6515-- Phoenix -OSTEOTOME REPLACEMENT SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 36C26220Q1155 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04, January 19, 2021.

(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through SDVOSB/VOSB SET ASIDE to a business associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System

Code 339112 with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

(v) See Attachment A Schedule for a list of line-item numbers, items, quantities and units of measure.

(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for Sterile Processing Service department for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System.

The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the exact match supplies being requested.

(vii) Delivery Requirements:

REQUIRED ITEMS

CLIN

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

0001

Lambotte Osteotome 9" cvd 1/2"

3

0002

Lambotte Osteotome 7" str 25mm calibrated

8

0003

Lambotte Osteotome 7" str 5mm calibrated

8

0004

Cobb Elevator 11" 3/4" Wide, Round SS Handle

3

0005

Pin Cutter 7 1/2" cannulated .062" max (1.6mm

4

0006

Strgh Jaw Wide Punch w/ loop hndl 3.5mm 130mm

3

0007

CROCHET PHLEBECTOMY HOOK STYLE 7 1.

70MM 6"

3

0008

KNOT PUSHER, CLOSED END, W/ LOOP

3

0009

Calibrated Probe 8.5" Tip Height 0.125"

3

0010

Suture Cutter open-ended left V notch,3.5mm

3

0011

3.5MM Hook Scissors w/ Ring Handle

3

0012

Switching Stick 4mm Small 12" Blunt/Blun

3

Place of Delivery: VA Phoenix Healthcare System, 650 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1839

Period of Performance/Delivery Timeframe: 30 Days ARO

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

Addendum:

All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than [Tuesday, July 5th, 2022, 4:00 PM PST]. Ensure to reference solicitation number [36C26222Q1155] within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than [Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, 12:00 PM PST].

Offers shall be sent by email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov].

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics in attachment B and that is both responsive and responsible.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within (10) business days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) The following clauses also apply:

Grey Market Items

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter from the manufacturer, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.

(End of clause)

In addition, the following clauses shall also apply:

52.209-6

Protecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment

Aug 2013

52.232-18

Availability of Funds

Apr 1984

52.232-33

Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management

Jul 2013

52.232-40

Providing accelerated payments to small business subcontractors

Dec 2013

52.233-1

Disputes

May 2014

52.233-3

Protest after award

Aug 1996

52.252-2

Clauses incorporated by reference

Feb 1998

852.203-70

Commercial advertising

Jan 2008

852.232-72

Electronic submission of payment requests

Nov 2012

852.237-70

852.219-77

852.219-78

Contractor responsibilities

Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Services and Construction

Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Supplies and Services

Apr 1984

The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following:

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following provisions shall also apply:

52.204-7

System for Award Management

Oct 2018

52.204-16

Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

Oct 2016

52.209-7

Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

Oct 2018

52.217-5

Evaluation of Options

Jul 1990

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Sep 2006

852.233-70

Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution

Oct 2018

852.252-70

Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Jan 2008