Corrected_RFQ_DR_Fluoroscopy_System.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service

Phoenix Indian Medical Center 4212 North Sixteenth Street Phoenix, Arizona 85016

July 23, 2015

Dear Prospective Contractor, This Request for Quote (RFQ) package (15-247-SOL-00087) enclosed explains the Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement for a Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center. If your company is interested in providing equipment, installation and service to the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, then please complete the attached package and return to my attention.

For your convenience a Document Submission Checklist has been provided to assist you in responding to the minimum requirements of the RFQ. To meet the requirements, the enclosed forms will need to be completed and returned with the necessary documents, no later than 08/07/15, 12:00 pm Arizona Time to the address on page 1, block 9 of the RFQ.

Submit a completed PDF copy to bradley.platero@ihs.gov.

Please type your DUNS number on block 17a on page 1 of the SF 1449.

Note that the selected contractor shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.GOV) website prior to award of any government contract.

Should you have any questions please call the undersigned at 602-200-5371.

Sincerely, Bradley Platero Contract Specialist

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Document Submission Checklist

Request for Quotation (RFQ: 15-247-SOL-00087)

Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System, The following checklist is to assist you in ensuring that the acceptable minimum documents are submitted with your quote and signed by an official authorized to bind your organization.

Document Requirement Number of Copies

1. Standard Form 1449, Request for Quote 1 Copy with Original (Page 1) Signature

2. Pricing 1 Copy (Paragraph B.4)

3. Warranties 1 Copy (Paragraph B.5)

4.Submissions 1 Copy (Paragraph B.16)

5. Instructions to Offerors 1 Copy (Paragraph E.1)

6. Offeror Representations and Certifications 1 Copy (Paragraph E.3)

7. Data Universal Numbering System Provide Number (Type on page 1 of the SF1449)

Note: A complete xerox copy of the RFP package is to be retained for your reference.

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Contractor to provide a Digital Radiographic (DR) Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System to include equipment, installation, software and services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) Radiology Department, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

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SOLICITATION NO. 15-247-SOL-00087 –DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHIC FLUOROSCOPIC HI FREQUENCY

SYSTEM FOR THE PHOENIX INDIAN MEDICAL CENTER (PIMC), INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

B. CONTINUATION OF SF-1449 BLOCKS

B.1 Introduction:

This Solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The mission of the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (PAIHS) is to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of the Native American population served at PAIHS to the highest level, on the Reservations located in the Phoenix Area, throughout the states of Arizona, Nevada and Utah. In order to achieve this mission, IHS intends to procure a Digital radiology System to include a Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System to include equipment, installation, software and services for the PIMC Radiology Department.

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a brand name or equal Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System, to be delivered and installed at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC), located in Phoenix, Arizona. The Government intends to award one Firm-Fixed-Priced Purchase Order as a result of this solicitation.

B.2 Purpose of Contract:

The Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) depends on contracting outside resources with a wide range of expertise in order to provide products and services not readily available within IHS. This firm-fixed unit priced contract will provide for a Digital Radiographic (DR) Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System equipment, installation, software and services.

In addition, it is critical that the equipment, installation, software and service be supplied from one vendor so as to standardize and manage the installation throughout the medical center. It is the contractor responsibility to ensure that the equipment, installation, software and services communicate properly.

Contractor shall demonstrate that the entire system works as designed.

The unit price paid to the Contractor shall be considered as payment in full for the product and services provided under this contract.

B.3 Scope of Work:

This is a Statement of work (SOW), which includes all hardware and service requirements for the procurement for Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System. All detector plates must be interchangeable with the above system. Descriptions herein describe the minimum system requirements to be provided by the Contractor, which if properly configured and installed, shall utilize the source of ionized radiation to expose and process diagnostic images in the medical treatment of PIMC patients.

These systems shall be utilized by Registered Radiologic Technologist and Radiologist. The Contractor shall provide the following:

The Contractor shall provide one Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System in the PIMC Radiology Department that shall provide PIMC a diverse range of applications to be used for a variety of treatments and examinations from conventional radiography processes.

