2. 36C25623Q1237.pdf

36C25623Q1237

SUBJECT* Piranha Surgical Instrument Morcellation System

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056-5643

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25623Q1237

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-27-2023 1200 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO,

USA

ARCHIVE 5 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 339112

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Frank Sanders frank.sanders1@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

2002 Holcombe BLVD Houston TX

POSTAL CODE 77030

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS frank.sanders1@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION 36C25623Q1237 – Request for Quote (RFQ) mailto:frank.sanders1@va.gov https://www.va.gov/

DESCRIPTION

36C25623Q1237 – Brand Name: Piranha Surgical Instruments Morcellation System for the Operative Care Line (OLC) located at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (CSS) for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The CSS number is 36C25623Q1237. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This requirement will be evaluated in accordance with the lowest priced technically acceptable source selection methodology. Please review the attached document(s) for more details on this requirement.

See attached document(s):

36C25623Q1237 – RFQ

36C25623Q1237 – Brand Name: Piranha Surgical Instruments Morcellation System for the Operative Care Line (OCL) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas.

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (CSS) for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

2. The CSS number is 36C25623Q1237. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06/02/2023.

4. This solicitation is issued as Full and Open Competition.

5. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1000.

6. The FSC/PSC is 6515.

7. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002

Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030 is seeking to purchase one (1) Piranha Surgical Instrument Morcellation System for the OCL.

8. A complete description of the requirement and/or applicable government need(s) are as follows: See attached 36C25623Q1237

Contracting Office:

Department of Veteran Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO)-16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston, TX 77056

Contract Specialist:

Frank Sanders POC: frank.sanders1@va.gov

Quotes in response to this RFQ are due at 12:00 PM Central Time, June 27, 2023.

Quotes shall be submitted in writing and sent via email to frank.sanders1@va.gov .

Please insert “Solicitation 36C25623Q1237 Quote in the subject line of your email.

Please contact Frank Sanders if you have any questions about this solicitation via email at frank.sanders1@va.gov by 12:00p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2023. If questions are received, an amendment to this request for quote will be posted with all questions and answers.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA _________ ______________

MOTOR CONTROL UNIT 2303 BNDL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 23030111

1.00 EA ___________ ______________

MOTOR CONTROL UNIT 2303 - for Urology and

Orthopedics, for connection of the motor handpiece PIRANHA M4, connection possible to a motor handpiece and a footswitch, 5 " LCD monochrome Display, communication interface for Piranha suction pump, U: 100- 127/220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Dim. (wxhxd):

330x100x360mm

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2303.011

8 FOOT POWER CORD STRAIGHT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: N710171

2.00 EA ___________ ______________

MOTOR HANDPIECE BNDL - max. 6000 rpm

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8564.121

MOTOR HANDPIECE MAX. 6000RPM - for use with rotation tools, control by footswitch, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8564.021

CONNECTION CABLE WL 3M - reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8564.851

MORCESCOPE BNDL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 89704025

CLEANING BRUSH 0 11MM WL 1OOMM for single use

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 40601

LUER LOCK CONNECTOR - reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 886.00

AUTOMATIC VALVE ID 5.7MM - reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8920.311

MORCESCOPE 12 24.5FR WL 199MM- rigid, with parallel ocular lens, working channel for instruments up to 4.8mm, irrigation via 24.5/26Ch sheath and attachment, suction via morcellator, TL 387mm, rod lens system

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8970402

TELESCOPE 30 0 4MM WL 300MM - rigid, TL 364mm, rod lens system

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8654.422

ADAPTER 56MM - for Evacuator, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8558.14

8.00 EA ___________ ______________

ADAPTER ENDOSCOPE SIDE - for connecting an

OLYMPUS light cable WA 032.A to WOLF telescopes, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8088.81

SEALING CAP 3.4-5.1MM - for telescopes and trocar diameter more than 3,4 up to 5,1 mm, blue

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 89.02

SEALING MEMBRANE 0 17MM yellow, 0 17mm, PACK;1Q PCS, for instruments from 3 to 6mm

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 89.103

0-RINGS

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 9500118

DEEP UNIVERSAL TRAY METAL- reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8585.025

