6515--Non-Expendable Equipment (NX EQ) Electrocardiographs VA-23-00084433 Amendment
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C10G24R0023
- Agency
-
Headquarters
Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- USA and all its territories, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors to provide GE Healthcare Electrocardiographs or equal products for a nationwide single award Requirements contract. The objective is to provide Electrocardiographs to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. Key requirements include a minimum 10-inch display, pacemaker detection, 12-lead recording capability, data transmission via LAN/wireless, and an ECG interpretation software algorithm. Proposals are due by 11:59 PM EST on May 24, 2024, and the government reserves the right to award without discussions.
This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. The contract will have a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods. Delivery will be FOB destination and firm-fixed price orders will be placed against the Requirements contract. The government has not identified any potential incumbents for this procurement.
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DESCRIPTION
Solicitation Number: 36C10G24R0023
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 36C10G24R0023 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03, dated 23 January 2024.
Requirement Description:
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrocardiograph product line as a candidate for a Veterans Administration (VA)-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.
This requirement will be in accordance with (IAW) FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the GE HealthCare® and Electrocardiographs. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.
A Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 13.303 by all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies, and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. This procurement action is issued as a total set aside for Service Disabled Veterans Small Business (SDVOSB).
All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
The proposed acquisition is for a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract.
The type of Electrocardiograph required for this program has been identified as most advantageous to the Government to be incorporated into a national Requirements Contract. The salient characteristics for these commercial items are identified in the NX EQ Electrocardiograph Product Description.
The period of performance is for a base of 12 months with four 12-month option periods. Delivery is Free on Board (FOB) destination. Firm-fixed price Orders will be placed against this Requirements contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates, and exact quantities.
The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including the attached addenda to the provision.
The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also apply to this acquisition.
The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.
Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. The addendum is attached.
Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause apply to the acquisition. The addendum is attached.
All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Proposals shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.
Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59 PM EST on May 10, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Lisa Thompson at Lisa.Thompson10@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Hosea Berkley at Hosea.Berkley@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.
Proposals are due via email by 11:59 PM EST on May 24, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Lisa Thompson at Lisa.Thompson10@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Hosea Berkley at Hosea.Berkley@va.gov.
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrocardiographs product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.
Electrocardiographs (also called 12 lead ECG or EKG machines) are used to detect the
electrical signals associated with cardiac activity and produce an ECG, a graphic record of the voltage versus time. They are used to diagnose cardiac abnormalities, determine a patient's response to drug therapy and reveal trends or changes in heart function. Electrocardiographs differ from ECG monitors, which provide a continuous real time display of the ECG waveform and other physiologic measurements on a screen and warn of potentially life threatening or precursor rhythms.
The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Electrocardiographs. to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.
2. REQUIREMENT
This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the GE HealthCare® and Electrocardiographs. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.
Table 1. Contract Line Items
Contract Line Item#
Brand
Part Number
Description
0001
GE HealthCare
2030360-091
MAC VU360 US GOV 15-LEAD ECG, 12SL, LAN, FULL DISCLOSURE FUNCTIONALITY (includes subCLINs 0001AA - 0001AL)
0001AA
GE HealthCare
2030360-202
MAC VU360 CAM, MOUNTING ARM/BRACKET
0001AB
GE HealthCare
2030360-311
MAC VU360 AHA LEADWIRES WITH 42" LIMB LEADS, BANANA CONNECTORS
0001AC
GE HealthCare
2030360-221
MAC VU360 WIDE MOUTH ADAPTERS FOR BANANA CONNECTOR
0001AD
GE HealthCare
2030360-231
MAC VU360 CC14 TRUNK CABLE ASSEMBLY 2.5 METERS
0001AE
GE HealthCare
2108406-207
UNITED STATES (USA)
0001AF
GE HealthCare
2030360-027
MAC VU360 ENGLISH
0001AG
GE HealthCare
2030360-015
MAC VU360 NORTH AMERICAN POWER CORD
0001AH
GE HealthCare
60HZ
SET TO 60HZ
0001AJ
GE HealthCare
SET-LETTER
PAPER TRAY CONFIGURATION FOR LETTER
0001AK
GE HealthCare
2030360-110
MAC VU360 EDELIVERY SOFTWARE ENTITLEMENT
0001AL
GE HealthCare
2091358-004
MAC VU360 Installation
0002
GE HealthCare
2030360-039
MAC VU360 USGOV FIPS WIRELESS A/B/G/N
0003
GE HealthCare
2030360-040
MAC VU360 ACS / CRITICAL VALUES
0004
GE HealthCare
2030360-046
Extra Battery
0005
GE HealthCare
2030360-074
MAC VU360 EXTERNAL BARCODE W/MOUNTING HW- ZEBRA
0006
GE HealthCare
2086800-001
MAC VU360 EASY CLEAN TROLLEY, HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE, WITH REAR/FRONT BINS
0007
GE HealthCare
2091358-001
ECG WIFI/LAN GE Install and Configuration Per Cart Charge
0008
GE HealthCare
2091267-001
DCAR ONE DAY On-Site Clinical Product Training
0009
GE HealthCare
CE2018400-001
Clinical Education Remote Online Training - 1 Hour
0010
GE HealthCare
2104770-001
Paper A, Red Grid 155MM Wide, Z-Fold, Hole Queue, 300 Sheets, 8 Packs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide GE HealthCare® Electrocardiographs or equal as listed above which meet all the following salient characteristics: Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Vendors are asked to quote any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be captured in the vendors pricing volume.
