Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

INTRODUCTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting ORAL quotations and subsequently awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a Bi... INTRODUCTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting ORAL quotations and subsequently awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a Biofeedback Analysis System for the Department of Veteran Affairs Indiana. Acquisition of this item is part of the initial outfitting and activation of the new Brownsburg Outpatient Clinic. DESCRIPTION A contract is needed for the Brownsburg Outpatient Clinic in Brownsburg, IN for the below listed equipment. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/MANUFACTURERS CUTSHEETS The contractor will be required to include manufacturer cut-sheets/specifications for items quoted. **See attached Salient Characteristics Table 1 Package Items Summary Item # JSN Item Description Part # (basis of design) Quantity 1 M8180 US Configuration US-CONFIG 2 2 M8180 EDX US / Canada + Base Unit 982A0597 2 3 M8180 EDX Windows 10 Desktop PC 842-689700 2 4 M8180 MS Word 2016 019840 2 5 M8180 North AMERICAN POWER CORD 842-678300 2 6 M8180 Natus Elite Software - Viking 033416 2 7 M8180 Viking EDX Control Panel 842-689400 2 8 M8180 EDX 2 channel Amplifier 515-016000 2 9 M8180 WR50 Comfort Plus Probe Kit 515-018800 2 10 M8180 NCS 828-060900 2 11 M8180 EMG 828-060800 2 12 M8180 Reference Help 828-060700 2 13 M8180 Single Fiber EMG (SFEMG) / Macro EMG 828-061200 2 14 M8180 EMG Server Software 027080 2 15 M8180 UB4 Cart 842-690100 2 16 M8180 UB4 Cart Monitor Arm Option 842-691200 2 17 M8180 EDX Amplifier Holder & Arm 515-018500 2 18 M8180 Nicolet 115V Isobox 842-670400 2 19 M8180 21.5 Inch LCD Monitor 842-664600 2 20 M8180 120V Laser Printer 842-117700 2 21 M8180 Single Footswitch (Nicolet EMG) 222-448101 2 22 M8180 EMG Surface Temperature Probe 268-411800 2 ADMINISTRATIVE An oral solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The solicitation will be set-aside for Small Business. The applicable NAICS code is 334510. The oral solicitation will be issued on or about June 14, 2021 for approximately seven (7) calendar days. Offerors will be required to submit their quotes electronically via email. Products that are purchased outside of our authorized distributor network on the gray market generate a number of concerns such as: counterfeit or adulterated devices, inadequate storage conditions, tracking issues in case of a recall, loss of warrantee, and most importantly patient safety. In some instances unauthorized distributors procure products from an authorized distributor for resale. However, authorized distributors purchase products at list price, and the unauthorized distributors are reselling the product at a price point below list price, which raises questions about product sourcing. The oral solicitation will include the requirement that responders provide an authorized distributor letter that states the responder is an authorized dealer/distributor of the OEM for the items being procured such that all product warranties and service and/or preventative maintenance agreements transfer to the VA and will be honored by the OEM or guarantees that the OEM gives authorization to the responder to fulfill all warranty, service, and/or preventative maintenance obligations for the equipment. Vendors who are unable to supply proof of authorized dealer or distributorship will not be considered for award. All offerors who intend to submit a quote as a result of this synopsis shall request additional solicitation details in writing to the issuing office via email at: rachael.avery@va.gov AND grace.kelly-burnsworth@va.gov.