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STRYKE TRURIZE REHAB CHAIR - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

15215 36C24419Q0470 03-28-2019 N 339112 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Derrick L. Maruski derrick.maruski2@va.gov

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Stryker Trurize Rehab Chair(s), BRAND NAME OR EQAUL, as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated.

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Philadelphia VA Medical requires the acquisition and delivery of all items listed below. Delivery will be within 30 days ARO and must be delivered to the following location: Philadelphia VAMC located at 3900 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104; Attn; MARSHALL GARRISON. Minimum requirements will be outlined in the specifications under Section (vi).

Contractors shall have no access to Department of Veterans Affairs’ computer systems. If required, each contractor employee working on-site must complete training course “VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior”. When a new contractor employee arrives on-site they must contact Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who will arrange for this training.

(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24419Q0470 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101 effective Oct 26, 2018.

(iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and the associated NAICS code 339112 has a small business size standard of 1000.

(v) Contract Line Items (CLIN):

(vi) BRAND NAME

Part#: 3333000000

TRURIZE CHAIR

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 3333000000

Part #3333046004:

OPTIONAL 1/4 INCH NC COMMUNICATIONS CABLE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 3333046004

Part #3333146030:

OPTIONAL CORD REEL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 3333146030

In accordance with VAAR 811.104-71 (b), based on the inclusion of FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) and VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008), offerors proposing to furnish an “equal product other than referenced in the solicitation, shall insert the following description for each equal product (See also VAAR 852.211-73 (c)(1) and (c)(2).

Manufacturers Name: ____________________________________________________________________________.

Brand: _______________________________________________________________________

Model No.:____________________________________________________________________ Comparable products must be brand name or equal containing the following salient features:

BRAND NAME ITEM: STRYKER TRURIZE CHAIR:

CABLE

15 EA

NOTE: If considering an OR EQUAL bid, suggested item SHALL contain ALL the salient characteristic of the STRYKER TRURIZE CHAIR listed below:

· Adjustable height allows for patients of all heights to utilize the sitting features to enter and exit the chair with minimal effort.

· Sit-to-Stand function eases the transition of laying in bed to sitting and supports the patient from standing to sitting position with minimal muscular strain on the caregiver.

· Reclining capability providing additional comfort and options for patients recovering from serious illness or surgery

· Full flat transfer for patients who need to be laterally moved to stretcher or bed

· Built in Exit Alarm prevents patient falls by alerting nursing staff of excess movement

· Multiple positioning for patient comfort and mobility

Additional Information:

This chair promotes:

· Early patient mobility for critically ill patients by supporting patient from a standing position to sitting position.

· Promotes safe patient handling program by preventing injuries to caregivers and patients.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda:

CLAUSES:

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), 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 medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Offerors must submit proper authorization or other pertinent documentation at the time of submitting a response to this combined synopsis/solicitation in order to be considered for award.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA’s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.

(ix) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE ONLY.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda:

(End of Clause)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil https://acquisition.gov/far (End of Clause)

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

(xiii) Additional conditions:

All responses must include verification that each specification outlined in Section (vi) is met.

All interested parties shall be registered, active and verified with the following sites to be considered for award.

SAM: http://www.sam.gov VETBIZ https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE.

(xv) Quotes must be emailed to derrick.maruski2@va.gov and received no later than 2:00pm EST on the close date, March 28, 2019. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor’s own form. When submitting a quote using this document, must include: Business Name, address and point of contact (POC).

(xvi) For information regarding the combined synopsis/solicitation, please contact Derrick L. Maruski @ derrick.maruski2@va.gov End of Document