6515--EVOS M7000 Microscope

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 36C26223Q1379 (BRAND NAME ONY) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-05, March 7, 2022.

(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through full and open competition after exclusions under a SDVOSB/VOSB SET- ASIDE. VA Rule of Two will still apply and priority will be given to SDVOSB vendors. Applicable businesses will be associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System

Code 334516 and a size standard of 1000 employees.

(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for the EVOS M7000 EW, 1PM, SMST AND OTHER ACCESSORIES (BRAND NAME ONLY) for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System.

(vii) Delivery Requirements:

REQUIRED ITEMS

clin

Product number

Item description

quantity

001

A42844

EVOS M7000, EW, 1PM,

SMST EACH: This package includes the following

* EVOS M7000 Microscope

* EVOS M7000 Monitor

* EVOS M7000 Computer

* SmartStart

* Extended Warranty 1PM

1

1.1

AMF7000

EVOS M7000 MICROSCOPE ONE

The EVOS M7000 Imaging System

includes:

EVOS M7000 Imaging System

(AMF7000)

23 Dell color monitor

Dell Precision 3650 Tower (510544)

EVOS M7000 Accessory Kit

EVOS M7000 Quick Start Guide

EVOS calibration slide (AMEP4720)

Vessel holder with retention for two

slides (AMEPVH021)

Vessel holder with retention for

microwell plates (AMEPVH022)

Block condenser slider (AMEP4688)

Diffuser condenser slider for

brightfield applications (AMEPDFS1)

Slider for 4X objectives (AMEP4738)

On-site installation

Limited Warranty:

One year from installation for parts,

labor and service travel pursuant to

the terms of the Thermo Fisher

standard limited warranty provisions

One-year parts and labor (as

provided in Thermo Fisher written

limited warranty statement and

accompanying terms in the user

manual or other product

documentation)

*Note that three (3) country-specific

power cords must be ordered

separately in regions not using the

Type B (North American) power plug

1

1.2

A31921

SMARTSTART FULL DAY

EVOS EACH

1

1.3

ZG61SCE

VOSFLAU

TO2D

EXT WARR 1PM M7000/

AUTO EACH

1

2

AMEP4926

OBJ FL 60X LWD, 0.75NA/

1.28WD EACH

1

3

AMEP4980

OBJ FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/

10.58WD EACH

1

4

AMEP4981

OBJ FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/

7.13WD EACH

1

5

AMEP4982

OBJ FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/

6.12WD EACH

1

6

AMEP4968

EVOS LIGHT CUBE, TAGBFP

2.0 ONE

1

7

AMEPVH0

67

VH SLIDE RESTRAINED, 4X ONE

EACH

1

8

S202

TRADE-IN CREDIT EACH trade-in

credit for the return of your Model

AMAFD1000. Serial number

E2014-178C-093.

1

9

S202

TRADE-IN CREDIT EACH trade-in

credit for the return of your Model

AMAFD1000. Serial number

J1113-178C-136.

1

10

S202

TRADE-IN CREDIT EACH trade-in

credit for the return of your Model. Serial number

E2014-178C-092 .

1

Place of Delivery: VA PHOENIX Healthcare System, 650 E INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1839 (Warehouse)

Delivery Timeframe: Items shall be delivered no later than 120 days after receipt of a fully executed order from the VA Network Contracting Office.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

Addendum:

All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than July 19, 2023, 8:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26223Q1379 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, 8:00 AM PST.

Offers shall be sent by email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov

Offerors shall submit the following via email:

Offerors shall provide an itemized quote which includes a quote number, quote expiration date, and a point of contact (name, phone, email) as an email attachment.

Offeror shall provide verification that their items are not Gray Market such as examples on page 4, section Gray Market.

Offerors shall complete and sign attachment C; Limitations of Subcontracting- Certificate of Compliance

Offeror shall list shipping lead time

(ix) 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 is both responsive and responsible and meets all requirements as stated.

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

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within (20) business 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 or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

(x) 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.

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

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

(xiii) The following clauses also apply:

Gray Market Items

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (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 (e.g. 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 from the manufacturer to be submitted with offer/quote, 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

852.219-77

852.219-78

Contractor responsibilities

Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Services and Construction

Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Supplies and Services

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