Amended SOW for Solicitation.docx

AMENDMENT – ADDING – Vendor must provide the Country of Origin to Commodities Table

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items” 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 (Request for Quote). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #2023-02 (February 14, 2023).

This solicitation is for an unrestricted firm fixed price for brand name or equal commodity.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333310, with a small business size standard of 1,000. The FSC/PSC is 6640.

The Department of Veteran Affairs, Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, 46202-2803 is seeking to purchase two fluorescence microscopes and two standard bright field microscopes for a total of four Olympus BX43 microscopes. These brand name or equal microscopes are needed to report out gram stains, acid fast stains and mycology stains to determine a correct treatment plan.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following list of items: (Note: freight not to exceed $250 for the entire order. If needed, include any additional cost of freight with your pricing.)

STATEMENT OF WORK SUMMARY

A. Salient Characteristics

· Low magnification condenser allows changing objective magnification from 2x to 100x (dry) without having to change the condenser or move the top lens

· Revolving/objective nosepiece

· Binocular and trinocular observation tubes

B. Ergonomic Design

· Binocular tube lifts, extends and tilts with simple adjustments for optimum posture

· Tilting binocular tube lineup that caters to individual needs

· Light intensity manager controls brightness to diminish eye fatigue and repetitive movements

C. Optional Training D. Warranty

Delivery: Delivery shall be provided FOB Destination within 90 days after receipt of order (ARO).

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items (SEPT 2023)

· FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items (NOV 2023) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of quote.

· FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

· FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (NOV 2023)

· Addendum to FAR 52.212-4

· FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

· FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

· FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

· VAAR 852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018)

· VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (FEB 2023)

· VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)

· VAAR 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)

· VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018)

· End of addendum to 52.212-4

· FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

· FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name of Equal (AUG 1999)

· VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008)

· VAAR 852.272-70 Late Offers (NOV 2021)

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Specialist, Alice Clark at alice.clark@va.gov 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 factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous and the BEST VALUE to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 12:00 PM EST on January 19, 2024.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail by 12 PM EST on January 16, 2024 to the Point of Contact for this solicitation; Alice Clark, Contracting Specialist, NCO10 Contracting, alice.clark@va.gov. No phone called will be accepted during this solicitation.