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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Central Western Massachusetts HCS Acquisitions 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053-9764

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Molly A Greening Molly.Greening@va.gov 413-584-4040 X6413

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

White River Junction VT

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Power Adjustable Phlebotomy Chairs Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-06.

This solicitation is set-aside for 100% SDVOSB and is a brand name or equal requirement.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6515.

The contracting activity is seeking delivery of a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) purchase of (10) Phlebotomy Chairs, Reclining Power Adjustment. Delivery shall be to White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT.

This requirement is brand name or equal. 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 herein;

(ii) Clearly identify the item by Brand name, if any; and 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 modifications 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.

Minimum Specifications (derived from Clinton Industries Inc. Reclining Power Phlebotomy Chair):

1. Equipment must be new, free of tears and in working order

1. Smooth, fully electric reclining and height adjustment

1. Self-leveling arms and synchronized footrest that move with chair seat and backrest

1. Power recline to accommodate patients who may faint during a procedure

1. Power supplies and motors meet UL 60601-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 601.1

1. Rated 5 amps at 120 VAC

1. Hand controller

1. All-welded, steel, neutral gray powder-coated frame

1. Heavy duty, all-welded, steel frame

1. Padded seat, backrest, armrests and footrest

1. Armrests flip up out of the way for easy entry and exit

1. Adjustable foot levelers

1. Easy-clean, durable, stain-resistant vinyl

1. 375 lbs. load capacity under normal use (170 kg)

1. Seat at least 20” wide, 17” deep, adjustable height 22-30”

1. Arm adjustment at least 21” between arms

1. Seat Back with 25-75 degree angle

1. Footrest with 5-90 degree angle

1. Beige or Tan color preferred

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services – Authorized Sellers Only

Delivery to take place 90 days ARO Letter of Authorized Distributor/Reseller shall be included in the offer.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery:

White River Junction VA Medical Center 163 Veterans Drive (freight address) White River Junction, VT 05001 POC: Keith Jensen, Inventory Management Specialist Phone: 802-295-9363 x 6805 Quantity-10

No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA medical facilities.

Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

All quoters shall submit the following: Quote with delivery timeframe.

All quotes shall be sent to Molly.Greening@va.gov by Friday, September 23, 2024 at 12:00pm.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The following are the decision factors:

Price Technical Acceptance Delivery Past Performance

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms and conditions.

Submission of your response shall be received no later than Friday, September 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact – Molly Greening, Molly.Greening@va.gov.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice