6530--Cancellation PureSteel Ergonomic WorkStations

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Effective Date: 03/15/2023

Revision: 01

Please Note:

Delivery Address is White River Junction VA Medical Center 163 Veterans Drive White River Junction, VT 05001-0001.

This RFQ closes on 09/06/2024.

The quantity for all line items are six (6).

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 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 FAC 2024-05.

This solicitation is set-aside for

SDVOSB

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 6530. This is a brand name only requirement OEM Pure Processing.

The Contracting Activity is seeking to purchase delivery, implementation, and training for six (6) PureSteel Ergonomic Workstations and (6) PureSteel Table Pegboards to be customized with lights, shelves, bins, rails, tabletop ruler and wall mounted keyboard and monitor arms specified below.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Line Item

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

PS-ERGTB-HA-7232

The PureSteel Ergonomic WorkStation is designed to enhance the packaging of

instruments and instrument sets in reprocessing areas. Electro-mechanical

height-adjustability allows users to find the most comfortable standing or sitting

height during work. Features include: push button lifters to adjust work height and

enable easy maintenance; 8 electrical outlets for wiring additional equipment.

QTY 1, 72 L x 32 W height-adjustable workstation.

6

EA

PS-TB-PB-7224-S

PureSteel Table Pegboards organize and store a customized set of reprocessing

tools and supplies within safe and ergonomic reach for the technician or nurse. Can

also organize electric cords away from wet or crowded areas. Features include:

height adjustable with the table; a variety of optional organizing accessories.

QTY 1, 72 L x 24 H table pegboard, standard pegs throughout.

6

EA

PS-TB-LGHT

Pre-installed LED light into the working surface of the PureSteel Ergonomic Work

Station. Allows technicians to inspect woven and non-woven material for defects

and quality. Features a dimmer switch to adjust light intensity and removable and

replaceable protective acrylic sheet.

QTY 1 table light and acrylic sheet with printed ruler for measuring.

6

EA

PS-TB-PSHLF-12W

The pull out shelf stores work area underneath prep and pack tables. Mounted on

underside of an Ergonomic WorkStation or Table, and has 24" extension out from

table.

Weight capacity est. 50 lbs.

QTY 1, 12" W pull-out shelf.

6

EA

T-TB-PB-HOOD-04

The PureSteel Table Light Hood provides lighting on table pegboards for optimal

visualization of surfaces and soils.4' in length. QTY 1.

6

EA

PS-LGHT-475X

The PureSteel 4.75x Magnification Task Light provides sterile processing and

gastroenterology professionals with enhanced magnification capabilities for

external visual inspection capabilities. The task light features 2 different glass

lenses that are easily swapped to match the magnification to the task or IFU (a

4.75x and 2.25x magnification lens). The task light features touch-sensitive

brightness controls and a spring-balanced arm for easy adjustment & control.

Includes a c-clamp and L-bracket for mounting, but does not include hardware.

QTY 1 task light, 1, 4.75x lens, and 1, 2.25x lens.

6

EA

PS-SLF-LGHT-36x12

PureSteel Lighted Shelves provide a stainless steel shelf option for mounting

accessories on prep and pack tables or sinks. Built-in lighting also enhances

inspection and fine detail work.

QTY 1, 36"x12" shelf with built-in LED light bar. Features 1.5" back splash.

6

EA

PC-VS-ARM-S-KYBD

The Ergotron® Wall Mounted Keyboard and Monitor Arm organizes keyboards,

computer mice, handheld scanners, and computer monitors at an appropriate,

ergonomic height for every user. The Keyboard Arm is ideal for tight areas with

built-in flexibility for wrist, arm, and height adjustment. The back tilt keyboard tray

also removes pinch points during work.

QTY 1 Wall Mounted Keyboard and Monitor Mount System.

Does not include monitors, keyboards, scanners, or additional items.

6

EA

PS-PSBR-24x3

Wall mounted rail for PureSteel Plastic Shelf Bins. Allows flexible installation and

management of bins on pegboards and walls.

