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(II)This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ 36C24622Q0770_1 (III)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect th... (II)This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ 36C24622Q0770_1 (III)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. (IV) Any amendments issued to this combined/synopsis will ONLY be available on the SAM website (SAM.GOV). (V) The Network Contracting Office 6-RPO East intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the VAMC RICHMOND VA. (VI) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This procurement is a set-aside for SDVOSB, and all eligible offerors may submit quotes. All offerors must be registered in the 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 SDVOSBs must be listed and registered in Vetbiz.gov to be considered for award. (VII) Questions concerning this solicitation shall be addressed to Audrey Wooten Contracting Officer and emailed to Audrey.Wooten@va.gov. All questions or inquiries must be submitted no later than 9 am Eastern Standard time on 08/2/2022. No phone call will be accepted. (VIII) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote MEETS the Items LISTED IN the PRICE SCHEDULE. Quotes are due by 10 am Eastern Standard time on 08/4/2022 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 Audrey.wooten@va.gov. (IX) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following commercial items: ITEM INFORMATION The Richmond VA Medical Center, located at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249 is seeking a potential qualified contractor who can provide the following service stated in the PRICE SCHEDULE (no gray market items accepted): ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA __________ ___________ eL18-4 Transducer with EM Trackers Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-30-2022 POP End: 09-30-2022 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): FUS8375 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: FUS8375 0002 1.00 EA _________ ___________ FUS8375 eL18-4 Transducer with EM Trackers Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-30-2022 POP End: 09-30-2022 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6525 - Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): FUS8375 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: FUS8375 GRAND TOTAL _____________ DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification for Single Source Awards For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K) Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-22-AP-2336 Brand Name Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, Purchase Request 652-22-2-165-0077 and 652-22-3-165-0192 Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, Radiology Service has a requirement to procure Ultra-broadband eL18- 4 MHz Pure Wave Linear multi-row array transducer with refined elevation focusing. The eL18-4 transducer will be used in high-resolution applications, including breast, small parts, vascular, musculoskeletal imaging, and specialty GYN imaging. This action will be awarded as a new requirement. The estimated amount is Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Radiology Service requires the Philips eL18- 4 PureWave Transducer. The Philips eL18-4 PureWave Transducer is an Ultra-broadband eL18-4 MHz PureWave Linear multi-row array transducer with refined elevation focusing, providing thin-slice imaging for exceptionally detailed resolution and tissue uniformity from near to far depth of field. The eL18-4 transducer features exceptional imaging performance and supports advanced clinical tools such as full solution elastography, Microflow Imaging, and precision biopsy capabilities. This transducer incorporates integrated EM (electro-magnetic) tracking coils for AI Breast and Fusion/Navigation compatibility. The transducer must be compatible with the existing system and translate to other systems within radiology if needed. The current system is a Philip Epiq 7, and there are no other transducers compatible with the current system in use. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market Research was performed using VetBiz, FPDS, NAC, SBA, and the Internet. When querying VIP search using keywords Philips TRANSDUCER revealed nine (9) SDVOSB vendors and 0 VOSB. SBA showed one (1) result using keyword search eL18-4 transducer. Based on the market research conducted, the NMR cannot be met because the OEM, Philips Healthcare, is a Large Business. However, the VA Rule of Two can be met. The Contracting Officer expects pricing from the SDVOSBs to be fair and reasonable. This need cannot be delayed by obtaining a waiver from SBA. The SBA turn-around on Individual Waivers has exceeded four (4) weeks. The VA Rule of Two can be met. The data supports setting aside the procurement as 100% SDVOSB set aside. The Contracting Officer expects pricing from the SDVOSBs to be fair and reasonable. The CO has determined that the most advantageous. 1. Offeror shall provide an itemized list of the items The offeror shall provide a quote addressing CLINS (1) NO remanufactures or gray market items will be accepted. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Nov 2021) Basis for Award. The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, Price and Other Factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations: (1) Technical Features: meets and /or exceed requirement in the price schedule (2) Past Performance: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government s requirements (3) Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum. Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides an additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. 52.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) FAR Clauses: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (NOV 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. ADDENDUM to FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2022) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Person (NOV 2021) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52-232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.212-3 Certifications and & Representations (NOV 2021) FAR Provisions: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) Regulation (VAAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are available for view at VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) - Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) VAAR Provisions: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (May 2018) 852.212.-72 Gray Market Items (MAR 2020) 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) 852.246-71 INSPECTION (JAN 2008) 852.252.-2 Clause Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020) 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance. As prescribed in 819.7203(a) insert the following clause: LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) (DEVIATION) (a) This solicitation includes 852.219-10. (b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor s offices where the Contractor s business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor s compliance with this requirement. (c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the Contractor s business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. (d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement. VAAR 852.219-78 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION) (a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that (1) If awarded a contract (see F(a)FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Offeror check the appropriate box] (i) [ x] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. (ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act. (2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]: (i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i). (ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required to qualify as a nonmanufacturer. [Offeror fill-in check each box below.] [ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18). [ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied. [ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice. (iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] or [Contracting Officer tailor clause to remove one or other block under subparagraph (iii).] [ ] If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal. See 13 CFR 121.406(d) for multiple end items. If SBA has issued an applicable nonmanufacturer rule waiver, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] (3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution. (4) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following: (i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee; (ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and (iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18. (b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting Officer may, at their discretion, require the Contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the Contracting Officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed. (c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate. (d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Certification: I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer as stated herein and that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the resultant contract, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror]. Printed Name of Signee:________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee:_________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:_____________________ Company Name and Address: ________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ (End of Clause)