6515--Ultrasonic Washer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is unrestricted for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26225Q0604

The Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix Healthcare System is looking to purchase one (1) Ultrasonic Washer cleaning system and its accessories equivalent to the items listed below. The contractor shall furnish all supplies/services to VA Phoenix Healthcare System, 650 E Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012 in accordance with section B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK under this solicitation. Shipping cost must be included in the total cost.

This procurement shall be a brand name or equal. Contractors must provide brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed in the statement of work below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all required salient characteristics including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered nonresponsive and not considered for award.

No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original

Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. The letter must either state specific product(s) quoted or the quoter is an authorized distributor for all the manufacturer s products. This letter or corresponding document must be on the manufacturer s letterhead and contain the signature of an authorized official for the manufacturer.

CLIN

ITEM DESCRIPTION

QTY

UOM

0001

Getinge Floor Mounted Ultrasonic cleaning system Model# 1522-TRT or equal

1

EA

0002

Lumen Basket with Adapter Kit

1

EA

0003

Basket Storage Backsplash

1

EA

0004

Installation of Ultrasonic Washer

1

JB

0005

Deinstallation of Ultrasonic Washer

1

JB

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113, Size Standard 800 Employees. The Contractor Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award.

Key solicitation milestones are:

Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Time Wednesday March 19th, 2025. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov.

Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Monday, March 24th, 2025 at 10:00 Pacific Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Melissa Ramirez, Contracting Specialist at Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov with " 36C26225Q0604, Ultrasonic Washer in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.

All offerors MUST complete and/or provide following:

A complete quote/pricing with estimated lead time.

The brand name and model number of offering. If offer is an equal to, offeror quotations must demonstrate and submit documentations proving that their offer meets or exceeds ALL the salient characteristics included in this solicitation, otherwise, they will be considered nonresponsive and not be considered for award.

An authorized letter or other documents from OEM signed in order to verify the offeror s authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller status IAW VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items.