6515--Hemodialysis Machines

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05, dated March 10, 2021.

Solicitation # 36C26221Q1238 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award.

This procurement will be issued under a small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334510 and the Small Business Administration s (SBA) size standard of 1,250 employees.

The Government is seeking a contract to acquire a Hemodialysis Machines for multiple VA Healthcare System within California and Arizona. This solicitation is being procured as a brand name or equal IAW 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal. The submissions must meet the following salient characteristics:

Must provide the following:

Rotating Monitor with COVID isolation, this feature allows for the RN to monitor the patient from outside the room, decreasing the risk of contamination.

Icon Driven Interface

Bicarbonate, Heparin and Dialysate flow profiling to allow for personalization of treatment, address patients specific needs.

Auto ON to save on staff time in the morning, as the machines are ready to be primed

Integrated Concentrate Wands

Automated Dialyzer Rinsing Program allow the lines to be lighter at the time of disposal, saving on hazard weight charges for the VA.

Automatic self-test with creation of real alarm conditions

KT/V Dialysis Dose to continue monitoring throughout the treatment allowing staff to know if there is any need for adjusting the treatment orders

Disinfection by Citric Thermal Disinfection.

Disinfectant stays on the original container for no need to take the disinfectant fluid into small containers to clean machine, decreasing personal exposure to chemicals

Disinfection process must not require the use of bleach.

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality and services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the services that fulfill the required specifications. If a solicitation is published, a site walk thru may be available in order to address key details.

See attached SF 1449 Solicitation for Salient Characteristics, applicable clauses / provisions, delivery schedule, locations seeking supplies, quantities and other pertinent information relative to this solicitation.

Place of Performance:

VAMC Loma Linda, Supply Warehouse 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, Ca 92357.

VAMC Long Beach, Supply Warehouse 5901 E. 7th Street Long Beach, Ca 90822

VAMC Southern Arizona, Supply Warehouse 3601 S 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723

VAMC Phoenix, Arizona, Supply Warehouse 650 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012

Period of Performance: Within 90 days of placing order.

Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Furthermore, Provision 52.212-2 is utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) on an Acceptable/Unacceptable evaluation process.

Submitting Quote: Offeror(s) shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include the completed pricing forms, along with name, address, telephone number of the offeror, firm s DUNS#, total price and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items or a copy of offeror s annual offeror representations and certifications (ORCA) document from www.sam.gov as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. As an alternative, Offeror(s) may use the Price/Cost Schedule of the attached SF 1449 for quote submission.

Submit all question(s) to Adrienne Brown at adrienne.brown4@va.gov no later than September 6, 2021, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26221Q1238 within subject line of the email.

Quotes must be received by Friday, September 10, 2021 by 4:00 PM PST. Email your quote to Adrienne Brown at adrienne.brown4@va.gov. Ensure to reference solicitation #36C26221Q1238 within subject line of the email. Quote(s)/offer(s) received after the prescribed deadline, shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.