Request_for_Quotes.docx

Uniformed Services University Request for Quotes

HU0001-17-Q-T309

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

Additional information regarding USU can be found on our website: www.usuhs.mil.

USU has a requirement for one (1) GE NextGen LOGIQ ultrasound machine.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95 (January 19, 2017) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (December 22, 2016).

In order to be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov, with completed representations and certifications by the close date of the solicitation.

Offerors interested in responding to this requirement must provide a quote for all required items listed in the table below.

NextGen LOGIQ* e portable high performance digital laptop ultrasound system. Standard package includes LOGIQ e Needle Recognition Software Option which helps provide precise and accurate display of the needle, anatomy and motion even in Color and Power Doppler. This feature harnesses pattern recognition technology that recognizes and accurately reveals the structure of a needle within the anatomy, without distortion of the needle and compromising the target. Also includes the ability to adjust needle gain and angle. Standard package includes AC power cord (USA), internet cord 3 meter in length CAT-5 type, PC to HUB structure, system software on USB, Optional Function Key Label, Ultrasound Transmission Gel .25L, English Basic Service Manual CD, English User Guide and AIUM booklet. The following scanning modes are included: B-mode, M-mode, anatomical M-mode, color flow mode, power Doppler imaging, pulsed wave Doppler and Ophthalmic. USA version includes; 5 year standard warranty and one day of On-site Applications Training. Additional On-site Applications Training days are available for purchase.*LOGIQ e is a trademark of 2the General Electric Company or o3ne of its subsidiaries.

Multi-Frequency transducer with bandwith between 5 and 13 MHz. Applications include: Small Parts, Peripherals, Vascular, Pediatric and Orthopedic Applications. FOV 38.4mm.

L10-22-RS Wide Band Linear transducer provides precision superficial imagine with ultra-high frequencies. Applications include: Rheumatology, Dermatology, Vascular, Nerve Block, MSK.

C1-5-RS Wide Band Convex. Applications include: Abdomen, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Urology, Pediatric/Neonatal, Nerve Block, MSK, ER (FAST Pleural). Only for sale in USA PoC.

E8C-RS Intracavitary microconvex array transducer. 4-10MHz broadband, multi-frequency capability. Applications include: Ob/Gyn, Abdominal, and Urology. Biopsy kit also available.

Continuous Wave Doppler board for LOGIQ e.

Carrying case with hard-cover packaging and 2 wheel trolly design. The case features protective compartments for the console, probes, power cord, and gel.

Extends LOGIQ e battery life by up to 2.5 hours. Provides a total of up to 3.4 hours of operation when used in combination with console battery.

LOGIQ e docking cart with ergonomic features including: 110 and 220V Transformer, probe and gel holders, shelf for DVD-RW , shelf for B and W printer and VGA, DVI and 4 USB 2.0 ports. Also includes 3 probe port option installed.

Competition is limited to the General Electric Company (GE) brand, IAW FAR 13.106-1(b):

(b) Soliciting from a single source.

(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

(i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

Competition for this requirement is limited to GE as the ultrasound will be primarily used to train sports medicine fellows in the NCC sports medicine fellowship and all other ultrasound machines in the fellowship are GE brand (they either include the older version of the desired machine or the current machine). Training on other ultrasound platforms would create confusion for learners and at this stage in their career consistent in a product is the most important skill. All presentations and learning material are based on this product. It is extremely important that the Sports Medicine Fellows and Sports Medicine Faculty be able to keep consistency in their ultrasound platforms as a new machine would be disruptive to learning.

Quotes for alternative ultrasound machines will not be considered.

The government intends to award a single firm-fixed priced (FFP) order, based on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.

The government reserves the right to award without discussions.

Quoted items must be new. Quotes for refurbished equipment will not be considered.

Quotes must include all applicable costs, including shipping and handling, the total quoted price will be the evaluated price.

Item(s) will be shipped to Bethesda, MD.

Offerors must also submit the following with their quote, if not completed in their SAM registration:

· Completed copy of provision 252.225-7035

· Estimated delivery lead-time

See attached for provisions and clauses applicable to this requirement.

Deadlines:

Questions/clarifications regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to nicole.rodenbaugh@usuhs.edu by 8/14/17. Any question received after 8/14/17 will not be answered. Questions will not be answered over the phone or submitted by any other means. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation posted on or around 8/16/17.

Quote packages are due by 10:00 p.m. Eastern Local Time on 8/21/17. Quotes must be submitted via email to nicole.rodenbaugh@usuhs.edu. Quotes will not be accepted by any other means. Late quotes will not be considered. Offerors will receive an email confirmation that their quote was received and whether it was on time or late within two (2) business days.

Quote packages should include a cover sheet that provides the following information:

· Company Name

· Point of Contact, to include email and phone number

· DUNS Number

· Statement that includes acknowledgement of latest amendment number (if applicable). Failure to acknowledge the most recent amendment number, may render an offeror’s quote non-responsive.

· Statement if Visa is an acceptable form of payment, without a fee