The Contractor shall provide and install a new unit however the Government may consider a refurbished table and Integrated Tube Arms only. Refurbished equipment must be re-conditioned per the manufacturer’s specifications.

The Contractor shall provide unit specifications with submittal of RFQ. Contractor shall also submit with proposal maintenance and repair records if proposing reconditioned equipment.

The contractor shall provide and furnish all qualified personnel, materials, equipment, training and services necessary to install the equipment. They will provide their own lodging and meals to complete installation as required.

The system shall have a pediatric plate that is to be used on the system for increased pediatric procedures and to help reduce dosage to pediatric by 25%.

The system shall have the capability to perform Fluoroscopy procedures including UGI’s, Barium enemas, Barium swallow and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography’s (ERCP).

The Digital Radiology Plates must be compatible with the existing fleet of Shimadzu X-Ray equipment currently deployed in the Radiology Department at PIMC.

The Contractor shall de-install and remove from the site existing equipment and will connect the Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System to the PIMC’s existing utility locations.

System Requirements:

1. Universal RF System with the following features or equivalent: Universal Tilting Elevating

Radiographic Fluoroscopic table with retraction and the following features:

a. 89 Degree Vertical to 89 Degree Trendelenberg with continuously variable speed tilt

b. Soft start and stop inverter drive motors

c. Maximum tilt speed 90 degrees in 15 seconds

d. Flat 235 X 76.5 table top

e. Table Fully Functional with Patient Load up to 450 pounds and 700 pounds in case that the patient is lying horizontally and stationary

a. Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) table top for low attenuation

b. Lateral Table to movement:

1. 25 cm for peripheral studies ( no longitudinal movements)

c. Vertical table top movement:

2. ZS-100I 47 to 110 cm

d. All Digital Carriage, without SPOTFILMER. Enables the following:

1. Improved image quality

2. X-Ray dose reduction

3. Enhanced field of view (closer to patient)

e. Knee Crutches/Stirrups – One pair

2. Control Console and Remote Operation with the following features or equivalent:

a. Image reversal (black/white, left/right, up/down)

b. Fluoro image record

c. Print function

d. Multi-image display (1,4,16 frame selection)

e. Multi-function Shuttle Dial (selection of any reference image,

f. Window center/window level adjustment)

g. Pulsed Fluoro selection

h. APR selection (up to 7 items selectable)

i. Fluoroscopic timer reset

j. Film Density selection

k. Memory Shot

l. Motor driven Compression Cone

m. Collimator vane control shuttle

n. 4 field Ion Chamber

o. Footrest

p. Shoulder rest

q. Footswitch

r. Compression Cone – motor driven

s. Hand grips

t. Table Mattress

u. Barium Cup holder

v. Compact and ergonomic design allows mounting only 4 inches from back wall

w. Lateral Cassette Holder

3. Integrated Tube Arm Features or Equivalent:

a. Compact, integrated tube-Arm with 1.5 m SID

b. Design allows for installation in a 107 square foot room with a 9 foot 4 inch recommended ceiling

c. True multi-functional capabilities for R/F, Angio and interventional procedures

d. Tube Arm travel: 155 cm for Head–to–Toe Coverage, including FPD size, in maximum, 198cm coverage

e. Tube Arm speed: 15 cm/second continuously variable

f. Tube Rotates +90 degree – 180 degree (motorized for stretcher and wall Bucky work)

g. Tube Oblique Beam Angle +/- 40 degree for Cranial-Caudal projections

h. 53cm space between gantry and table for improved patient access

i. Easy patient access from either side of the table

j. Tomography capability (with incorporated cassette tray)

k. Exposure range FFD: 110cm, possible at any tilt angle from +89 to-89 degree

l. Exposure angle 8, 20 30, 40 degree

m. Speed maximum 40 degree/1.5 second

n. Layer height: 0 to 250 mm on the tabletop

o. Layer height automatic shift: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 mm

