6515--NX EQ Physiologic Somnography Analyzers

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Solicitation Number:

36C10G22Q0089

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal 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 will not be issued.

Solicitation number 36C10G22Q0089 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06, dated 01 May 2022.

Requirement Description:

VA has a requirement to purchase Physiologic Somnography Analyzers to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Physiologic Somnography Analyzers simultaneously and continuous monitor measure, record, and interpret a variety of relevant normal and abnormal physiologic functions during sleep. The varied types of studies are referred to as Polysomnography, (PSG). Polysomnography is a comprehensive recording of the bio physiological changes that occur during sleep. It is usually performed at night when people sleep. Physiologic Somnography Analyzers typically perform evaluations of electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), electro-oculography (EOG), electromyography (EMG), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), respiration, temperature, and pulse oximetry readings.

Physiologic Somnography Analyzers also provide audiovisual information about the sleeping patient for behavioral analysis. Somnography Analyzers consist of electrodes and instruments that measure physiologic activities; a headbox that includes samplers, filters, and amplifiers; and appropriate software for processing and patient reporting. These analyzers are used in the diagnostic evaluation of sleep and sleep-related disorders, such as difficulty falling asleep (insomnia), difficulty staying awake (hypersomnia), apnea, and other sleep disorders associated with medical or psychiatric condition.

A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 1,250 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open competition.

This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for the Nox Medical brand name or equal Physiologic Somnography Analyzers and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS PRICE COST SCHEDULE. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A NX EQ PHYSIOLOGIC SOMNOGRAPHY ANALYZERS PRICE COST SCHEDULE.

The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this 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 attached addenda to the provision.

The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies 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 at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.

Clause at 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 are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached.

All interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 2, 2022, to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, David Barber at David.Barber@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.

Quotes are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 20, 2022, to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, David Barber at David.Barber@va.gov.

1. BACKGROUND:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Physiologic Somnography Analyzers(SHS) product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract.

Physiologic Somnography Analyzers simultaneously and continuous monitor measure, record, and interpret a variety of relevant normal and abnormal physiologic functions during sleep. The varied types of studies are referred to as Polysomnography, (PSG). Polysomnography is a comprehensive recording of the bio physiological changes that occur during sleep. It is usually performed at night when people sleep. Physiologic Somnography Analyzers typically perform evaluations of electroencephalography (EEG), electrocardiography (ECG), electro-oculography (EOG), electromyography (EMG), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), respiration, temperature, and pulse oximetry readings.

Physiologic Somnography Analyzers also provide audiovisual information about the sleeping patient for behavioral analysis. Somnography Analyzers consist of electrodes and instruments that measure physiologic activities; a headbox that includes samplers, filters, and amplifiers; and appropriate software for processing and patient reporting. These analyzers are used in the diagnostic evaluation of sleep and sleep-related disorders, such as difficulty falling asleep (insomnia), difficulty staying awake (hypersomnia), apnea, and other sleep disorders associated with medical or psychiatric conditions.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Physiologic Somnography Analyzers 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 offeror indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Nox Medical® Physiologic Somnography Analyzers. 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 offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror 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

Nox Medical

511112

NOXT3s PSG System with SPO2; Nocturnal Analyses: Includes: Recorder, Abdomen Cable, RIP Belts, Cannula with Filter, USB Cable, Carry Case, Lid Key, 3150 Wrist Ox2 , Nonin 3150 WristOx2 , WristOx@ Soft Sensor, SPO2 3150 Wrist, CD-ROM Operators Manual, Nocturnal CD, Hookup Card, AA Battery units, AAA Battery Units Warranty Covered for 2 Years Main Hardware Unit.

0002

Nox Medical

553030

NONIN 3150 Soft Sensor Large

0003

Nox Medical

553020

NONIN 3150 Soft Sensor - Medium

0004

Nox Medical

553010

NONIN 3150 Soft Sensor - Small

0005

Nox Medical

564042

3150 Wrist Band Reusable

0006

Nox Medical

551020

NOX Disposable RIP Belt - Small Box/20

0007

Nox Medical

551030

NOX Disposable RIP Belt - Medium Box/20

0008

Nox Medical

551040

NOX Disposable RIP Belt - Large Box/20

0009

Nox Medical

552010

NOX Nasal Cannula With Filter Box/40

0010

Nox Medical

911010

NOX-T3 Portable Sleep Monitor Patient Hook-up Guide PKG/25

0011

Nox Medical

552020

NOX Cannula with Luer Lock - Adult Pack/50

0012

Nox Medical

552110

NOX Filter Tube Connector Pack/50

0013

Nox Medical

562011

NOX Mini USB Cable

0014

Nox Medical

564050

WRISTOX2 3150 Wristband Disposable

0015

Nox Medical

569014

NOX Lid Key

0016

Nox Medical

551050

Nox RIP belts Disposable - Extra Large

0017

Nox Medical

561212

Nox Abdomen Cable, s (Compatible with Model T3s)

0018

Nox Medical

568012

Nox Carry Case, s (Compatible with Model T3s)

0019

Nox Medical

569010

Nox Service Kit

0020

Nox Medical

569011

Nox Battery Lid (T3/A1)

0021

Nox Medical

569015

Nox Service Kit, s Includes Abdominal Cable, Clips and Battery Door (Compatible with Model T3s)

0022

Nox Medical

569018

Nonin 3150 Battery Lid

0023

Nox Medical

569020

Nox Battery Lid, s (Compatible with Model T3s)

0024

Nox Medical

575023

Nox T3s Extended Warranty 1 year

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Nox Medical® Physiologic Somnography Analyzers or equal as listed above which meet all of the following salient characteristics. Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price/Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. Vendors may quote any additional ancillary products which they deem to be essential to the functionality of the proposed solution; these items must be captured in the Vendor s pricing volume with a quantity of zero.

SC #

Salient Characteristics

Method of Evaluation

Applicable

CLINS

Page # Where SC is Found In Technical Literature

SC 1

Must be Capable of Portable/Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT/HST)

Literature Review

0001

SC 2

Must Have Various Channels

Literature Review

0001

SC 3

Must have multi-night recording capability

Literature Review

0001

SC 4

Must Collect Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) Data

Literature Review

0001

SC 5

Must Collect Nasal Flow/Pressure Data

Literature Review

0001

SC 6

Must Collect Snoring Data

Literature Review

0001

SC 7

Must Collect Heart Data (ECG/EKG)

Literature Review

0001

SC 8

Must be Battery Powered

Literature Review

0001

SC 9

Must Have Recording Time Capacity of at Least 24 Hours or Three Nights

Literature Review

0001

The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.