6515--691 - Ultrasound System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation and is full and open for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the 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 under solicitation number: 36C26225Q1236

The Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA 90822 has a requirement for ultrasound system. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies at The Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90073. Shipping included in cost.

NOTE: Potential offers must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are or equal . The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. Any items quoted as equal not conforming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award.

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UOM

0001

VMM-ICE-01 Ultrasound System

Brand Name __________________

Equal

1

EA

Optimized for a 64-element phased array intra-cardiac echo (ICE) visualization

Equipped with ZONE Sonography which is a software drive approach to acoustic data acquisition and image formation that breaks the barriers of conventional ultrasound imaging

This system must come with software:

Modes: 2D/B, M, Color Doppler (CD), Power Doppler, Pulse Wave (PW), Continuous Wave (CW), AUX CW

Auto Opt with ZST instantly equalizes image gain and optimized sound speed compensation

Total Recall Imaging (TRI)- enabling retrospective processing

Cardiac calculations packages

Configurable cybersecurity options

DICOM networking includes Verify, Store, Print, and Basic Modality Worklist Query service classes

This system must include hardware:

19 color, high resolution LCD display mounted on articulating arm OLED display for customizable mode menus

Interface module for ICE

Rechargeable battery allows up to 1.5 hours of operation without plugging into AC power

Connect up to 3 transducers simultaneously

Multifunction USB port, wireless ready

Minimum 120 GB Hard Drive Storage

HDMI/DVI digital video output

This system must come with accessories:

Customized, durable baskets to carry supplies

3 Lead ECG connection

Operator s manual and quick reference guide

0002

L9-3S Linear Array Transducer

Brand Name __________________

Equal

1

EA

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, 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 334510, Size Standard 1,250 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. Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 02:00 PM PT Local 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 Jasmine Pressley-Barnard, Contract Specialist at JASMINE.PRESSLEY-BARNARD@va.gov with "36C26225Q1236, GLA ULTRASOUND SYSTEM in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. 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.

52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest priced quotation that meets all the requirements of this solicitation that is both responsive and responsible.

Acceptability of equipment shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator(s).

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following clauses also apply:

Gray Market Items

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical Facility upon discovery of such items.

(End of clause)

In addition, the following clauses shall also apply:

52.209-6 Protecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment Aug 2013

52.232-18 Availability of Funds Apr 1984

52.232-33 Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management Jul 2013

52.232-40 Providing accelerated payments to small business subcontractors Dec 2013

52.233-1 Disputes May 2014

52.233-3 Protest after award Aug 1996

52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference Feb 1998

852.203-70 Commercial advertising Jan 2008

852.232-72 Electronic submission of payment requests Nov 2012

852.237-70 Contractor responsibilities Apr 1984

The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following:

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following provisions shall also apply:

52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Oct 2016

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Oct 2018

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options Jul 1990

52.233-2 Service of Protest Sep 2006

852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution Oct 2018

852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference Jan 2008