6515--NX EQ Surgical Saws Bone Cordless

Solicitation Number:

36C10G20Q0051

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 36C10G20Q0051 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) 2020-06, dated 06 May 2020.

Requirement Description:

VA has a requirement to purchase Surgical Saws Bone Cordless to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Surgical Saws Bone Cordless are used in a wide variety of procedures for precision transverse and wedge osteotomies (incisions or transections of the bone). There are three basic types of bone saws: reciprocating, oscillating, and sagittal. Reciprocating saws are used primarily for transverse osteotomies of the large bones in the extremities and for small-bone-sculping procedures (e.g., excising bone tumors or bone spurs). Sagittal and oscillating saws are used for precise osteotomies.

A single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract will be awarded for the purchase of brand name or equal equipment 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 band 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 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open competition.

This acquisition is for a single-award Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Stryker® brand name or equal Surgical Saws Bone Cordless and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A NX EQ SURGICAL SAWS BONE CORDLESS PRICE COST SCHEDULE. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A NX EQ SURGICAL SAWS BONE CORDLESS PRICE COST SCHEDULE.

The ordering period is for one year with two 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 Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an offer or quotation. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59PM EST on

May 29, 2020 to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Timothy Johnson at Timothy.Johnson13@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.

Quotes are due via email by 11:59PM EST on June 15, 2020 to Contract Specialist, Ninatile Bacote at Ninatile.Bacote@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Timothy Johnson at Timothy.Johnson13@va.gov.

Product Description

Salient Characteristics

Literature Review

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Surgical Saws Bone Cordless product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award.

Surgical Saws Bone Cordless are used with powered handpieces in a wide variety of procedures for precision transverse and wedge osteotomies (incisions or transections of the bone). There are three basic types of bone saws: reciprocating, oscillating, and sagittal. Reciprocating saws are used primarily for transverse osteotomies of the large bones in the extremities and for small-bone-sculping procedures (e.g., excising bone tumors or bone spurs). Sagittal and oscillating saws are used for precise osteotomies.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Surgical Saws Bone Cordless to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with two 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 Stryker® brand name Surgical Saws Bone Cordless. 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 Items

Manufacturer

Part Number

Description

0001

Stryker

4508000000

System 8 Sabo Sagittal Saw

0002

Stryker

8206000000

System 8 Reciprocating Saw

0003

Stryker

8207000000

System 8 Sternum Saw

0004

Stryker

8208000000

System 8 Sagittal Saw

0005

Stryker

8209000000

System 8 Precision Saw

0006

Stryker

8215000000

System 8 Battery Pack, Large

0007

Stryker

7110120000

Universal Battery Charger

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Stryker® brand name Surgical Saws Bone Cordless as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics:

SC #

Applicable CLINs

Salient Characteristics

Method of Evaluation

List Page # Where SC is Found in Technical Literature

SC 1

0001-0005

Must be Cordless/Battery Operated

Literature Review

SC 2

0001-0005

Keyless Chuck or Collet Locking Mechanism

Literature Review

SC 3

0001-0005

Temporarily Submersible in Water

Literature Review

SC 4

0001-0006

Able to be Sterilized

Literature Review

SC 5

0001-0006

Must be Automated Washer Compatible

Literature Review