Table 2. Salient Characteristics
CLIN 0001 applies to the following SC s
SC #
Salient Characteristics
Method Of Evaluation
Location in Technical Literature Where SC is Met-
SC 1
The unit shall have a 10 minimum LCD/LED display screen.
Literature Review
SC 2
The unit shall have pacemaker detection capabilities.
Literature Review
SC 3
The unit shall have a Gain/Sensitivity setting of at least 5, 10, or 20mm/mV.
Literature Review
SC 4
The unit shall be capable of recording at least the
standard 12 leads (3 bipolar, 3 augmented or unipolar, and 6 chest or precordial).
Literature Review
SC 5
The unit shall have the capability to interface with the integral MUSE System.
Literature Review
SC 6
The unit shall be capable of
storing at least 200 ECG waveforms.
Literature Review
SC 7
The unit shall have indicators for battery status, loose electrode contact, system status, and artifacts.
Literature Review
SC 8
The unit shall have an AC and/or rechargeable battery power supply.
Literature Review
CLIN 0002 applies to the following SC
SC 9
The unit shall offer the capability to transmit data using FIPS LAN or wireless LAN network.
Literature Review
CLIN 0003 applies to the following SC
SC 10
The unit shall have an algorithm for ECG interpretation software package which includes gender-specific criteria.
Literature Review
CLINs 0001 and 0005 applies to the following SC
SC 11
The unit shall have an alphanumeric keyboard and bar-code scanner capability for entering patient data.
Literature Review
CLIN 0006 applies to the following SC
SC 12
The unit shall offer an integral cart/trolley to enable unit portability.
Literature Review
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Solicitation Number: 36C10G24R0023
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 36C10G24R0023 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03, dated 23 January 2024.
Requirement Description:
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrocardiograph product line as a candidate for a Veterans Administration (VA)-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.
This requirement will be in accordance with (IAW) FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the GE HealthCare® and Electrocardiographs. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.
A Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 13.303 by all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies, and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. This procurement action is issued as a total set aside for Service Disabled Veterans Small Business (SDVOSB).
All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
The proposed acquisition is for a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract.
The type of Electrocardiograph required for this program has been identified as most advantageous to the Government to be incorporated into a national Requirements Contract. The salient characteristics for these commercial items are identified in the NX EQ Electrocardiograph Product Description.
The period of performance is for a base of 12 months with four 12-month option periods. Delivery is Free on Board (FOB) destination. Firm-fixed price Orders will be placed against this Requirements contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates, and exact quantities.
The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including the attached addenda to the provision.
The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also apply to this acquisition.
The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.
Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. The addendum is attached.
Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause apply to the acquisition. The addendum is attached.
All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Proposals shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.
Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59 PM EST on May 10, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Lisa Thompson at Lisa.Thompson10@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Hosea Berkley at Hosea.Berkley@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.
Proposals are due via email by 11:59 PM EST on May 24, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Lisa Thompson at Lisa.Thompson10@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Hosea Berkley at Hosea.Berkley@va.gov.
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrocardiographs product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.
Electrocardiographs (also called 12 lead ECG or EKG machines) are used to detect the
electrical signals associated with cardiac activity and produce an ECG, a graphic record of the voltage versus time. They are used to diagnose cardiac abnormalities, determine a patient's response to drug therapy and reveal trends or changes in heart function. Electrocardiographs differ from ECG monitors, which provide a continuous real time display of the ECG waveform and other physiologic measurements on a screen and warn of potentially life threatening or precursor rhythms.
The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Electrocardiographs. to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods.
