36C26224Q0537.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

POINT OF CONTACT*

ADRIANA.GARCIA@VA.GOV

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

LOS ANGELES, CA 90073

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

100 PERCENT SMALL BUISNESS SET-ASIDE

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Request for Quote# 36C26224Q0537 solicitation is 100 % percent Small Business Set Aside.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for this procurement are NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing).

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California 90073 has a requirement for Bertec Balance -Dynamic CDP System (Computerized Dynamic Posturography).

The Contractor shall furnish all Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) goods/ materials/service/install at the Department of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, ca 90073.

Salient Characteristics Brand name or Equal to: Bertec Balance Dynamic CDP System, manufactured by Bertec Corporation.

-System shall combine immersive virtual environments with dual-balance force plate technology.

-Shall be an immersive virtual reality training -Expanded assessment and treatment protocols -Enhanced visual stimulus -Low profile for easy access with touch screen display and remote control All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following brand name or equal to:

Supplies/Services

All Shipping and Handling exceeding $249.00 will require a government bill of laden.

Delivery Terms: FOB Destination Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Department of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90073 The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” ADDENDUM: Applies to this acquisition and the following addenda to the provision.

a) The Offeror’s quotation shall be submitted electronically on company letterhead stationery to the Points of Contact identified in Contract Opportunities combined synopsis/solicitation announcement by the date and time indicated.

b) As part of your quote submission you are required to include price information. DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions and Buy American Act Certificate required in clause 252.225-7000, as applicable.

c) Late submissions – Offerors are responsible for submitting at the time specified. An offer received after the time specified is “late” and will not be considered.

d) All firms must be registered in SAM at https://www.sam.gov at time of quote submittal in order to be considered for award. Please provide quote expiration date and best delivery schedule.

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is NAICS Code: 339112 The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award. Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on 3/04/2024 at 9:00 AM PST. NO EXTRA TIME WILL BE GIVEN, Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Offeror shall quote all line items under this requirement and the pricing terms of the quotation shall be valid for at least 90 days unless a longer time is stated in the quote.

Correspondence or questions may be directed to Adriana Garcia at adriana.garcia@va.gov with “RFQ: 36C26224Q0537 in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired. Please include your DUNS number on your quote.

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” Attention: www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.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”

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items”

· 852.212-71 Gray Market Items.

(a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. 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 equipment only for VA medical facilities.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of clause) The following are the decision factors:

Lowest priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics, the special standards of responsibility, all deliveries requirements and any other stated requirements.

Brand name items must be Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) goods.

Responses should contain your best terms and conditions.

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:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any Submission of your response shall be received no later 3/04/2024 at 9:00AM PST Adriana Garcia at adriana.garcia@va.gov with “RFQ: 36C26224Q0537” in the subject line to adriana.garcia@va.gov. All Shipping and Handling exceeding $249.00 will required a government bill of laden. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

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