36C24525Q0692.docx

Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

GENERAL INFORMATION

VA Maryland Health Care System Rebecca Gobble Contracting Officer (90C) P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101C, Room 8 Perry Point MD 21902

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Rebecca Gobble

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

10 N Greene St

Baltimore MD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

See attached RFQ 36C24525Q0692

This Solicitation is set-aside for Small Business.

Responses are due by 07/28/2025 at 3:00 P.M. EST.

Email responses to Rebecca.Gobble@va.gov

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 2025-04

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 1000.

The FSC/PSC is 6515.

The VA Maryland Healthcare System is seeking to purchase a transcutaneous monitoring system (tcpO2), for the VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. This device will be an upgrade to our previous TCOM system, which was outdated, and no longer serviceable for parts and/or repair. The device will provide the capability to capture tcCO2 via a sensor attached non-invasively to the patient’s skin. This system will provide accurate CPAP titration.

Technical Specifications:

Screen: 6.5 color touch TFT, full VGA (640 x 480) Display options: normal view (numeric), trend table, trend curve Display update period: every 2 seconds CPU: AMD ETX LX800, 500 MHz (Pentium Class) Software platform: Windows CE 5.0 Serial output: EIA232 (RS232) Analog output: 0-1000 mV Printer output: USB 2.0 (compliant with USB 1.1) Printer protocol: HP PCL3 Printer reports: trend table, trend curve Data protocol: VueLink and Monlink Automatic calibration Calibration gas: 7.5% CO2 and 20.9% O2, balanced N2 Integrated calibration chamber Transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension/tcpCO2: 5-200 mmHg or 0.7-26.7 kPa Transcutaneous oxygen tension/tcpO2: 0-800 mmHg or 0.0-99.9 kPa Sensor heating power: 0-1000mW +/- 20 Every 14 days Built-in alert when sensor needs remembraning Protected membrane Patient safety The instrument complies with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-23.

The following test house has approved the instrument: Medical equipment With respect to electrical shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in accordance with CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 601.1-M90/S1- 94/1B-98, UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-1 ed. 2 UL file E480193

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

CombiM TC Monitoring System COMBIM54

Annual Warranty Agreement 2-506 (included in system)

TCM Sensor 50 (tcpCO2) 945-736 (included in system)

TCM Sensor 54 Membrane Kit x12 & x1 Electrolyte 10 ml 905-868

Calibration Gas1 0.2 Litre, 7.5% CO2,20.9% O2 962-188

Fixation Ring x60 rings 32mm & 1 vial contact gel 5601500

TCM4x Sleep Cable 3.5 mm Stereo

EA

EA

Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Delivery terms should be FOB Destination

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Baltimore, MD

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services”

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

3. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services [In accordance with FAR 12.301(c) when the use of evaluation factors is appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services (see 12.602); or (2) Include a similar provision containing all evaluation factors required by 13.106, subpart 14.2 or subpart 15.3, as an addendum (see 12.302(d)).]

4. FAR 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal”

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” 06/11/2025

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” 06/11/2025

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

All quoters shall submit the following: Please see below information in accordance to FAR 52.212-1(b).

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:

-Item must meet technical specifications -Item must have minimal waiting time for calibration -Sensors only require remembraning every other week -Vendor shall provide a completely operational piece of equipment at the facility that meets the specification and basic start up utilization.

-Quote must include in-service and user training

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions and shipping costs.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

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:"

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

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 07/28/2025 at 3:00 PM EST to Rebecca.Gobble@va.gov.

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

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers, or revisions are due.

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 Rebecca Gobble, Contracting Officer 410-642-2411 x26534 Rebecca.Gobble@va.gov

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