6515--Amendment to Unrestricted CSS (Revised Statement of Need)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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 document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02 (effective: 03-16-2023); VAAR Update 2008-36 (effective: 01-01-2023).

This solicitation is Unrestricted Competition.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The FSC/PSC is 6515.

The Network Contracting Office 4, 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1802 is seeking to purchase the Delivery and Installation of Stryker Surgical Lights Operating Rooms #01 and #05 meeting Salient Characteristics specified in the Statement of Need (SON), paragraph 3, for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive Campus, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240-1003.

This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items (See VAAR 852.211-70). Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All, warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The quote MUST include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer to verify that the vendor is an authorized distributor of the products being quoted.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: See Attachments 02A and 02B (Attachment 02A is informational and Attachment 02B is required for Response [submission]); Certifications at Attachments 03 and 04; Original Equipment Manufacturer Warranty information; and Certification (endorsed letter/memo) from the Manufacturer that your firm is an authorized distributor of the equipment supplies offered.

Statement of Need is included as Attachment 01.

Delivery shall be provided: No Later than 45 Days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery Terms are Freight On Board (FOB) Destination. In accordance with the Statement of Need Paragraph 4: Vendor and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System staff shall develop a site schedule, to avoid any disruptions in patient care. Vendor is expected to complete installation, training, and migration of legacy data within 45-days of award of contract. It is estimated that both sites will be completed within 3 days from the start date of installation.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

University Drive Campus

University Drive C

Pittsburgh, PA

Postal Code:

15240-1003

Country:

UNITED STATES

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

The full text of VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at

https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar.

Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 05-10-2023. No questions will be answered following this date. Questions received after this time may not be considered for review. Questions shall be submitted to Mark Murray, mark.murray4@va.gov . Prospective Vendors are asked to submit their questions grouped by solicitation section and make reference to the particular paragraph in that section. The Subject Line for questions shall state Stryker Surgical Lights-VA Pittsburgh Questions . Responses to all inquiries/questions will be posted to System for Award Management Contract Opportunities (CO) as an Amendment. Vendors shall be responsible for monitoring SAM CO for the agency s responses. No information concerning this solicitation shall be provided in response to telephone calls.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 16:30 ET on 05-12-2023 at mark.murray4@va.gov in order to be considered for award.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at VAAR 852.273-70.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact

Mark Murray, mark.murray4@va.gov