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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

POINT OF CONTACT*

Wilmen Joa Wilmen.Joa@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Northport VAMC

79 Middleville Rd

Northport NY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peters VAMC (Bronx VAMC), 130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468-3904.

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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; are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a "request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a business size standard of 1000 Employees.

This procurement is being issued as “sole source”. It is the Government’s intent to issue a firm fixed price, single award as a result of this solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112, surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1000 employees.

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s), for the following: VA Department of Veterans Affairs, Northport VAMC, 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768-2200, is seeking to purchase a Brand-Name Only SteriTite Sterilization Containers and Accessories.

Supplies SteriTite Sterilization Containers and Accessories

*** VENDOR COVER SHIPPING / FREIGHT FEE ***

Services Items to be delivered.

The delivery/task order period of performance is 60 days (ARO).

Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order/award of contract. Delivery terms—Destination. The contractor shall deliver all line items to Northport VAMC, 79 Middleville Rd, Northport, NY 11768-2200.

STATEMENT OF WORK

STERILIZATION CONTAINERS

Northport VA Medical Center

Background:

The Northport VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and the Operation Room (OR) currently uses Case Medical SteriTite containers to support our mission to assist our Veterans. When instrument trays show up in the OR with torn, sliced, or otherwise compromised blue wrap, it’s a major source of frustration not just for the surgical teams who see their preparations and start times delayed but also for the sterile processing technicians who have to rewrap and re-sterilize the instruments. Placing trays of instruments to be sterilized into sealable stainless steel or anodized aluminum containers provides an assurance of infection prevention since there’s no worry the outer protection will tear as it’s shelved, pulled, or transported. Case Medical’s SteriTite containers are universally compatible with steam and low-temperature sterilization modalities, so standardization of container inventory is possible. Manufactured from an aircraft-grade anodized aluminum alloy, these durable sealed containers are corrosion resistant, validated for all methods of sterilization, including pre-vacuum and gravity displacement steam, hydrogen peroxide plasma, ethylene oxide (EtO), and ozone, and compatible with all sterilizable devices. The rigid containers eliminate the threat of torn and compromised blue wrap, and the integrated filtration system in their covers and the silicone gaskets in their lids maintain seals and sterility.

Scope:

The Northport VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and the Operation Room (OR) currently uses Case Medical SteriTite containers. We are urgently in need of additional SteriTite containers to continue our daily operation. Thus, purchasing from a different brand-name will interrupt services for our Veterans.

Place of Performance / Delivery:

POP: 60 Days (ARO)

Equipment should be delivered to Northport VAMC:

Northport VA Medical Center Building 36 Warehouse.

79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768

Warehouse POC:

Steven Esposito Steven.Esposito@va.gov 631-261-4400 x7272 Mobile: 631-553-1791.

VA Service Point of Contacts / Evaluator(s) for the offeror's proposals P.O.C.

(Brand-Name Only)

VA Point of Contact:

Edwin Lopez, Asst. Chief Sterile Processing; edwin.lopez@va.gov, PH: 631-261-4400 ext. 2618.

Place of Performance-Delivery Northport VAMC

Northport, NY

Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based upon the ability to meet the above exact specifications to Brand-Name Only SteriTite Sterilization Containers and Accessories.

Non-manufacture ruling is adhered to and followed in this requirement.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (Jun 2020)

2. 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

3. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

4. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018)

5. End of addendum to FAR 52.212-4

6. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

7. 52.247-34 – “F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991)

8. VAAR 852.211-70 “Service Data Manuals” (NOV 2018)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable, along with: 52.203-19, 52-204.10, 52.209-10, 52.221-1, 52.219-28, 52-222-3, 52.222-35, 52.225-13, 52.222-50, 52.222-36, 52.222-21, 52.222-19, 52.222-26, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.233-3, 52-233-4 and 52.247-64 subparagraphs.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” A written authorized buyer letter submission is required.

**Vendor shall be an OEM, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM’s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions**.

All offerors shall submit the following: Quote with DUNS number, TIN Number, letter of authorization, solicitation number, phone number, and fax number, Point of Contact, SDVOSB VIP certification (if applicable) and proposed delivery date for goods.

All offers shall be sent to the Contract Specialist: Wilmen.Joa@va.gov.

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUN 2011)

This solicitation includes clause 52.219-27. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include this clause. The contractor is advised in performing contract administration functions, the CO may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to contractor's offices where the contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the contractor's compliance with this requirement. All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the CO in assessing the contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the CO to assess the contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Brand-Name Only SteriTite Sterilization Containers and Accessories defined herein. The government intends to award a contract because of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all bids must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than 08/16/2021 11 A.M at email address listed above for Contract Specialist. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). ONLY e-mailed quotes will be accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist.

Point of Contact Wilmen Joa Email: Wilmen.Joa@va.gov

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice