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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice See attached document: S02 RFQ 36C26223Q0649.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Bridgett Sharma Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

San Diego VA Medical Center

3350 La Jolla Village Dr.

Warehouse

San Diego CA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01, dated December 1, 2022.

Solicitation # 36C26223Q0649 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award.

This procurement will be issued under a small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 339112 and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) size standard of 1,000 employees.

The Government is seeking a contract to acquire an intraoperative EMG monitor for the VA San Diego. This solicitation is being procured as a brand name or equal IAW 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal. The submissions must meet the following salient characteristics:

· Must provide intraoperative electromyography (EMG) feedback (e.g., locating and monitoring) for, but not limited to, head and neck surgical specialties

· Must deliver real-time audio when a nerve is activated or stimulated during surgery

· Must deliver visual feedback on a touchscreen when a nerve is activated or stimulated during surgery

· Must be compatible with monopolar and bipolar stimulating probes

· Must have the ability to track nerve conditions throughout surgical procedure

· Must be compatible with the already VAMC-implemented Medtronic® EMG disposables

· Must come with a cart allowing staff the transport the monitor to operating rooms The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality and services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the services that fulfill the required specifications. If a solicitation is published, a site walk thru may be available in order to address key details.

See attached SF 1449 Solicitation for Statement of work (SOW), applicable clauses / provisions, and other pertinent information relative to this solicitation.

Place of Performance: San Diego VA Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr., Warehouse, San Diego, CA 92161 Period of Performance: Within 90 days of placing order.

Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Furthermore, Provision 52.212-2 is utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) on an Acceptable/Unacceptable evaluation process.

Submitting Quote: Offeror(s) shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include the completed pricing forms, along with name, address, telephone number of the offeror, firm’s DUNS#, total price and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items or a copy of offeror’s annual offeror representations and certifications (ORCA) document from www.sam.gov as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. As an alternative, Offeror(s) may use the Price/Cost Schedule of the attached SF 1449 for quote submission.

Submit all question(s) to Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov no later than March 7, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26223Q0649 within subject line of the email.

Quotes must be received by March 10, 2023 by 4:00 PM PST. Email your quote to Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@va.gov. Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26223Q0649 within subject line of the email. Quote(s)/offer(s) received after the prescribed deadline, shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

For Clauses and Provisions required, see the attached SF 1449.

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