6505-- Duplex Antibiotic Supply IV Bags

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is for full and open/unrestricted competition for commercial items prepared 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26225Q0028

The Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System is required to set up a base plus four option years Indefinite Delivery Indefinite-Contract (IDIQ) contract for Duplex Antibiotic Supply IV bags equivalent to the items listed below. The contractor shall furnish all supplies/items to VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822 in accordance with section B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK under this solicitation. Shipping cost must be included in the total cost.

This procurement shall be a brand name or equal. Contractors must provide brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed in the statement of work below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all required salient characteristics including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award.

No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM.

Period of Performance

Base: 01/01/2025 12/31/2025

Option year 1 (OY1): 01/01/2026 12/31/2026

Option year 2 (OY2): 01/01/2027 12/31/2027

Option year 3 (OY3): 01/01/2028 12/31/2028

Option year 4 (OY4): 01/01/2029 12/31/2029

CLIN

ITEM DESCRIPTION

EST. QTY

UOM

0001

Cefazolin 2G in Duplex Item# MM3105-11

120

CS

0002

Ceftriaxone For Inj. (1G) Dextro Item# MM3153-11

10

CS

0003

Ceftriaxone For Inj. (2G) Dextro Item# MM3155-11

8

CS

0004

Meropenem For Injection 500MG Item# MM3183-11

3

CS

0005

Meropenem For Injection 1.0 G Item# MM3185-11

40

CS

0006

Cefepime 1G For Injection USP Item# MM3193-11

15

CS

0007

Cefepime 2G For Injection USP Item# MM3195-11

220

CS

The quantities cited above chart are estimated quantities for base and all option periods; quantities are not a contractual statement of precise quantities that the Government will order. The quantities given are estimated only, and no guarantee of their accuracy is either given or implied. The Government will only pay for quantities that are actually ordered and for which the services are fulfilled.

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR part 12, 13, and 16, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Types of Contracts, 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 325412, Size Standard 1,300 Employees. 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.

Key solicitation milestones are:

Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Time Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov.

Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 10:00 Pacific Time. 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. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Melissa Ramirez, Contracting Specialist at Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov with " 36C26225Q0028, Duplex Antibiotic Supply IV bags in the subject line. 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.