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22408-2697 36C10G19Q0041 03-25-2019 N 339112 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697 Michael Schrantz michael.schrantz@va.gov www.va.gov/OfficeOfAcquisitionOperations/about/sac.asp VA | OALC | OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center Solicitation Number:

36C10G19Q0041

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Brand name or equal 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 36C10G19Q0041 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99, dated 16 Jul 2018.

Requirement Description:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is transforming the service it provides to Veterans through the MyVA effort. MyVA was established in July 2015 to modernize the Department’s culture, processes, and capabilities to put the needs, expectations and interests of Veterans and their families first. This effort is highly visible, with significant attention within the highest levels of government, the public, and the press.

As this transformation progresses, VA's mission requirements to support America’s Veterans are growing more quickly than its budget. Key elements of VA’s expanded mission requirements include:

1. 15% expansion in the number of Veterans enrolled in VA Healthcare from FY 2009 through FY 2016.

1. More than 100% increase between FY 2009 and FY 2016 in the number of 100% disabled Veterans cared for by VA.

1. 6% increase in the number of medical appointments scheduled in FY 2016 vs FY 2014.

1. More than 300% increase between FY 2009 and FY 2016 in the number of Veterans receiving education benefits through the VA.

In order to ensure we are able to continue to provide Veterans with the benefits and care they have earned through their selfless service, VA is changing the way we do business. Specifically, we are improving the management of our supply chain to aggregate demand and facilitate ease of ordering in the field. Throughout VA, we are moving from local contracting to national contracting whenever feasible. Simplified ordering processes will drive volume towards suppliers with national contracts. Simultaneously, greater cost transparency throughout the VA will allow clinicians and VA leaders to select medical equipment that optimizes Veteran outcomes at the lowest cost.

For our suppliers, we anticipate that these changes will ease the process of doing business with the VA and drive down our suppliers’ costs. We welcome opportunities to work closely with suppliers to further reduce costs. In return, we expect that suppliers will offer the VA value commensurate with VA’s status as the largest integrated healthcare provider in the United States. Specifically, VA expects that it will receive the most favorable prices, warranties, conditions, benefits, and terms for the same product as those given by the supplier to any provider in the country. We expect that VA’s large volumes will increasingly be directed toward those suppliers best able to offer value to the VA. VA looks forward to collaborating with its suppliers to further drive down costs to deliver optimal value to our Veterans.

In light of this transformation, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Equipment Life Cycle Management (ELCM) Program identified the Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet as a candidate for VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single award Requirements contract - Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet are designed to irradiate patients with ultraviolet (UV) light for therapeutic purposes. These devices typically apply UV radiation according to the treatment performed (e.g., typically in the range of 250 to 350 nm for psoriasis); they are also used to photoactivate drugs by providing UV radiation on the skin. UV phototherapy units are available as portable, stand-alone, and hand-held devices.

A single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract will be awarded for the purchase of Brand Name or Equal equipment in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the Brand Name or Equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement action is issued 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

This acquisition is for a single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for DAAVLIN brand name or equal Photo Therapy Units: Ultraviolet and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A - PRICE/COST SCHEDULE Photo Therapy Units: Ultraviolet. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A - PRICE/COST SCHEDULE Photo Therapy Units: Ultraviolet.

The ordering period is for one year with two 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.

The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.

The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.

Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached.

All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 2:00PM EST on 03-15-2019 to michael.schrantz@va.gov.

No calls will be accepted.

Quotes are due via email by 2:00PM EST on 28 March 2019 to michael.schrantz@va.gov.

Product Description Salient Characteristics Literate Review Photo Therapy Units: Ultraviolet

1. Scope of Work The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Phototherapy Units- Ultraviolet product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award.

Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet are designed to irradiate patients with ultraviolet (UV) light for therapeutic purposes. These devices typically apply UV radiation according to the treatment performed (e.g., typically in the range of 250 to 350 nm for psoriasis); they are also used to photoactivate drugs by providing UV radiation on the skin. UV phototherapy units are available as portable, stand-alone, and hand-held devices.

The objective is to provide Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one (1) 12-month base period with two (2) twelve (12) month option periods.

2. Requirement This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires that the offeror indicate each product that is being offered as an “equal” product. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror also must clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

Requirement: Brand Name or Equal Daavlin Phototherapy – Ultraviolet Hand/Foot as listed below:

Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet Cabinets

Salient Characteristics for Hand/Foot

SC #

Salient Characteristics for Ultraviolet Cabinets

*Note some cabinets are UVA and some are UVB

*VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO SITE WHERE IN THEIR LITERATURE THESE SC’s ARE REFLECTED.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - COST PRICE SCHEDULE -PHOTO THERAPY UNITS: ULTRAVIOLET.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION -PHOTO THERAPY UNITS.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - PHOTO THERAPY UNITS: ULTRAVIOLET.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - PHOTO THERAPY UNITS: ULTRAVIOLET.

