671-16-2-038-0048 Pulsed Holmium Laser

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. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA257-16-Q-0715. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83, effective August 21, 2015. The associated North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 339113 with a small business standard of 500 employees. This acquisition is solicited as a 100% set-aside for small business.

Network Contracting Office 17 requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following item(s):

ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Pulsed holmium laser at 2,100 nm at an operation range of 5 to 80 Hz, and 0.2-6.0 joules for a total power of up to 120 Watts. Fiberoptic port for urology, lithotripsy, gastroenterology, pulmonology, orthopedics, general surgery and other surgical procedures using fiber delivery systems.



Includes:

* Green aiming beam with adjustable intensity and blinking mode



* Color touch screen with an advanced user interface to allows for easy adjustment of all laser settings and includes presets, reports and additional advanced functions.



* Dual Foot Pedal capable of lasing in 2 predefined laser settings and a Ready/Standby toggle button



* 2 spare Debris Shields (in the storage compartment at the back of the system)



* 3 pair of safety glasses



* Operator manual CD



* Laser safety signage



LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: GA-0006800

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

0002 4 Year Enhanced Protection Plan (EPP). Response to service request will result in a service call scheduled five (5) business days from call receipt by dispatch.



Coverage hours are MondayFriday,



8am5pm, excluding holidays and weekends.



o One (1) PM per contract year.



o All-inclusive agreement covers all parts of the console, while providing limited coverage for hand pieces and scanners.



o Up to one (1) hand piece replacement per year for failure or end of life.



o Fifty percent (50%) discount on the purchase of all subsequent hand piece exchanges, following the first replacement.



o An $8,000 flat fee exchange for a refurbished scanner if it is un-repairable in the field.



o Access to refurbished parts, as available.



o Non-emergency service will be scheduled at your convenience to minimize down time or

interruption to your business



LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: EPP

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

GRAND TOTAL __________________



Delivery: ________Days after award

Delivery to the VA South Texas Healthcare System, Audie L Murphy VA Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, TX 78229-4404.

Company name:___________

Company DUNS number:___________

Point of contact:___________

Telephone:___________

This requirement is being solicited on a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL basis in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Any 'Or Equal' product MUST be submitted with product specifications. The end user is the final deciding authority of any technical evaluation.

The following FAR and VAAR Clauses and provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation.

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. Technical acceptability to meet the Governments requirement, Past performance, delivery and price. Technical and past performance, when combined are less important than price.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Offerors must include a completed copy of Representations and Certifications with their offer.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items.

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside Orders

52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

52.233-3 Protest After Award

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim



The following clauses will be incorporated in full text.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items

The following clauses shall be considered marked within 52.212-5

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.

52.222-3, Convict Labor

52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

52.222-22 Previous Contracts Compliance Report

52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation

52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

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

52.252-2, Clauses Provisions Incorporated by Reference

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

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

852.203-70, Commercial Advertising

852.211-70 Service Data Manuals

852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities

852.246-70 Guarantee

852.273-74, Awards Without Exchanges



The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award (www.sam.gov). Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued and telephone requests or fax requests for the solicitation will not be accepted.

Quotes must include company name, company DUNS number, and point of contact information.

All responsible sources should submit quotes to Jon Parrocha via e-mail: jon.parrocha@va.gov by Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 3:00PM CST.