4. Radiographic/Fluoroscopic High Frequency Inverter X-Ray Generator or Equivalent:

a. High Frequency, 50 kHz inverter

b. 80kW Radiographic Rating

c. Microprocessor Controlled

d. LCD Touch Panel

e. Advanced Anatomical Programming with 400 programs

f. Two-Point (kV / mA) and three point (kV / mA / t) manual techniques and manual AEC / APR override capabilities

g. Radiographic kV 40-150 Continuous

h. Radiographic mA 10-1000 mA

i. Time selection .001-10 seconds

j. Detailed Exposure Factor settings with 12.5% increment exposure time or mAs

k. Fluoroscopic kV 50 – 125 kV continuous

l. Fluoroscopic mA 0.3 – 20 mA

m. Fluoro Brightness Stabilizer

n. Fluoroscopic Timer

o. Exposure counter

p. Anode heat calculator

q. Compact, space saving control console, desk or wall mount

r. Two X-Ray tube compatibility

s. Requires 480 VAC, Three Phase power

t. Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)

u. High Speed Starter

v. Digital Spot Control Board

w. Pulsed Fluoro

5. Flat Panel Imaging Receptor or Equivalent: A digital high-resolution, dynamic flat panel shared use wireless/tether-less detector with cesium iodide scintillation must be interchangeable with other digital system and ready for use within 10 minutes.

a. 150 micrometer pixel technology for sharp diagnostic visualization

b. Superior spatial resolution (MTF)

c. Spatial resolution: 3.3 lp/mm

d. 17 x 17 inch Full imaging field of view , edge to edge

e. Acquisition frame rate: Max. 15fps

f. High resolution image acquisition with dose reduction

g. 2880 x 2880 matrix size for 17 inch

h. Images obtained as 14 bit data and stored with a digital processing device as 12 bit data without losing any image information

i. Pulsed Fluoroscopy: High resolution, Low Dose

j. Pulsed Fluoroscopy: Frame Rates: 3.75, 7.5, 15, or 30 fps

k. FOV: Magnification (1) 43cm(17”) sq, (2) 38.1cm(15”) sq, (3), 30.5cm(12”) sq, (4) 22.9cm(9”) sq

l. Amorphous-Selenium Direct Conversion

m. Panel Control Unit

n. Power Supply

o. Water Chiller Unit

p. Digital Filter

6. Fluoroscopic X-Ray Tube or equivalent:

a. Controlled Pulse Fluoroscopy

b. Pair High Tension Fluoroscopic Cables

c. R50 Polygonal Automatic collimator

7. PC Based high-throughput Digital RF System

a. Max 2880x2880 (17”x17”) Spot Image Acquisition

b. Max 1440x1440 (17”x17”) Serial image Acquisition at 15 fps

c. Auto-Calibration, and image quality analysis/measurement software

d. PC Tower electronics enclosure: 20” high x 9” wide x 26” deep

e. High speed CPU

f. Disk drive stores 20,000 images at 1024x1024

g. Windows operating system with intuitive graphic user interface

h. PC keyboard with hotkeys

i. Windows compatible wheel mouse

j. Incorporated UPS

k. CD-ROM drive

l. Incorporated Scan Converter for Secondary Image Archive Device

m. Monitors:

1. 18 inch 1280 x 1024 Flat Panel Monitor for Procedure Room

2. 18 inch 1280 x 1024 Flat Panel Monitor for Control Room

n. Acquisition:

1. Spot Acquisition (Original matrix mode)

2. 2880x2880 matrix 12 bit (View field: 17”x17” (43cmx43cm))

3. 2560x2560 matrix 12 bit (View field: 15”x15” (38cmx38cm))

4. 2048x2048 matrix 12 bit (View field: 12”x12” (30cmx30cm))

5. 1536x1536 matrix 12 bit (View field: 9”x 9” (23cmx23cm))

o. Spot Acquisition (Normal Mode):

1. 1440x1440 matrix 12 bit (View field: 17”x17” (43cmx43cm))

2. 1280x1280 matrix 12 bit (View field: 15”x15” (38cmx38cm))

