEC 2013 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS 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. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for two (2) Electrosurgical Unit Analyzers as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Quotes shall be submitted by 12:00 PM, Monday, June 17, 2019, and shall be submitted to stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov by the deadline. Late quotes shall not be accepted. All quotes shall contain product specifications for each item so the Government can compare the items offered with the required list of specifications outlined in this RFQ. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov by 10:00AM, Thursday, June 13, 2019. 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. 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 If you are not the manufacturer, then an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR LETTER needs to be provided with your quote in order to be considered for the award. End of Document