36C24723Q0742_2.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7 2957 CLAIRMONT ROAD NE, Suite 1200 Atlanta GA 30329

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Michael Barton Michael.barton@va.gov 404-321-6111 x 565517

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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DESCRIPTION

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 2023-04.

This solicitation is set-aside for small businesses.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6640.

The Atlanta VA Medical Center located at 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 is seeking to purchase two (2) Gloveboxes that are brand name or equal to Laminar Flow Gloveboxes, Model/Part # LFGI‐4USP, manufactured by Germfree Laboratories LLC.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Requirement Description:

The contractor will provide two (2) Gloveboxes that are brand name or equal to Laminar Flow Gloveboxes, Model/Part # LFGI‐4USP, manufactured by Germfree Laboratories LLC. Installation of the gloveboxes will be done by the VA Engineering Department. Brand-name or equal items must have the following characteristics:

· Glovebox with airlock on left side

· ISO Class 5 Hood w/HEPA Filters

· Stainless Steel Surface and Side Walls

· LED lighting

· Each Hood should be 4 feet long

· Overall Dimensions: 66" W x 32" D x 80" H

· Work Area Dimensions: 46.5" W x 24.5" D x 29" H

· One Glovebox must be positive pressure

· One Glovebox must be negative pressure

· Programable Electrical Height Adjustment

· Additional sleeves. 10" port, 1 pair. For LFGI -3, 4, 6 & VF-4, 6, 64

· In-Service Training of Glovebox/Isolator

· 24 Month Warranty

· Contractors providing equal products shall provide descriptive literature describing equal characteristics.

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

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery:

Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Rd Decatur, GA 30033 United States of America

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. See Attachment 1 for all applicable solicitation provisions and clauses. It is the Offeror/Quoter’s responsibility to ensure they review the entire solicitation, including attachments, to ensure their quote conforms to the solicitation.

The following is included as an ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES:

All quoters shall submit the following:

1. Equipment Name and full product description including manufacturer name, model numbers, part numbers, and any additional accessories if applicable.

2. Estimated delivery date

3. Unit Price and Total Price. Price must be inclusive of all costs associated with delivery of the products.

4. Warranty information

5. If offering and equal product, description must, at a minimum, include, specifications, features, capabilities, accessories, and any hardware/software requirements to operate the equipment.

All quotes must be submitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Michael Barton at Michael.barton@va.gov. All quotes must be received by the Contract Specialist no later than 3:00 PM EST on July 27, 2023 to be considered for award. All quotes/offers submitted must include the Solicitation Number 36C24723Q0742 and Title in the subject line of the email. Quotes/offers received after this date and time will not be considered for award.

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 review of the Offeror’s full quote and compliance with the solicitation, resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government so responses should contain your best terms and conditions.

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.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the posted solicitation closing date and time. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted.

Point of Contact:

Michael Barton Contract Specialist Michael.barton@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7 Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 See attached document: Attachment 1 - Provisions and Clauses.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice