6640--Blood Gas Analyzers CPT

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number 36C26220Q0482 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04, January 15, 2020.

(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through full and open competition to a business associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System

Code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees and is subject to the nonmanufacturer rule (See FAR 19.001, FAR 19.102(f) and 13 CFR § 121.406). There are no waivers present for this category, and offerors must provide evidence that they cover at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the product(s) in order to be considered a small business entity.

(v) See Attachment A Schedule for a sample list of line item numbers, Brand Name items, quantities and units of measure. See section (viii) for additional instructions regarding Attachment A.

(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a Blanket Purchase Agreement for Blood Gases Analyzers Cost-Per-Test (CPT) for the VA New Mexico Health Care System and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System with monthly deliveries. See Attachment B Statement of Work for a listing of brand name salient characteristics and other requirements.

Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6.

The information identified / provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the brand name or equal to supplies being requested.

(vii) Delivery Requirements:

Place of Delivery:

VA New Mexico Health Care System

1501 San Pedro SE

Albuquerque, NM 87108

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

11301 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90073

Period of Performance/Delivery Timeframe:

The period of performance will start shortly after award for a One (1) Year Base Period with the Government having the option to exercise (4) four (1) one-year renewal periods in conjunction with 52.217-9.

Additional Delivery Requirements

Must be able to deliver kits within two days of an order by the designated Contracting Officer Representative or Program Office Designee. Orders shall be made on an as needed basis throughout the period of performance not to exceed stated totals within the schedule without a supplemental agreement between the Contractor and Contracting Officer in accordance with 52.212-4(c) and 52.217-6. All shipping shall be inclusive of prices within the schedule and FOB Destination.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

Addendum:

All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Thursday, May 21st, 2020, 1:00 PM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26220Q0482 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Monday, May 18th, 2020, 1:00 PM PST.

Offers shall be sent by email to Samuel Han at samuel.han@va.gov. For additional support, contact Daniel Ruiz at danuel.ruiz@va.gov.

Offerors shall submit the following via email:

Offerors shall fill out all unlocked fill-ins/tabs (define your fill-ins or tabs) of Attachment A conforming to requirements stated by the salient characteristics and the instructions below.

Instructions for tab 1. Base :

Section Cost-Per-Test:

Offerors shall complete cell K6 for all-inclusive Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Price.

Offerors shall additionally complete columns F J if providing an equivalent product.

If additional CLIN rows are necessary, Offerors may insert additional rows under CLIN 3.

Section Initial One-Time Costs

Offers shall complete column C for any items that are to be charged on a one-time basis and priced outside of the proposed contract CPT price.

If additional CLIN rows are necessary, Offerors may insert additional rows under CLIN 3.

Instructions for tabs 2. Option 1 through 5. Option 4 :

Section Cost-Per-Test:

Offerors shall complete cell K6 for all-inclusive Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Price.

Offerors shall additionally complete columns F J if providing an equivalent product.

If additional CLIN rows are necessary, Offerors may insert additional rows under CLIN 3.

All submitted values automatically flow through to tab 6. Total w Options for calculation of Total Contract Cost.

If providing an equivalent product, offerors shall either provide information regarding how their product meets the salient characteristics in Attachment B in Column I or alternatively may state where in the offeror s overall submission that information can be found. See 52.211-6 for additional information.

Offeror shall provide verification that their items are not Gray Market such as examples on page 5, section Gray Market.

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest priced quotation that meets all salient characteristics in Attachment B and any other stated requirements (such as additional delivery requirements) that is both responsive and responsible.

Acceptability of equipment/services shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator(s) and verification that any equal-to items meet the salient characteristics included in this solicitation. Submissions to this solicitation must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that equal-to items meet all the salient characteristics (see Attachment A and B). Offers that include any items that are not determined as Brand Name or Equal shall result in an unacceptable offer. See 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal for additional information.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) The following clauses also apply:

52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as brand name or equal, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that equal products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate equal products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an equal product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of clause)

52.217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 Days not to exceed a 50% of any and all line items within Attachment A. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days or verbal notice within 5 days.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 5 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 Months.

(End of clause)

Grey Market Items

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.

(End of clause)

In addition, the following clauses shall also apply:

52.209-6

Protecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment

Aug 2013

52.232-18

Availability of Funds

Apr 1984

52.232-33

Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management

Jul 2013

52.232-40

Providing accelerated payments to small business subcontractors

Dec 2013

52.233-1

Disputes

May 2014

52.233-3

Protest after award

Aug 1996

52.252-2

Clauses incorporated by reference

Feb 1998

852.203-70

Commercial advertising

Jan 2008

852.232-72

Electronic submission of payment requests

Nov 2012

852.237-70

Contractor responsibilities

Apr 1984

The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following:

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following provisions shall also apply:

52.204-7

System for Award Management

Oct 2018

52.204-16

Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

Oct 2016

52.209-7

Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

Oct 2018

52.217-5

Evaluation of Options

Jul 1990

52.233-2

Service of Protest

Sep 2006

852.233-70

Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution

Oct 2018

852.252-70

Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Jan 2008

(xiv) N/A

(xv) All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Thursday, May 21st, 2020, 1:00 PM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26220Q0482 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Monday, May 18th, 2020, 1:00 PM PST.

Offers shall be sent by email to Samuel Han at samuel.han@va.gov. For additional support, contact Daniel Ruiz at danuel.ruiz@va.gov.

(xvi) Offers shall be sent by email to Samuel Han at samuel.han@va.gov. For additional support, contact Daniel Ruiz at daniel.ruiz@va.gov.