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Solicitation: Arrow VPS Rhythm SLX Device Ultrasound

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(i) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and 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.

(ii) Solicitation 36C24725Q0602 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) COMBINED SYNOPSIS /

SOLICITATION.

(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05, April 16, 2025. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (VAAR). Additionally 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) and 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) are incorporated into this solicitation.

(iv) This combined/synopsis solicitation is not set aside for any socio-economic categories as is available for full and open competition. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13 to use simplified procedures for commercial items. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is NAICS 339112 – Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; Small Business Size Standard 1,000 employees.

This requirement consists of the following items:

Brand Name-Standardization: Arrow VPS Rhythm SLX Device Ultrasound

Description Qty Unit Price

VPS RHYTHM DLX

ULTRASOUND PROBE

ACCESSOR

1 Each

VPS RHYTHM CART

DELUXE

1 Each

VPS Rhythm (TM) Device DYMO 4XL Printer

1 Each

PS Rhythm (TM) Device DYMO 4XL Labels

1 Each

PS RHYTHM DLX

MONITOR BUNDLE

1 Each

PS RHYTHM DLX T-PIECE

ACCESSORY

1 Each

CART ARM &

ACCESSORIES

1 Each

HOLDER CART

ACCESSORIES

1 Each

Extended Warranty DLX System

1 Each

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired.

Pricing Information:

1. Pricing should be considered FOB DESTINATION

2. New Equipment only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items

3. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

4. Offer MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.

Delivery Addresses:

Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham AL VA Medical Center 700 19th Street S Birmingham AL 35233

1. Delivery: 30 DAYS ARO or as soon as possible

2. Shipping: FOB DESTINATION

(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Offeror that submits the offer that meets all the requirements of the solicitation, is responsive and responsible, and has the lowest cumulative price for all items (inclusive of delivery) and the offer is fair market price will be selected.

Award without discussions is contemplated and all offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial submission.

OFFER SUBMISSION: Acceptable offer submission is each CLIN listed separately with individual pricing on standard company quote form inclusive of shipping. Include all requisite supporting documentation identified in this solicitation with your offer. A letter from the OEM stating the Offeror is an authorized reseller of the Arrow VPS Rhythm SLX Device Ultrasound shall be included with the proposal (if applicable). Failure to provide the authorized reseller letter may result in a Non-Acceptable Offer to which No Award will be made.

If the offeror is quoting/offering “or equal” items, the offeror must submit manufacturer product literature that confirms the item(s) meet all of the salient characteristics listed below to be considered for Award.

The salient characteristics for the specified item(s) are as follows:

• VISUALIZE the vessel and surrounding anatomy.

• VISUALIZE and measure catheter size relative to the vessel.

• VISUALIZE the needle trajectory.

• VISUALIZE virtual catheter location during PICC placement.

• VISUALIZE maximum P-wave to confirm final catheter tip location.

• Real-time catheter tip tracking technology is used to display both catheter direction and orientation. This helps to increase placement efficiency and reduce catheter malposition’s as compared to “blind” catheter placements.

• VISUALIZE needle tip location in relation to the target structure.

• Maintain image integrity by eliminating the need to move the probe to find the needle.

• Ease advancement of the PICC into the SVC on the first attempt without the need to reposition the catheter.

• Reduction in the risk of PICC looping and save procedural time.

• Designed to efficiently and consistently assist in PICC and IV (USGPIV) insertion.

• Vascular access ultrasound that is easy to use, intuitive to navigate, and includes a catheter-to-vessel ratio (CVR) tool.

• Electromagnetic navigation that facilitates visualization of the PICC tip as it advances through the vasculature.

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) tip location technology indicated as an alternative to a confirmatory chest x-ray.

• Versatile, portable, and easy to use; designed for bedside placement of vascular access catheters.

(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- System for Award Management (SAM) located at www.sam.gov will be checked to verify ACTIVE registration status and self-certification for the required socio-economic category.

(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission.

(xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, 52.222-41, 52.222-44.

(xiii) n/a.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) QUOTES/OFFERS: All quotes/offers will be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Aunjelaca Miller at Aunjelaca.Miller@va.gov no later than 2:00PM EST on May 7, 2025.

All quotes/offers submitted must include the Solicitation# 36C24725Q0602 and Title in the subject line of the email. Quotes/offers received after this date and time will be not be considered for award.

To obtain clarifications and/or additional information concerning the contract requirements and/or specifications, submit a written Request for Information (RFI) via email to the Contracting Officer, mailto:Aunjelaca.Miller@va.gov

Aunjelaca Miller at Aunjelaca.Miller@va.gov. RFIs must be specific and in question format. All RFIs submitted shall include the Solicitation Number and Title, Contractor Name, City, State, Telephone, Email Address and the RFI question(s).

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted no later than 2:00 PM EST on May 2, 2025, unless it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the CO. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted.

(xvi) Contact information

Primary Point of Contact:

Aunjelaca Miller Contracting Officer, NCO 7 Aunjelaca Miller@va.gov mailto:Aunjelaca.Miller@va.gov