SUCTION PUMP BNDL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 22080115

SUCTION PUMP - microprocessor controlled high-performance suction pump with LCD display, U: 100- 240VAC/ 50/60Hz, Dim. (wxhxd): 340x105x420mm

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2208011

FOOTSWITCH 1 PEDAL - for Piranha Suction Pump2208

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2030108

8 FOOT POWER CORD STRAIGHT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: N710171

BOTTLE MOUNT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 64031.381

SOUND ABSORBER

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 35100.115

CONNECTION TUBE RECTO PUMP - for Recto Pump

(connection from device to secretion holder), reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8170.6554

OVERFLOW PROTECTION/BACTERIA FILTER -

PACK=10 PCS, for Resection Pump 2228, Piranha Suction Pump 2208, for single use

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2228.901

SECRETION CONTAINER 2L- with cover, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8170.655

SECRETION CONTAINER 2L- with cover, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8170.655

3L SUCTION CANISTER BNDL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 81709835

SUCTION JAR 3L POLYSULFONE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: OTT.0130

LARGE LID W/ CONICAL PATIENT CONNECTION D 6-

10mm, overflow protection

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: OTT.0420

FOOTSWITCH 1 PEDAL for Piranha Suction Pump2208

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2030108

OUTER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE 26FR color code yellow, SL 191mm, round, non- rotatable, distal end straight, continuous irrigation, compatible with inner sheath 8655384, and telescopes0 4mm, 0 with irrigation stopcock, E-Line quick connection, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8655.374

INNER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE 24FR color code yellow, SL 204mm, round, rotatable, straight distal end, ceramic, continuous irrigation, compatible with outer sheath 8655374, and telescopes 0 4mm, 0 with irrigation stopcock, quick-lock, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8655.384

CONNECTING PART RESECTOSCOPE 24FR color code yellow, TL 22mm, rotatable, compatible with 24Fr E-Line sheaths, quick-lock, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8654.3742

INTERNAL SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE 26FR color code yellow, SL 204mm, round, non- rotatable, distal end straight, continuous irrigation, compatible with outer sheath 8655374, and telescopes 0 mm, 01230, with irrigation stopcock, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8655.3841

VIEWING OBTURATOR RESECTOSCOPE 24FR - color code yellow, WL 232mm, rounded distal end, compatible with E-Line sheaths 8654074, 8661074,8663074, 8655384,8654374,8661374,8663.374, and telescopes 0 4mm, 0/12130, bayonet-cap, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8415.12

OBTURATOR RESECTOSCOPE 24FR color code yellow, WL 230mm, round, rounded distal end, compatible with E- Line sheaths 8654074, 8661074,8663074, 8655384, 8654374, 8661374, 8663.374, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8654.17

2.00 EA ___________ _______________

LASER WORKING INSERT 12/30 - round, working channel for instruments up to 6.5Fr, compatible with sheaths 8675322, 8675324, 8675524, 8632030, and telescopes 0 4mm, with introduction port, bayonet-cap, reusable

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8654.284

GRAND

TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

*** FOB Destination. All shipping charges must be included in price of items. ***

ITEM NUMBER

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-

Ship to: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Attn: Warehouse Bldg. 100 2002 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston, TX 77030

DELIVERY ***The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center reserves the right to change the delivery schedule at any time. Written notice will be sent to vendor electronically no later than 3 days before a change in the delivery schedule is needed. ***

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. General Information: The MEDVAMC (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center) located at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030 is seeking to procure one (1) Piranha Surgical Instruments Morcellation System for the OCL. See Equipment Schedule in Section 2. The contract shall be for a Firm-Fixed Price.

