AN46--664-20-2-3377-0010; SPS; CENSITRAC LASERING AND COMMISSIONING OF INSTRUMENTS; CENSIS TECH INC (VA-20-00042647)
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This is a Brand Name or Equal combined synopsis/solicitation. This is an open market solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26220Q0794
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking open market sources that can provide BRAND NAME or EQUAL Instrument Laser marking and cataloging that meet the following salient characteristics for the VA San Diego Healthcare System:
Project Scope
This establishes the requirements to use laser marking technology to review instruments for existing marks, determine the quality of existing marks, mark, identify and commission surgical instruments so the instruments can be identified and tracked. Awardee shall be responsible for the overall execution of the marking process, to include management of equipment/personnel and communication and reporting. The two primary tasks are: Management of the Marking Operation and Marking and Commissioning of Instruments.
Management of the Marking Operation
Manage the installation of the marking system within agreed upon space.
Ensure that all equipment needed to complete the marking is on site and in working order.
Document any issues found and communicate these to the Customer.
Document status on a periodic basis to client for schedule and issues visibility
Manage marking and commissioning resources.
Marking and Commissioning
All instruments will be examined to determine if they have an existing mark.
Instruments without marks will be laser marked and commissioned in compliance with EDA Standard 4.0 descriptions.
If an instrument with a preexisting mark does not scan properly, the existing mark will be buffed off, a new laser mark applied, and the instrument will be commissioned in compliance with EDA Standard 4.0 descriptions.
-Client is responsible for reprocessing all instruments following the recommended processes and procedures as outlined by the instrument manufacturer.
-Instruments will be reviewed for legible Vendor Names and catalog numbers. Per EDA Standard 4.0, instruments without a Vendor Name will have NVN entered as the Vendor Name and instruments without a catalog number will have NMN and the stencil number entered as the catalog number.
-The Marking Technician will enter a description of the instrument based on their knowledge and experience.
-Instruments that are of an odd size, shape or configuration that prevent them from being laser marked, shall be returned to the sterile processing unit as unable to mark.
-If the instrument material is not conducive to receiving a laser mark, the instrument shall be returned to the sterile processing unit as unable to mark.
-Unless otherwise agreed upon, instrument data will be cross referenced to the VA Gold File and uploaded to CLIENT s production environment as soon as possible after completion of the marking work.
Quality Control
The following Quality Control (QC) requirements have been developed to ensure that all site implementations are provided an appropriate level of monitoring. These activities should afford the CLIENT team with a reasonable and achievable level of activity intended to assure and/or improve the quality of the marking and commissioning. This approach evaluates both the physical and data characteristics, identifies concerns or shortcomings in the delivery of services, provides the ability to overcome any identified deficiencies, and monitors the effectiveness of any required corrective actions.
If you are interested and are capable of providing the required supplies, please provide the requested information as indicated below. Responses to this notice should include Company name, Duns number Address, Point of contact, Size of business pursuant to the following questions:
Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)
Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? If not, is your company considered small under a related NAICS code?
Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items?
If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?
Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number.
If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract?
Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes.
Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to brand name or equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes?
The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339112. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award. Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM PST. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to
John Harrison, Contracting Specialist at John.harrison2@va.gov with "36C26220Q0794 in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired. Please include your DUNS number on your quote.
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36C26220Q0794 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22
5/12/20, 11:54 AM PMI Resident Advisor, USAID/West Africa-Cameroon
The PMI Resident Advisor shall provide specialized, senior-level technical expertise in malaria, as well as leadership, guidance and overall direction on the development and execution of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) in collaboration with the PMI Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Malaria Advisor. The PMI Resident Advisor shall liaise with backstops for the PMI in USAID Washington, CDC counterparts in country and Atlanta, and USAID personnel working within and overseeing the Mission’s activities related to malaria control and other health areas. These responsibilities include providing expert malaria technical guidance and advice to national malaria control program and regional level counterparts, and other malaria control partners, including other United States Government (USG) entities working in malaria prevention and control. The PMI Resident Advisor shall exercise extensive independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, in representing the USG in critical technical and policy forums, in resolving problems and conflicts, and in taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. The PMI Resident Advisor will also represent USAID at functions; approve policy documents; provide technical guidance and/or directly manage contracts and grants; budget; and develop planning documents and work plans.
The incumbent must possess specific technical expertise in public health and malaria treatment, prevention and control in particular, and possess an understanding of the social, economic and cultural determinants and implications of the epidemic in Cameroon and neighboring countries, as well as have the experience and skills required to help formulate the USG position on malaria and make important policy decisions as a key representative of USAID in Cameroon
72062420R00004 US Agency for International Development Ghana
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