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Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Motorized Patient Floor Lifts Up to 600 lbs. VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotation... Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Motorized Patient Floor Lifts Up to 600 lbs. VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations SOP Page 3 of 5 Original Date: 10/12/17 Revision 04 Date: 06/10/20 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02 effective November 23, 2020. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 750 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6515. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. M2200, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 is seeking to purchase motorized patient floor lifts that can hold up to 600 pounds (lbs) for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following Handicare (brand-name or equal) products: Supplies/Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Eva Drive 600 Power Lift MPN: 60900003 3 Each Sling Bar, Medium MPN: 70200002 2 Each 0003 Sling Bar, Large MPN: 70200003 1 Each Background: The Ann Arbor VA Medical System, Patient Care and Safety Service requires three (3) patient lift hoists for the Emergency Room (ER). The lift hoist is a safe patient handling equipment item that can lift the Veteran patient from an automobile, a chair, the floor, or bed. The lift can be used for Veteran patients weighing up to 600 pounds. Frequently, Veteran patients with limited mobility drive or are driven to the Emergency Department and are not able to get out of the automobile independently and require staff assistance, placing the staff at risk for injury. A patient lift hoist is necessary to safely remove a Veteran patient from their automobile safely. Requirements/Salient Characteristics: The patient lift hoist must be able to go as low as 4.5 inches off the ground. The lift hoist must be motorized and have a curved boom arm to allow for extracting Veteran patients from a small vehicle. The patient lift hoist must be able to lift patients weighting up to 600 pounds. Turntable rear wheels powered independent drive wheels pivot up to 90 degrees inward/ outward enabling the operator to turn the lift easily and maneuver with precise direction. Rechargeable lithium battery operated. Lifting speed (without load) of approximately 1.4 in / sec (35 mm / sec). Drive speed not exceeding 5 mph. Dimensions (or similar): Base width, inner dimensions: 25.6 41.3 in (650 1050 mm) Base width, outer dimensions: 29.5 45.2 in (750 1150 mm) Sling bar width (medium): 17.7 in (450 mm) Sling bar width (large): 23.6 in (600 mm) Place of Delivery Address: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI Postal Code: 48105 Country: United States The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JUN 2020) with the following addenda: FAR 52.204-7 (OCT 2018), 52.204-16 (AUG 2020), 52.204-24 (AUG 2020), 52.211-6 (AUG 1999); 52.229-11 (JUN 2020). FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (AUG 2020) 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. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2018) with the following addenda: FAR 52.204.13 (OCT 2018), 52.204.18 (AUG 2020), 52.219-6 (DEVIATION 2019-01), 52.232-40 (DEVIATION AUG 2020); VAAR 852.212-70 (APR 2020): 852.203-70, 852.215-70, 852.215-71, 852.232-72, 852.246-71; 852.212-72 (MAR 2020 DEVIATION); 852.219-74 (JUL 2018 DEVIATION), 852.219-75 (JUL 2018 DEVIATION). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders [OCT 2020] The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.204-10 (JUN 2020), 52.209-6 (JUN 2020), 52.219-28 (MAY 2020), 52.222-19 (JAN 2020), 52.222-21 (APR 2015), 52.222-26 (SEP 2016), 52.222-36 (JUN 2020), 52.222-50 (OCT 2020), 52.223-11 (JUN 2016), 52.223-18 (JUN 2020), 52.225-1 (MAY 2014), 52.225-13 (JUN 2008), 52.229-12 (JUN 2020), 52.232-33 (OCT 2018). All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Kathleen Reff, via email at kathleen.reff@va.gov. Award will be based on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. VIP verified SDVOSB s, followed by VIP verified VOSB s, will receive evaluation preference over small businesses in the event of equal price quotes. 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 or by an intermediary distributor authorized by the OEM. If providing a quote for products manufactured by other than Handicare, vendor shall provide sufficient document to show how such products meet or exceed the requirements listed above. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 4:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 17, 2020 by email at kathleen.reff@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact Point of contact for this solicitation is Kathleen Reff, Contracting Specialist, email: kathleen.reff@va.gov.