2. Equipment Schedule:

Item Description/Part Number Qty 1 1X-MOTOR CONTROL UNIT 2303 BNDL 1 1-ea 2 MORCESCOPE BNDL 2 2-ea 3 CLEANING BRUSH Ø 11MM WL 100MM 2 2-ea 4 LUER LOCK CONNECTOR - reusable 2 2-ea 5 AUTOMATIC VALVE ID 5.7MM - reusable 2 2-ea 6 MORCESCOPE 12° 24.5FR WL 199MM 2 2-ea 7 TELESCOPE 30° Ø 4MM WL 300MM 2 2-ea 8 LASER WORKING INSERT 12/30 7.5FR 2 2-ea 9 ADAPTER 56MM 2 2-ea

10 ADAPTER ENDOSCOPE SIDE 2 2-ea 11 SEALING CAP 3.4-5.1MM 8 8-ea 12 SEALING MEMBRANE 2 2-ea 13 O-RINGS 2 2-ea 14 DEEP UNIVERSAL TRAY METAL 2 2-ea 15 SUCTION PUMP BNDL 1 1-ea 16 SUCTION PUMP 1 1-ea 17 FOOTSWITCH 1 PEDAL 1 1-ea 18 BOTTLE MOUNT 1 1-ea 19 SOUND ABSORBER 1 1-ea 20 CONNECTION TUBE RECTO PUMP 1 1-ea 21 OVERFLOW PROTECTION/BACTERIA FILTER 1 1-ea 22 SECRETION CONTAINER 2L 1 1-ea 23 SECRETION CONTAINER 2L 2 2-ea 24 SUCTION CANISTER BNDL 2 2-ea 25 SUCTION JAR 3L POLYSULFONE 2 2-ea 26 LARGE LID W/ CONICAL PATIENT CONNECTION 2 2-ea 27 FOOTSWITCH 1 PEDAL 1 1-ea 28 OUTER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE 26FR 2 2-ea 29 INNER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE 24FR 2 2-ea 30 CONNECTING PART RESECTOSCOPE 2 2-ea 31 INTERNAL SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE 26FR 2 2-ea 32 VIEWING OBTURATOR RESECTOSCOP 2-ea

3. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW:

The description of this procurement is to purchase one (1) Piranha Surgical Instruments Morcellation System for use at MEDVAMC. The brand name only Piranha Surgical Instruments Morcellation System items and components listed in Section 2, Equipment Schedule has been identified as meeting the needs of the Government.

4. SPECIFICATIONS: Contractor shall provide all labor, installation, tools, equipment, management, factory trained personnel, and travel/transportation to provide exact items to deliver one (one) Piranha Surgical Instruments Morcellation System for the Operative Care Line (OLC).

5. WARRANTY AND SUPPORT: The warranty and support shall cover all the items and components in accordance with standard manufacturer’s warranty.

6. DELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver all items to the MEDVAMC (Michael E.

DeBakey VA Medical Center) ATTN: Warehouse, 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, Texas 77030. All items shall meet manufacturer specifications. The Contractor is responsible for any missing equipment, parts, and components not included to carry out the delivery. Delivery Schedule: 45 days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

7. HOURS OF COVERAGE: All work shall be conducted Monday through Friday at

8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m., excluding Federal holidays and unless other times are arranged in advance and approved in writing by the delegated VA POC. The government also observes Executive Orders, President’s Proclamation, and days designated by Federal Statute.

7.1 The government hereby provides notice, and the Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year’ Day January 01 Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day Third Monday in June

33 MOTOR HANDPIECE MAX. 6000RPM: 8564.121 2-ea 34 CONNECTION CABLE WL 3M - reusable 2-ea

MOTOR HANDPIECE BNDL - max. 6000 rpm:

8564.021 2-ea

36 8 FOOT POWER CORD STRAIGHT 1-ea 37 MORCESCOPE BNDL 2-ea 38 SUCTION JAR 3L POLYSULFONE 2-ea 39 OBTURATOR RESECTOSCOPE 24FR color code yellow 2-ea

Independence Day July 04 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

7.2 If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. government agencies, and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States.

7.3 In addition to the days designated as holidays, the government observes the following days:

7.3.1 Any other day designated by Federal Statute.

7.3.2 Any other day designated by Executive Order.

7.3.3 Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

7.4 It is understood and agreed between the government and the Contractor that observance of such days by the government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation.

In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation shall be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than Contractor normal compensation for the time worked.

