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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 NX Project EQ Washers Lab/Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic 22408-2697 36C10G19Q0065 06-07-2019 N 339113 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697 Priscilla Burke Priscilla.Burke@va.gov Beth Davis Beth.Davis2@va.gov Various Veteran Healthcare Medical Centers https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp VA | OALC | OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center Solicitation Number:

36C10G19Q0065

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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 36C10G19Q0065 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) 2019-01, dated 20 Dec 2018.

Description:

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 339113 – Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the associated size standard is 750 employees. This procurement action is issued full and open competition.

This acquisition is for a single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for brand name or equal Steris Caviwave® Ultrasonic Cleaning System and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE – ULTRASONIC CLEANING. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE – ULTRASONIC CLEANING.

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Washers Lab-Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award. Washers: Lab/Surgical Instrument: Ultrasonic: Surgical instrument washers designed for automatic removal of dirt, stains, and/or biological debris (i.e., washing) from labware (e.g., glass and plastic beakers, test tubes), surgical instruments, and/or other critical devices using ultrasonic energy. The process is performed by delivering ultrasonic waves to a tank filled with a warm cleaning solution (e.g., detergents formulated for ultrasonic cleansing). These systems typically include a radiofrequency generator (frequencies from 25 to 40 kHz are typical), ultrasonic transducers, a heating unit, and a stainless-steel tank with baskets and/or trays. Cleaning is performed by the scrubbing action of the ultrasonic vibration and by the implosion of bubbles (i.e., cavitation effect). Surgical instrument ultrasonic washers may include two or three tanks to perform automatic cycles for washing, rinsing, and drying; they may also include heating capabilities. This equipment may provide some level of disinfection by killing and/or inactivating several microorganism species; it is commonly used after general cleaning and before thermal or chemical disinfection.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Washers Lab-Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic 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 the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Steris Washers Lab-Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter 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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Steris Washers Lab-Surgical Instrument Ultrasonic as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics:

The following SC’s apply to All CLIN’s

The following SC’s apply to CLIN’s 0002

The following SC’s apply to CLIN’s 0003-0006

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - ULTRASONIC CLEANING.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - Ultrasonic Cleaning.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - Ultrasonic Cleaning.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - Ultrasonic Cleaning.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - REPORTING TOOL - ULTRASONIC CLEANING.