36C24622Q0049.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

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

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Ruth Morris ruth.morris@va.gov 757-315-2985 Alternate POC: Jerry L. Mann jerry.mann@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Network Contracting Office 06

Asheville VA Medical Center

1100 Tunnel Road

Asheville NC

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

(I) 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 written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes referencing RFQ 36C24622Q0049.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular- 2021-07 dated 09/10/2021.

(IV) Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov).

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 – Regional Procurement Office (RPO) EAST intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the Brand Name Biocartis Supplies Reagents to the Asheville VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC 28805

(V) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 with a business size standard of 750 employees. This procurement is Unrestricted, Full and Open to and for all eligible offerors may submit quotes.

(VI) 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).

(VII) 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.

(VIII) All questions pertaining to this RFQ, are due by 10:00 AM EST on Friday, October 15, 2021; and must be submitted via emailed to ruth.morris@va.gov.

(IX) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the lowest price technically acceptable for the government. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Quotes received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Quotes shall be submitted via email to ruth.morris@va.gov include RFQ # 36C24622Q0049 BIOCARTIS Supplies Reagents in subject title.

(X) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following Brand Name commercial supplies:

Product: BIOCARTIS SUPPLIES REAGENTS

Delivery Address: Asheville VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805

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

IAW 52.252-2 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: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

FAR Provisions:

The government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order to the vendor whose quotation represents the lowest priced and represents the best value for the government. The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quotations.

FAR Clauses:

Full text of the reference FAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

VAAR Clauses:

(NOV 2020) (DEVIATION)

852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) Gray Market Prevention Language:

(a) 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 equipment only 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 equipment/system, 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 equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(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.

CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER

STATEMENT OF WORK

Idylla Biocartis Assay Kits October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022

SCOPE:

Proprietary assay kits must be used on the Idylla Biocartis Biomarker testing platform. Only Idylla cartridges can be used on the Biocartis analyzer

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

All test cartridges must be compatible with and able to be loaded unto an Idylla Biocartis analyzer automated biomarker testing analyzer (required assay list provided below)

Vendor must be able to establish an established shipping schedule (in coordination with Histology Supervisor and/or Lead technician) that allows for kits to be shipped in a timely manner.

The vendor must be approved by Idylla to provide assay kits for the Biocartis analyzer `

REQUIRED ASSAY CARTRIDGES AND APPROXIMATE VOLUMES

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-21-AP-6049

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Asheville VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805. Purchase Request Number: 637-22-1-167-0031

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Asheville VAMC has a requirement for the annual purchase of the Biocartis Idylla Assay Kit. The Biocartis Idylla Assay Kit is the only product that can be used with the existing BioCartis Analyzer at Asheville VAMC.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This requirement is to provide “Asheville” Charles George VA Medical Center Pathology and Lab department a Brand Name item for the Biocartis Idyalla Analyzer. The Biocartis Idylla system allows for molecular testing of tumors and malignancies. The Idyalla system has the ability to determine if particular genetic markers are present with these malignant tissue samples, and allows the pharmacists and oncologists determine which course of action is best needed for the patients. The Biocartis Idyalla Analyzer allows Asheville VAMC to perform testing for several medical centers within the VISN.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted by querying the VIP Search conducted on 10/06/2021 utilizing NAICS 339113 and Key Words “Biocartis Supplies Reagents” revealed 247 vendors: 216 SDVOSB and 31 VOSBs. NAC searched using keyword “Biocartis Idylla” revealed no potential contract. SAC searched using keyword “Biocartis Idylla” under department of veteran affairs revealed 4 results no exact match used for information purposes. GSA eLibrary search using keyword “Biocartis Idylla” yield no potential contractors. GSA Advantage searched using keyword “Biocartis Idylla” yield no potential contractors. FPDS query search using Keyword “Biocartis Idylla” under department of Veteran Affairs revealed 4 purchase orders was used for information purposes. SBA Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) using NAICS339113and Keywords “Biocartis Idylla” yield no potential contractors. Internet Query: using key words “Biocartis Idylla” revealed several distributors that’s able to meet this brand name requirement. SBA search was used to verify 339113 size standards as 750 employees. The items needed for this procurement are proprietary to BIOCARTIS US, Inc (Large Business: DUN: 080684535). Further research efforts revealed that BIOCARTIS US, Inc. currently have one SDVOSB reseller/distributor for the items/equipment’s in need.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice