6515--NEW EPIQ Ultrasound 671-21-4-039-0292 (VA-21-00075138)

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation number 36C25721Q1070 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. SET-ASIDE: This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business set aside, however, preference will be given to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). In order to be eligible for award an offeror must be small for the applicable NAICS code at the time of the quote submission and at the time of award. Only qualified offerors may submit bids.

NAICS Code: 339112 and Size Standard is 1,000.

Introduction: The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract based on this solicitation.

Description of Services: The Contractor shall be required to provide and install pharmacy data terminals and accessories in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Place(s) of Performance:

Department of Veterans Affairs

South Texas VA Healthcare System

7400 Merton Minter

San Antonio, TX 78229

Type of Contract: A Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: 90 Days ARO

EVALUATIONS:

Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of Quotes.

Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall be considered non-compliant and your quote could be removed from the evaluation process.

Offeror quotes shall be evaluated under FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) Comparative Evaluation. 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 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 obligated to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with all contractors, solicit final revised quotes, and use other techniques associated with FAR Part 15. The contracting techniques associated with FAR Part 15 are not mandatory.

The Government will issue a contract to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:Â

Vendor is a certified Small Business (SDVOSB). Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB ) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) will be given favorable consideration.

Vendor must be registered in SAM with applicable NAICS code by the close of solicitation.

Technical Approach: The Government will evaluate how the offeror s approach meets the requirements in accordance with the solicitation and Statement of Work and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements.

-Letter of Authorization: A letter of authorization is required from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) stating that contractor is an authorized distributor/reseller of the offered items.

-If quoting other than brand name, the contractor shall provide a written statement

addressing each line item and must provide enough detail to determine minimum

qualifications.

Description of Specifications: Provide a listing of specifications meeting the salient features of each line item.

Letter of Authorization: A letter of authorization is required from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) stating that contractor is an authorized distributor/reseller.

Price: Price will be evaluated independently of the non-price factors.

The purchase description should identify the requirement in terms that enable contractors to offer commercial supplies or services. The description should not be restrictive and not be limited to one product peculiar to a manufacturer (e.g., by manufacturer, brand name and Part Number) unless it is essential to the Government s minimum requirement.

The South Texas VA Healthcare System currently has older equipment and would like to turn in some of this equipment and receive a turn in allowance toward the new equipment.

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Line Item

Description

Unit of Issue

Quantity

Unit Price

Total Price

001

Brand Name or Equal - EPIQ Elite G

EA

1

002

Brand Name or Equal - Essential Vascular Solution

EA

1

003

Government Security

EA

1

004

L15-7io Transducer

EA

1

005

English Manual

EA

1

006

HD Max Display

EA

1

007

SP019 Trade in Allowance ($)

EA

1

NC

NC

008

EPIQ GI/WHC Government Trade In Promotion ($)

EA

1

NC

NC

009

EPIQ Elite G

EA

1

010

Essential Vascular Solution

EA

1

011

Government Security

EA

1

012

L15-7io Transducer

EA

1

013

English Manual

EA

1

NC

NC

014

HD Max Display

EA

1

015

SP019 Trade in Allowance ($)

EA

1

NC

NC

016

EPIQ GI/WHC Government Trade In Promotion ($)

EA

1

NC

NC

017

EPIQ Elite G

EA

1

018

Essential Vascular Solution

EA

1

019

Government Security

EA

1

020

L15-7io Transducer

EA

1

021

English Manual

EA

1

NC

NC

022

HD Max Display

EA

1

023

SP019 Trade in Allowance ($)

EA

1

NC

NC

024

EPIQ GI/WHC Government Trade In Promotion ($)

EA

1

NC

NC

025

EPIQ Elite G

EA

1

026

Essential Vascular Solution

EA

1

027

Government Security

EA

1

028

L15-7io Transducer

EA

1

029

English Manual

EA

1

030

HD Max Display

EA

1

031

SP019 Trade in Allowance ($)

EA

1

NC

NC

032

EPIQ GI/WHC Government Trade In Promotion ($)

EA

1

NC

NC

A purchase description should include the following characteristics based on the requirement to adequately describe the Government s needs:

Purchase Descriptions.

The purchase description should identify the requirement in terms that enable contractors to offer commercial supplies or services. The description should not be restrictive and not be limited to one product peculiar to a manufacturer (e.g., by manufacturer, brand name and Part Number) unless it is essential to the Government s minimum requirement.

A purchase description should include the following characteristics based on the requirement to adequately describe the Government s needs:

(Please fill in the blocks provided with the information that is requested. If not applicable, then so state)

a.

Common Nomenclature (commercial description):

101912 EPIQ Elite for GI

b.

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

Proprietary medical grade device and all in one computer

c.

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

100V-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz PAL/NTSC

Integrated A/C line conditioning and battery

back-up system

Power consumption: