6525--CT bone density scanner/system

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05, dated December 1, 2022.

Solicitation # 36C26223Q1196 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award.

This procurement will be issued as a Small-Business Set-Aside solicitation.

The Government is seeking a contract to acquire a CT one Density Scanner System for the San Diego VA Medical Center. This solicitation is being procured as a brand name or equal IAW 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal. The submissions must meet the following salient characteristics:

Brand Name Information:

Manufacturer & Part Number: Mindways Software Inc., Part # 70001

Type: CliniQCT Bone Mineral Densitometry System

Manufacturer & Part Number: Mindways Software Inc., Part # 70011

Type: Additional Asynchronous CT Scanner License w/ Model 4 Phantom

Equal-to-Product Information:

Main Component: Bone Mineral Densitometry Scanner/System

Possible Capabilities: provides bone density screening from a CT scan, provides CTXA hip and volumetric spine measurements, compatible with PACS

Salient Characteristics:

Must be able to provide bone density screening from a CT (Computerized Tomography) scan that captured the lumbar spine and hip together on a remote workstation

Must be able to provide CTXA (Computed Tomography X-Ray Absorptiometry) hip and volumetric spine measurements

Must be able to provide CTXA hip and volumetric spine measurements without a calibration phantom underneath the patient

Must be able to provide an insurance-reimbursable exam

Must be able to print a report and export report to PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems), which is a VA-wide implemented system

Must be compatible and able to integrate with the San Diego VA Medical Center s existing AGFA Enterprise PACS System

Must be compatible and work with images generated from the San Diego VA Medical Center s existing Siemens Force Dual Energy CT Scanners

Must be able to be installed on an existing computer in the control room

Must have stand-alone software

Must provide all licenses to operate and function as intended on three CT Scanners

Must provide a CT calibration phantom

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality and services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the services that fulfill the required specifications. If a solicitation is published, a site walk through may be available to address key details.

See attached SF 1449 Solicitation for salient characteristics, applicable clauses / provisions, and other pertinent information relative to this solicitation.

Place of Performance: San Diego VA Medical Center

3350 La Jolla Village Drive

San Diego, CA 92161

Period of Performance: Within 90 days of placing order.

Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Furthermore, Provision 52.212-2 is utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) on an Acceptable/Unacceptable evaluation process.

Submitting Quote: Offeror(s) shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include the completed pricing forms, along with name, address, telephone number of the offeror, firm s SAM Unique Entity ID, total price and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items or a copy of offeror s annual offeror representations and certifications (ORCA) document from www.sam.gov as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. As an alternative, Offeror(s) may use the Price/Cost Schedule of the attached SF 1449 for quote submission.

Submit all question(s) to Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov no later than June 6, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26223Q1196 within subject line of the email.

Quotes must be received by June 8, 2023, by 4:00 PM PST. Email your quote to Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov. Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26223Q1196 within subject line of the email. Quote(s)/offer(s) received after the prescribed deadline, shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

For Clauses and Provisions required, see the attached SF 1449.