3. 1024x1024 matrix 12 bit (View field: 12”x12” (30cmx30cm))

4. 768x 768 matrix 12 bit (View field: 9”x 9” (23cmx23cm))

p. Serial Acquisition:

1. 17”x17”: 15fps (1440x1440 matrix 12 bit)

2. 15”x15”: 15fps (1280x1280 matrix 12 bit)

3. 12”x12”: 15fps (1024x1024 matrix 12 bit)

4. 9”x 9”: 15fps ( 768x 768 matrix 12 bit)

q. Real-Time automatic image optimization

r. Customizable fields for faster exam set-up

s. Fluoroscopy:

1. Fluoro Loop(commonly for video swallows): 100 frame per run

2. Expanded Edge Enhancement for incredibly sharp images

3. Last Image hold or real-time fluoro store

4. Integration with motion correction

5. Continuous Fluoroscopy at 30fps

6. Pulsed Fluoroscopy at 30/15/7.5/3.75 fps

t. Processing:

1. Customizable fields allow exam settings to be pre-programmed to

2. Individual doctor’s specifications making for one-click exam setup

3. Auto-image optimization and hardcopy

4. Instant access to all images on line

5. Extensive group of post-processing features for optimal image Quality

6. Gamma Selection from 10 kinds of non linear contrast curve

7. Horizontal / Vertical Conversion

8. Recursive Filter Nose Reduction

9. 13 x 13 Template filter processing Edge Enhancement

10. Zoom up to x 2

11. Multiple Image Display (2x2, 4x4)

12. Annotation for overlay display text and figure

13. Distance Measurement on the image

14. Auto Image Optimization & Hardcopy

15. Background Multi-Tasking hardcopy, Allows simultaneous processing and printing during acquisition

16. Measurement Tools

u. Hardcopy:

1. DICOM 3.0 network interface kit (includes print class, storage class, Modality Worklist class.)

8. Flat Panel Cart System

9. Area Dose Monitoring System:

a. PTW Diamentor M4 System

b. Diamentor circular transparent chamber is mounted to collimator

10. Wall Bucky Stand:

a. Extensive Vertical Travel to accommodate all patient ranges and

b. studies

c. Vertical travel: from 62.7 cm to 214.7 cm (24.68 to 84.5 inch)

d. Automatic Collimation

e. Remote collimation control option allows the operator controlling the x-ray field from the patient side

f. Three-Field AEC Sensor System

g. Standard Aluminum Grid; 10:1, 40 line/cm, 48-72” focal distance

h. Wall Stand Mounting Bracket

i. Overhead Handle

11. Ceiling Tube Mount (Front Mount):

a. 200/(208)/220/230/240V 1 kVA Single-phase incoming line

b. Color Touch Screen control panel

c. Color LCD Touch Screen rotates automatically with tube rotation

d. Eight programmable switches for locks (user customizable)

e. Anatomical Programmed Radiography (APR) control at tableside

f. Easy-to-clean surfaces

g. Positive touch release operation handles for quick positioning

h. One-button full-way motion release

i. 3 way lock release, Vertical lock Release and collimator light

j. switches on Rear of Tube Suspension

k. Spring balanced for easy movement

l. Reliable locking system allows any angulation to be held in position

m. Pop-up information message window on Display.

n. Over Table X-Ray Tube; 400 KHU; (12 degree, 0.6 X 1.2 Focal)

o. Semi-Automatic Collimation System

p. Vertical Travel – 160 cm (5’ 3”)

12. Meter Ceiling Rails or equivalent:

a. Longitudinal rails 4.0 meters (13 ft. 1 inch)

b. Longitudinal Travel – 295 cm (9 ft. 8 inch) (286 cm w / Tomo)

c. Transverse Rails –260 cm (8’6”)

d. Transverse Travel –200 cm (6’7”)

