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

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Midmark 641 Barrier Free Procedure Chair, as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional in... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Midmark 641 Barrier Free Procedure Chair, 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 solicitation number is 36C24420Q1038 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, effective 16 Jul 2018 This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and the associated NAICS code 339113 has a small business size standard of 750. Contract Line Items (CLIN): ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 2.00 EA MID-641-005 641 PWR CHAIR ROTATION AND PROGRAMMABLE LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MID-641-005 0002 2.00 EA 641 FLAT HEADREST LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MID-9A37800XXXX 0003 2.00 EA 641 ARMS LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MID-9A39600XXXX 0004 2.00 EA 641 PREMIUM 24 IN UPHOLSTERY TOP LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MID-002-0966-00-XXX 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: Midmark Corporation . Brand: Midmark Model No.: 641-002 Comparable products must be brand name or equal containing the following salient features: The Department of Veteran Affairs, Wilmington VA Medical, ENT Department has a requirement for Midmark 641 Barrier Free Procedure Chairs. This SOW is issued using Brand Name or Equal terms. Brand names are used below as a basis of design, please read the entire SOW. If quoting an equal brand, you must provide a brochure and explain how each salient feature is met. Failure to do so will result in your quote being deemed unresponsive. The Wilmington VA Medical located at 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805 is looking to procure two (2) Midmark 641 Barrier Free Procedure Chairs or Equivalent due to the current chairs being out of compliance with JCAHO requirements. The following salient characteristics must be met. The following are the required characteristics, functional and performance specifications for the requested item. Salient Characteristics: A.) Versatile positioning, including the Trendlenberg position B.) Ergonomic design, allowing for provider to examine the patient without undue strain from bending over or twisting C.) Easily accessible for the patient to enter/exit the chair with arms that swing up out of the way D.) Be capable of handling patient loads up to at least 450 lbs. E.) Be programmable, so that multiple users can have personalized chair adjustment settings at the touch of a button, increasing efficiency and productivity. F.) Have smooth, durable upholstery, which is easy to clean/disinfect. G.) Standard warranty included Delivery: 30 Days ARO to: Department of Veteran Affairs Wilmington VAMC ATTN: PO# TBD 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 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: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal. (JAN 2008) 852-219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set- Aside 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. 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. 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. Quotes shall be sent electronically via e-mail. All quotes shall include one (1) separate copy of each of the items listed below. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration of award. Offerors must submit each item of quote in a separate electronic attachment clearly identified as described below. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote. *Offerors must use the CLINs specified in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. It is not permissible for offerors to use offeror created CLINs or SUBCLINs. Completed certifications and representations located at FAR 52.212-3, or an indication that said certifications and representations are current and located in the SAM database. Signed Certifications that may be included as Addenda to FAR 52.212-1. Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE ONLY. 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. 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) 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 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 The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. All quotes must be emailed to Lakeisiha.Davenport@ va.gov. Quotes must be received no later than September 9, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. Contractors are advised that any and all questions concerning this solicitation must be sent in writing to the Contracting Office at NCO 4, Pittsburgh, PA. Questions may be sent via email to Lakeisiha.Davenport@ va.gov. No questions will be answered after Thursday September 08, 2020. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form. When submitting a quote using this document, please include: Business Name, address and point of contact (POC) must be shown.