6515--Spirometer

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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 36C26222Q0180 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular.

(iv) This solicitation is to be fulfilled through a 100% SBA set aside, using NAICS Code 339112 having a size standard of 1,000 employees.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES:

(vi) The US Government, Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System

Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6.

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 brand name or equal to supplies being requested.

PARTICIPATING VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM:

Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System

500 HW 89N

Prescott, AZ, 86313

2. ROUTINE ORDERS

Routine orders require delivery the next business day, unless specified elsewhere in this contract.

3. EMERGENCY ORDERS

An emergency delivery requires same day delivery and with the time specified during the placement of order.

4. DELIVERY LOCATION, NORMAL WORK HOURS AND INSTRUCTIONS:

Time of delivery specified or mutually agreed to at the time of receipt of telephone orders shall become mandatory upon the Contractor s acceptance to commitment.

Delivery of supplies by the scheduled time will be complete except as otherwise authorized by Government personnel.

If the Contractor cannot make delivery and an outside source must be utilized, the Contractor will be responsible for paying the difference in cost.

5. RECALLED AND DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS

The Contractor will immediately notify the Point of Contact and Contracting Officer of any recalls of product or other important product safety issues. As appropriate, the Contractor will replace and/or reimburse recalled / defective products at no cost to the Government. The Contractor may be liable for costs of processing recalls, i.e. administrative and clinical services to replace recalled / defective products.

6. SAFETY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS

Delivery personnel shall be trained in Radiation Safety Techniques, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Joint Commission safety guidelines and Department of Transportation requirements.

7. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE GOVERNMENT

New Year s Day January 1

Martin Luther King s Birthday 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

The President of the United States of America may declare additional days as a Federal holiday, and if so, this holiday will automatically be added to the list above. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

8. CONTRACTOR DELIVERY PERSONNEL

All contractor personnel are required to wear clothing bearing the name of the Contractor and wear a badge that has the Contractor name. Contractor personnel must have a picture I.D. and must be able to speak English.

9. PARKING AND SPEED LIMIT

Park only in areas designated by the POC or otherwise directed by Police and Security Service personnel. The Contractor shall display on each of its vehicles the company name in a size that is clearly visible. Upon receipt of award, the Contractor shall submit a list of employees and vehicles to the POC of each facility. The Contractor shall conform to the speed limit set at each Government facility. Should Contractor personnel receive a citation for parking, speeding or other infraction from VA Police and Security, the offenses will be handled in Federal Court as they are Federal offenses.

10. PLACEMENT OF VERBAL ORDERS

Contractors shall provide on a separate sheet of paper, the name, location, and telephone number of the office where the participating VA facility/POC will call to place orders.

11. INVOICE AND PAYMENT

No advanced payments will be authorized. The contractor shall submit invoices on a monthly basis. The invoice must have at a minimum, the contract number, assigned purchase order, assigned obligation number, date order was placed, date order was shipped, and any additional necessary detailed information to identify service rendered. Payment on invoice may be delayed in invoice(s) are not completed properly.

12. PERSONNEL POLICY

The parties agree that the contract personnel working this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the contractor.

13. SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

STATEMENT OF WORK:

New Equipment ONLY; NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment.

All items must be covered by manufacturer s warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request.

The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Bid from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturers current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software.

The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

Delivery Date: ASAP after order is placed.

Delivery Location: This is a consolidated purchase with requires delivery to only one location.

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (649)

500 Hwy. 89 N

Warehouse, Bldg. 20

Prescott, AZ 86313

Point of Contact: Travis Myers

928-445-4860, x6729

Delivery Charges: All delivery charges must be included in the price of the items.

Technical Support: Virtual chat available 24/7.

Payment: Enclosed are quotes from for the price of the CPFS/D USB Portable Spirometry Carts. Payment will be made after receipt of equipment.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

Requirements: CPFS/D USB Portable Spirometry Carts

Machine requirements are as follows:

Tests Performed

Pre/Post FVC, SVC, MVV, and challenge

Interpretation

Consult interpretation software allows an immediate computerizes assessment of testing results

Integrated Environmental Conditions

Temperature

Humidity

Barometric Pressure

Network Capable

Can be added to a local or wide area network with BreezeConnect

Measurement Principle

Patended bidirectional Pilot tube flow sensor

Flow Range: +- 18 L/s

Resolution: 8.65 mL/s

Accuracy: +- 3% or 50 mL, whichever is greater

Deadspace: 39 mL

Resistance: