6515--Equipment, Hysteroscope Fluent System, Columbus

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) 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 Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation. Â

This is a request for quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C25023Q1036. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars 2023-04, effective 06/02/2023. The associated NAICS Code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is soliciting quotes from all sources as the Chalmers P. Wylie VA is in need of the Hologic Fluent system, Omni Hysteroscopy set and Omni instrument tray to transform the fluid management, simplify setup and hysteroscopy operations for the female Veterans. Respondents to this solicitation must fully demonstrate their capability by supplying detailed quote information, along with any other documents necessary to support the requirements below. We believe Hologic, offers the only Fluent management system with the Myosure built in as is the only machine for both. It counts fluid deficit when removing polyps. The system maintains consistent intrauterine distention. A hysteroscopic treatment using the Omni hysteroscopy set targets and removes uterine tissue, including fibroids and polyps. Omni hysteroscope offers three interchangeable sheaths with 0-degree or 30-degree options for flexible diagnostic and operative capabilities, complete with 200-mm working length to tailor to the Veteran and procedure.

This a Brand Name or Equal Requirement.

Quotes are to be provided to Gina P. Crank, Contracting Officer, via email at gina.crank@va.gov, no later than August 16, 2023, by 5:00 PM EST. No telephone calls will be accepted. No submission received after the above-mentioned date and time will be accepted.Â

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

1.00

EA

$

$

FLUENT SYSTEM. ***SEPG 371235***

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: FLT-100

Funding/Req. Number: 1

757-23-3-196-0199

0002

2.00

EA

$

$

OMNI HYSTEROSCOPY STANDARD SET

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 60-250-1

Funding/Req. Number: 1

757-23-3-196-0199

0003

2.00

EA

$

$

OMNI INSTRUMENT TRAY

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 60-903

Funding/Req. Number: 1

757-23-3-196-0199

GRAND TOTAL

$

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Contract Number:

Task Order Number:

IFCAP Tracking Number:

757-23-3-196-0199

Follow-on to Contract and Task Order Number:

PROGRAM REQUESTOR/MANAGER).

Name:

Cynthia Wolfe, RN

Section:

Surgery Services

Address:

420 N. James Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43219

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

E-Mail Address:

Cynthia.wolfe2@va.gov

2. Contract Title. Myosure Hysteroscope

3. Background. The Chalmers P. Wylie VA is in need of the Hologic Fluent system, Omni Hysteroscopy set and Omni instrument tray to transform the fluid management, simplify setup and hysteroscopy operations for the female Veterans. The Fluent management system with the Myosure built in is the only machine for both. It counts fluid deficit when removing polyps. The system maintains consistent intrauterine distention. A hysteroscopic treatment using the Omni hysteroscopy set targets and removes uterine tissue, including fibroids and polyps. Omni hysteroscope offers three interchangeable sheaths with 0-degree or 30-degree options for flexible diagnostic and operative capabilities, complete with 200-mm working length to tailor to the Veteran and procedure.

4. Scope. Surgery is proposing to purchase one Hologic Fluent system, two Omni hysteroscope standard sets and two Omni instrument trays for sterilization, transportation, and protection of the hysteroscope instrumentation.

5. Specific Tasks. As the contractor deems necessary for Acquisition of surgical

Deliverables:

Item #FLT-100 Fluent System

Item #60-250-1 OMNI Hysteroscopy standard set

Item #60-903 OMNI instrument tray

6. Performance Monitoring

The fluent system, Omni hysteroscopy set, and Omni instrument tray will be inspected by HTM and SPS departments upon arrival to facility. Proper protocol as per outlined by the fluent system and scope specifications will be followed.

7. Security Requirements

Zero Patient data will be used with this product.

8. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).

N/A

9. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

N/A

10. Risk Control

N/A

11. Place of Performance.

Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC

420 N. James Rd.

Columbus, OH 43219

614-257-5220

12. Period of Performance.

Negotiable upon award of purchase

13. Delivery Schedule.

Negotiable upon award of purchase

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Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Day June 19

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

The President of the United States of America may declare additional days as a Federal holiday, and if so, this holiday will automatically be added to the list above. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MARCH 2023)

FAR 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2022)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2022)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

FAR 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MARCH 2023)

VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020) 852.203-70, 852.232-72, 852,233-70, 852.233-71 852.246-71, 852.247-71, 852.270-1

VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET LANGUAGE (FEB 2023)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (MARCH 2023)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

[52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-18, 52.232-19, and 52.232-33.]

All quoters shall submit the following: A completed schedule with pricing, adequate documentation detailing the capabilities of the product.

All quotes shall be sent to the electronically via email to Gina P. Crank @ gina.crank@va.gov.

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms and conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 16, 2023 by 5:00 PM EST to gina.crank@va.gov

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact

Gina P. Crank

Contracting Officer

Network Contract Office (NCO) 10

Office: 614-625-1236

Email: gina.crank@va.gov