Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 11 of 11 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 11 Thi... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 11 of 11 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 11 This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation number 36C25721Q1082 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. SET-ASIDE: This requirement is a 100% Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) set aside. In order to be eligible for award an offeror must be small for the applicable NAICS code at the time of the quote submission and at the time of award. Only qualified offerors may submit bids. NAICS Code: 339113 and Size Standard is 750. Introduction: The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract based on this solicitation. Description of Services: The Contractor shall be required to provide and install pharmacy data terminals and accessories in accordance with the Statement of Work. Place(s) of Performance: Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216 Type of Contract: A Firm Fixed Price Period of Performance: 56 Days ARO EVALUATIONS: Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of Quotes. Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall be considered non-compliant and your quote could be removed from the evaluation process. Offeror quotes shall be evaluated under FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) Comparative Evaluation. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed 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 obligated to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with all contractors, solicit final revised quotes, and use other techniques associated with FAR Part 15. The contracting techniques associated with FAR Part 15 are not mandatory. The Government will issue a contract to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Vendor is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Vendor must be registered in SAM with applicable NAICS code by the close of solicitation. Technical Approach: The Government will evaluate how the offeror s approach meets the requirements in accordance with the solicitation and Statement of Work and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. -Vendor must provide a Letter of Authorization: A letter of authorization is required from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) stating that contractor is an authorized distributor/reseller of the offered items. If quoting other than brand name, the contractor shall provide the items spelled out in clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. Price: Price will be evaluated independently of the non-price factors. Statement of Work POINT OF CONTACT (POC): Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System (VANTHCS) will appoint one POC for this contract. When service is requested, the contractor will always contact the POC Ramon C. Caisido at 214-857-1015. SCHEDULING ARRANGEMENTS: Except by special alternative arrangement, scheduled delivery will be provided only during Contractor s normal working hour s local site time. Upon acceptance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately contact the POC Ramon C. Caisido at 214-857-1015, to schedule mutually agreeable delivery times. SCOPE OF WORK: Delivery and Install of the PRO PLUS SURFACE to Nursing Service, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas, 75216. Delivery activities shall consist of the following: A. Set-up: All preparation necessarily required to ready the PRO PLUS SURFACE for operation (set-up and training). B. Post installation inspection. POC will verify that required specifications are met and testing will be performed as necessary to meet VA and vendor requirements. The Contractor shall notify the POC of the existence or development of any defects in the equipment covered under this contract which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract (such as operator misuse). The contractor will provide all resources required to ensure a smooth transition, in accordance with the contract requirements. DESCRIPTION OF PROVIDED EQUIPMENT: A. Equipment features: PRO PLUS SURFACE Flat Deck 36" Wide w/o X-Ray (P7924A03) B. Salient characteristics: 1. Common Nomenclature: Mattress Surface for hospital beds 2. Foam filled air bladders to automatically respond to patient movement, creating custom pressure redistribution. As pressure changes intake/output valve release displaced air to achieve a therapeutic low-pressure balance. 3.Capacity 500 lbs., Width 36 , Length 80 -87 4.Minimum 236 Evaporative Capacity per square meter per hour 5.Must fit Hill Rom Centrella Smart-bed Step deck and flat deck frame Compatibility. 6.Microclimate therapy removes excess heat and moisture away from the patient s skin through the sacral area, where pressure injuries are more common. 7.Non-powered pressure redistribution adjusts to patient weight and movement for optimal pressure redistribution, shear management, and patient comfort. 8. Integrated quiet Internal Pump and Blower Design with Status indicator provides quick identification that Advanced Microclimate Therapy is being delivered. 9. Must have 4 way stretch 360-degree zippered ticking, Surface to weigh no more than 34lbs, and RF welded seams. EXCLUSIONS (unless otherwise quoted): N/A PERSONNEL CLEARANCES AND PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS: The Contractor will ensure that their personnel and subcontractor personnel meet the privacy standards as set forth by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) with respect personal and confidential information that they may come upon, while servicing medical equipment. PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) AND INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (III): N/A DOCUMENTATION: Contractor will provide the POC with individual written reports which describe the maintenance and repair service performed on the equipment under warranty in sufficient detail to be acceptable by field inspectors of the Joint Commission and other inspecting bodies. This shall include a list of all parts replaced, all service performed as well as a statement that the equipment is operating per manufacturer s specifications after repair. The service report will be signed by the contractor s service technician, and by designated VANTHCS personnel. QUOTE/OFFER SHOULD BE BROKEN DOWN AS FOLLOWS: ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 10.00 EA __________________ __________________ Brand Name or Equal: Hill-Rom Pro Plus Surface, Flat Deck, 36 Wide w/o X-Ray GRAND TOTAL __________________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 0001 SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System 4500 S. Lancaster Rd. Dallas, TX 75216 USA 10 56 Days ARO MARK FOR: Ramon Caisido 214-857-1015 ramon.caisido@va.gov The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. Contract Clauses: 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989) The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 180 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020) 852.203 70, Commercial Advertising. 852.246 71, Rejected Goods. VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) 52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2013) 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020) VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (MAR 2020) VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERICAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) 52.223 18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (JAN 2021) Solicitation Provisions: 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020) 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) 52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE (APR 2002) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) SUBMISSION OF QUOTE (FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS): The Offeror shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include unit price, overall total price, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, firm's DUNS# and ORCA document in SAM at www.sam.gov. Complete copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. The offeror shall provide sufficient evidence that they possess adequate resources, capability, experience, responsibility and integrity to meet the technical capabilities to comply with the requirements of the resulting contract. All quotes received without this documentation will not be considered. Quotes must be received no later than Thursday July 8th 2021, 4:00 pm CST. Email your quote to shannon.hodgson@va.gov. The subject line must specify 36C25721Q1082 Pro Plus Surface. There will be no automated email notification of receipt of quotes. All quotes received without requested documentation will not be considered. End of Document