36C24421Q1233.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4

3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104

POINT OF CONTACT*

Louellen Butler

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1111 East End Blvd.

Wilkes-Barre, PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is for BRAND NAME MPI ECHOCARDIOGRAM BEDS, Wilkes-Bare VA Medical Center, as prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24421Q1223 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 FAC 2021-06 dated 7/12/2021.

(iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and the associated NAICS code 339113 has a small business size standard of 1000.

(IV) Schedule of Requirement/CLINS

(v) Statement of Work

Statement of Work: BRAND NAME MEDICAL POSITIONING INC. - Echocardiogram Beds

STATEMENT OF WORK

Introduction The Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 1111 East End BLVD, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Medical Service, Cardiology has a BRAND NAME requirement to purchase MPI ECHOCARDIGRAM X BEDS.

Justification:

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has been approved to expand cardiology services including echocardiogram exams into the Allentown AOPC. For this reason, we are requesting the acquisition of two EchoBed X echocardiogram beds, one additional for Wilkes-Barre and one for AOPC service expansion. In order to maintain consistency, we are requesting to acquire the model of echocardiogram beds that are currently in use in the cardiology department (EchoBed X), we have found these beds to have the best features and provide improved ergonomics foe our sonographers.

Vendors shall provide including, but not limited to the following:

Standard paper roll holder/cutter kit. Compatible with EchoBed X 201, 222, 223 and 233

Salient Characteristics:

· ADA Height electric adjustment

· Imaging Drop Section

· Sonographer drop section

· Bariatric weight capacities

· Wipeable, stain resistant

Quantity: 2 Delivery: 4-6 Weeks Delivery accepted at VAMC Wilkes Barre, Warehouse, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0030. Weekdays 8:00am – 4:00pm, excluding any

(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:

52.252-1 Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR and https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

(End of provision) Grey Market Items-

0. 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 supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufacturers or gray market items will be acceptable.

0. 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.

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 to 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.

(End of provision)

(ix) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE and PAST PERFORMANCE.

(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:

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 address(es):

https://acquisition.gov/far

(End of Clause)

CLAUSES:

852.212.-71 Gray Market Items (APR 2020)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (MAY 2019)

(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 (v) is met and provide authorized distributor documentation of products offered.

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

· SAM: http://www.beta.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) This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for equipment as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes 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."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

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

(xvi) Quotes must be emailed to Louellen.Butler@va.gov and received no later than 01:00 P.M. EST on Friday, September 17, 2021. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor’s own form.

Please include Point of Contact name, phone number, and email with response. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Only emailed quotes sent to Louellen.Butler@va.gov will be accepted.

Point of Contact Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email to Louellen.Butler@va.gov.

See attached document: JA- 693-22-1-179-0014 - Echocardiogram Beds -SIGNED.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice