36C10G22Q0089.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Ninatile Bacote Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov

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ADDRESS

Nationwide

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Solicitation Number:

36C10G22Q0089

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 36C10G22Q0089 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) 2022-06, dated 01 May 2022.

Requirement Description:

VA has a requirement to purchase Physiologic Somnography Analyzers to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Physiologic Somnography Analyzers simultaneously and continuous monitor measure, record, and interpret a variety of relevant normal and abnormal physiologic functions during sleep. The varied types of studies are referred to as Polysomnography, (PSG). Polysomnography is a comprehensive recording of the bio physiological changes that occur during sleep. It is usually performed at night when people sleep. Physiologic Somnography Analyzers typically perform evaluations of electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), electro-oculography (EOG), electromyography (EMG), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), respiration, temperature, and pulse oximetry readings.

Physiologic Somnography Analyzers also provide audiovisual information about the sleeping patient for behavioral analysis. Somnography Analyzers consist of electrodes and instruments that measure physiologic activities; a headbox that includes samplers, filters, and amplifiers; and appropriate software for processing and patient reporting. These analyzers are used in the diagnostic evaluation of sleep and sleep-related disorders, such as difficulty falling asleep (insomnia), difficulty staying awake (hypersomnia), apnea, and other sleep disorders associated with medical or psychiatric condition.

A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 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 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open competition.

This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for the Nox Medical brand name or equal Physiologic Somnography Analyzers and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A – NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS– PRICE COST SCHEDULE. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A – NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS– PRICE COST SCHEDULE.

The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 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 quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 2, 2022, to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, David Barber at David.Barber@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.

Quotes are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 20, 2022, to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, David Barber at David.Barber@va.gov.

1. BACKGROUND:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Physiologic Somnography Analyzers(SHS) product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract.

Physiologic Somnography Analyzers simultaneously and continuous monitor measure, record, and interpret a variety of relevant normal and abnormal physiologic functions during sleep. The varied types of studies are referred to as Polysomnography, (PSG). Polysomnography is a comprehensive recording of the bio physiological changes that occur during sleep. It is usually performed at night when people sleep. Physiologic Somnography Analyzers typically perform evaluations of electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), electro-oculography (EOG), electromyography (EMG), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), respiration, temperature, and pulse oximetry readings.

Physiologic Somnography Analyzers also provide audiovisual information about the sleeping patient for behavioral analysis. Somnography Analyzers consist of electrodes and instruments that measure physiologic activities; a headbox that includes samplers, filters, and amplifiers; and appropriate software for processing and patient reporting. These analyzers are used in the diagnostic evaluation of sleep and sleep-related disorders, such as difficulty falling asleep (insomnia), difficulty staying awake (hypersomnia), apnea, and other sleep disorders associated with medical or psychiatric conditions.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Physiologic Somnography Analyzers to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Nox Medical® Physiologic Somnography Analyzers. 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 offeror must also 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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Nox Medical® Physiologic Somnography Analyzers or equal as listed above which meet all of the following salient characteristics. Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor’s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price/Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor’s pricing volume with a quantity of zero.

CLINS

Page # Where SC is Found In Technical Literature

The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - REPORTING TOOL - NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS.

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