6530--NX EQ Electrostatic Sprayers

Number:

36C10G24Q0096

Notice Type:

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

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 will not be issued.

Solicitation number 36C10G24Q0096 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-02, dated 22 January 2024.

Requirement Description:

VA has a requirement to purchase Electrostatic Sprayers to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. Electrostatic sprayer: is a device that imparts an electrostatic charge to the disinfectant spray droplets, with the goal of improving deposition of the droplets onto surfaces and thus promoting more efficient use of the disinfectant.

A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6530 Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils and Supplies and the associated size standard is 500 employees. This procurement action is issued as SDVOSB set aside.

This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Earthsafe or equal Electrostatic sprayer and related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ Electrostatic sprayer. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ Electrostatic sprayer.

The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities.

The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision.

The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition

The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

Clause at 52.212-4, Contract and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding Terms any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached.

Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached.

All interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59PM EST on March 29, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Kimberly LeMieux at Kimberly.LeMieux@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov. No calls will be accepted.

Quotes are due via email by 11:59PM EST on April 29, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Kimberly LeMieux at Kimberly.LeMieux@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrostatic sprayer product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirement contract award.

Electrostatic sprayer: is a device that imparts an electrostatic charge to the disinfectant spray droplets, with the goal of improving deposition of the droplets onto surfaces and thus promoting more efficient use of the disinfectant.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Electrostatic sprayer to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Earthsafe or Equal Electrostatic sprayer. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

Contract Line Item#

Manufacture

Part Number

Description

0001

Earthsafe

PX200ES

Protexus 200 Professional Cordless Electrostatic Sprayer

0002

Earthsafe

PX30ES

Tank for Cordless Electrostatic Sprayer

0003

Earthsafe

PXR22

Inlet Hose

0004

Earthsafe

PX55ES

Nozzle 60 micron

0005

Earthsafe

PX49

Nozzle Wrench

0006

Earthsafe

PX300ES

Professional Backpack Electrostatic Sprayer

0007

Earthsafe

PX30ES

Tank for Backpack Electrostatic Sprayer

0008

Earthsafe

PX90ES

Travel Cart for Backpack Electrostatic Sprayer

0009

Earthsafe

PX90

4-foot replacement Hose

0010

Earthsafe

PX302

Spray Handle for Backpack Electrostatic Sprayer

0011

Earthsafe

PX20ES

16.8 volt battery

0012

Earthsafe

PX10ES

16.8 volt battery charger

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Keeler® Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) Electrostatic sprayer as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics.

SC #

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

METHOD OF EVALUATION

APPLICABLE CLINS

PAGE # WHERE SC IS FOUND IN TECHNICAL LITERATURE

SC 1

Must be a Electrostatic Sprayer (using Electrostatic Technology)

Literature Review

0001

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SC 2

Optimum Spray Range 2-6 ft

Literature Review

0001

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SC 3

Must be a Electrostatic Sprayer (using Electrostatic Technology)

Literature Review

0006

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SC 4

Optimum Spray Range 2-6 ft

Literature Review

0006

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SC 5

Minimum Tank coverage 20,000

Literature Review

0006

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SC 6

Must have replacement parts

Literature Review

0002 - 0005 and 0007, 0009 00011

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SC 7

Accessories.

Literature Review

0008 - 0012

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Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation.

The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ Electrostatic sprayer.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - NX EQ Electrostatic sprayer.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX EQ Electrostatic sprayer.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ Electrostatic sprayer.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - REPORTING TOOL - NX EQ Electrostatic sprayer.