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Optilite Protein Analyzer

44106

36C25020Q0675

05-29-2020

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339113

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 10

6150 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 300

Independence, OH 44131

Kevin Peeples

Contract Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs

Cleveland VA Medical Center

10701 East Blvd.

Cleveland, OH

44106

USA

www.va.gov

VA Homepage kevin.peeples@va.gov

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RFQ 36C25020Q0675

Binding Site Optilite Testing System – Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation.

This is a request for quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C25020Q0675. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars 2005-

101, effective 10/26/2018. The associated NAICS Code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies

Manufacturing.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is soliciting quotes from VOSB sources to supply the Cleveland VA Medical Center with a new Binding Site Optilite Testing System.

Respondents to this solicitation must fully demonstrate their capability by supplying detailed quote information, along with any other documents necessary to support the requirements below.

Quotes are to be provided to Kevin Peeples, Contract Specialist, via email at kevin.peeples@va.gov, no later than Friday, 29 May 2020, by 16:00 PM EST. No telephone calls will be accepted. No submission received after the above-mentioned date and time will be accepted.

SCOPE:

Contractor shall provide all equipment, installation, software, training of end users, and a one year warranty period. All equipment provided must be new.

REQUIREMENTS:

This combined synopsis/solicitation is for Brand Name or equal, items listed in the table below:

1. Schedule

Item

Model Number Manufacturer/Description/Part/Model

Number* Qty Unit

Unit

Price

Optilite System with computer 1 EA

2 UPS (GEN2009) 1 EA

3 Printer (11200) 4 EA

Technical Features

The instrumentation shall perform all analyses for the required tests with precision as defined by the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and the Clinical and Laboratory

Standards Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS). The system must be able to perform Freelite

Kappa and Freelite lambda, IgG Subclasses (IgG1 – IgG4), and Complement CH50 assays, perform tests with a minimum sample volume of 250µL or less, track and document patient and sample actions.

Operational Features mailto:kevin.peeples@va.gov

1. The instrumentation shall have the following basic capabilities (required):

• Central communication and control module with “plug and play” configuration

• Dimensions no large than 40W x 30D x 30H (inches)

• UPS provided by vendor for uninterrupted power supply

• Able to perform Nephelometric and EIA testing

• Walk-away incubation times less than or equal to 1 hour

• Able to deliver less than 250µL of sample

• Precisely scan and track identity, lot numbers, and expiration dates

• Accelerated processing for improved TAT

• Mechanisms to reduce medical waste such as washable probes

• Able to load 50+ samples

• System to reduce handling by the testing personnel

• Easy to use software; friendly software system

• Able to network with one computer system

• Capable of producing multiple Data Reduction graphs, if applicable (example: 4Pt, Point-to

Point, linear regression); if applicable

• Touch screen interface if available

• Auto-dilution and auto-rerun features

• Able to accept multiple sample types

• Able to accept primary and secondary tubes

• Limited hands on maintenance

• Continuous reagent and sample loading

• Level detection

• Accepts barcodes Code 128 and Code 39

2. In addition to the basic capabilities listed above, optional/desirable capabilities may be acquired as indicated below.

• Contractor must provide a timeline for phase delivery for proposed equipment, installation of system and training of operators.

• System must have a mechanism to reduce sample carryover where applicable

Training

The vendor will provide instrument training at the time of equipment installation. This shall include training on the operation of the system, data manipulation, and basic troubleshooting and repair.

System Service/Support

Warranty – maintenance

Service representative(s) shall provide coverage as required with support/service response within one (1) hour of notification and, if necessary, must be able to provide on-site service within 24 hours

Hardware/Software Features:

The instrument shall have:

• UPS (un-interruptible power supply) must be supplied by the vendor. Maintenance and repair at no cost to the government during contract.

• Qualitative and/or Quantitative analysis via the software package

• System software that is user friendly and makes the storage, retrieval, and organization for electronic data generated by the Geenius system files and reports

• Full access to the system components during routine maintenance

• Full view of the instruments critical connections

• Computer with keyboard, Monitor, or Laptop computer, Barcode Reader/Scanner, Printer, and all associated cables and connections

• Operators Manual, electronic and hardcopy

• Procedure Manuals, electronic and hardcopy

• At least one year of Service to include annual Preventative Maintenance, parts, labor, and system repairs/upgrades

Support Features:

The vendor shall provide software upgrades to maintain the integrity of the system and state-of-the-art technology at no additional charge to the Government. These shall be provided as they become commercially available and at the same time as they are being provided to commercial customers.

The vendor shall provide all ancillary support equipment to fully operate the instrumentation as defined in these specifications.

The vendor shall provide a bound version of the procedure and operators manual, CD of their procedure and operators manual or an on-line computer manual in the instrument software. The procedure manual shall be formatted in accordance with current, approved CLSI guidelines.

Ordering/Delivery

When applicable, vendor shall provide parts and/or supplies within 24 hours of order placement or contact with customer support.

Packaging and Delivery

Completed units will be delivered within 30 days after contract has been awarded to:

VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System

10701 East Blvd

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Government-Furnished Property

No Government-Furnished Property will be provided to the Vendor.

Security Requirements

None

Place of Performance (place of delivery)

VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System

10701 East Blvd

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. Clauses

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -

Commercial Items; FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to

Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; FAR 52.204-4, Printed or copied Double-sided on

Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper; FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; FAR

52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; FAR 52.232-40, Providing

Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, apply to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -

Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply:

52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-

36, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.222-55, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html.

The following VAAR Clauses will apply: 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising; 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 2016) (DEVIATION); 852.232-

72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; and 852.246-71, Rejected Goods. The full text of a

VAAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/.

EVALUATION CRITERIA/ SUBMISSION OF OFFER:

Evaluation Process: Any award resulting from this solicitation will be completed using the procedures under FAR 13. Offerors will be evaluated utilizing Best Value Determination to the Government. To be considered technically acceptable, offers must be determined by the Government to fully meet or exceed all salient characteristics specified in this solicitation on a pass-fail basis.

Quotes must be good for 60 calendar days after close of this combined synopsis solicitation.

Quotes shall be sent by email only to: kevin.peeples@va.gov no later than Friday, 29 May, 2020, at

16:00PM EST. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be sent by email only to: kevin.peeples@va.gov no later than Friday, 29 May, 2020, at 16:00 PM EST. No late submissions will be accepted.

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