13. Wireless Digital Radiography Detector or equivalent:

a. 14" x 17" full imaging field, no edge unsharpness or drop off

b. Cesium Iodine (CsI) scintillator; Low Dose

c. 125 micron pixel pitch

d. million pixels (2800x3408)

e. Sensor size (W x L x T): 14" x 117" x 0.6"

f. 12 bit / 4096 gray scale (14 bits A/D)

g. Sensor weight: 7.7 lbs (3.4 kg)

h. FDA 510(k), FCC Class A, UL 2801-1, EN60601, CE0197

i. Power Supply

j. Cables & multi-box

k. Wireless standard 1EEE802.11N

l. Battery Performance 140 Images

m. Recharging Time: less than 3 Hours

14. Wireless Digital Radiography Detector or equivalent:

a. 11" x 14" full imaging field, no edge unsharpness or drop off

b. Cesium Iodine (CsI) scintillator; Low Dose

c. 125 micron pixel pitch

d. million pixels (2800x3408)

e. Sensor size (W x L x T): 11" x 14" x 0.6"

f. 12 bit/4096 gray scale (14 bits A/D)

g. Sensor weight: 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg)

h. FDA 510(k), FCC Class A, UL 2801-1, EN60601, CE0197

i. Power Supply

j. Cables & multi-box

k. Wireless standard 1EEE802.11N

l. Battery Performance 140 Images

m. Recharging Time: less than 3 Hours

15. Canon CXDI software NE or equivalent:

a. Version 6.6 (or higher) for panel operation, image processing & enhancement, and image output

b. Preview image in 3-5 seconds, refresh cycle up to 15 second

c. DICOM 3.0 compatible, including Print Management Service Class and Storage Service Class

d. Ethernet 10/100 Base T

e. MLT (M) & MLT (S) Multi – frequency image post processing S/W

f. Retake analysis for proactive workflow optimization.

g. Virtual keyboard for patient data entry.

16. Tomosynthesis capability or equivalent:

a. At any table tilting angle from -89deg to 89deg position

b. X-ray tube swing angle; 40, 30, 20, and 8 degrees

c. 74 projection at one sweep

d. X-ray tube and FPD movement; 5 sec for a sweep

e. Center height of tomosynthesis image; 0 to 250mm at 1mm step

f. Tomosynthesis reconstruction range; 0 to 300mm

g. Magnification display can be set at 100, 110, 120, 130, 150, 170 and 200%

17. Slot Radiography or equivalent:

a. Dose Reduction compared with CR.

b. Smooth and whole view including lung through bone by large dynamic range

c. High Contrast images by reducing scattering x-ray

d. Maximum 55 inches long (x 17”)

e. SID59”(150cm), 47”(120cm) available.

f. Scan with oblique projection is available at SID47” positioning

g. Normal mode Scan speed: 7.5cm/sec, High Speed Mode:15cm/sec

h. Magnification : 100, 150, 200, and 300%

i. 2 Points measurement for angle of curvature

18. Side Station Control Console for Tableside operation or equivalent (2 each):

a. Image reversal (black/white, left/right, up/down)

b. Fluoro image record

c. Print function

d. Multi-image display (1,4,16 frame selection)

e. Multi-function Shuttle Dial (selection of any reference image,

f. window center/window level adjustment)

g. Pulsed Fluoro selection

h. APR selection (up to 7 items selectable)

i. Fluoroscopic timer reset

j. Film Density selection

k. Memory Shot

l. Motor driven Compression Cone

m. Collimator vane control shuttle

Training:

The purpose of this section is to understand the supplemental vendor Training Program fees throughout and after this procurement. The training audience shall include Radiologic Technologists and supporting imaging staff within the institution. PIMC seeks the costs of onsite training that follows the initial equipment install, in addition to the supplemental training required during major equipment be considered include distance learning, Computer-Based Training, and/or web meetings. Training beyond the listed minimum requirements (i.e., training options) shall be at Contractor’s expense.

Contractor training programs include the following minimum requirements:

1. Onsite training on the system and all components following the initial installation and acceptance testing:

a. As a minimum, training should include: application training, emergency shutdown procedures, and system administrative configuration procedures.

