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

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement to purchase Aesculap Medical Surgical Instrument Containers as part of a required request for Syracuse VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. This Requ... The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement to purchase Aesculap Medical Surgical Instrument Containers as part of a required request for Syracuse VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY. This Request For Information (RFI) serves as a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in; FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 8.4 Federal Supply Schedules, complies with; FAR 19.1405 Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside procedures and VAAR 819.7001, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCT requirement with a service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) set aside. Requested units are limited to brand and manufacturer number (as specified in the line items) to prevent compatibility issues with existing VA owned components. Quote evaluations will be based on Best Value Criteria, in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, and utilizing the evaluation factors of price and delivery schedule. This procurement is limited to new equipment only. Used, gray, refurbished or aftermarket equipment will not be considered for this requirement. The Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray/ aftermarket items in their Medical Centers. Gray/ aftermarket items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer's intended distribution channels. Quotes for other than new, will be deemed non-compliant and will be removed from the competitive range without discussion. Quotes shall be Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and submitted for total requirement; variations/partials will be deemed non-compliant and removed from the competitive range without discussion. Submitting vendors shall be Vet Biz (VIP) verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), registered and available for award through SAM.gov, and provide confirmation of claims with submitted quote. MFR NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 JN440 / 113984 Container Bottom Full Size Perforated w/ Retention 16 2 JN441 / 113985 Container Perforated Height 120MM 42 3 JN442 / 136318 Container Perforated Height 135MM 22 4 JN444 / 127152 Container Full Size Perforated Bottom 3 5 JK489 / 127153 Lid full Size w/Retention Plate silver 83 6 JN817 / 120024 Container bottom Mod. Perf. .589X363MMX107MM 6 7 JN821 / 120025 Container bottom Mod. Perf. .589X363MMX167MM 19 8 JE601 / 132796 Lid for wide body container 25 9 JK741 / 120027 Bottom for ¾ container 120MM 1 10 JK742 / 112193 Container, bottom, instrument, 18.25X11X6 5 11 JN744 / 132523 ¾ Perforated Height 187MM 1 12 JK789 / 231019 Lid instrument tray size ¾ silver sterile container w/ retention plates autoclavable reusable 7 13 JK340 / 231018 Container sterilization half size bottom 11.25X11X3.5-inch Aluminum Solid Bottom autoclavable sterile container reusable 3 14 JK389 / 123155 Lid instrument tray 11 ¼ X 11 X 10 inch silver sterile container w/ retention plates autoclavable reusable 3 Delivery shall be quoted Free on Board (FOB) to the Syracuse VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210-2716. In accordance with FAR 52.252-2, this RFI incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference This solicitation is not open for subcontracting opportunities. Submissions shall include any exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Quotes received without this statement will be assumed to infer those terms and conditions are acceptable without modification, deletion, or addition. Submissions shall be received NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM EST, Wednesday May 17, 2022. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Requests for additional information will not be accepted after Monday, May 16, 2022 @ 4:00 pm EST. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to John Neibert, Contracting Specialist at John.neibert@va.gov