36C10G22Q0090_Medical Syringe Kit Supplies.docx

36C10G22Q0090

GENERAL INFORMATION

OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

POINT OF CONTACT*

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

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TITLE: MEDICAL SYRINGE KIT SUPPLIES

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C10G22Q0090. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) anticipates awarding a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to the responsible contractor resulting from this solicitation. All interested persons may submit quotes, and all eligible quotes must be received by the response date listed on Contracting Opportunities to be considered by the Government.

The Product Service Code for this procurement is 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.

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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

06-03-2022 Gwennifer Epps | gwennifer.epps@va.gov

07-18-2022 11am

EDT

36C10G U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

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Y 339112 1000 Employees

N/A

36C10G U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

VAFSC

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

(see Section B.3 invoicing/payment) Austin TX 78714-8917 1 (877) 489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page Title: Brand Name or EQUAL - Medical Syringe Kit Supplies

See CONTINUATION Page

Gwennifer Epps

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: To Be Determined

POC

UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C10G U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Payments shall be made monthly in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice. In order to comply with the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 (IPERA), the VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC).

Tungsten electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten by logging on to https://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ and following the registration instructions or calling 1-877-489-6135 for Enrollment.

Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.ob10.com/Login.aspx For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, Tungsten/OB10 customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

All invoices shall reference the vendor’s name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/Purchase (Funding) Order Number, description of services provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount. Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms. For questions regarding invoice receipt or payment, please call VA Financial Service Center directly at 1-877-353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov

Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

5. CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DOLLAR VALUES

The minimum guaranteed amount awarded under this solicitation is $1,500.00 which shall be obligated at the time of IDIQ award. Orders beyond the minimum shall be determined by department needs. The Government has no obligation to award orders beyond the minimum guaranteed amount. In accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4)(ii), the maximum aggregate value for all orders awarded under the resultant awarded contract shall not exceed $ To Be Determined. The Government’s obligation for the minimum guaranteed amount applies only to the base period of the contract.

(1) Payment of any amount due under this requirement shall be contingent upon the Contractor’s timely submission of sales reports during the period of the contract.

(2) The guaranteed minimum applies only if the contract expires, or contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. The guaranteed minimum does not apply if the contract is terminated for cause, or the Contractor agrees to a “no cost” termination.

This solicitation is a 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN - OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES, (SDVOSB’S) with brand name or equal requirements. By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses, which are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-04 effective 30 January 2022, and through 48 CFR § 819.7009. The statutory authority permitting a TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SET ASIDE is 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128. In accordance with 38 CFR part 74, Veterans Small Business Regulations, to be eligible for an award SDVOSB’s must be listed as verified in the VIP database at: https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at FAR | Acquisition.GOV.

In order to be eligible for award, quotes submitted must provide all information specified herein. The Offeror shall provide a quote on the services identified in the description that meet the minimum technical requirements. The quote shall include the information listed below. Quotes that fail to furnish the required information or reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from further consideration.

The Price quote MUST be good for 90 calendar days after close of the solicitation.

QUESTION SUBMISSION: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Brian Shepard | brian.shepard@va.gov and Contract Specialist | gwennifer.epps@va.gov.

All questions must be received no later than June 15, 2022, at 12:00 PM E.S.T. to give reasonable time to respond to questions prior to close of the solicitation. No questions will be accepted after June 15, 2022, at 12:00 pm E.S.T. ALL QUOTES are due on or before July 18 2022, 11:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time, (EST).

WARNING: Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Late quotes may not be accepted for evaluation. Please be advised that timeliness is determined by the date and time an Offeror’s quote is received by the Government not when an Offeror attempted transmission. Offerors are encouraged to review and ensure that sufficient bandwidth is available on their end of the transmission.

B.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Affairs (VA), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis and Related Conditions Programs (HHRC), Office of Specialty Care Services, serves as the leader for VA on matters concerning HIV and hepatitis C virus, (HCV). As such, HHRC continually searches for ways to effectively respond and manage HIV and HCV challenges within VA. We deliver practical tools that support best practices by providers; education and communication projects designed to change provider and Veteran behavior; quality improvement initiatives that remove barriers to care; and if indicated, proposals for legislative and policy changes.

