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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 STL -Solo Step Fall Protection Track System 66048 36C25518Q9613 07-25-2018 N 339112 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, Ks 66048 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 2005-97 (effective 24 Jan 2018).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.

This RFQ is “Small Business Set Aside” Description of Supplies:

The VA St. Louis Health Care System (John Cochran Division) requires one Fall Protection System, which is critical for the Spinal Cord Injury service at the St. Louis VA. This Fall Protection system will be used by our Physical Therapists and other staff of the Spinal Cord Injury Service to provide a safe and effective rehabilitation process for spinal cord injury patients. This system will consist of a track and trolley system that is attached to the ceiling along with a lanyard and harness to hold up a patient. The patient will be secured to the harness and be given assistant to develop and strengthen the walking process.

Minimum Technical Specifications:

The Fall Protection Device should meet the following minimum technical specifications:

· L Shaped Track and Trolley

· Attached to the ceiling

· Aluminum track

· L Shape has the following dimensions (see below image for a drawing with dimensions

· One 7.5’ straight track

· One 6’ curved track

· One 15’ straight track on the other end of the curved track (this straight track can be multiple pieces combined)

· Track should be able to support a minimum of 400 lbs

· Lanyard and Harness

· Secured to the track

· 2 Harnesses

· 1 Universal sized harness

· Height range of 5’ – 6’6”

· Weight range up to 340 lbs

· 1 Small sized harness

· Height range of 4’10” – 6’

· Weight range up to 170 lbs

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· Include delivery and full installation of system (Drawing below)

· Contractor shall perform site visit before delivery to plan out the installation

· Contractor will remove of all waste of the installation is complete

· Extended warranty on the track, trolley and lanyard and harness

Supplies Price Cost Schedule

STRAIGHT ALUMINIUM TRACKS 1 6' CURVED ALUMINUM TRACK 1 TROLLEY 1 LANYARD 2

HARNESSES - 1 UNIVERSAL AND 1 SMALL 1 SET OF 2 ENDSTOPS

Grand Total _____________________ Delivery/Install shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order/award of contract and delivery terms are to be FOB destination.

The contractor shall Deliver/Install all line item(s) to the following once awarded:

Department of Veterans Affairs Saint Louis, MO. VAMC

ATTN: SCI

915 N. Grand Blvd Saint Louis MO 63106-1621

POC at facility will be designated once award is made.

Award shall be made to the offer, whose quotation, offers the best value to the government. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) meeting or exceeding the requirement, and (2) price 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:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (JAN 2017)

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (NOV 2017) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://sam.gov 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” (JAN 2017) The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

· 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)

· 52.232-50 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)

· VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008)

· VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008)

· VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012)

· VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (fill in is manufacturers standard warranty) (JAN 2008)

· VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008)

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items” (JAN 2018) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

Subparagraphs (b) 4, 8, 14(i), 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33(i), 42. 46, 49 and 56 are considered checked and apply.

The following clauses and provisions applies to this acquisition:

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

· FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) Alternate I (APR 2002) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO MAKE AWARD BASED ON INITIAL QUOTES. ACCORDINGLY, VENDORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT THEIR INITIAL QUOTES BASED UPON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, PRICES, TECHNICAL AND OTHER FACTORS.

1) Vendors shall provide a quote completed “Price-Cost Schedule” above accompanied by vendor quote.

2) Grey 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.

Evaluation Procedures:

Comparative evaluation of quotations will be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), which means evaluating one quote with another in a uniform and fair manner. Only quotations from authorized distributors will be accepted.

TIERED EVALUATIONS INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS: This solicitation is being issued as a tiered evaluation for SDVOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a tiered evaluation for VOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a set-aside for other small business concerns with HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants having priority. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited.

Evaluation Factors:

The factors to be evaluated are technical acceptable and price.

Award: An award will be made based on the lowest price quotation that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics. VA will issue a purchase order to the selected submitter at the submitted price or at the discussed discounted price. The contracting office will post awards over $250K to FBO.gov.

All quotations shall be emailed to donald.hannah@va.gov.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order because 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."

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"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:"

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

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, donald.hannah@va.gov before July 23, 2018, 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

Submission shall be received not later than July 25, 2018, 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Emailed offers will be accepted. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, donald.hannah@va.gov before July 23, 2018, 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

Point of Contact Donald Hannah, Contracting Officer, Phone: 913-702-5312, donald.hannah@va.gov

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