36C24818Q0646-001.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 36C24818Q0646

General Information

Contracting Office Address Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8 ATTN: Hector L. Lopez Burgos- Contract Officer Durrell Briskey - Contracting Officer Supervisor Administrative Building, Suite 4M440 10 Casia Street San Juan, PR 00921

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13, 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.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes on 36C24818Q0646. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97, 2005-95 / 01-28-2018. This request for quote is issued APR 27, 2018 and will end on MAY 07, 2018 at 09:00 AM EST and is SB set-aside.

The Network Contracting Office 8-SAO East intends to award a firm fixed priced contract to provide all labor, equipment and materials for Optovue iScan OCT and deliver at VA Medical Center, La Ceramica Industrial Park, Lote 1C, Lorencita Street, Carolina, PR. 00983 All the work will be in accordance with the Scope of Work below. This procurement is being conducted under Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial items. The intent is to award a firm fixed price contract.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423460, 1000 Employees. This procurement is Set-Aside SB and all eligible offerors are encouraged to submit quotes. All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov. and Caribbean Healthcare Systems at Hector.Lopez-Burgos@va.gov. to be considered for an award of a federal contract registered in the record must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications.

Contractors interested in providing these services should submit their quotes via email to Hector.Lopez-Burgos@va.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis solicitation shall be addressed to Hector L. Lopez, Contract Officer, and emailed to Hector.Lopez-Burgos@va.gov All questions or inquires must be submitted no later than 09:00 am Eastern Standard Time on APR 03, 2017. Email all questions to the Contract Officer above email address.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Quotes are due by 09:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on MAY 07, 2018 at 09:00AM. 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 Hector.Lopez-Burgos@va.gov

The following Contract Line Items (CLINS) identified in Attachment A are applicable to this requirement. For detailed service description please review the Scope of Work.

B. Schedule of Services Contractors shall quote prices for all of the following Contract Line Item Numbers:

Please refer to Attachment A.

C. SCOPE OF WORK

Title of project: Optovue iScan OCT

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. SCOPE:

The Optovue iScan OCT for the Mayaguez site will provide our ophthalmology service at the Mayaguez clinic with an essential tool for diagnosis and treatment of multiple ophthalmologic conditions including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma and vascular occlusions among others.

We believe that the acquisition of such a system will enable our department to increase timely access for early treatment and follow up of above mentioned ophthalmologic diseases. This will bring our clinic multiple advantages including the ability to provide service on site for Mayaguez avoiding the delay in service and travel expense to San Juan. This will also serve to split the workload of patients in need for such diagnostic test at the Ponce clinic thus helping increase access to care for that population.

II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The government is needed of a new Optovue iScan OCT for the OPHTHALMOLOGY Service, Mayaguez Clinic. The vendor must deliver the equipment within the next 30 days.

III.SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

A. Specifications as set forth in this proposal are minimum specifications and shall not be construed as limiting the overall quality or performance characteristics of the item furnished. The vendor shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements and shall be held responsible for the supply, performance, calibration and overall quality of the product.

B. The Optovue iScan OCT shall meet the Following specifications:

Key Features:

1. Spectral Domain OCT technology for image capture.

2. Macular diagnostic scan capability.

3. Optic Nerve diagnostic scan capability.

4. Anterior Chamber diagnostic scan capability.

5. Compact/ Table top Design.

6. Height adjustable table.

I. INSTALLATION, INCLUDING VERIFICATION/VALIDATION, TRAINING:

1. Vendor must provide all necessary procedure manuals, troubleshooting manuals and operator manuals.

2. Vendor must provide education/training on-site and provide basic operating and maintenance training.

3. Provides updates or improvements of the equipment when necessary.

4. All trainings shall include health technician staff in the use of the equipment.

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