HHRC is seeking the supply of six different types of Medical Syringe kits, and two types of Sharps Containers to promote safer injection of drugs use by Veterans. These kits will provide essential supplies of syringes, alcohol swabs, sharps containers, cottons, and an educational handout. Creating and packaging these items into kits will provide convenience for the Veteran Hospital Administration (VHA) facilities in ordering and distributing. In May 2021, the Veteran Affairs (VA) released interim guidance recommending facilities develop these programs. As availability of these programs continue to increase, kits will be essential in assisting VA facilities to stand up these programs. Medical syringe kits supplies have historically been community-based harm reduction programs providing preventive and treatment services, including provision of sterile syringes and needles to people who inject drugs. Medical syringe kits are provided to people who inject drugs to make sure they have sterile supplies at home and in the community, as well as methods to dispose of used syringes.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK

To provide VHA facilities with medical syringe kits for patient use. The contractor shall provide uninterrupted delivery of approved medical syringe kits for Veterans use. Specified in the agreement and the resulting orders the contractor shall conduct business operations that adhere to all applicable Federal, State, local laws, and regulations. Medical syringe kits for Veteran’s use will be decentralized and procured through an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract wherein individual VAMC facilities shall have the authority to place delivery orders against the IDIQ. The delivery orders shall indicate the specific items ordered, item quantities, and all necessary delivery and payment procedures.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The BASE period of performance of this contract shall be for one (1) twelve-month period – anticipated start date: August 2022 through August 2023.

If the Government exercises its option(s) pursuant to the OPTION PROVISION of this contract, the period of performance will be increased as listed below:

PLACE OF PERFROMANCE

All work shall be performed a non-VA location determined and agreed upon by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Program Manager, and Contractor.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Packaging will support the ease of use by the Veteran. The potential contractor shall be able to provide these Brand Name Items or Equal in sufficient quantities to support Medical Syringe Kit Supplies (MSKS) to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Specialty Care Services (OSCS).

The MSKS will be made available as needed with-in 30-days of initial order(s). This will allow any potential contractor for the kits to be made just-in-time, and help to reduce excess inventory, storage, and cost.

The MSKS will be individually packaged, stored, and then distributed in case quantities of 50 each and shipped to VA Medical facilities. The products for each MSKS will be Brand Name or Equal as described Below.

B. SPECIFIC MANDATORY KIT REQUIREMENTS | TASKS AND ASOCIATED DELIVERABLES

Task 1: Provide six (6) different MEDICAL SYRINGE kits in qualities specified. Kits will be individually packaged, stored, and then distributed (see task 3) in 50 kit minimums to facilities.

Deliverable 1: The six (6) required kits are detailed below, with components outlined in each. Regular syringes, NOT safety syringes are required in each kit. EACH kit should be package in a non-clear bag like: https://www.uline.com/BL_5555/Snap-Seal-Handle-Bags or https://www.uline.com/BL_5564/Draw-Cord-Bags.

1. Kit 1 “Large 30g kit” | 50 Individual Medical Kits per case with an estimated total of 50 cases per year or 2,500 total kits per year

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 30-gauge 8mm 1ml volume. Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date, not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 RED Sharps container: 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 3mm or 4mm size cotton pellets, packaged in plastic bags broken down into two 50 count plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) 1 Non-clear bag, snap-seal or draw string handle

2. Kit 2 “Large 29g kit” | 25 Individual Medical Kits per case with an estimated total of 25 cases per year or 1,250 total kits per year

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 29-gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pad

c) 1 RED Sharps container: 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - broken down into two 50 count plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back. f) 1 non-clear bag, snap-seal or draw string handle

3. Kit 3 “Large 27g kit” | 25 Individual Medical Kits per case with an estimated total of 25 cases per year or 1,250 total kits per year