QTY 1, wall mounted rail. 24"L x 3"H.

6

EA

PS-TB-RULER

The PureSteel Tabletop Ruler is etched into the surface of assembly and

packaging tables to make measuring and testing easy and convenient for staff.

Placement noted on shop drawings.

QTY 1, etched tabletop ruler up to 36"L.

6

EA

PS-ASSEMBLY-T3

Factory assembly of back walls and/or pegboards, accessories, electrical wiring

and channeling, and product assembly. Final polish and cleaning included. Factory

assembly does not include final connections, removal of pre-existing systems or

equipment, or moving equipment into place.

6

EA

Statement of Work

Background:

The White River Junction VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department has the need for PureSteel ErgoWorkstations. Sterile Processing Services has strict requirements for lighting in the Prep and Pack area, with the minimum being 500 lux for general inspection of instrumentation and 1,000 being the highest. These Workstations have built in shelves with lights meeting the higher end and falling completely into compliance with AAMI ST 79. As the VA and AAMI are moving towards all Workstations being ergonomic, it benefits the department that the lifters of these Workstations are under warranty for three years, also that the company will give a detailed in-service for use. Pure Processing has worked through our specification needs, will work through specific design and layouts to assure it meets the Clinical Objectives we are trying to accomplish. Additionally, Pure Processing white gloves the implementation on the back end i.e., uncrating, readying, getting them to site, and assuring re-tested once on site. Pure Processing assists in full implementation, and training with Staff to assure the purpose of our acquisition gets sown in, and we get immediate benefits from the superior technology, but also standardization for our Staff takes hold quickly. Staff Safety and Productivity increases, leading ultimately to better Patient Outcomes. Pure Processing provides me the best opportunity to deliver on these key objectives.

PureSteel ErgoWorkstations will serve the following primary functions:

Deploys Quickly--- Make for plug and play applications

Portable--- Easily moved for optimal cleaning

Helps to prevent unnecessary reprocessing by offering multiple ways to look at wrap and peel pouches before autoclaving

Helps Prevent Infection--- better lighting correlates with techs ability to notice imperfections and stop RMD from reaching the end users

Not hardwired electrical--- Painless installation does not require any additional connections

User friendly capacitive touch controls

Period of Performance:

This unit will be maintained within the SPS department. This unit will be used until non-functioning and/or updated model is requested by the SPS department.

Place of Performance/Delivery Location:

White River Junction VAMC: 215 North Main Street White River Junction, VT 05009

Vendor Responsibilities:

Implementation services shall include the following:

On-site installation coordination of all equipment and accessories, and training plan.

Meetings should be scheduled with site for implementation, initial deployment, and through the completion of the delivery.

Materials shall be new equipment, parts, and accessories as specified in the purchase order.

The vendor shall have the materials delivered to the job site in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) original unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM s name, equipment model and serial identification numbers, delivery order number, and VA purchase order number.

If products do not meet criteria, site POC will contact the Vendor Project Manager for replacement of that equipment.

The vendor is responsible for inventorying materials prior to delivery to VA sites to check for accuracy in quantity and part number.

Must be verified by VA POC when delivered onsite

Vendor shall provide upgrades during the renewal of an option or unless approved by the vendor. Upgrades will be for those pieces of equipment specifically identified by the vendor as they become available.

The vendor shall provide the following documentation for the Air Innovation Sterile Storage Cabinet

Hard and soft copy of operator s manual

Hard and soft copy of technical service manuals including troubleshooting guides, necessary diagnostic software and equipment, schematic diagrams, and parts lists

Hard and soft copy of cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing procedures

DVD or web-based training if available

Government Responsibilities:

Each VA site is responsible for inventorying materials prior to acceptance of order.

Each VA site shall identify and provide limited daily storage of vendor parts/supplies at the time of delivery.

Each VA site shall reject items that do not conform to requirements above.

