549-18-2-205-0233 - AC3 Optimus Intra Aortic Balloon Pump MICHAEL SIMINGTON

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 solicitation number is 36C25718Q0588. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83, effective November 06, 2017. The associated North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 339112 with a small business standard of 1000 employees. This acquisition is solicited as a 100% set-aside for small business, but SDVOSB s have first priority, then VOSB s have second priority, then lastly Small Businesses.

Network Contracting Office 17 requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following item(s):

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ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT ESTIMATED

OR STOCK NO. UNIT COST

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EQUIPMENT:

IAP-0700 1 AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon

Pump System with FiberOptix

capability; Portable Modular System

for in-hospital and transport use.

Each system includes AutoPilotT

operational mode, WAVE timing

algorithm, a removable high resolution

color touchscreen. Also includes a dual

channel multi-parameter strip chart

recorder with one (1) box of chart

paper (10 rolls), 5-lead ECG cable and

cable for interfacing to remote

monitors and arterial pressure.

Pre-amplifier with cables for

interfacing to remote

monitors. Configuration also includes

operator's manual, four (4) disposable

helium tanks, accessory bag, dual

hanger IV pole, initial on-site

clinical in-service training, and one

(1) year manufacturer's warranty.



Planning UID:



Contracting UID:



EER# 31390



SEPG# 73103



EIL# 430 4 EA





IAA-01004 2 AC3 Series Pak 4 EA





IAA-00175 3 Dual Hanger IV Pole 4 EA





IAT-CE32 4 Installation Training Package 4 EA





IAT-CE33 5 Annual Clinical Education &

In-Servicing 4 EA





TOTAL COST:



Delivery: ________Days after award

Delivery to the VA North Texas HCS, Dallas VA Medical Center, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216.

Company name:___________

Company DUNS number:___________

Point of contact:___________

Telephone:___________

This requirement is being solicited on a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL basis in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Any Or Equal product MUST be submitted with product specifications. The end user is the final deciding authority of any technical evaluation.

The following FAR and VAAR Clauses and provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation.

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. Technical acceptability to meet the Governments requirement, Past performance, delivery and price. Technical and past performance, when combined are less important than price.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Offerors must include a completed copy of Representations and Certifications with their offer.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items.

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside Orders

52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

52.233-3 Protest After Award

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim



The following clauses will be incorporated in full text.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items

The following clauses shall be considered marked within 52.212-5

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.

52.222-3, Convict Labor

52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-22 Previous Contracts Compliance Report

52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation

52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

52.252-2, Clauses Provisions Incorporated by Reference

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

852.203-70, Commercial Advertising

852.211-70 Service Data Manuals

852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities

852.246-70 Guarantee

852.273-74, Awards Without Exchanges



The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award (www.sam.gov). Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued and telephone requests or fax requests for the solicitation will not be accepted.

Quotes must include company name, company DUNS number, Tax ID, and point of contact information.

All responsible sources should submit quotes to Michael Simington via e-mail: michael.simington@va.gov by Friday, 23 March 2018, 3:00PM CST.