8. The following laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including all subsequent changes or updates apply:

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation VAAR Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation Standards All applicable Federal, State, Local and Industry: Laws, Policies and Standards as applicable to the proper performance afore and hereafter described.

9. GLOSSARY:

CO Contracting Officer CDR Contract Deficiency Report MEDVAMC Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration VA Department of Veteran Affairs The Joint Commission Business Day: A business day includes the entire 24-hour period ending at midnight, and a notice required by the regulation is effective even if given outside normal business hours.

10. SAFETY: Safety precautions shall include, but are not limited to the following requirements:

a) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act)

b) Applicable State and Local Safety Operation Procedures

c) VA Safety Practices and Policies, VAMC standard operating procedures, and any other Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to the equipment listed for this contract.

d) JCAHO (The Joint Commission, formerly, Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)

11. PARKING: It is the responsibility of the Contractor personnel to park at the appropriate designated parking areas. The government does not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor personnel under any circumstance.

12. GRAY MARKET PREVENTION:

(a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are OEM goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for a supply contract for the purchase of new medical equipment for the MEDVAMC. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or an approved authorized distributor for the proposed supply contract for the purchase of new medical equipment to include replacement parts (if applicable), such that the OEM’s warranty and service associated with the equipment and system is in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA’s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discover of such items.

13. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE:

13.1 The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this order are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer after the order.

13.2 No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this order presented to the contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for response.

13.3 Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

14. INVOICING/ BILLING REQUIREMENTS:

14.1 The Contractor shall submit requests for payment electronically to the

VA’s Tungsten Network (https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ). Payment for services provided under the terms of this contract will be made upon delivery, inspection, and acceptance of all line items. No advance payments will be authorized.

14.2 Invoices shall be properly prepared in accordance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) 52.212-4. Invoices will be returned when documentation is missing, inaccurate or incomplete. Invoices shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

a) Company Name, Address, and telephone number

b) Invoice Date and Number

c) PO (Purchase Order) number and Task Order Number (if applicable);

d) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered.

e) Name and Title of Contact to notify in event of defective invoice.

14.3 The Contractor shall contact the VA POC and Contracting Officer if they do not receive payment within 45 calendar days of submission of a proper invoice. The VA POC will be responsible to cross reference all shipping/packing slips against invoices submitted for payment for accuracy. The Contracting Officer will contact the Contractor for resolution of any discrepancies.

15. Changes to the SOW (Statement of Work): Any changes to the SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer. A copy of each change will be kept in the contract file along with all other documentation of the work. Any such change shall be reflected in a written modification to this contract signed by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. Price/cost incurred by the Contractor through the actions of parties other than the Contracting Officer shall be borne by the Contractor.

END OF SOW

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)” Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS:

This acquisition is being procured 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 Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information. This solicitation is Full and Open Competition, and it includes all contract line-item number(s) being requested in this solicitation. The government intends to solicit this requirement and award a subsequent contract without discussions or negotiations. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best offer initially because the opportunity to enter into discussions or to provide a better offer at a later time will not be possible. The government will award a contract on the basis of Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

SUBMISSION OF QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS:

Quotation shall be received no later than 12:00p.m. Central Standard Time on June 27, 2023. Quote shall be submitted electronically through email addressed to Frank Sanders, Contract Specialist at frank.sanders1@va.gov .

The Contractor shall be registered in www.sam.gov to receive government contracts to be considered for award.

Offeror shall complete and submit the following:

a. The Contractor shall complete Contract Administration and provide the name, title, address, email address and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding business decisions made with respect to the quote and who can contractually obligate the company. The quoter shall identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the government.

b. The Contractor shall submit a price for all Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) of the solicitation.

c. Provide all CLIN items listed in this solicitation that are annotated in B.2 Price/Cost Schedule. See FAR Clause 52.212-2 Addendum for basis for award.

d. Unique entity identifier (UEI). Applies to all quotes that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and quotes at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The quoter must enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quote, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the quoters name and address. The quoter also must enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the UEI. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the quoter does not have a UEI, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for UEI establishment directly to obtain one. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the UEI.

http://www.sam.gov/

The Contractor’s past performance history will be evaluated by the government for the purpose of a responsibility determination.