2. Any training associated with proprietary Service Repair call systems, if applicable.

Equipment Removal and Installation:

The purpose of this section is to understand the costs associated with services required for removal of old equipment, installation and implementation of the new system. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following minimum requirements:

1. Contractor shall provide an OEM-certified service and install engineer(s) to ensure a safe and functional installation;

2. Contractor shall provide equipment installation schedules to include all lead times and milestones;

3. Contractor’s shall provide a room layout and elevations drawings depicting the intended System and all components to illustrate working space and general position within the available space;

4. Contractor shall removal the existing system and all required components and dispose of as required by Federal, State, County regulations. Contractor shall include and credit the estimated salvage value of the system in the proposal;

5. Following the install, a minimum one (1) year warranty, service and maintenance of equipment (including all parts and labor), which covers all hardware and software components and service maintenance.

B.4 Price Schedule:

Contractor shall submit detailed pricing for Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System equipment separate from installation.

Contractor to submitted detailed pricing for installation of Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopy Hi Frequency System Unit.

The Contractor shall be compensated at the agreed contract amount based on invoices submitted and only for services in direct performance of this contract.

If you offer other than brand name items identified in this solicitation, you must provide adequate information for PIMC to determine the equality of the product(s) offered.

Per mandate by the U. S. Department of Treasury and effective July 1996, payments by Electronic Funds Transfer System (EFTS) will be made to the Contractors designated financial institute.

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal:

The Offeror shall enter proposed pricing for brand name or of equal equipment at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center for one Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopic Hi Frequency System at the PIMC Radiology Department as follows:

1. Offered Items:

Manufacturer’s Name:

Brand:

OR

Model or Part Number:

Item No 1.0 Shimadzu SVG4-1W

2. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 2.0 Shimadzu 503-78000-22

3. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 3.0 Shimadzu 503-11450

4. Offered Items:

OR

Item No 4.0 Shimadzu 503-78010

5. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 5.0 Shimadzu 532-24825-02

6. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 6.0 Shimadzu 565-10150-01

7. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 7.0 Shimadzu UD150BC-40S

8. Offered Items:

OR

Item No 8.0 Shimadzu DR-300

9. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 9.0 Shimadzu SMD19102-SCS 6GF6280-1DG

10. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 10.0 Shimadzu 503-78007-02 503-78013

11. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 11.0 Shimadzu CXDI-70C

12. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 12.0 Shimadzu 503-78015

13. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 12.0 Shimadzu ID1000F2 WOR

14. Offered Items:

Brand:

OR

Item No 12.0 Shimadzu 503-58100-06

15. Offered Items:

OR

Item No 11.0 Shimadzu 503-77185-03

Item No

Manufacturer’s Name, Product ID, Product Name

Unit of Issue

Qty Price Total Amount

1.0

Shimadzu SVG4-1W: Shimadzu Sonialvision G4 Universal System

Or

Brand Name of Equal:

EA 1 $ $

2.0

Shimadzu 503-78000-22: Universal Tilting/Elevating Radiographic / Fluoroscopic Table ZS-200

Or

Brand Name or Equal:

3.0 Shimadzu 503-11450: 500 Ibs Weight Feature. Table

fully functional with Patient Load up to 500 pounds and 700 pounds in case that the patient is lying horizontally and stationary

Or

4.0 Shimadzu 503-78010: Hygienic Smart Column, Integrated Tube Arm Features

Or

5.0 Shimadzu 532-24825-02: X-Ray Tube: Fluoroscopic

X-Ray Tube

Or

6.0 Shimadzu 565-10150-01: 17x17” Flat Panel Imaging

Detector Technology System

Or

7.0 Shimadzu UD150BC-40S: Radiographic/Fluoroscopic

High Frequency Inverter X-Ray Generator

Or

8.0 Shimadzu DR-300: Shimadzu Digital System

Or

9.0 Shimadzu SMD19102-SCS 6GF6280-1DG:

-Two 19 inch LCD Monitor for Procedure Room -Two 19 inch LCD Monitor for Control Room

