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The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with CSMi MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, the manufacturer HUMAC NORM Testing & Rehabilitation System. The proposed contract... The VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with CSMi MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, the manufacturer HUMAC NORM Testing & Rehabilitation System. The proposed contract action is to acquire one each of this extremity system, with attachments for shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. Only the HUMAC NORM meets VA minimum requirements for torque, range of movement and resistance modes, and protocol. This sole source action is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no competitive solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements or provide an equal product may give written notification to the contract specialist for consideration. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the requirement. Responses are due by July 2nd, 2018 at 10:00AM Pacific. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is a total Small Business Set-aside. 502140-00 HUMAC NORM Extremity System 1 EA $___________ including attachments for Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee, and Ankle. 502940 Dell Tower Computer System for HUMAC 1 EA $___________ Upgrade for NORM System with Flat Panel Monitor, Speaker Bar & Printer FOB Destination applies. Please indicate any discounts on the quote. Salient Characteristics: 1) 220 VAC Power requirement 2) Must perform multiple isolated patterns of strength testing over multiple joints in the body. 3) Must offer Isokinetic concentric/eccentric and Isometric and Isotonic Torque of 500 ft-lbs/678 Nm, CPM Torque of 150 ft-lbs/203 Nm in various positions 4) Must have a Dynamometer shaft capable of reaching 360 degrees in the same direction Responses must be e-mailed to Sidney.davis@va.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government. Vendors that can provide a brand name or equal package are encouraged to submit a quote. If a vendor is providing a quote with brand name equal products, the vendor shall submit supporting documentation with product literature or a similar spreadsheet that contains the supply part no., description, price, instrumentation name, model no, and any information that describes the quoted instrument package that demonstrates how the equal product meets the salient characteristics listed within the solicitation. Vendors who are providing a quote with equal products and fail to provide sufficient supporting documentation will not be considered for award. Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order. FOB Destination. The contractor shall deliver the items to VA Palo Alto Health Care System Palo Alto, CA 94304. Award shall be made to the bidder whose quote offers the best value to the government and meets the salient characteristics listed. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of the information provided in response to the non-priced factors while also providing a competitive price. Moreover, the Government is not assigning weight to the factors or listing them in any particular order. Factor 1: Specifications meeting the salient characteristics Factor 2: Price The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The full text of VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 2. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (OCT 2018) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov 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) The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract: 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (JAN 2019) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: Subparagraphs (b) 14(i), 22, 25, 26, 27, 28(i), 30(i), 33(i), 42. 46, 49 and 55 are considered checked and apply. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) All bidders shall submit the following: one (1) copy of pricing and any material that supports bidder s ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics. All quotations shall be emailed to Sidney.Davis@va.gov. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for a HUMAC NORM as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. 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:" Bidder shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than 10am July 2nd 2019. Pacific Time. Emailed offers will be accepted. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Point of Contact: Sidney Davis, Contract Specialist, Phone: (916) 923-4550 Sidney.Davis@va.gov.