Solicitation Number:

36C10G19Q0041

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Brand name or equal 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 36C10G19Q0041 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99, dated 16 Jul 2018.

Requirement Description:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is transforming the service it provides to Veterans through the MyVA effort. MyVA was established in July 2015 to modernize the Department’s culture, processes, and capabilities to put the needs, expectations and interests of Veterans and their families first. This effort is highly visible, with significant attention within the highest levels of government, the public, and the press.

As this transformation progresses, VA's mission requirements to support America’s Veterans are growing more quickly than its budget. Key elements of VA’s expanded mission requirements include:

· 15% expansion in the number of Veterans enrolled in VA Healthcare from FY 2009 through FY 2016.

· More than 100% increase between FY 2009 and FY 2016 in the number of 100% disabled Veterans cared for by VA.

· 6% increase in the number of medical appointments scheduled in FY 2016 vs FY 2014.

· More than 300% increase between FY 2009 and FY 2016 in the number of Veterans receiving education benefits through the VA.

In order to ensure we are able to continue to provide Veterans with the benefits and care they have earned through their selfless service, VA is changing the way we do business. Specifically, we are improving the management of our supply chain to aggregate demand and facilitate ease of ordering in the field. Throughout VA, we are moving from local contracting to national contracting whenever feasible. Simplified ordering processes will drive volume towards suppliers with national contracts. Simultaneously, greater cost transparency throughout the VA will allow clinicians and VA leaders to select medical equipment that optimizes Veteran outcomes at the lowest cost.

For our suppliers, we anticipate that these changes will ease the process of doing business with the VA and drive down our suppliers’ costs. We welcome opportunities to work closely with suppliers to further reduce costs. In return, we expect that suppliers will offer the VA value commensurate with VA’s status as the largest integrated healthcare provider in the United States. Specifically, VA expects that it will receive the most favorable prices, warranties, conditions, benefits, and terms for the same product as those given by the supplier to any provider in the country. We expect that VA’s large volumes will increasingly be directed toward those suppliers best able to offer value to the VA. VA looks forward to collaborating with its suppliers to further drive down costs to deliver optimal value to our Veterans.

In light of this transformation, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Equipment Life Cycle Management (ELCM) Program identified the Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet as a candidate for VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single award Requirements contract - Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet are designed to irradiate patients with ultraviolet (UV) light for therapeutic purposes. These devices typically apply UV radiation according to the treatment performed (e.g., typically in the range of 250 to 350 nm for psoriasis); they are also used to photoactivate drugs by providing UV radiation on the skin. UV phototherapy units are available as portable, stand-alone, and hand-held devices.

A single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract will be awarded for the purchase of Brand Name or Equal equipment in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the Brand Name or Equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement action is issued 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

This acquisition is for a single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for DAAVLIN brand name or equal Photo Therapy Units: Ultraviolet and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A - PRICE/COST SCHEDULE Photo Therapy Units: Ultraviolet. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A - PRICE/COST SCHEDULE Photo Therapy Units: Ultraviolet.

The ordering period is for one year with two 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.

The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.

The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.

Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached.

All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 2:00PM EST on 03-15-2019 to michael.schrantz@va.gov.

No calls will be accepted.

Quotes are due via email by 2:00PM EST on 28 March 2019 to michael.schrantz@va.gov.

Product Description Salient Characteristics Literate Review Photo Therapy Units: Ultraviolet

1. Scope of Work The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Phototherapy Units- Ultraviolet product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award.

Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet are designed to irradiate patients with ultraviolet (UV) light for therapeutic purposes. These devices typically apply UV radiation according to the treatment performed (e.g., typically in the range of 250 to 350 nm for psoriasis); they are also used to photoactivate drugs by providing UV radiation on the skin. UV phototherapy units are available as portable, stand-alone, and hand-held devices.

The objective is to provide Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one (1) 12-month base period with two (2) twelve (12) month option periods.

2. Requirement This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires that the offeror indicate each product that is being offered as an “equal” product. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror also must clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

Requirement: Brand Name or Equal Daavlin Phototherapy – Ultraviolet Hand/Foot as listed below:

Phototherapy Units: Ultraviolet Cabinets

Salient Characteristics for Hand/Foot

Salient Characteristics for Ultraviolet Cabinets

*Note some cabinets are UVA and some are UVB

*VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO SITE WHERE IN THEIR LITERATURE THESE SC’s ARE REFLECTED.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - COST PRICE SCHEDULE -PHOTO THERAPY UNITS: ULTRAVIOLET.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION -PHOTO THERAPY UNITS.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - PHOTO THERAPY UNITS: ULTRAVIOLET.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - PHOTO THERAPY UNITS: ULTRAVIOLET.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - COST PRICE SCHEDULE -PHOTOTHERAPY UNITS - ULTRAVIOLET.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - PHOTOTHERAPY UNITS _ ULTRAVIOLET .

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - PHOTOTHERAPY UNITS _ ULTRAVIOLET 02.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - PHOTOTHERAPY UNITS _ ULTRAVIOLET .