36C24819Q1383-001.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C24819Q1383 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2019-05, Effective Date: August 13, 2019.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334510, size standard 1250 Employees.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Small Business.

Description: Brand Name or Equal: Integrated Electrophysiology System Manufacturer: St. Jude Medical See attachment B for item quantity and description.

FOB: Destination

The following Clauses applies to this acquisition:

The clause at 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition and no additional addenda to the clause included

The clause at 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition.

VAAR 819.502-2, TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

The following Provision applies to the acquisition:

FAR 52.211-6, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS, applies to this acquisition:

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

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 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.

FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The comparative evaluation will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.

The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the responsible quoter using a comparative evaluation. The comparative evaluation will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the government that exceeds the minimum but is not required to do so. Quoters are advised that quotation may exceed the requirements, but the government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotes; each response must respond to the solicitation requirement, stated in the RFQ.

The government will apply the following comparative evaluation process as the basis for award:

Assess the direct comparison of one quote with another using a uniform and fair approach to determine which quote provides the government what it needs, where and when in accordance with the SON and RFQ.

Once one quotation is found acceptable, it is compared to the remaining ones, and the “best” one is chosen for the best value to the government.

The Government may rely on internal documentation including the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). and contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with supply or service being acquired for determining Past Performance. If no record of past performance is found in CPARS, the contract shall not receive a favorable or unfavorable rating but shall receive a rating of neutral.

Price shall be submitted using the enclosed Price Schedule.

Information not contained in a vendor’s quote will not be considered during the evaluation. The Government intends to make award selection without clarification but may determine after evaluating submitted quotes that the elements stated in FAR 13.106-2(b) for evaluation procedures are necessary and conduct them as appropriate. The Government reserves the right to make no award if no quotes meet the requirements of this solicitation.

The provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. System for Award Management, unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.sam.gov.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable.

Any questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted to Frank Lloyd via email: frank.lloyd@va.gov, not later than September 9, 2019. All quotes shall be submitted to Frank Lloyd via email: frank.lloyd@va.gov, not later than September 10, 12:00 PM, EST.