Or

10.0 Shimadzu 503-78007-02 503-78013: Standard Remote

Control Console, Desktop Type: ZS200 RC-U, Built-in Kit

Or

11.0 Shimadzu CXDI-70C: Wireless Digital Radiography

for table, stretcher and tabletop work

Or

Brand Name or Equal:

12.0 Shimadzu 503-78015: Tableside Compact Local

Console for Procedure Room

Or

EA 2

13.0

Shimadzu ID1000F2 WOR: Dual Flat Monitor Type, 24” Counter Balanced (Front Mount)

Or

14.0 Shimadzu 503-58100-06: CH-200M RADspeed

Ceiling Tube Mount (Front Mount)

Or

15.0 Shimadzu 503-77185-03: BR-120M (UL) Manual wall

Bucky stand with Removable Grid

Or

16.0 Install one manufactured Digital Radiographic

Fluoroscopic Hi Frequency System to the PIMC Radiology Department. De-Install existing equipment.

JB 1 $ $

17.0 Training JB 1 $ $

19.0 Grand Total: $

*All items must meet all of the required features and functions* *Equal products may also be offered*

Salient Characteristics are as follows:

1. High Quality, large field of view flat panel digital imaging

2. Bariatric Imaging – 700 lbs

3. Elevating Table lowers to 18” off the floor

4. Universal Tilting Table that offers a variety of procedures

5. Equipment offers seated exams and standing exams

6. Full diagnostic functionality for physicians from a control center

7. Tube arm that has flexibility and complete coverage for whole body procedures

8. X-Ray tube: 750,000 heat unit, .04 X .07 focal spot, grid controlled pulsed fluoroscopy, R50

Polygonal automatic collimator, BH filter to eliminate noncontributing X-Ray

9. Complete Programmable software to increase patient flow and reduce Radiologist time

10. Image tableside during procedure

11. Area Dose Monitoring System: Low Dose Pulsed Fluoroscopy

12. Large Vertical travel to accommodate all patients, size sensing cassette tray, compact design

13. Bucky stand with Color LCD touch screen, quick positioning, one hand operation, spring balance and reliable locks.

14. Meter ceiling rails

15. Wireless digital radiological detector

16. Tomosynthesis capability

17. Slot Radiography capability

18. Side station control console for table operation

19. Radiographic/Fluoroscopic High Frequency Inverter X-Ray Generator

20. Flat Panel Detector capability

21. Must accommodate bariatric patients with a table limit of 700 ibs

22. Tableside and remote functions are required

23. Must have Tomosynthesis for urologic procedures, chest screenings, nodule evaluations, orthopedic examinations for both pediatric and geriatric populations.

24. Pediatric detector plate and the large detector plate for adults must be interchangeable and compatible with the current fleet of Shimadzu DR equipment with their existing plates.

25. The plates must meet the 125 micron resolution standard which is the existing specifications for the Radiology Department.

26. Tableside and remote functions are required

27. Rapid digital, high resolution bedside imaging

B.5 Warranty:

Contractor shall submit information on warranties and coverage with proposal for the Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopic Hi Frequency System.

B.6 Testing:

The Contractor shall start and test the Digital Radiographic Fluoroscopic Hi Frequency System with all equipment to ensure proper operation and provide the COR an opportunity to witness the testing.

B.7 Site Location:

Phoenix Indian Medical Center Radiology Department 4212 N. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016

B.8 Period of Performance:

The Contractor shall deliver and install equipment in 100 days from award of the contract.

B.9 Minimum Qualifications:

The Contractor shall provide trained technician that is certified and authorized to install equipment to the manufacturers specifications.

