One (1) MarkForged Mark II Desktop 3D Printer
Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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.
NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED:
THIS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE THAT WILL CONVERT TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IF NO ACCEPTABLE OFFERS ARE RECEIVED FROM RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE COMPETITIVE IN TERMS OF MARKET PRICES, QUALITY, AND DELIVERY. IF ONLY ONE ACCEPTABLE OFFER IS RECEIVED FROM A RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL CONSIDER AWARDING DIRECTLY TO THAT FIRM, PRIOR TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NO AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO CONVERT THE SOLICITATION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. IF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IS DISSOLVED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE LARGE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND, REGARDLESS OF BUSINESS SIZE; HOWEVER, THEY MUST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FIRST, AND FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS NOT MET.
This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-07 effective 10 Sept 2021.
For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 333244. The small business size standard is 750 Employees.
Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):
CLIN 0001: One (1) MarkForged Mark II 3 Dimensional (3D) Printer (Part Number F-PR-2027-D), to include shipping costs.
Delivery: Delivery is required by 01/31/2022. Delivery shall be made to the Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Destination. The FOB point is Destination.
Clauses:
The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision:
In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong.
Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows:
In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), comparative evaluation procedures will be utilized. Comparative evaluation is the comparison of all offers received in response to this solicitation against each other. An item-by-item comparison of each offer to one another will be performed to determine which offer provides the most benefit to the Government. Award will be made to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government may award to the lowest priced offeror that meets the Government’s minimum requirements; however, the Government reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror exceeding the minimum requirements if it is most advantageous to the Government. In order to be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government’s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation. The below evaluation factors will be utilized during evaluation (in no order of relative importance):
Price
Technical Capabilities/Specification
Past Performance
Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer.
The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause : None
The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
FARS:
52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS
52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION
52.219-6 DEVIATION 2020-O0008 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE
52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE
52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR
52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES
52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES
52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES
52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY
DFARS:
252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS
252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS
252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION
252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES— REPRESENTATION
252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES
252.213-7000 NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS ON USE OF PAST PEFORMANCE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM—STATISTICAL REPORTING IN PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
252.225-7000 BUY AMERICAN STATUTE—BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE
252.225-7001 BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM
252.225-7974 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION 2020-O0005)
252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS
252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA
252.246-7008 SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC PARTS
The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply:
FARS:
52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE
52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING
52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE
52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
DFARS:
252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS
252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT
252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS
252.225-7048 EXPORT CONTROLLED ITEMS
Full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document:
52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT
52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES REPRESENTATION
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION
252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Adelphi Special Instructions:
ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT
TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
TYPE OF CONTRACT
GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)
PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD – INVOICES REQUIRED)
RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS – APG
EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
AWARD OF CONTRACT
ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL
FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING
PAYMENT TERMS
This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A
The following notes apply to this announcement: None
Offers are due three (3) business days after posting, by 3:00 pm Eastern Standard time (EST), via email to Brianna Murphy at brianna.murphy.ctr@army.mil or Vanessa Terrazas, vanessa.g.terrazas.civ@army.mil
For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Brianna Murphy at brianna.murphy.ctr@army.mil or Vanessa Terrazas, vanessa.g.terrazas.civ@army.mil
Please reference solicitation W911QX-21-Q-0237 on any correspondence.
Place of Performance: Contractor Facility
W911QX-21-Q-0237 Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground
9/15/21, 3:16 PM 3610--EPSON P20000 64-INCH PRINTER - " BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO EPSON" IAW SALIENT FEATURES AS SPECIFIED IN SOW WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
General Information
Document Type:
Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number:
36C24522Q0670
Posted Date:
Monday, June 13, 2022
Response Date:
Friday, June 17, 2022
Product or Service Code:
3610
Set Aside:
N/A Full & Open
NAICS Code:
333244, Printing Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
Contracting Office Address
The Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 5
50 Irving Street NW
Washington, DC 20422
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.
This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333244, printing Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Set-Aside: N/A. This solicitation is Full & Open. SDVOSB s Offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP), https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/, at the time of receipt of quotes and at the time of award.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, Washington DC VA Medical Center, 50 Irving Street NW is soliciting quotations from all to provide Brand Name or Equal to EPSON - EPSON P20000 64-Inch Printer at the VISN 05 facility listed below. Respondents to this solicitation must fully demonstrate their capability by supplying detailed quote information along with any other documents necessary to support the requirements below.
All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following: (See Attachment 1).
STATEMENT OF WORK
EPSON P20000 PRODUCTION EDITION 64 INCH PRINTER
WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER
SCOPE OF WORK:
The DC Medical Center Medical Media Production Service needed to replace the current 60-inch printer which is past the replacement date and is no longer supported by the manufacturer. Products produced by this printer support medical research, clinical and patient education and signage needs of the medical center.
EQUIPMENT:
Epson P20000 64-inch printer.
AREAS TO BE SERVICED:
Medical Media Production Service
Washington DC VAMC
50 Irving Street NW
Washington, DC 20422
TASK FREQUENCY AND INSTRUCTIONS:
This will be a single visit, be it a single day or multiple days, at the facility for a period sufficient to complete the work set forth in the scope of work. This visit is to be scheduled in advance with the DC VAMC s Biomedical Engineering and OIT departments. Contractor shall check in with Biomedical Engineering prior to visiting the worksite. Service report shall be provided within 5 business days of work completion. Contractor shall submit all removable media to be used on a VA system to Biomedical Engineering for scanning with anti-virus software prior to use on the system. In the case of equipment turn-in, exchange, repair or replacement hard drives used by the VA shall be removed from the equipment and remain in possession of VA this includes loaned or rented equipment.
SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:
SALIENT FEATURES:
Photo and Matte Black each have dedicated nozzles for instant switching between the two.
Must have minimum 650ml cartridge of ink for handling professional workloads.
Must have cut sheet feeder, roll media feeder, and post board input slot allow for a wide range and variety of media and paper types to be used.
Must be able to print border free printing at 10", 13", 16", 17", 20", 24", 29", 36", 44", 50", 54", and 60" widths.
Must have top-loading cut sheet media feeder for 8.5 x 11" media 13 x 19, and supports sheets up to 64 x 80" in size
Must have straight-through post board media feeder supports single sheets from 17-64" in width and up to 59 mil thick.
Must support 16-bit input and work with Windows and macOS/OS X computers.
Must have minimum internal 320GB print server to help manage print data from multiple locations and features security, including IPsec and IEEE802.1x protocols.
Must have ONYX RIPcenter software.
Must be less than 96 inch in width.
PROPERTY DAMAGE:
The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any government property. The contractor shall report any damages immediately and shall be assesupportsed current replacement costs for property damaged by the contractor, unless corrective action is taken. Any damaged material (i.e., trees, shrubs, lawn/turf, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc.) will be replaced in a timely manner or corrected by the contractor with like materials, at no extra cost to the government, upon approval of the Contracting Officer.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING, CELLULAR PHONE USE AND VA REGULATIONS:
The contractor's employees shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VA property. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate desig nated park ing areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police-Security Service. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking viola tions of the con tractor under any con ditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VA. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used within six feet of any medical equipment. Posses sion of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be sub ject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answer able in the United States (Federal) Dis trict Court, not a local district state, or municipal court.
COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD:
The contractor shall comply with the Federal OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
The contractor shall:
A. Have methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.
B. Have policies and procedures which reduce the risk of employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
C. Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
D. Provide appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, mouthpieces for the employee during performance of the contract.
Place of Performance: VISN 05 Medical Center.
Washington DC VA Medical Center
50 Irving Street NW
Washington DC, 20422
Hours of Operation:
The Washington DC VAMC requires the contractor to deliver within 60 days from the contract award to the VA medical facility warehouse above during normal business hours from 8:00AM to 3:30PM. (EST), Monday through Friday.
Government Responsibilities:
No Government Furnished Property (GFP) will be provided.
The Government will provide access to areas and an escort when required by participating Medical Center policy.
The Government will provide applicable VA Polices, Handbooks, Guides, Regulations and Medical Center Memorandums
The Government will unilaterally award Task Orders to fund the required services for each facility.
The Contract Specialist for this contract will be:
Mohsin Abbas
202-745-8000 X54945
Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov.
The Government Point of Contact for this Requirements will be:
VPOC: Andrew White
Phone: 202-745-8136
Email: Andrew.White@va.gov.
The VAPOC for this Task Orders will be:
Medical Center
Name
Telephone
Email
Washington VAMC
Andrew White
202-745-8136
Andrew.White@va.gov
Attachment 1: Price Quote Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Table
Attachment 2: Statement of Work
Attachment 3: Gray Market Prevention Language
Attachment 4: Solicitation Clauses and Provisions
E. Price Schedule:
The contractor must provide a price quote for each CLIN delineated in Attachment 1 to be considered for award. Must provide the authorized distributor letter if you are not the manufacturer.
See Attachment 1: Price Quote Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Table
F. Evaluation of Quotes:
The Government will select the quote that represents the best benefit to the Government at a price that can be determined reasonable. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. IAW SOW as specified in special work requirement (Salient Features) and Price, when combined, Salient features are more important than price. Specific quote requirements are detailed in attached FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items .
Following receipt of quotes, the Government will perform an evaluation using a comparative evaluation of the services quoted in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The Government will compare quotes to one another to select the quote that best benefits the Government by fulfilling the requirement.
Contractors may submit more than one quote; however, contractors are strongly encouraged to submit their best technical solutions and prices in response to this request for quote.
Once the Government determines there is/are a contractor(s) that can provide a product that meet(s) the requirements of this request for quote, the Government reserves the right to communicate with only those contractors quoting the best-suited service to address any remaining issues.
G. Clauses and Provisions:
The clauses and provisions for this solicitation are found in Attachment 4: Solicitation Clauses and Provisions. The Clauses and Provisions provide additional information regarding the requirements for quote submission and evaluation.
See Attachment 4: Solicitation Clauses and Provisions
The full text of FAR and VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp.
This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for supplies as defined herein.  The government intends to award firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. Orders will then be placed against this contract. 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:"
Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).
All quotations shall be sent via email to Mohsin Abbas, Contract Specialist,
Mohsin.Abbas2 @va.gov . Submission shall be received no later than 3:00PM EST on June 17, 2022. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Only e-mailed quotes will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure the Government s timely receipt of their quote.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Mohsin Abbas, Mohsin.Abbas2@va.gov.
36C24522Q0670 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5
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