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This Solicitation has been amended to correct response due date (highlighted in item 2 of the quote format and evaluation criteria below) from 3/10/23 to the correct date of 3/20/23. All other portion... This Solicitation has been amended to correct response due date (highlighted in item 2 of the quote format and evaluation criteria below) from 3/10/23 to the correct date of 3/20/23. All other portions of the Solicitation are unchanged. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. This is a request for quotations (RFQ). The quote document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01/12/30/2022. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Pursuant to FAR 13.5, 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. The Network Contracting Office 9 is seeking a vendor that will provide the necessary requirement to the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee. All questions regarding this RFQ must be in writing and may be sent by e mail to ramona.bonness@va.gov Questions must be received no later than March 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM CST. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time. You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any VA Medical Center employees to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. All interested companies shall provide a brand name or equal (See Salient Characteristics below) quotation for the following (Please fill in price each and extended price on each line item and total): CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF ISSUE PRICE EACH EXT PRICE Manufacturer Part # Brand Name of quoted item 0001 LiftSeat 450 Model/Battery Powered. Includes wheels, push bar, battery charger, battery, hand pendant and commode bucket 14 EA 0002 LiftSeat Battery for LS400, LS450 and LS600 Models 14 EA 0003 Commode Bucket, universal, Elongated, 10/EA/BX 5 BOX 0004 Splash Guard, universal, Elongated 10 EA/BX 5 BOX Total Cost ANTICIPATED LEAD TIME FOR DELIVERY:______________________ 1.  All Offers and responses must be submitted electronically. 2.  Brand Name LiftSeat or equal: Salient Characteristics Brand Name LiftSeat Model 450 preferred. Equal product must meet 100% of the following salient characteristics: SEATING HEIGHT: 19 to 21.5 (adjustable) WIDTH: 24 / 21.5 (outside/inside grab bars) BASE FOOTPRINT: 26 x 27 WEIGHT RATING: 450 pounds Stable, Flip Up Grab Bars Stable that can be lifted to facilitate lateral transfers 2 DC rechargeable batteries per unit DC Power Control Box delivers 24V DC output voltage (to motor), IP 65 rated, with acoustic battery alarm @ 50% usage, high-capacity 24V DC battery, 1 x 2.9 A, IP 65 rated (medically approved). Charging Unit: Four-hour charging cycle after initial 24-hour charge, main input voltage 110-120V AC. Flat Transfer Seat: Wide, ergonomic, easy-to-clean transfer seat is built flush to the seating platform base. Reusable, elongated drop-in commode bucket Smooth, secure swivel locking wheels Wheels can be set to lock in place, allow straight motion only, or swivel freely. Ergonomic push bar can be set to lock in place, allow straight motion only, or swivel freely. Handheld Control pendant Seat has a motorized tilt function to assist patients to a standing position 3. Requesting Service will review submitted quotes as technical experts to determine if technically acceptable. 4. All questions regarding this RFQ must be in writing and may be sent by e mail to ramona.bonness@va.gov Questions must be received no later than March 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM CST. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time. 5. Quotes will not be accepted after 03/20/2023 at 11:00 AM. 6. At this time frame, no extension on closing date. 7. Also your quote must list your DUNS number, SAM UEID number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC, email and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. DELIVERY WILL BE MADE TO: James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Corner of Lamont and Veterans Way ATTENTION: Cora Cardin Mountain Home, TENNESSEE 37684 ALL DELIVERIES WILL BE MADE FOB DESTINATION. To be responsive and thereby considered, all suggested items must conform to the OEM s requirements for the equipment, must be authorized reseller by the OEM (please provide letter of authorization), and must not otherwise negate the Government s rights to warranty, service or maintenance by the OEM or other duly authorized entities. The burden of proof of such is the responsibility of the respondent. QUOTE FORMAT AND EVALUATION CRITERIA Offerors shall complete the above pricing schedule. Not completing the pricing will result in nonresponsive quote. Price will be evaluated based on the lowest summary price. Pricing shall be inclusive of shipping charges within each line item (not listed as a separate line item). In addition offerors shall include projected lead time for delivery of the requested items and shall complete the highlighted columns on Attachment 1 36C24923Q0188 Line Items Spreadsheet and return it with your quote. Offerors shall provide only one quote. Quote should be emailed to ramona.bonnes@va.gov NLT 03/20/2023 at 11:00 am CST. Non-compliance with this requirement will result in disqualification of both quotes. Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation provides the Lowest Price, Technically acceptable offer. All vendors must be registered and complete all entries in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award. Potential vendors may register at the following web site: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ As a VOSB/SDVOSB set aside all responses will be verified at VetBiz.gov and SBA.GOV as SDVOSB / VOSB entities. If you are not registered as an VOSB/SDVOSB you will be disqualified. Vendors shall provide a minimum quote acceptance period of 90 days after RFQ closing for offers. Please state on your response if the product is manufactured in the USA (Buy American Act applies). The offeror s initial quote should contain the offeror s best terms from a price standpoint. Offerors are cautioned to submit sufficient information and, in the format, specified in the quote instructions. Offerors may be contacted to resolve minor or clerical errors and the Contracting Officer reserves the right to award without further conversations. Place of Performance James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN 37684 The Basic Period of Performance: The period of performance is 90 Days ARO, sooner if possible. The government intends to award a contract from this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.acquisition.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.arnet.gov/far/, or http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting): Point of Contact Contract Specialist Name: Ramona Bonness Organization: NCO 9 Phone No.: 615-225-5843 E-Mail Address: ramona.bonness@va.gov