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

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 36C260-22-AP-2401 Brand Name Only: Manufacturer: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. Item: Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer Mfg. Model # S7852A 100% for SDVOSB Set Aside This is ... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 36C260-22-AP-2401 Brand Name Only: Manufacturer: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. Item: Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer Mfg. Model # S7852A 100% for SDVOSB Set Aside This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer, mfg. # S7852A. Brand Name Only as 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation RFQ 36C26022Q0370 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number (FAC) 2022-04 effective 01/30/2022 2. This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Mfg., Size Standard 1,000 employees. Offerors must be registered at https://vetbiz.va.gov, in order to be considered for award. The Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized 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 vendor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Proprietary Letter required. 3. FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see https://www.acquisition.gov. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation. 4. Description of supplies: The following are salient characteristics needed for Boise VAMC requires the procurement of the BRAND NAME: Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer, Mfg. Model # S7852A. Brand Name Only Brand Name Only: Manufacturer: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. Item: Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer Mfg. Model # S7852A RFQ# 36C26022Q0370 The Boise VA Health Care Center located in Boise; Idaho is requesting one (1) Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer Mfg. Model # S7852A. Brand Name Only: Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer Mfg. Model # S7852A Salient Characteristics The Boise VAMC Research Services seeking to purchase a laboratory analyzer that will allow the user to measure cell metabolism in live cells in real time. A) The instrument must possess the capabilities to perform the following: a) simultaneously measures oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) of living cells in real time. Mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis rates can be calculated from these measurements. b) measurements must be acquired in a non-invasive fashion that does not require the use of dyes, labels, or reporters c) accommodate multiple samples in a microplate format and perform multiple readings over several hours d) to eliminate possible cross-contamination, all parts coming in contact with samples must be single use B) The unit must be standalone, i.e., not requiring a peripheral computer, have a footprint of no larger than 16 X 20 X 24 (W X H X D), utilize existing electrical receptacles, making it suitable for immediate benchtop use. C) To ensure the option of enhancing the functionality of the purchased unit, it must have the capability of integrating with an Agilent Cytation cell imager. ITEM INFORMATION FREIGHT: FOB DESTINATION to: DEPARTMENT of VETERANS AFFAIRS Boise VA Medical Center (531) 500 W Fort St, Boise, ID. 83702 5. This combined synopsis & solicitation notice is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all capability statements or quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered. 6. This is a Brand Name requirement. As such, the salient characteristics reflect the physical, functional, or performance characteristics products must meet to satisfy the Government s needs. a. Meet or exceed the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; clearly identify the item by Brand Name, if any and make/model number. b. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information available that identifies that the items meet or exceeds the salient characteristics required by the Government. 7. The Government will award a single purchase order contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value in terms of technical capability and price. All non-price factors technical capability is significantly more important than price. 8.Delivery shall be within (90) days from the time of award. Shall be delivered to Boise VA Medical Center 500 W. Fort St, Boise, ID. 83702 - FOB Destination. 9. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda: Provisions: 52.211-6 Brand Name Item: Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer Mfg. Model # S7852A 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) 10. 52.212-2 EVALUATION SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (a) 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. Proprietary Letter required. 1. Ability to meet Brand Name description listed in the Salient Characteristics and provide Descriptive Literature to support in that decision. 2. Then a comparative price evaluation will be conducted, of those vendors, and an awardee selected. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 11. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov. 12. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda: Clauses: 52.211-6 Brand Name 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.247-34 Â F.O.B. Destination. 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.212-71 Gray Market Items. 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total SDVOSB Set-Aside 852.219-10DEV VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019) (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 852.246.71 Rejected Goods 13. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). 14. There are no additional contract requirements, terms, or conditions. 15. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. 16. Quotes must be emailed to rex.maughan@va.gov PLEASE MAKE THE SUBJECT: RFQ# 36C26022Q0370 The solicitation closes at 17:00 PST on 04/13/2022 All questions must be submitted by 04/11/2022 15:30 PST no questions will be accepted after 4/11/2022 all answers to potential questions will be answered posted via amendment to RFQ# 36C26022Q0370 on BETA.SAM to maintain transparency and give all offerors a chance to compete. If you have a question for this solicitation, please make the subject Q UESTIONS FOR RFQ# 36C26022Q0370. NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED VIA PHONE or Orally. No late quotations will be accepted. Please email all quotes via email to rex.maughan@va.gov NO HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED IN QUOTES TO THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY WILL BE ACCEPTED. 17. For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Rex Maughan at rex.maughan@va.gov