36C24818Q9594-001.docx

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation (36C24818Q9594) is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99 dated 07/16/2018.

(iv) This requirement is an unrestricted solicitation. The NAICS code for this requirement is NAICS Code 333313- Surgical Appliances and Supplies Manufacturing (750 employees) SBA Size Standard).

(v) Description of line item number, quantities and unit of measure including options. Price/Cost Schedule. (See attachment 2):

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: This combined synopsis is for the requirement of Brand Name or equal TruSystem 7000dV Operating Table. Statement of Need. (See attachment 3).

(vii) FOB: Destination. All items are to be delivered to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Miami VA Healthcare System, 1201 N.W. Street, Miami, Florida 33125.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

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 supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) 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 medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), 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 medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment 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, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items will be used. Evaluation will be on price only.

(x) To be eligible for award offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award in accordance with the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are as follows:

VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.233-71 Alternative Protest Procedure (JAN 1998) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984) VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee VAAR 852-246-71 Inspection VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.273-70 Late offers VAAR 852-211-73 Brand Name or Equal VAAR 852.215-70 SDVOSB Evaluation Factor VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Quotes are due no later than 2:00 PM eastern standard time (EST) on August 15, 2018 via e-mail to leslie.hawkins@va.gov .

(xvi) The point of contact is Contracting Officer (813) 631-2806.