2. REQUIREMENT
This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the GE HealthCare® and Electrocardiographs. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.
Contract Line Item#
Brand
Part Number
Description
0001
GE HealthCare
2030360-091
MAC VU360 US GOV 15-LEAD ECG, 12SL, LAN, FULL DISCLOSURE FUNCTIONALITY (includes subCLINs 0001AA - 0001AJ)
0001AA
GE HealthCare
2030360-202
MAC VU360 CAM, MOUNTING ARM/BRACKET
0001AB
GE HealthCare
2030360-311
MAC VU360 AHA LEADWIRES WITH 42" LIMB LEADS, BANANA CONNECTORS
0001AC
GE HealthCare
2030360-221
MAC VU360 WIDE MOUTH ADAPTERS FOR BANANA CONNECTOR
0001AD
GE HealthCare
2030360-231
MAC VU360 CC14 TRUNK CABLE ASSEMBLY 2.5 METERS
0001AE
GE HealthCare
2108406-207
UNITED STATES (USA)
0001AF
GE HealthCare
2030360-027
MAC VU360 ENGLISH
0001AG
GE HealthCare
2030360-015
MAC VU360 NORTH AMERICAN POWER CORD
0001AH
GE HealthCare
60HZ
SET TO 60HZ
0001AJ
GE HealthCare
SET-LETTER
PAPER TRAY CONFIGURATION FOR LETTER
0001AK
GE HealthCare
2030360-110
MAC VU360 EDELIVERY SOFTWARE ENTITLEMENT
0002
GE HealthCare
2091358-004
MAC VU360 Installation
0003
GE HealthCare
2030360-039
MAC VU360 USGOV FIPS WIRELESS A/B/G/N
0004
GE HealthCare
2030360-040
MAC VU360 ACS / CRITICAL VALUES
0005
GE HealthCare
2030360-046
Extra Battery
0006
GE HealthCare
2030360-074
MAC VU360 EXTERNAL BARCODE W/MOUNTING HW- ZEBRA
0007
GE HealthCare
2086800-001
MAC VU360 EASY CLEAN TROLLEY, HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE, WITH REAR/FRONT BINS
0008
GE HealthCare
2091358-001
ECG WIFI/LAN GE Install and Configuration Per Cart Charge
0009
GE HealthCare
2091267-001
DCAR ONE DAY On-Site Clinical Product Training
0010
GE HealthCare
CE2018400-001
Clinical Education Remote Online Training - 1 Hour
0011
GE HealthCare
2104770-001
Paper A, Red Grid 155MM Wide, Z-Fold, Hole Queue, 300 Sheets, 8 Packs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide GE HealthCare® Electrocardiographs or equal as listed above which meet all the following salient characteristics: Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Vendors are asked to quote any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be captured in the vendors pricing volume.
Table 2. Salient Characteristics
CLIN 0001 applies to the following SC s
SC #
Salient Characteristics
Method Of Evaluation
Location in Technical Literature Where SC is Met-
SC 1
The unit shall have a 10 minimum LCD/LED display screen.
Literature Review
SC 2
The unit shall have pacemaker detection capabilities.
Literature Review
SC 3
The unit shall have a Gain/Sensitivity setting of at least 5, 10, or 20mm/mV.
Literature Review
SC 4
The unit shall be capable of recording at least the
standard 12 leads (3 bipolar, 3 augmented or unipolar, and 6 chest or precordial).
Literature Review
SC 5
The unit shall have the capability to interface with the integral MUSE System.
Literature Review
SC 6
The unit shall be capable of
storing at least 200 ECG waveforms.
Literature Review
SC 7
The unit shall have indicators for battery status, loose electrode contact, system status, and artifacts.
Literature Review
SC 8
The unit shall have an AC and/or rechargeable battery power supply.
Literature Review
CLIN 0002 applies to the following SC
SC 9
The unit shall offer the capability to transmit data using FIPS LAN or wireless LAN network.
Literature Review
CLIN 0003 applies to the following SC
SC 10
The unit shall have an algorithm for ECG interpretation software package which includes gender-specific criteria.
Literature Review
CLINs 0001 and 0005 applies to the following SC
SC 11
The unit shall have an alphanumeric keyboard and bar-code scanner capability for entering patient data.
Literature Review
CLIN 0006 applies to the following SC
SC 12
The unit shall offer an integral cart/trolley to enable unit portability.
Literature Review
See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT E QUARTERLY SALES REPORTING TOOL - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT F PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCE - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH.
See attached document: ATTACHMENT G PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
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| 6515--NX EQ Electrocardiographs (VA-23-00084433) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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