6515--Equipment - Tonometer - CLE

Attachment 1: Template for Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items

Effective Date: 03/15/2023

Revision: 01

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04.

This solicitation is set-aside for

SMALL BUSINESS

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 Employees

The FSC/PSC is 6515.

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106-1702 is seeking to purchase 10 Tonopen Avia, Model # ME23-0650 or equivalent.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following BRAND NAME OR EQUAL:

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

10.00

EA

$_________

$_________

ME23-0650 TONOPEN AVIA- Handheld Tonometer

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ME23-0650

Funding/Req. Number: 1

GRAND TOTAL

$_________

Purchase of 10 Tonopen Avia, Model # ME23-0650 or equivalent.

Contractor shall provide Tonopen Avia, Mode l# ME23-650 or equivalent to Cleveland VA Medical Center. Tonopen shall be considered equal if it has the following salient characteristics:

This request covers the acquisition of Tonopen Avia, Model # ME23-0650. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of requested handheld tonometer and any compatible accessories. The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is requesting the delivery of ten (10) Tonopen Avia s. We are requesting brand name or equal and have provided the characteristics of the requested Tonometer below under specific tasks. We request that the contractor be capable of providing Tonometer s that can either meet or exceed the salient characteristics of the requested type. We are requesting consideration to replace these items with the same model recently purchased and deployed in other areas.

The contractor shall provide the delivery of the requested Tonopens. In this section, salient characteristics are listed for the parent components of this request. The Tonometer s need to meet or exceed the parameters/salient characteristics listed below of the Tonopen Avia units requested:

No calibration required for use of maintenance

Ergonomic design

Simple one button operation

Enhanced IOP averaging technique with two measurement modes

Micro-strain gauge technology for less sensitive to corneal centration during testing and provides fast, accurate, and repeatable results with minimal operator bias.

Technician friendly

Gravity Independent so that it can be used in any position, making it easy to measure all patients, including those who may be confined to a wheelchair or bed

Large dual sided screens

Long-life battery

Use disposable, single-use, sanitized Ocu-Film and tip covers to protect Tono-Pen, prevent cross contamination, and easy application

Supplies/Services

Delivery shall be provided FOB destination. Please include lead time in quote.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

10701 East Boulevard

Cleveland, OH

Postal Code:

44106

Country:

UNITED STATES

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items [MAR 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]

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders [JUN 2023]

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-28, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-5, 52.225-13, 52.229-12, 52.232-33

All quoters shall submit the following: Quote with lead time, authorized distributor letter, COO, supporting documentation if providing an equivalent.

All quotes shall be sent to the Brooke Hansen, brooke.hansen@va.gov. Phoned inquiries will not be accepted.

Award will be based upon LPTA.

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

Responses should contain your best terms, 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 July 19, 2023 4:30PM Eastern at brooke.hansen@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

Brooke Hansen | brooke.hansen@va.gov