36C24422Q0322_2.docx

SUBJECT*

Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor (Delivery for VAMC Philadephia) This is Brand Name Only.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 4 100 S. Independence Mall West 5th FL

Philadelphia, PA 19106

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Allan Tabliago allan.tabliago@va.gov 215-823-5800

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Philadelphia VAMC

3900 Woodland Ave

Philadelphia PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice

Description This is a 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; 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 2022-01 (eff. 11/04/2021) and VA Acquisition Regulation Update 2008-32 (effective 11/01/2021).

This solicitation is unrestricted Full and Open Competition.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The FSC/PSC is 6640.

The Network Contracting Office 04, 100 S. Independence Mall W. 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 is seeking to purchase the Delivery of Tissue-Tek 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor Brand Name Only, salient characteristics are specified in the Statement of Need (SON), paragraph 4.1.2.1, for the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: See Attachments 02A and 02B (Attachment 02A is informational and Attachment 02B is required for Response [submission]); Certifications at Attachments 03 and 04; and Certification (endorsed letter/memo) from the Manufacturer that your firm is an authorized distributor of the equipment supplies offered.

Statement of Need is included as Attachment 01.

Delivery shall be provided: No Later than 30 Days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery Terms are Freight On Board (FOB).

Place of Delivery

Philadelphia VA Medical Center 3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA

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

The full text of VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar.

Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 02-02-2022. No questions will be answered following this date. Additional instructions are as follows: Questions received after this time may not be considered for review. Questions shall be submitted to Allan Tabliago – Contract Specialist at allan.tabliago@va.gov. Prospective Vendors are asked to submit their questions grouped by solicitation section and making reference to the particular paragraph in that section. The Subject Line for questions shall state ‘Tissue-Tek 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor Brand Name Only for the Philadelphia VAMC – Questions’. Responses to all inquiries/questions will be posted to SAM Contract Opportunities giving due regard to the proper protection of proprietary information. Vendors shall be responsible for monitoring the agency’s responses. No information concerning this solicitation shall be provided in response to telephone calls.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 16:30 ET on 02-04-2022 at allan.tabliago@va.gov in order to be considered for award.

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 listed below.

Point of Contact Allan Tabliago – Contract Specialist at allan.tabliago@va.gov End of Document See attached document: Attach 01-SON.

See attached document: Attach 02A Price Cost Schedule.

See attached document: Attach 02B Price Cost Schedule--.

See attached document: Attach 03 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE.

See attached document: Attach 04 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE.

See attached document: Attach 05 JA_Redacted.

See attached document: 36C24422Q0322.