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 27-gauge 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. Packaged 100 per

b) package with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

c) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

d) 1 RED Sharps container: 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

e) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size – broke down into two 50 count plastic baggies

f) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

g) 1 Non-clear bag, snap-seal or draw string handle

4. Kit 4 “Small 30 kit” | Individual Medical Kits per case with an estimated total of 50 cases per year or 2,500 total kits per year

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 30-gauge 8mm length 1ml volume. Not retractable. 30 gauge, 8mm length, 1 ml volume. 2 sets of 10 packages syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: with and Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) 1 non-clear bag, snap-seal or draw string handle

5. Kit 5 “Small 29g kit” | Individual Medical Kits per case with an estimated total of 25 cases per year or 1,250 total kits per year

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 29-gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. 2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size like - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container - with Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) 1 non-clear bag, snap-seal or draw string handle

6. Kit 6 “Small 27g kit” | 13 Individual Medical Kits per case with an estimated total of cases per year or 650 total kits per year

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 27-gauge 12.7mm 1 ml volume. Not safety/retractable. 2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date.

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal or draw string handle

C. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ITEMS TO BE ACQUIRED

(SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS):

Salient Characteristics: Are those characteristics that make an item equal to the brand name item specify. Specifically, salient characteristics are those characteristics of the brand name item that the VA requires.

1. Medline Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads - like: Medline Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads | Medline Industries, Inc.

a) Soft, absorbent, nonwoven pads are saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol, USP, packaged in single use packs

b) Ideal for removal of oils and residue from skin

c) Topical antiseptic pads ideal for use prior to injections*

d) Sterile pads are packaged in single-use packs for convenience

e) This product is intended for use on the body only. 70% isopropyl alcohol

2. Cotton Pellets – like https://www.totalaccessgroup.com/Cotton-Pelletsbr3mm-size-4br12-lb-bag_p_820.html

a) 3mm or 4mm size cotton pellets, packaged in plastic bags or Equal

3. Sharps Containers

· 1 Sharps container: Small 1-quart stackable container. MAXXIM #8702 red stackable sharps container. Clearly marked for specific use. (72 per box)

a) Specially designed for the personal storage, collection, transportation, and disposal of 1ml hypodermic needles and syringes.

· Personal Sharps Container w/ Divider Top and Lock On Lid, Black 250ml (100 per case). Fitpack Personal Sharps Container w/ Divider Top and Lock On Lid, Black 250m (100/case) : Total Access Group

a) Container with lock on lid.

b) Allows for storage of both new and used 1ml syringes.

c) Impact, crush, and needle penetration exceed AS4031:1992, BS7320:1996 CSA Z316.695.

4. Sterile syringes - Not retractable

a) 30 gauge, 8mm length, 1 ml volume. 2 sets of 10 packages syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable like: Amazon.com: BH Supplies Insulin Syringes U-100 30G 1ml/cc 5/16" (8mm) Pack of 100 Pcs : Health & Household

b) 29 gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. 2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable or EQUAL – like: BD Ultra-Fine Syringe 1.0mL 29G 12.7mm | Diabetes Shop

c) 27 gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable – like: Amazon.com: Customer reviews: EasyTouch U-100 Insulin Syringe with Needle, 27G 1cc 1/2-Inch (12.7mm), Box of 100

5. 1 Educational brochure: https://www.hiv.va.gov/pdf/Injection-Drug-Use-Brochure-508.pdf

a) printed version of handout available on government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back

6. Non-clear bags like: https://www.uline.com/BL_5555/Snap-Seal-Handle-Bags or https://www.uline.com/BL_5564/Draw-Cord-Bags (250 bags)

a) Snap-seal handle or draw string Bags

b) Low Density bags

c) Color SHOULD NOT be clear

d) Size: 16 x 18 x 4" or 18 x 20 x 4" or 20 x 24 x 4" or EQUAL.

e) EACH MAILED PACKAGE/KIT SHOULD BE LABELED WITH A KIT LABEL LISTED BELOW IN QUOTES E.G., 1. KIT 1 “LARGE 30G KIT” OR 2. KIT 2 “LARGE 29G KIT”, OR 3. KIT 3 “LARGE 27G KIT” ETC.

D. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES

If for any reason the scheduled time for a deliverable cannot be met, the vendor is required to explain why (include the original deliverable due date) in writing to the CO, including a firm commitment of when the work will be completed. This notice to the CO will cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall project.

E. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

Delivery and acceptance are to be F.O.B. destination (FAR 52.247-34) at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The specific location of delivery with-in the VAMC to be determined when the order is placed.

F. BUY AMERICAN-SUPPLIES FAR 52.225-1

Buy American Act, provides a preference for domestic end products for supplies acquired for use in the United States. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. Delivery and acceptance are to be in accordance with FAR 52.225-1, and FAC Number: 2022-06, Dated: 05/01/2022.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION: NOTE - PRICE MUST INCLUDE SAC 3% SLA FEE

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 30-gauge 8mm length 1ml volume.

Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date, not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 3mm or 4mm size cotton pellets, packaged in plastic bags broken down into two 50 count plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin:

POP End:

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 29- gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pad

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - broken down into two 50 counts plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Base

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 27-gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

date. Not Safety/retractable

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size – broke down into two 50 count plastic baggies

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Base

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 30-gauge 8mm length 1ml volume. Not retractable. 2 sets of 10 packages syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml SIZE

f) non-clear bags, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Base

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 29-gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size like - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container - w/ and Lock on Lid, 250ml SIZE

f) non-clear bags, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Base

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 27-gauge 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

Not safety/retractable. 2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2- year expiration date.

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml SIZE

f) non-clear bags, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Base

Small 1-quart stackable sharps container.

For Example- one estimated case may contain 72 sharps container

Contract Period: Base

Personal Sharps Container w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml size

For Example- one estimated case may contain 100 sharp containers

Contract Period: Base

Non-clear bags: Snap-Seal Handle or Draw String

For Example- one estimated case may contain 250 bags

Contract Period: Base

Kit 1 “Large 30g Kit”

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 30gauge 8mm length 1ml volume.

Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date, not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 3mm or 4mm size cotton pellets, packaged in plastic bags broken down into two 50 count plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) non-clear bags, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 1

Kit 2 “Large 29g kit”

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 29 gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pad

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - broken down into two 50 counts plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) Non-clear bags, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 1

Kit 3 “Large 27g kit”

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 27-gauge,12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size – broke down into two 50 count plastic baggies

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 1

Kit 4 “Small 30g kit”

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 30-gauge 8mm length 1ml volume. Not retractable. 2 sets of 10 packages syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 1

Kit 5 “Small 29g kit”

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 29- gauge 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable.

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size like - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container - w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 1

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 27gauge 12.7mm 1 ml volume. Not safety/retractable. 2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date.

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid,250ml

f) non-clear bags, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 1

Small 1-quart stackable sharps container

For Example- one estimated case may contain 72 sharps container

Contract Period: Option 1

Personal Sharps Container w/ Lock On Lid, 250ml

For Example- one estimated case may contain 100 sharp containers

Contract Period: Option 1

Non-clear bags: Snap-Seal-Handle or Draw String

For Example- one estimated case may contain 250 bags

Contract Period: Option 1

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 30-gauge 8mm length, 1ml. Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date, not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps container: RED1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 3mm or 4mm size cotton pellets, packaged in plastic bags broken down into two 50 count plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string handle

Contract Period: Option 2

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 29- gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml expiration date. Not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pad

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - broken down into two 50 count plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 2

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 27- gauge 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

date. Not safety/retractable

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size – broke down into two 50 count plastic baggies

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) non-clear bad, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 2

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 30gauge 8mm length 1ml volume. Not retractable. 2 sets of 10 packages syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 2

Kit 5 “Small 29g kit”

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 29- gauge 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size like - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container - w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 2

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 27gauge 12.7mm 1 ml volume. Not least a 2-year expiration date.

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 2

For Example- one estimated case may contain 72 sharps container

Personal Sharps Container w/ Lock On Lid, 250ml For Example- one estimated case may contain 100 sharp containers

Contract Period: Option 2

Non-clear bags, Snap-Seal-Handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 2

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 30-gauge 8mm length 1ml volume.

date, not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 3mm or 4mm size cotton pellets, packaged in plastic bags broken down into two 50 count plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 3

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 29-gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

date. Not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pad

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - broken down into two 50 counts plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 3

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 27- gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size – broke down into two 50 count plastic baggies

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 3

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 30gauge 8mm length 1ml. Not year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 3

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 29-gauge 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. 2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size like - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container - w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml size

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 3

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 27gauge 12.7 mm 1 ml volume. Not least a 2-year expiration date.

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 3

Small 1-quart stackable sharps container For Example- one estimated case may contain 72 sharps container

Contract Period: Option 3

Personal Sharps Container w/ Lock On Lid, 250ml

Contract Period: Option 3

Non-clear bags, Snap-Seal-Handle or Draw String

Contract Period: Option 3

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 30-gauge 8mm length 1ml volume.

date, not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 3mm or 4mm size cotton pellets, packaged in plastic bags broken down into two 50 count plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) Non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 4

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 29- gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. Packaged 100 per package with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not retractable/safety

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pad

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - broken down into two 50 counts plastic baggies.

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 4

a) 100 Sterile syringes. 27- gauge,12.7mm length, 1 ml volume.

date. Not safety/retractable

b) 100 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 1 Sharps container: RED 1 quart size, clearly labeled as sharps container.

d) 100 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size – broke down into two 50 count plastic baggies

e) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 4

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 30gauge 8mm length 1ml volume. Not year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid,250ml

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 4

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 29-gauge, 12.7mm length, 1 ml volume. 2 sets of 10 packaged syringes with at least a 2-year expiration date. Not safety/retractable

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size like - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container - w/ Lock on Lid, 250 ml size

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 4

a) 20 Sterile syringes. 27gauge 12.7mm 1 ml volume. Not least a 2- year expiration date.

b) 20 individually wrapped Alcohol pads

c) 20 Cottons: 3mm or 4mm size - stored in a plastic baggie.

d) 1 Educational brochure: printed version of handout available on Government website or with design file provided by HHRC, printed in color sized 5.5 x 8.5, front, and back.

e) 1 personal Sharps container: w/ Lock on Lid, 250ml

f) non-clear bag, snap-seal handle or draw string

Contract Period: Option 4

Small 1-quart stackable sharps container For Example- one estimated case may contain 72 sharps container

Contract Period: Option 4

Personal Sharps Container w/ Lock On Lid, 250ml SIZE

Contract Period: Option 4

Non-clear bags: Snap-Seal-Handle-or Draw String

Contract Period: Option 4

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

(a) Offerors providing an “or equal” product(s) must adhere to the terms in FAR 52.211-6. If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation. To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

i. Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation.

ii. Clearly identify the item by-

1. Brand name, if any and

2. Make or model number,

iii. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

iv. Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification.

The Subject Matter Experts (SME) from Technical Evaluation Team (TET) will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The TET is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation

(b) Any award made as a result of this solicitation will be made on an All or Nothing Basis.

(c) This acquisition is set-aside for SDVOSBs, and their socioeconomic status must be VIP verified and visible in the VA Vendor Information Pages (VIP): https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ at the time of quote submission, AND at time of award, or will be considered non-responsive, and will NOT be considered for award.

(d) All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the quote and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote.

(e) Submission of quote shall include the following volumes: (I) Technical Capability and (II) Price Volume I - Technical Capability The offeror shall submit specifications, or brochures confirming the “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer submitted, meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation. The product(s) quoted must be identified by brand name, if any, and make or model number.

Volume II – Price Price - The offeror shall complete the pricing schedule provided in Section (B.3) above: Price/Cost Schedule.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1) 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

(a) This is FAR Part 13 acquisition utilizing Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government considering price and other factors. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Capability – The Government will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer. The Government is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.