36C24621Q1345.docx

SUBJECT*

Pre-Vacuum Steam Sterlizer

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Barry Butler Barry.Butler2@va.gov 757-251-4437

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1201 Broad Rock Boulevard

Richmond VA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Opportunities Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice 36C24621Q1345 - Steam Sterilizer

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this action. Quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes referencing RFQ36C24621Q1345

1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular- 2021-05 dated 03/10/2021.

1. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the Contract Opportunities website https://beta.SAM.gov

1. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 – Regional Procurement Office (RPO) EAST intends to award a firm-fixed price contract.

1. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 with a business size standard of 1000 Employees. This procurement is Small Business Set-aside award to and for all eligible offerors may submit quotes.

1. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov).

1. All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications.

1. Quotes are due by 11:00AM EST on Thursday, August 2, 2021. Quotes received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and may not be evaluated. Quotes shall be submitted via email to Barry.Butler2@va.gov

1. All questions pertaining to this RFQ, are due by 4:00PM EST on Tuesday, August 31, 2021; and must be submitted via emailed to Barry.Butler2@va.gov.

1. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following commercial supplies:

A. Functions to be performed:

Steam sterilization of laboratory equipment, media, and biohazardous waste used in the isolation and characterization of BL-3 organisms, including bacteria and fungi.

B. Performance required:

· Steam sterilization at a minimum of 121°C for at least 15 minutes for non-porous materials

· Pre-vacuum cycle to remove non-compressible air

· Vacuum leak and Bowie-Dick test cycle capability to verify system integrity C. Essential physical characteristics:

· Free-standing, self-contained unit with a small footprint

· Integral (Self-contained) steam supply

· Pass through (doubled sided) doors, automatic vertical sliding

· Mounting: Through one wall with cabinet and Bio-Seal

· Touch-screen access with pre-set programs as well as the capability to build custom cycles

· On-board printer for cycle documentation

· Cycles: Gravity, Liquid, Pre-Vac and Bio-Cycle

· Internal chamber dimensions no less than 20” x 20” x 38”

· Full stainless steel jacket

· Water conserving

· Full safety features to prevent damage to unit or injury to personnel

· 2 stainless steel loading trays

Delivery and install address:

Microbiology Laboratory, 3A-167 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, Va. 23249

FOB Point: Destination Estimated Delivery Date: Within 30 days ARO

IAW FAR 52.252-1/52.252-2 and VAAR 852.1, the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition and are available for view at: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations

FAR Provisions:

Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUN 2020)

VA will compare quotes and select the product/service that represents the best benefit to the Government to fulfill the requirement based on the judgment of the contracting officer and VA users.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (FEB 2021)

(End of Provision)

FAR Clauses:

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-aside (NOV 2020)

52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking of Persons (OCT 2020) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (JAN 2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2020) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

VAAR Provisions and Clauses:

852.212-70 Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition Items 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018) 852.212-71 Gray Market Items. (APR 2020) 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (OCT 2019) 852.215-71 Evaluation Factors (OCT 2019)

852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting-Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) 852.219-75 Subcontracting Commitments-Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) (DEV) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) 852.247-73 Packing for Domestic Shipment (OCT 2018)

BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be based on price and price related factors only quotes that offer the best value to the government.