Equipment shall be checked upon opening the packaging to ensure no damage occurred during shipment. If damage is observed, POC will contact Vendor Project Manager for replacement of that equipment.

Training Requirements:

The vendor shall provide technical training to ensure SPS staff at each facility have the ability to support the PureSteel ErgoWorkstation equipment at an equivalent level of a vendor-provided fully trained service technician. All costs and expenses for the contractor to provide the technical training required shall be included with each purchase.

Upon delivery of the PureSteel ErgoWorkstation equipment, certified instructors must provide user training for staff on day, evening, and night shifts at times to be determined by each facility.

All staff needs to be trained within 2 weeks of install. Training must be flexible based on day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. All times to be determined by each facility.

Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

163 Veterans Drive

White River Junction, VT

Postal Code:

05001

Country:

UNITED STATES

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 Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services

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 Products and Commercial Services. 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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.204-10, 52.204-27, 52.209-6, 52.219-14, 52.219-28, 52.219-32, 52.219-33, 52-222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33

All quoters shall submit the following: Quote.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Divianna Mathurin, Divianna.mathurin@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.

The following are the decision factors:

Price

Speed of delivery

Past performance

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR.

The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the Request for Quote (RFQ). However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits a quote, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition

Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold; or

Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the quoter waives the price evaluation preference; or

Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of Quotes. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this Request for Quote (RFQ) at or before the exact time specified. Quotes may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the RFQ. As a minimum, quotes must show

           (1) The solicitation number;

           (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;Â

          (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter;

A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

           (5) Terms of any express warranty;

           (6) Price and any discount terms;

           (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

           (9) Acknowledgment Request for Quotation amendments;

(10) Past performance will not be considered in simplified acquisition procurements.

(11) Quote should include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, information requested in (1) to (9), and accept the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of Quotes. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotes. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing.

(e) Multiple Quotes. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotes presenting alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quote submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotes are due.

(2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is "late" and may not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude a notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government may issue a purchase order to one or more quoters as identified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Therefore, the quoter s initial quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public s best interest. The Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the quoter qualifies the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quotation.

      (1) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

                (i) ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

                (ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).          Â

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i)Â Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (Â https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii)Â Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii)Â Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier (UEI). Applies to all quotes that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and quotes at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The quoter must enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quote, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the quoters name and address. The quoter also must enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the UEI. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the quoter does not have a UEI, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for UEI establishment directly to obtain one. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the UEI.

(k)Â [Reserved]

(l)Â Requests for information. The CO will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). However, quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation with the CO.

(End of Provision)

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."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

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

Submission of your response shall be received not later than September 06, 2024, 4PM EST at Divianna.mathurin@va.gov.

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

Contract Specialist

Divianna Mathurin

Divianna.Mathurin@va.gov

914-325-3258

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Effective Date: 03/15/2023

Revision: 01

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 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 FAC 2024-05.

This solicitation is set-aside for

SDVOSB

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 6530. This is a brand name only requirement OEM Pure Processing.

The Contracting Activity is seeking to purchase delivery, implementation, and training for six (6) PureSteel Ergonomic Workstations and (6) PureSteel Table Pegboards to be customized with lights, shelves, bins, rails, tabletop ruler and wall mounted keyboard and monitor arms specified below.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Line Item

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

PS-ERGTB-HA-7232

The PureSteel Ergonomic WorkStation is designed to enhance the packaging of

instruments and instrument sets in reprocessing areas. Electro-mechanical

height-adjustability allows users to find the most comfortable standing or sitting

height during work. Features include: push button lifters to adjust work height and

enable easy maintenance; 8 electrical outlets for wiring additional equipment.

QTY 1, 72 L x 32 W height-adjustable workstation.

6

EA

PS-TB-PB-7224-S

PureSteel Table Pegboards organize and store a customized set of reprocessing

tools and supplies within safe and ergonomic reach for the technician or nurse. Can

also organize electric cords away from wet or crowded areas. Features include:

height adjustable with the table; a variety of optional organizing accessories.

