6515--Equipment - A-B SCAN ULTRASOUND (VA-23-00090470)

The Syracuse VA Medical Center located at 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210 has a requirement for an Ophthalmic Ultrasound. This is a Combined Synopsis Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested vendors that respond to this Combined Synopsis Solicitation must provide evidence that they are able to meet all the requirements identified herein. This requirement is being solicited as an SDVOSB Set Aside for Brand Name or Equal equipment. The referenced Brand Name in this Synopsis is Keeler Accutome Ascan and B scan with Table.

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit competitive offers to award a firm fixed price contract. Interested vendors may submit quotes, and all eligible quotes received prior to the date listed in SAM.gov shall be considered by the Government. The NAICS code for this requirement is 339112 and the size standard is 1000 Employees.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-03. Only emailed proposals received directly from the offeror shall be considered.

Statement of Work

Ophthalmologic Ultrasound

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project: Ophthalmologic Ultrasound

Type of Contract Contemplated: Firm Fixed Price

SCOPE

Ophthalmologic ultrasound is a noninvasive technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the structures of the eye. It is the simplest method of imaging an eye affiliated with opacities such as a cataract or vitreous hemorrhaging. Ophthalmologic ultrasound usually employs frequencies of up to 10 million Hertz (10 MHz), but frequencies in the range of 50 to 100 MHz are used in ultrasound biomicroscopy of the eye. Humans cannot hear sounds that emit a frequency of greater than 20,000 Hertz. An ultrasound image is created by a transducer or probe that transforms electric energy to sound energy, which then penetrates the ocular tissue. The energy that is reflected off the tissue (i.e., neither absorbed as heat nor scattered within the tissue) produces the ultrasound image.

REQUIREMENT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SPECIFICATIONS

Common Nomenclature (commercial description): Ultrasound

Kind of material (i.e., type, grade, alternatives, etc.): Equipment

Electrical Data (i.e., 110 v, 60 Hz, 3 Ph, etc.):

65 HZ

Dimensions, size, capacity: Measures Dimensions 7 L x 1.25 W

Principles of operation: The purposes of ophthalmologic ultrasound are to study ocular anatomy and to diagnose pathology of the eye. There are many different types of ophthalmologic ultrasound. They include A-scans, B-scans, and ultrasound biomicroscopy.

 A-scan ophthalmologic ultrasound is used to measure the axial length of the eye and the thickness of the lens of the eye. The most common use of an A-scan, along with keratometry, which measures the curvature of the anterior surface of the cornea, is to determine the power of the intraocular lens to be implanted following cataract extraction.

A B-scan ophthalmologic ultrasound gives images of the structures throughout the orbit. The B-scan is used by the ophthalmologist in some intraocular surgeries, such as in placement of a radioactive plaque to treat a retinal tumor, and in the extraction of a foreign body that has penetrated the globe. In cryotherapy, the clinical use of low temperatures, ophthalmologic ultrasound imaging helps guide the probe used to treat retinal tears in the presence of vitreous hemorrhaging. It is also used preoperatively in patients with dense cataracts to rule out pathology of the posterior pole, and to evaluate resorption of vitreous hemorrhages in diabetic retinopathy. B-scan ultrasonography can locate retinal and choroidal detachments and is used to assess drusen, or calcium deposits on the optic nerve and to locate intraocular tumors. The B-scan also can detect changes in structure of the posterior sclera, but because of its limited resolution, anterior scleral pathology is difficult to assess. The new-generation B-scans can assess optic nerve cupping, changes of the optic nerve seen in glaucoma.

Brand name or equal device must feature automatic alignment detection and sclera recognitions, to eliminate marginally aligned scans. Dicom work list and printer compatibility to share information easily with adaptable document transfer via optimized lens constants. B-Scan resolution must be .015mm resolution or better and the probe design must deliver more focused images and 2X full image zoom without distortion.

·   Modular platform allows for mix-and-match options with a combination specific to your needs

·   DICOM work list and printer compatibility

·   Easy-to-use software with touchscreen capability

·   Unsurpassed image quality and industry-leading clinical accuracy

·   Mobility of probes; can be used with 4Sight or laptop

·   Live help and dependable support for the life of the product

Unit must include wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, probe holders (on the back of the unit, Power supply, A-Scan immersion shell and test blocks A-Scan and Pachymeter.

Restrictive environmental conditions: None

Intended use: Assesses diseases of the eye

End item application: Assesses diseases of the eye

Original equipment manufacturer part number:

Other pertinent information that describes the item, material or service required:

DELIVERY

This section should clearly state:

What the Contractor must deliver Ultrasound

Quantity 1-Brandname or equal Keeler Accutome 4 sight box with Software, A-scan probe and B-scan probe.

Quantity 2-A-scan probes.

Quantity 1- table 2 column-instrument table electric with locking casters.

FOB-Destination

When the Contractor must deliver September 30, 2023

Where the Contractor must deliver the service Syracuse VAMC

What documentation (if any) the Contractor must obtain completed invoice

Where inspection and acceptance will occur Syracuse VAMC

Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI) NONE

SECURITY

This section should identify any unique security requirements associated with contract performance (when applicable). NONE, unit will not be interfaced.

SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENT

None

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Syracuse VAMC, 800 Irving Ave Syracuse NY 13210

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

BILLING/INVOICING Tungsten Invoicing

Equipment Listing (Based on Brand Name Keeler):

Quantity 1-Brandname or equal Keeler Accutome 4 sight box with Software, A-scan probe and B-scan probe.

Quantity 2-A-scan probes.

Quantity 1- table 2 column-instrument table electric with locking casters.

FOB-Destination

52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS (October 2014)

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 quotations:

(1) Technical or Quality

(2) Past Performance

(3) Price

(c) Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

(1) Technical or Quality: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation.

(2) Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation s requirements as indicated by the quoter s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

(3) Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum.

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This combined synopsis solicitation shall result in the award of a firm fixed price contract. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. 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) may be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 with a size standard of 1000 employees applies to this solicitation. Delivery shall be to the Syracuse VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210. The following solicitation provisions and contract clauses are referenced in the attached RFQ document - 36C24223Q0993.

Proposals are due no later than August 1st, 2023, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Use electronic mail to submit proposals to Lorraine.Hussain@va.gov and ensure that your proposal is signed and dated. Telephone inquiries shall not be accepted. Please submit any questions regarding this solicitation via email to Lorraine.Hussain@va.gov by no later than August 1st, 2023, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. If necessary, the Contract Specialist shall publish an amendment to SAM.gov to answer all questions received during the time.

See attached document: RFQ - 36C24223Q0993 Ophthalmic Ultrasound.