36C24819Q0578-001.pdf

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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 the only solicitation; quotes are being requested by The Department of

Veterans Affairs, C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System, Contracting Office, Bay Pines, FL.

33744 has a need to purchase a brand name or equal eye ultrasound. The RFQ # is

36C24819Q0578.

The government anticipates making an award as a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-1/01-22-2019.

The combined synopsis solicitation is: 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned

Small Business (SDVOSB). The NAICS Code is 333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens

Manufacturing. Business size standard is: 500 employees. Note, Interested SDVOSB’s Offerors must be listed and registered in Vetbiz.gov to be considered for Award.

This solicitation is being issued as an evaluation for SDVOSB concerns. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited. Responses shall be on an all or none bases, no partial submissions will be accepted. The Government reserves the right to make no award at all.

A Brand Name or Equal Description of the product is required. This permits prospective contractors to offer products other than those specifically referenced by brand name. All offers must work with existing equipment that has already been purchased and is currently in use at the station and also to meet standardization requirements throughout the hospital. If substituting other than equipment listed, must provide proof that substituted equipment will interact without issue with current equipment.

If offering other than brand name, the contractors must supply adequate descriptive literature to ascertain compatibility with the information provided on all the line items on this quote. Failure to provide adequate descriptive literature with the quote will be grounds for rejection of quotation.

These items must be made of surgical grade stainless steel that is not manufactured in China or

Pakistan. It has been determined by Ophthalmology Clinic staff that the Ellex Eye Cubed

Ophthalmic Ultrasound system is the best value for the Government based on compatibility with the sets currently owned and procedural time savings which results in cost savings. These items are to be used to perform ophthalmological diagnoses.

All quotes are due by 4/10/2019; NLT 7 AM EST via e-mail to: Elena.Bass@va.gov

The “Subject Line” of the response e-mail shall include “RFQ 36C24819Q0578.” Offers received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may at the discretion of the Contracting Officer be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition or are deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

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You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any Bay Pines

VA Health Care System personnel to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contract Specialist.