QTY 1, 72 L x 24 H table pegboard, standard pegs throughout.

6

EA

PS-TB-LGHT

Pre-installed LED light into the working surface of the PureSteel Ergonomic Work

Station. Allows technicians to inspect woven and non-woven material for defects

and quality. Features a dimmer switch to adjust light intensity and removable and

replaceable protective acrylic sheet.

QTY 1 table light and acrylic sheet with printed ruler for measuring.

6

EA

PS-TB-PSHLF-12W

The pull out shelf stores work area underneath prep and pack tables. Mounted on

underside of an Ergonomic WorkStation or Table, and has 24" extension out from

table.

Weight capacity est. 50 lbs.

QTY 1, 12" W pull-out shelf.

6

EA

T-TB-PB-HOOD-04

The PureSteel Table Light Hood provides lighting on table pegboards for optimal

visualization of surfaces and soils.4' in length. QTY 1.

6

EA

PS-LGHT-475X

The PureSteel 4.75x Magnification Task Light provides sterile processing and

gastroenterology professionals with enhanced magnification capabilities for

external visual inspection capabilities. The task light features 2 different glass

lenses that are easily swapped to match the magnification to the task or IFU (a

4.75x and 2.25x magnification lens). The task light features touch-sensitive

brightness controls and a spring-balanced arm for easy adjustment & control.

Includes a c-clamp and L-bracket for mounting, but does not include hardware.

QTY 1 task light, 1, 4.75x lens, and 1, 2.25x lens.

6

EA

PS-SLF-LGHT-36x12

PureSteel Lighted Shelves provide a stainless steel shelf option for mounting

accessories on prep and pack tables or sinks. Built-in lighting also enhances

inspection and fine detail work.

QTY 1, 36"x12" shelf with built-in LED light bar. Features 1.5" back splash.

6

EA

PC-VS-ARM-S-KYBD

The Ergotron® Wall Mounted Keyboard and Monitor Arm organizes keyboards,

computer mice, handheld scanners, and computer monitors at an appropriate,

ergonomic height for every user. The Keyboard Arm is ideal for tight areas with

built-in flexibility for wrist, arm, and height adjustment. The back tilt keyboard tray

also removes pinch points during work.

QTY 1 Wall Mounted Keyboard and Monitor Mount System.

Does not include monitors, keyboards, scanners, or additional items.

6

EA

PS-PSBR-24x3

Wall mounted rail for PureSteel Plastic Shelf Bins. Allows flexible installation and

management of bins on pegboards and walls.

QTY 1, wall mounted rail. 24"L x 3"H.

6

EA

PS-TB-RULER

The PureSteel Tabletop Ruler is etched into the surface of assembly and

packaging tables to make measuring and testing easy and convenient for staff.

Placement noted on shop drawings.

QTY 1, etched tabletop ruler up to 36"L.

6

EA

PS-ASSEMBLY-T3

Factory assembly of back walls and/or pegboards, accessories, electrical wiring

and channeling, and product assembly. Final polish and cleaning included. Factory

assembly does not include final connections, removal of pre-existing systems or

equipment, or moving equipment into place.

6

EA

Statement of Work

Background:

The White River Junction VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department has the need for PureSteel ErgoWorkstations. Sterile Processing Services has strict requirements for lighting in the Prep and Pack area, with the minimum being 500 lux for general inspection of instrumentation and 1,000 being the highest. These Workstations have built in shelves with lights meeting the higher end and falling completely into compliance with AAMI ST 79. As the VA and AAMI are moving towards all Workstations being ergonomic, it benefits the department that the lifters of these Workstations are under warranty for three years, also that the company will give a detailed in-service for use. Pure Processing has worked through our specification needs, will work through specific design and layouts to assure it meets the Clinical Objectives we are trying to accomplish. Additionally, Pure Processing white gloves the implementation on the back end i.e., uncrating, readying, getting them to site, and assuring re-tested once on site. Pure Processing assists in full implementation, and training with Staff to assure the purpose of our acquisition gets sown in, and we get immediate benefits from the superior technology, but also standardization for our Staff takes hold quickly. Staff Safety and Productivity increases, leading ultimately to better Patient Outcomes. Pure Processing provides me the best opportunity to deliver on these key objectives.

PureSteel ErgoWorkstations will serve the following primary functions:

Deploys Quickly--- Make for plug and play applications

Portable--- Easily moved for optimal cleaning

Helps to prevent unnecessary reprocessing by offering multiple ways to look at wrap and peel pouches before autoclaving

Helps Prevent Infection--- better lighting correlates with techs ability to notice imperfections and stop RMD from reaching the end users

Not hardwired electrical--- Painless installation does not require any additional connections

User friendly capacitive touch controls

Period of Performance:

This unit will be maintained within the SPS department. This unit will be used until non-functioning and/or updated model is requested by the SPS department.

Place of Performance/Delivery Location:

White River Junction VAMC: 215 North Main Street White River Junction, VT 05009

Vendor Responsibilities:

Implementation services shall include the following:

On-site installation coordination of all equipment and accessories, and training plan.

Meetings should be scheduled with site for implementation, initial deployment, and through the completion of the delivery.

Materials shall be new equipment, parts, and accessories as specified in the purchase order.

The vendor shall have the materials delivered to the job site in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) original unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM s name, equipment model and serial identification numbers, delivery order number, and VA purchase order number.

If products do not meet criteria, site POC will contact the Vendor Project Manager for replacement of that equipment.

The vendor is responsible for inventorying materials prior to delivery to VA sites to check for accuracy in quantity and part number.

Must be verified by VA POC when delivered onsite

Vendor shall provide upgrades during the renewal of an option or unless approved by the vendor. Upgrades will be for those pieces of equipment specifically identified by the vendor as they become available.

The vendor shall provide the following documentation for the Air Innovation Sterile Storage Cabinet

Hard and soft copy of operator s manual

Hard and soft copy of technical service manuals including troubleshooting guides, necessary diagnostic software and equipment, schematic diagrams, and parts lists

Hard and soft copy of cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing procedures

DVD or web-based training if available

Government Responsibilities:

Each VA site is responsible for inventorying materials prior to acceptance of order.

Each VA site shall identify and provide limited daily storage of vendor parts/supplies at the time of delivery.

Each VA site shall reject items that do not conform to requirements above.

Equipment shall be checked upon opening the packaging to ensure no damage occurred during shipment. If damage is observed, POC will contact Vendor Project Manager for replacement of that equipment.

Training Requirements:

The vendor shall provide technical training to ensure SPS staff at each facility have the ability to support the PureSteel ErgoWorkstation equipment at an equivalent level of a vendor-provided fully trained service technician. All costs and expenses for the contractor to provide the technical training required shall be included with each purchase.

Upon delivery of the PureSteel ErgoWorkstation equipment, certified instructors must provide user training for staff on day, evening, and night shifts at times to be determined by each facility.

All staff needs to be trained within 2 weeks of install. Training must be flexible based on day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. All times to be determined by each facility.

Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

163 Veterans Drive

White River Junction, VT

Postal Code:

05001

Country:

UNITED STATES

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 Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services

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 Products and Commercial Services. 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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.204-10, 52.204-27, 52.209-6, 52.219-14, 52.219-28, 52.219-32, 52.219-33, 52-222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33

All quoters shall submit the following: Quote.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Divianna Mathurin, Divianna.mathurin@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.

The following are the decision factors:

Price

Speed of delivery

Past performance

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR.

The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the Request for Quote (RFQ). However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits a quote, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition

Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold; or

Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the quoter waives the price evaluation preference; or

Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of Quotes. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this Request for Quote (RFQ) at or before the exact time specified. Quotes may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the RFQ. As a minimum, quotes must show

           (1) The solicitation number;

           (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;Â

          (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter;

A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

           (5) Terms of any express warranty;

           (6) Price and any discount terms;

           (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

           (9) Acknowledgment Request for Quotation amendments;

(10) Past performance will not be considered in simplified acquisition procurements.