B.10 Additional Requirements:

a) Contractor shall furnish own equipment and labor for the job;

b) Contractor shall provide qualified technician able of working on units and to perform services in accordance the standards recommended by the manufacture.

c) Contractor shall wear visible identification provided by the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Security

Staff at all times on the premises of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center compound. The Contractor shall turn in this identification provided by the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Security Staff upon completion of the service;

d) Contractor may use existing Government owned restrooms and toilet facilities for personal use.

e) The Contractor shall dispose of all hazardous waste and trash generated during performance off the government property and shall dispose of in a manner in compliance with federal, state, and county laws.

f) Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, including, but not limited to, the standards of (a) the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, (b) federal, state and local governmental laws, rules and regulations and ) third party payers.

g) Contractor shall at all times comply with all rules and regulations of any municipality, state or federal environmental, environmental protection, and toxic waste and hazardous substance laws, ordinances and regulations, and how they relate to the work performed according to the terms and conditions provided herein.

Safety: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all Federal, State and local safety procedures are followed and adhered to by their technicians or any sub-contractor in the performance of this contract.

B.11 Government Furnished Property:

No Government Property to be furnished for use by the contactor.

B.12 Quality Control:

The Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the safety, quality and installation; and shall maintain the quality control program.

B.13 Invoice Submission:

a) Payment shall be made in ARREARS after successful delivery and installation of equipment;

b) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) shall be utilized as method for processing payment;

c) Upon receipt of the Contractor’s properly prepared invoice, the COR is responsible for certifying the invoice for acceptance of service;

d) Improperly prepared invoices will be returned to the Contractor resulting in delayed payment.

e) Invoices shall be prepared and submitted electronically and in accordance with rates and terms as stated in the contract.

f) Invoices should be sent electronically to the following departments:

Finance: PHX_PIMCAPInvoice@ihs.gov

Acquisitions: Bradley.Platero@ihs.gov

COR: Marsh.Fairey@ihs.gov

A proper invoice shall include, but not limited to the following:

1. Purchase Order Number/Contract Number;

2. Period of performance or Shipment Information;

3. Charges for services or products identified by LINE ITEM NUMBER;

4. Description, quantity, unit of price and extended total per line item; total amount of invoice.

5. Contractors contact information (name, title, phone number of point of contact in event of defective of invoice).

B.14 Designated Contracting Officers Representative (COR):

Marsh Fairey, Biomedical Engineer, PIMC Engineering Department, (602) 200-5388, Marsh.Fairey@ihs.gov, is hereby designated as the COR for, this contract and the designee shall perform the following duties:

1. Monitor the Contractor’s technical progress including surveillance and assessment of performance;

2. Interpret the Scope of Work;

3. Provide technical evaluation as required;

4. Provide technical inspections and acceptance required by this contract;

5. Ensure that invoices and payments are processed in a timely manner; and

6. Assist the contractor in the resolution of technical and administrative problems encountered during performance.

The COR’s responsibilities will be to coordinate with the contractor the technical aspects of this service and the review of performance hereunder. The COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

mailto:PHX_PIMCAPInvoice@ihs.gov mailto:Bradley.Platero@ihs.gov mailto:Marsh.Fairey@ihs.gov mailto:Marsh.Fairey@ihs.gov

B.15 Arizona State Taxes:

The Department of Health and Human Service, Phoenix Indian Medical Center is tax exempt for the following: 42-5074.B.8, 42-5071.B.2(a), 42-5061.A.25(b), AND 42- 5159.A.13(d), State of Arizona Department of Revenue. (Copy of Certificate available upon request).

Contractor is responsible for determining and paying all required taxes. The final proposal amount shall include all applicable taxes. Award amount shall not be adjusted due to failure of the Offeror to include taxes into the proposal.

B.16 Submission:

1. Offeror to submit Signed 1449

2. Offeror to submit completed Price Schedule, Paragraph B.4

3. Offeror to submit Warranties, Paragraph B.5

4. Offeror to submit three references with RFQ that include contact name, address, and telephone number

5. Offeror to submit Information on Product Features

6. Offeror to complete and submit Paragraph C.3, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications –

Commercial Items, Page 41

B.17 Operating Hours:

Installation shall take place during normal operating hours Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm excluding the weekend and federal holidays.

C. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:

C.1 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by-

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

C.2 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984):

The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

C.3 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY

2015):

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

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(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

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(i) Payment.-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment

Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109 , which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if-

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

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(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in

32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience.