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Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice NX EQ Endoscopic CO2 Insufflators (VA-20-00062014) 22408-2697 36C10G20Q0066 11-07-2020 16:00

EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

N 339112 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697 Contract Specialist Priscilla Burke Priscilla.Burke@va.gov 202-632-9177 Various VA Medical Facilities

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https://www.va.gov/OfficeOfAcquisitionOperations/about/sac VA | OALC | OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center Priscilla.Burke@va.gov Contract Specialist 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 36C10G20Q0066 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) 2020-07, dated 3 Aug 2020.

Description:

A single-award Requirements contract with Firm Fixed Priced orders 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 unrestricted.

This acquisition is for a single-award Requirements contract with Firm Fixed Priced orders in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for brand name or equal Erbe ECO2™ or Equal Endoscopic CO2 Insufflator as identified in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE SCHEDULE – Endoscopic. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE SCHEDULE – Endoscopic.

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Erbe ECO2™ or Equal Endoscopic CO2 Insufflator product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award.

Endoscopic Insufflator is medical instrument that delivers CO2 /(Air, Gas, or Vapor) via a gastrointestinal (GI) endoscope, under low pressure to open up a space within the patient’s body most commonly the abdomen to distend the working area, usually to allow better access to anatomy and the use of surgical tools a sufficiently large viewing area during endoscopy. CO2 Insufflators assist to reduces patient discomfort and post procedure recovery time from gastrointestinal procedure.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Endoscopic CO2 Insufflator 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 Endoscopic CO2 Insufflator. 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.

Erbe 7913-1000

Endoscopic Insufflator device that delivers CO2 gastrointestinal endoscope; minimize bowel distension and reduce patient discomfort

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Endoscopic CO2 Insufflator as listed above or equal commodities which meet all of the following salient characteristics:

CLIN 0001 applies to the SC’s 1 - 4:

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Utilize CO2 gas for medical use

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See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE SCHEDULE - Endoscopic.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - Endoscopic.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - Endoscopic.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - Endoscopic.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - REPORTING TOOL - Endoscopic.