(11) Quote should include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, information requested in (1) to (9), and accept the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of Quotes. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotes. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing.

(e) Multiple Quotes. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotes presenting alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quote submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotes are due.

(2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is "late" and may not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude a notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government may issue a purchase order to one or more quoters as identified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Therefore, the quoter s initial quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public s best interest. The Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the quoter qualifies the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quotation.

      (1) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

                (i) ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

                (ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).          Â

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i)Â Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (Â https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii)Â Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii)Â Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier (UEI). Applies to all quotes that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and quotes at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The quoter must enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quote, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the quoters name and address. The quoter also must enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the UEI. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the quoter does not have a UEI, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for UEI establishment directly to obtain one. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the UEI.

(k)Â [Reserved]

(l)Â Requests for information. The CO will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). However, quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation with the CO.

(End of Provision)

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."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

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

Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 30, 2024, 4PM EST at Divianna.mathurin@va.gov.

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

Contract Specialist

Divianna Mathurin

Divianna.Mathurin@va.gov

914-325-3258

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Effective Date: 03/15/2023

Revision: 01

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 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 FAC 2024-05.

This solicitation is set-aside for

SDVOSB

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 6530. This is a brand name only requirement OEM Pure Processing.

The Contracting Activity is seeking to purchase delivery, implementation, and training for six (6) PureSteel Ergonomic Workstations and (6) PureSteel Table Pegboards to be customized with lights, shelves, bins, rails, tabletop ruler and wall mounted keyboard and monitor arms specified below.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

Line Item

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

PS-ERGTB-HA-7232

The PureSteel Ergonomic WorkStation is designed to enhance the packaging of

instruments and instrument sets in reprocessing areas. Electro-mechanical

height-adjustability allows users to find the most comfortable standing or sitting

height during work. Features include: push button lifters to adjust work height and

enable easy maintenance; 8 electrical outlets for wiring additional equipment.

QTY 1, 72 L x 32 W height-adjustable workstation.

6

EA

PS-TB-PB-7224-S

PureSteel Table Pegboards organize and store a customized set of reprocessing

tools and supplies within safe and ergonomic reach for the technician or nurse. Can

also organize electric cords away from wet or crowded areas. Features include:

height adjustable with the table; a variety of optional organizing accessories.

QTY 1, 72 L x 24 H table pegboard, standard pegs throughout.

6

EA

PS-TB-LGHT

Pre-installed LED light into the working surface of the PureSteel Ergonomic Work

Station. Allows technicians to inspect woven and non-woven material for defects

and quality. Features a dimmer switch to adjust light intensity and removable and

replaceable protective acrylic sheet.

QTY 1 table light and acrylic sheet with printed ruler for measuring.

6

EA

PS-TB-PSHLF-12W

The pull out shelf stores work area underneath prep and pack tables. Mounted on

underside of an Ergonomic WorkStation or Table, and has 24" extension out from

table.

Weight capacity est. 50 lbs.

QTY 1, 12" W pull-out shelf.

6

EA

T-TB-PB-HOOD-04

The PureSteel Table Light Hood provides lighting on table pegboards for optimal

visualization of surfaces and soils.4' in length. QTY 1.

6

EA

PS-LGHT-475X

The PureSteel 4.75x Magnification Task Light provides sterile processing and

gastroenterology professionals with enhanced magnification capabilities for

external visual inspection capabilities. The task light features 2 different glass

lenses that are easily swapped to match the magnification to the task or IFU (a

4.75x and 2.25x magnification lens). The task light features touch-sensitive

brightness controls and a spring-balanced arm for easy adjustment & control.

Includes a c-clamp and L-bracket for mounting, but does not include hardware.

