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RFQ 36C26119Q0144

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

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 2005-100, dated 08-22-2018.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

NCO 21, 3230 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg. 209, McClellan, CA 95652-1012, is seeking to purchase Mycobacteria and Sterile Body Fluid testing reagents, or brand name equal:

All interested companies shall provide a quote for the following:

Manufacturer: Biomerieux

Reagent Description: See Attachment A

Salient Characteristics:

The reagents and supplies listed in Attachment A shall be used to conduct FDA approved Mycobacteria and Sterile Body Fluid testing on VA owned Biomerieux Vitek and Vitek MS instruments.

Vendors that can provide a brand name or equal system (including FDA approved reagents/supplies and instrumentation) are highly encouraged to submit a quote. If providing brand name equal items, vendors can complete tab “Brand Name or Equal” in Attachment A or provide a similar spreadsheet that contains the reagent/supply part no, description, price, instrumentation name, model no, and any information that describes the test methodology, output, etc. of the quoted instrument.

Place of Performance Department of Veterans Affairs VA Palo Alto Medical Center 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304

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

In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of the information provided in response to the non-priced factors while also providing a competitive price. Moreover, the Government is not assigning weight to the factors or listing them in any particular order.

Factor 1: Methodology and FDA approval of requested reagents and supplies

Factor 2: Instrumentation capabilities and specifications

Factor 3: Price

Clauses and Provisions

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” (Oct 2018)

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

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.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” (Oct 2018)

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

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-16, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.222-54, 52.223-18, 52.232-33, 52.242-5 Additional applicable clauses and provisions:

FAR 52.204-7, 52.204-16, 52.209-7, 52.211-6, 52.217-5, 52.232-19, 52.232-40, 52.233-2, 52.233-3, VAAR 852.203-70, 852.211-70, 852.215-70, 852.219-75, 852.232-72, 852.233-70, 852.233-71, 852.237-70, 852.246-71, 852.247-72, 852.270-1, 852.271-74

See Attachment B for additional clauses and provisions in full text.

All quoters shall submit the following: one (1) copy of pricing and any material that supports quoter’s ability to meet or exceed the salient characteristics.

All quotations shall be sent via email to Philip.caganap2@va.gov.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for reagents and instrumentation as defined herein. The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract 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:"

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

Submission shall be received not later than 0800 PST, on December 14, 2018 via email to Philip.caganap2@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Only emailed quotes will be accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Philip “Gabe” Caganap, Philip.caganap2@va.gov Point of Contact Philip “Gabe” Caganap philip.caganap2@va.gov