36C25219Q0590-001.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Contracting Office Address Great Lakes Acquisition Center 115 S. 84th Street Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476

Description 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; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

The Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476 is seeking to purchase Kingsway Group Anti-Ligature Grab bars in multiple sizes.

All interested companies shall provide quotations FOB DESTINATION for the following exact brand name items manufactured by the Kingsway Group:

Supplies

Salient Characteristics:

Contractor to provide anti-ligature shower bars for the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Ward located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. The existing shower grab bars have drain holes that can be exploited to attach means of strangulation. The new anti-ligature shower bars must be manufactured to allow water to drain away without drainage holes. Contractor shall provide the hardware and the VA Maintenance Staff shall install the hardware. All Shower bars will come with a standard powder coat, 9006 White Aluminum.

GUARANTEE/WARRANTY:

In addition to 852.211-71(A), the Contractor warrants that the hardware will be free from defects under normal use for a period of not less than one (1) year (if for longer period of time, please modify the one-year period). Contractor shall provide a copy of the written warranty upon delivery of the hardware.

CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

All hardware shall function in conformance with all VA safety standards, manufacturer's/industry standards, the latest published edition of NFPA99, FDA, OSHA, JCAHO, ISO 9000, UL and other applicable state, local, national and industry standards. Equipment shall meet EMS (Electromagnetic Compatibility) for EIC 601-1-2 CE, CSA, ETL Approved to U.L. 2601-1, second edition.

Delivery Address

Facility: Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center

5000 W National Ave Milwaukee, WI

Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation offers the best value to the government. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: Price.

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

and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (Jan 2018)

2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, 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.

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Nov 2018)

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.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018)

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jul 2018)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003).

52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016).

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014). 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011).

52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act – Alternate I (May 2014). 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018 (End of Clause)

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-13 “System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-16, “Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting” (Jul 2016) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013). 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (May 2018).

852.246-71, Rejected Goods (Oct 2018).

852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Nov 2018).

852.219-74, “Limitations on Subtracting- Monitoring and Compliance (Jul 2018)

End of Provisions and Clauses Section

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Offeror shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

All quotations shall be emailed to the address below when responding to the FEDBIZOPS RFQ Posting.

Submission shall be received not later than 1:00 p.m. EST on 15 May 2019. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the RFQ provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). E-mailed quotes will be accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Specialist – Aaron J Rogers @aaron.rogers1@va.gov

Point of Contact

Aaron J Rogers, 414-384-2000 x43252, aaron.rogers1@va.gov