QTY 1 task light, 1, 4.75x lens, and 1, 2.25x lens.

6

EA

PS-SLF-LGHT-36x12

PureSteel Lighted Shelves provide a stainless steel shelf option for mounting

accessories on prep and pack tables or sinks. Built-in lighting also enhances

inspection and fine detail work.

QTY 1, 36"x12" shelf with built-in LED light bar. Features 1.5" back splash.

6

EA

PC-VS-ARM-S-KYBD

The Ergotron® Wall Mounted Keyboard and Monitor Arm organizes keyboards,

computer mice, handheld scanners, and computer monitors at an appropriate,

ergonomic height for every user. The Keyboard Arm is ideal for tight areas with

built-in flexibility for wrist, arm, and height adjustment. The back tilt keyboard tray

also removes pinch points during work.

QTY 1 Wall Mounted Keyboard and Monitor Mount System.

Does not include monitors, keyboards, scanners, or additional items.

6

EA

PS-PSBR-24x3

Wall mounted rail for PureSteel Plastic Shelf Bins. Allows flexible installation and

management of bins on pegboards and walls.

QTY 1, wall mounted rail. 24"L x 3"H.

1

EA

PS-TB-RULER

The PureSteel Tabletop Ruler is etched into the surface of assembly and

packaging tables to make measuring and testing easy and convenient for staff.

Placement noted on shop drawings.

QTY 1, etched tabletop ruler up to 36"L.

1

EA

PS-ASSEMBLY-T3

Factory assembly of back walls and/or pegboards, accessories, electrical wiring

and channeling, and product assembly. Final polish and cleaning included. Factory

assembly does not include final connections, removal of pre-existing systems or

equipment, or moving equipment into place.

1

EA

Statement of Work

Background:

The White River Junction VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department has the need for PureSteel ErgoWorkstations. Sterile Processing Services has strict requirements for lighting in the Prep and Pack area, with the minimum being 500 lux for general inspection of instrumentation and 1,000 being the highest. These Workstations have built in shelves with lights meeting the higher end and falling completely into compliance with AAMI ST 79. As the VA and AAMI are moving towards all Workstations being ergonomic, it benefits the department that the lifters of these Workstations are under warranty for three years, also that the company will give a detailed in-service for use. Pure Processing has worked through our specification needs, will work through specific design and layouts to assure it meets the Clinical Objectives we are trying to accomplish. Additionally, Pure Processing white gloves the implementation on the back end i.e., uncrating, readying, getting them to site, and assuring re-tested once on site. Pure Processing assists in full implementation, and training with Staff to assure the purpose of our acquisition gets sown in, and we get immediate benefits from the superior technology, but also standardization for our Staff takes hold quickly. Staff Safety and Productivity increases, leading ultimately to better Patient Outcomes. Pure Processing provides me the best opportunity to deliver on these key objectives.

PureSteel ErgoWorkstations will serve the following primary functions:

Deploys Quickly--- Make for plug and play applications

Portable--- Easily moved for optimal cleaning

Helps to prevent unnecessary reprocessing by offering multiple ways to look at wrap and peel pouches before autoclaving

Helps Prevent Infection--- better lighting correlates with techs ability to notice imperfections and stop RMD from reaching the end users

Not hardwired electrical--- Painless installation does not require any additional connections

User friendly capacitive touch controls

Period of Performance:

This unit will be maintained within the SPS department. This unit will be used until non-functioning and/or updated model is requested by the SPS department.

Place of Performance/Delivery Location:

White River Junction VAMC: 215 North Main Street White River Junction, VT 05009

Vendor Responsibilities:

Implementation services shall include the following:

On-site installation coordination of all equipment and accessories, and training plan.

Meetings should be scheduled with site for implementation, initial deployment, and through the completion of the delivery.

Materials shall be new equipment, parts, and accessories as specified in the purchase order.

The vendor shall have the materials delivered to the job site in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) original unopened containers, clearly labeled with the OEM s name, equipment model and serial identification numbers, delivery order number, and VA purchase order number.

If products do not meet criteria, site POC will contact the Vendor Project Manager for replacement of that equipment.

The vendor is responsible for inventorying materials prior to delivery to VA sites to check for accuracy in quantity and part number.

Must be verified by VA POC when delivered onsite

Vendor shall provide upgrades during the renewal of an option or unless approved by the vendor. Upgrades will be for those pieces of equipment specifically identified by the vendor as they become available.

The vendor shall provide the following documentation for the Air Innovation Sterile Storage Cabinet

Hard and soft copy of operator s manual

Hard and soft copy of technical service manuals including troubleshooting guides, necessary diagnostic software and equipment, schematic diagrams, and parts lists

Hard and soft copy of cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing procedures

DVD or web-based training if available

Government Responsibilities:

Each VA site is responsible for inventorying materials prior to acceptance of order.

Each VA site shall identify and provide limited daily storage of vendor parts/supplies at the time of delivery.

Each VA site shall reject items that do not conform to requirements above.

Equipment shall be checked upon opening the packaging to ensure no damage occurred during shipment. If damage is observed, POC will contact Vendor Project Manager for replacement of that equipment.

Training Requirements:

The vendor shall provide technical training to ensure SPS staff at each facility have the ability to support the PureSteel ErgoWorkstation equipment at an equivalent level of a vendor-provided fully trained service technician. All costs and expenses for the contractor to provide the technical training required shall be included with each purchase.

Upon delivery of the PureSteel ErgoWorkstation equipment, certified instructors must provide user training for staff on day, evening, and night shifts at times to be determined by each facility.

All staff needs to be trained within 2 weeks of install. Training must be flexible based on day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. All times to be determined by each facility.

Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

163 Veterans Drive

White River Junction, VT

Postal Code:

05001

Country:

UNITED STATES

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 Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services

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 Products and Commercial Services. 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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.204-10, 52.204-27, 52.209-6, 52.219-14, 52.219-28, 52.219-32, 52.219-33, 52-222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33

All quoters shall submit the following: Quote.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Divianna Mathurin, Divianna.mathurin@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.

The following are the decision factors:

Price

Speed of delivery

Past performance

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR.

The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the Request for Quote (RFQ). However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits a quote, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition

Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold; or

Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the quoter waives the price evaluation preference; or

Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of Quotes. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this Request for Quote (RFQ) at or before the exact time specified. Quotes may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the RFQ. As a minimum, quotes must show

           (1) The solicitation number;

           (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;Â

          (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter;

A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

           (5) Terms of any express warranty;

           (6) Price and any discount terms;

           (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

           (9) Acknowledgment Request for Quotation amendments;

(10) Past performance will not be considered in simplified acquisition procurements.

(11) Quote should include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, information requested in (1) to (9), and accept the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of Quotes. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotes. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing.

(e) Multiple Quotes. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotes presenting alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quote submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotes are due.

(2) Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is "late" and may not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude a notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government may issue a purchase order to one or more quoters as identified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Therefore, the quoter s initial quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public s best interest. The Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may issue a purchase order for any item or group of items of a quotation, unless the quoter qualifies the quotation by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quotation.

      (1) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

                (i) ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

                (ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).          Â

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i)Â Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (Â https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii)Â Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii)Â Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier (UEI). Applies to all quotes that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and quotes at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The quoter must enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quote, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the quoters name and address. The quoter also must enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the UEI. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the quoter does not have a UEI, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for UEI establishment directly to obtain one. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the UEI.

(k)Â [Reserved]

(l)Â Requests for information. The CO will not notify unsuccessful quoters that responded to this Request for Quotation (RFQ). However, quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation with the CO.

(End of Provision)

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."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

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

Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 29, 2024, 10AM EST at Divianna.mathurin@va.gov.

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

Contract Specialist

Divianna Mathurin

Divianna.Mathurin@va.gov

914-325-3258