6520-- Dental Instruments- Additional

MEDVAMC Dental EZ Instruments

Questions and Answers #1

1. The Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 received 3 questions in response to Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C25622Q1522 for Dental EZ Instruments.

2. Please see below detailed Vendor questions and NCO 16 s respective answers accordingly.

Question #1: What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract?

Answer #1: Each requirement stands on its own. All award information from the previous contract was appropriately posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) as required after award. Request for this information can be obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process.

Question #2: Who is the incumbent contractor?

Answer #2: Each requirement stands on its own. All award information from the previous contract was

appropriately posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) as required after award. Request for this

information can be obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process.

Question #3: What was the previous award amount?

Answer #3: Each requirement stands on its own. All award information from the previous contract was

appropriately posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) as required after award. Request for this

information can be obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process

Question #4: Please note that the part number and description for line 2 do not match. Description for line 2 states "AERAS 500 SWIVEL, FIBER OPTIC" and references mfg part number 266071. But part nymber 266071 is a handpiece "AREAS 500 ELITE HANDPIECE LUBRICATED FIBEROPTIC". It is not a swivel. Can you please confirm the correct item description/part number for line 2? Attached is a brochure for reference.

Answer #4: Line Item #2 is changed to read as follows: Part# 266064 AERAS 500 SWIVEL FIBER OPTIC

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items

Effective Date: 02/01/2022

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 Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05 3-10-2021.

This solicitation is for Open Market

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339114, with a small business size standard of 750 Employees.

The FSC/PSC is 6520

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 is seeking to purchase Dental Instruments.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services:

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

for

Dental Instruments

Purpose: The Michael E. DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is looking to purchase additional Brand Name or equal Dental Instruments for the Dental Service Line (DSL). As the DSL became more independent, the approval of Full-Time Equivalent Employees (FTEE) has increased. The clinic has expanded their operating hours on Saturdays, which has resulted in an increase of the instruments being utilized. The dental instruments are specifically designed for the Dental Operatories while performing dental care for Veterans. This need is essential and necessary to ensure that enough instruments are available so dental care is not compromised. These will replace broken and worn-out instruments.

See below for required items brand name or equal to DentalEZ.

Scope:

Model / Part Number

Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment

Qty

5527-379

Star Aeras 500 Elite High Speed LubeFree Fiber Optic Handpiece.

125 EA

266071

AERAS 500 SWIVEL, FIBER OPTIC

50 EA

0017-603-STG

TUBING, 6 HOLE HP ILLUM, STERLING

25 EA

INSTALLATION

Miscellaneous Charge

Installation of new 6 pin tubing to retrofit existing delivery units.

25 EA

266271

AERAS TITAN 20K MOTOR SW

125 EA

264073

TITAN 3 BB MOTOR TO ANGLE ADAPTOR

125 EA

257506

TITAN 3 STRAIGHT NOSE CONE

125 EA

260144

TITAN 4-LINE SWIVEL

50 EA

264151

TITAN LF BB FG AUTOCHUCK

125 EA

Delivery shall be provided no later than 60/90 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

2002 Holcombe Blvd

Postal Code:

77030

Country:

UNITED STATES

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

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

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

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.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Nov 2021)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (May 2022)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

All quoters shall submit the following: Quotes

All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist; Ayanna Hamilton at Ayanna.Hamilton@va.gov

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.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

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

Submission of your response shall be received not later than September 23, 2022, at Ayanna.Hamilton@va.gov. hand delivery will not be accepted.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

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

Ayanna Hamilton, Contract Specialist

Ayanna.Hamilton@va.gov