6515--Supply, Sterile Storage SPS, Cinci

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #2023-02 (February 14, 2023).

This solicitation is for a firm fixed price: Total Set-Aside SD/VOSB, Aesculap brand name or equal universal sterilization containers, baskets, and accessories for the Sterile Processing Service (SPS). The award will be to a single offeror (all-or-none/group basis).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6530.

The Cincinnati Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220 is seeking to purchase brand name or like Aesculap containers, baskets, and accessories. All commodities are itemized in detail in the below chart.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following list of items: (Note: freight not to exceed $250 for the entire order. If needed, include any additional cost of freight with your pricing.)

STATEMENT OF WORK

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is requesting a brand name or equal Aesculap containers, baskets, and accessories. The universal sterilization containers must be reusable rigid containers used for the packaging, transportation, and storage of instruments prior to, during, and after sterilization.

The operating room requires additional sterile containers that will extend the life of the instruments by securing and keeping them organized, thereby reducing damage during processing and transport. The containers must allow staff to quickly identify and select correct instruments reducing surgical case time and allowing the biohazard containers to be transported to SPS for decontamination processing.

Please provide details of Warranty Terms and Conditions.

Delivery: Delivery shall be provided FOB Destination.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY

UOM

UNIT

EXTENDED

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PRICE

PRICE

JF285R

TRAY WITH LID 274X172X60MM

40

PC

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MD151

DENTAL CONT.LID W/HANGER ANODIZED SILVER

40

PC

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JN341

BOTTOM F/1/2 CONT.PERFORAT.HEIGHT:120MM

10

PC

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JK341

BOTTOM FOR 1/2 CONTAINER HEIGHT:120MM

10

PC

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JN340

HALF SIZE RIGID CONTRAINER WITH PERFORATED BOTTOM FOR SINGLE LEVEL

20

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JK340

HALF SIZE RIGID CONTAINER FOR SINGLE LEVEL 298.45x 285.75x 107.95MM

20

EA

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JK389

1/2-SIZE LID W/RETENTION PLATE SILVER

50

PC

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ME150

FULL SIZE MULTI-KEYHOLE BRACKET

3

PC

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JF150R

MICRO-INST BASKET W/LID 235X137X42MM

1

PC

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JF149R

MINI-HALF WIRE BASKET WITH LID

1

PC

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JF945

SILICON MAT FOR 1/2 BASKET

30

EA

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JF947

SILICONE CUSHIONING PAD 3/4 SIZE

35

PC

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WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Salient Characteristics

Containers must be able to be used with PreVac Steam Sterilization

Containers should be rigid, made of anodized aluminum (or resistant to corrosion) and categorized by the FDA as a class 2 device

Requires a lid with a filter

The container bottom should not have any protruding feet to catch on shelving. It should have an elevated area to support basket contents well above container bottom.

Handles should have a 90-degree stop to avoid pinching, one-piece design for durability and centered for even weight distribution.

The latch should be singe-step open and close, one-piece construction, centrally located for balance and control and with an audible click. Not protruding when placed in processor.

Retention plates and silicone gaskets should be one-piece, one-step operation that allows for a quick filter change. It should have an audible click to ensure proper closure as well as a dual safety release button for prevention of accidental release. It should have a filter post and silicone gasket to assure proper filter placement and a complete seal between filter and lid.

The lid should be a one-piece construction for easier maintenance and lower repair cost.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEPT 2023)

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Service Or Equipment (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain security Act Orders Representation And Disclosures (DEC 2023)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Products And Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services (FEB 2024)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of quote.

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

VAAR 852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (FEB 2023)

VAAR 852.219-76 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products (JAN 2023)

VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)

VAAR 852.247-73 Packing For Domestic Shipment (Oct 2018)

VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018)

End of addendum to 52.212-4

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name of Equal (AUG 1999)

VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008)

VAAR 852.272-70 Late Offers (NOV 2021)

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 12:00 PM EST ON JUNE 7, 2024 along with your Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products in accordance with VAAR 852.219-76, country of origin along with quote to be considered for evaluation

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail by 12 PM EST on June 4, 2024, to the Point of Contact for this solicitation; Alice Clark, Contracting Specialist, NCO10 Contracting, alice.clark@va.gov. No phone calls will be accepted during this solicitation.