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Page 1 of 5 General: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 13 and as supplemented with additional information included i... Page 1 of 5 General: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 13 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 36C25023Q0051, in accordance with FAR Parts 12.603 and 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED and a written solicitation will not be issued. Awards resulting from the (RFQ) will be based on Best Value to the Department of Veterans Affairs giving consideration to: Technical, delivery, past performance, and Price. This acquisition is Unrestricted, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 and has a size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-08, effective September 23, 2022. Line Item(s): ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 10.00 EA Esophageal Catheter Funding/Req. Number: 1 541-23-1-752-0013 GRAND TOTAL Statement of Work: Background. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC), Medicine Service, Gastroenterology Section, needs esophageal catheters is for their ManoScan System, EM Z WS. Scope. Esophageal catheters needed for current ManoScan System, EM Z WS in use at the CLE VAMC. Must be compatible with the current Covidien/ Given Imaging ManoScan Esophageal Manometry currently in use at the medical center. Specific Tasks/Technical Characteristics. EA Esophageal Catheter Non-single use; reusable solid-state tactile pressure-sensing technology Standard diameter: 4.2mm diameter with 12 pressure-sensitive segments Catheter plus impedance Minimum 36 channels, 432 pressure points, 10mm on center spacing; 18 channels, 20mm on center spacing Frequency response capability >100 Hz Must be compatible with the current Covidien/ Given Imaging ManoScan Esophageal Manometry currently in use at the medical center Must not void warranty of current Covidien/ Given Imaging ManoScan Esophageal Manometry currently in use at the medical center Extended one year warranty on each catheter Deliverables. Esophageal catheters shall be shipped in a manner that will preserve the proper storage temperature during transportation and shall be delivered on time at the appropriate storage temperature. E. Period of Performance. ARO 120 DAYS F. Place of Performance. The supplies shall be delivered to the warehouse. The CLE VAMC is equipped with a loading dock; suggested box truck with lift gate for versatility with delivery. Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center Medicine Service (111W) 10701 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106 G. Government Holidays. National holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows: New Year's Day I January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government agencies. Also, included would be any day specifically declared by the President. Applicable Provisions and Clauses: The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, with the following added as addenda to the clause, 52.212-4; Addendum to 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.203-3; 52.203-6 (Alt 1); 52.204-4; 52.209-6; 52.209-9; 52.216-18 (a) replace the last sentence with: Such orders may be issued from date of award through date of last date.; 52.219-8; 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.222-40; 52.223-18; 52.225-5; 52.225-13; 52.232-33; 52.232-36; 52.242-13; 52.252-2 insert: https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/loadmainre.html; 52.252-6; 852.203-70; 852.203-71; 852.215-71; 852.219-9; 852.219-71; 852.232-72; 852.246-70; 852.246-71. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.211-6; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.216-1; 52.225-18; 52.233-2; 852.211-73; 852.215-70; 852.233-70; 852.233-71; 852.233-71 (note); 852.252-70; 852.270-1; 52.225-25; 52.212-2; and 52.212-3. Offerors shall submit their quote on the attached pricing schedule and shall comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, with addenda: paragraph (c) change 30 to 60. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, add, Award Basis: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical, delivery, price, and Veteran s Involvement. Technical, delivery, and Veteran s Involvement combined is more important than price. A completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be included with the offer. 5. Procedure for submitting documents to the Department of Veterans Affairs: DOCUMENTS THAT ARE TO BE PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL BE SUBMITTED USING THE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE BELOW. email: rachelle.hamer@va.gov 6. Submission of Offer: All information shall be submitted in the manner described below and offerors who do not submit all information may not be considered for award. Contractor shall provide an authorized distribution letter. The Contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized Contractor reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The Contractor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. F.O.B. shall be destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. CONTRACTORS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE when submitting their quote AND if the item is on a FSS/GSA schedule awarded to the Contractor include the schedule information on your quote. RESPONSES ARE DUE: Tuesday October 11, 2022, at 5 PM EST. Offers will only be accepted electronically via e-mail rachelle.hamer@va.gov. Enter RFQ 36C25023Q0051|Esophageal Catheters in email subject line. 7. Evaluation of offer. This is a competitive Request for Quotes (RFQ) that will be evaluated under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The Government will issue a Firm Fixed Price, purchase order, resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements within this solicitation and will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Price Technical (capability of offeror to meet the Government s needs) Delivery Past Performance Past performance will be evaluated through the Past Performance The evaluation will be rated on capabilities information submitted and specifications of requirements from the Statement of Work (SOW). An Offeror s initial offer should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Offerors are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any Cleveland VAMC personnel to discuss this RFQ during the solicitation and evaluation process.