All quotes shall remain valid for 120 calendar days.

Quoter(s) may, at the discretion of the government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their quote. Requests for clarification of information does not constitute discussions. The CO will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The quoter(s) shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her quote, including information provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the quote may be rejected and received no further consideration.

An offer shall be considered complete if it includes the technical capability, as specified in the Statement of Work, price quote, and required documentation in accordance with instructions provided herein.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

• FAR 52.204-6 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (OCT 2016)

• FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

• FAR 52.204-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS – NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION (JUN 2020)

• FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

• VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

2. ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) This solicitation is issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items. This solicitation is to establish a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation on the basis of lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) to the responsive and responsible quoter whose quote, conforms to the solicitation. All quoters must have a current registration in the System for Award Management to be considered for award.

Since this solicitation is LPTA the government will begin by reviewing the lowest priced quote first and if the government determines that this quote is technically acceptable, no other quotes will be reviewed. This quote will have been deemed technically acceptable with the lowest price, so for this reason the award will be made based on FAR guidance.

If no offer is technically acceptable the government will make a determination to re-solicit. Technical tradeoff will not be made, and no additional credit will be given for exceeding the minimum requirements. In the event an offeror’s quote is determined to be technically unacceptable for any of these factors, the entire quote will be considered technically unacceptable, and the quote will be ineligible for award.

Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall result in the Contractor’s quote technically unacceptable. In addition, the government intends to award without discussions. The government reserves the right to request clarifications.

Past Performance: The government will review past performance for responsibility determination purposes only. The government will review government systems such as Contractor Performance assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and other government systems. Offerors with no relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably.

The following are the decision factors:

1. Technical

2. Price

The Contractor shall be registered in www.sam.gov to receive government contracts to be considered for award.

To receive credit as a SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or VOSB (Veteran Owned Small Business) vendor must be certified in SBA VetCert (Veteran Small Business Certification) by the closing date of the solicitation and prior to award.

The Government will determine the merits of each offer on the basis of (1) its acceptability, and (2) its price reasonableness.

1. Technical –

A. Acceptability: An offer is acceptable when quote clearly evidences the Offeror’s compliance, without exception, to meet the minimum requirements set forth herein the Statement of Work and in this solicitation. Contractor shall provide exact items as specified in the Statement of Work.

B. Contractor Qualifications: The Contractor shall be Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM) or an approved authorized vendor, authorized distributor by the OEM with authorization to distribute products, Brand Name: Piranha Surgical Instruments Morcellation System.

The Contractor shall submit with their technical quote an authorization letter as evidence of proof as an approved authorized vendor, authorized distributor by the manufacturer on the OEM’s letterhead by the close of the solicitation due date.

Failure to submit proof of an authorization letter on OEM letterhead by the manufacturer with their technical quote shall result in the technical quote as technically unacceptable.

http://www.sam.gov/

Offeror(s) shall include place of manufacture with their technical quote (include US city, state, and ZIP+4; or foreign country) Failure to provide this information may render your quote ineligible for award.

2. Price – All line items listed in B.2 Price/Cost schedule must include a price. The total evaluated price will consist of the offeror’s total proposed price in Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule. The government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices are significantly unbalanced.

To facilitate the award process, 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:"

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications– Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

• FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

MAINTENANCE

OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

DEC 2022

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED

TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

MAR 2023

• VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

https://www.sam.gov/portal http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

• VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (OCT 2019)

• VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

• VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

• VAAR 852.239-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (FEB 2023)

• VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

All quoters shall submit the following:

1. An authorization letter as evidence of proof as an approved authorized vendor, authorized distributor by the manufacturer on the OEM’s letterhead by the close of the solicitation due date. Failure to submit proof of an authorization letter on OEM letterhead by the manufacturer with their technical quote shall result in the technical quote as technically unacceptable.

2. B.2 Price/Cost schedule / B.3 Delivery Date

3. Offeror(s) acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments.

All quotes shall be sent electronically to:

Network Contracting Office 16 Frank Sanders, Contract Specialist Email: frank.sanders1@va.gov Telephone calls are not acceptable.