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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This a... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this action. Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes referencing RFQ 36C24621Q0504-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular- 2021-05 dated 03/10/2021. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov). The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 Regional Procurement Office (RPO) EAST intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the Brand Name or Equal Portable Ultrasound to the Hampton VA Medical Center in Hampton, VA 23667 The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 with a business size standard of 1250 employees. This procurement is a Small Business set-aside to and for all eligible offerors may submit quotes. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. All questions pertaining to this RFQ, are due by 10:00AM EST on Monday, May 10, 2021; and must be submitted via emailed to ruth.morris@va.gov. The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the lowest price technically acceptable that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics for the government. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Quotes received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Quotes shall be submitted via email to ruth.morris@va.gov. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following Brand Name or Equal commercial supplies: DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED for: SPARQ ULTRASOUND ITEM NO. or STOCK NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT NNAP101 NNAP101 Sparq Ultrasound System 1 With the purchase of a Sparq Ultrasound system, the (12) month system warranty will be enhanced to cover all standard transducers purchased with the system (excluding TEE probes) for a period of sixty (60) months. Limited to two replacements per year, excluding damage resulting from abuse, misuse or cosmetic issues. 1 EA NNAP109 NNAP109 POC Comprehensive Pkg The POC Comprehensive Package includes the following clinical options: Abdominal, Trauma, Adult Echo Superficial, Access, Peripheral Vascular, Pelvic, Lung, Ocular, Musculoskeletal (which provides Spine and Musculoskeletal Superficial), Nerve and Physio. Pulse Wave Doppler (PW) Available on all imaging transducers: Adjustable sample volume size:0.8-24.6 mm (transducer dependent) Simultaneous or duplex mode of operation Simultaneous 2D, color Doppler or CPA, pulsed Doppler 1 EA NUSE674 NUSE674 DICOM Networking 1 Networking capability to support DICOM Media Store and DICOM Print. Also provides Ethernet (wired and wireless) connectivity to an enterprise data management system or PACS with advanced DICOM features: DICOM Store, Modality Worklist and Performed Procedure Step. DICOM Structured reporting for Cardiac, OB, and Vascular. Supports secure DICOM transfer. 1 EA NUSE810 NUSE810 1 This Point of Care Transducer Package includes the S5-1and L12-4 for use on the Sparq ultrasound system. The available imaging presets are determined by the clinical options purchased with the system. 1 EA FUS7000 US7000 English Manual 1 Operation Manual Quotation 1 EA Salient Characteristics: a. One touch/no knobs/sealed glass control panel/touchscreen easy to clean system that can be used with Super Sani-Cloth hospital disinfecting wipes and/or used in COVID+ patient rooms b. Compatibility with the Hampton VA previously purchased the Philips transducers Small/compact/mobile with adjustable height/arm/articulated screen c. Secure data system and/or wireless transmissibility compatible with the ISCV/Richmond VAMC network system with full internet compatibility d. Multiple compatibility with transducers to include: Cardiac Echo or Abdomen or Transesophageal Echo or Linear probe for nerve, vascular, lung, arterial e. DVD drive availability to save echo images to DVD Multiple modes: (b-mode, m-mode) color m-mode, color/power doppler, freeze, dual mode or split screen, acquire with focus/depth/gain controls f. Measurement and calculation and frequency controls g. Software compatibility: calculations for cardiac dimensions, LV and LA volumes, LV index, vessels, ef volume, aortic valve, mitral valve, tricuspide valve, pulmonary valve h. DICOM structured reporting (the compatibility with ISCV/Richmond system) uses this type of reporting Delivery Address: Hampton VAMC 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667 FOB Point: Destination Estimated Delivery Date: Within 30 days ARO IAW 52.252-2 The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition and are available for view at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR Provisions: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (JUN 2020) Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUN 2020) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representation (DEC 2019) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) The government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order to the vendor whose quotation represents the lowest priced and represents the best value for the government. The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quotations. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (FEB 2021) (End of Provision) FAR Clauses: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2021) Full text of the reference FAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (FEB 2021) 52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special Works (DEC 2007) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) VAAR Clauses: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) 852.219-11 VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) Gray Market Prevention Language: (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 equipment only 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 equipment/system, 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 equipment/system 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.

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DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES T... DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Solicitation, an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. All information received in response to this RFI marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. PURPOSE: The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to find qualified vendors and to assist Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 in determining if a future contract effort can be competitively awarded on a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside basis. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this effort is 334510 with the Small Business Size Standard of 1250 employees. If the Government determines there are qualified vendors for this requirement, a solicitation will be published and posted on the Contracting Opportunities website. The Government will use this information solely to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. INTRODUCTION: This requirement is for the purchase of the SPARQ Ultrasound System. The Hampton VA Medical Center requires the Sparq Ultrasound System in support of medical services within the Radiology/Imaging Department for performing echocardiogram/ultrasound. The government is anticipating that this will be a brand-name but encourages all vendors that can meet or exceed the item descriptions below to respond to this source sought. If providing a like item/system, please include attachments, information, and part numbers to allow the government to assess whether your items/system will suffice for this requirement. REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: The VHA NCO 6 is conducting market research to find qualified vendors who can deliver the following item(s) to Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton VA 23667: DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED for: SPARQ ULTRASOUND ITEM NO. or STOCK NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT NNAP101 NNAP101 Sparq Ultrasound System 1 With the purchase of a Sparq Ultrasound system, the (12) month system warranty will be enhanced to cover all standard transducers purchased with the system (excluding TEE probes) for a period of sixty (60) months. Limited to two replacements per year, excluding damage resulting from abuse, misuse or cosmetic issues. 1 EA NNAP109 NNAP109 POC Comprehensive Pkg The POC Comprehensive Package includes the following clinical options: Abdominal, Trauma, Adult Echo Superficial, Access, Peripheral Vascular, Pelvic, Lung, Ocular, Musculoskeletal (which provides Spine and Musculoskeletal Superficial), Nerve and Physio. Pulse Wave Doppler (PW) Available on all imaging transducers: Adjustable sample volume size:0.8-24.6 mm (transducer dependent) Simultaneous or duplex mode of operation Simultaneous 2D, color Doppler or CPA, pulsed Doppler 1 EA NUSE674 NUSE674 DICOM Networking 1 Networking capability to support DICOM Media Store and DICOM Print. Also provides Ethernet (wired and wireless) connectivity to an enterprise data management system or PACS with advanced DICOM features: DICOM Store, Modality Worklist and Performed Procedure Step. DICOM Structured reporting for Cardiac, OB, and Vascular. Supports secure DICOM transfer. 1 EA NUSE810 NUSE810 1 This Point of Care Transducer Package includes the S5-1and L12-4 for use on the Sparq ultrasound system. The available imaging presets are determined by the clinical options purchased with the system. 1 EA FUS7000 US7000 English Manual 1 Operation Manual Quotation 1 EA Vendors with a GSA schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes. All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items. HOW TO RESPOND: All responses shall be submitted no later than Thursday; April 08, 2021@ 1000 (10:00AM) EST. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to ruth.morris@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Respondents to this RFI shall provide the following information: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest, Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under the above NAICS code at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award Please submit responses via email in Microsoft Office format by 1000 (10:00 AM) (Eastern Standard Time) 04/08/2021. Please include RFI# 36C24621Q0504 in subject title. NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY.