6530--Pyxis Anesthesia System Flex Matrix Drawers

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 2024-05 (effective 05/22/2024).

This solicitation is full and open to all competition.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing or 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. The small business size standard of 1,000 employees and 800 employees respectively. The FSC/PSC is 6530, Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 12 (NCO 12), Veterans Integrated Services Network 12 (VISN 12), Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064-3048 has a requirement to change drawers for the already in use BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES. The requirement includes removal of existing drawers and installation of the new drawers. This is a brand name only purchase.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Schedule of Supplies

Brand name only BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station ES drawers

Line Item

Product Number

Description

Qty

Unit of Measure

Unit Price

0001

136389-01

Flex Matrix Drawer w/Return Bin

7

EA

0002

134218-01

Drawer Change Install Fee

7

Fee

Period of Performance

All equipment will be delivered and installed within 60 days from receipt of award.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

All equipment will be delivered F.O.B. Destination at no cost to the government.

Address:

Capt. James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center

3001 Green Bay Road

North Chicago, IL

Postal Code:

60064-3048

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 (SEP 2023)

Refer to Attachment 2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures (DEC 2023)

VAAR 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008)

End of Addendum to 52.212-1

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)

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)

Addendum to FAR 52.212-4

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018)

VAAR 852.211-70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (FEB 2023)

VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)

VAAR 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)

VAAR 852.246-71, Rejected Goods (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.247-71, Delivery Location (OCT 2018)

VAAR 852.247-74, Advance Notice of Shipment (OCT 2018)

End of Addendum to 52.212-4

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

Invoicing

The Contractor will submit each invoice online, including all back-up data, to VA s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. The Financial Services Center (FSC) uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

Additional information can be found at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

Evaluation

The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable Offeror.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer at Stacy.Massey@va.gov.

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 5:00pm on September 8, 2024. Responses should be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey at Stacy.Massey@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

Stacy Massey

Contracting Officer

Network Contracting Office 12

Stacy.Massey@va.gov