6910--ARES Emergency Care Training Manikin

This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-05 published in the Federal register September 22, 2023.

This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED, FULL AND OPEN

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 800 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6910 (Training Aids).

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 Regional Procurement Office (RPO) EAST Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road NC 28805 is seeking to purchase Brand Name ARES Emergency Care Training Manikin

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

AMOUNT

0001

BASE: TBD to 09-30-2024

ARES-300 ARES EMERGENCY CARE TRAINING MANIKIN - COMPLETE Medium

(Medium skin tone)

Ares COMPLETE includes SymEyes, IV

arm, NIBP arm, Tablet, one StethoSym, one

SymDefib box, gender conversion kit, and all

required electronics. Includes 6 simulated

clinical experiences, one Maestro standalone

license and first year Express Warranty Plan.

Includes physiology.

EA

1

0002

BASE: TBD to 09-30-2024

(ISO-MidFi) On-Site Installation MidFi

(# of Ares to install: 1.0 / # of Juno to Install:

0.0) Installation & Orientation to MidFi

Juno/Ares performed by CS Technician. Quantity is the number of days, up to 3 simulators can be installed per day. A

maximum of 5 days

EA

1

0003

BASE: TBD to 09-30-2024

(VTRN-ARE01) Virtual Instructor Led Ares Training

Virtual Instructor Led Ares Training, Up to 6

Hours, Maximum 10 people. If # exceeds 10

people, this will require an additional training to be purchased.

EA

1

0004

BASE: TBD to 09-30-2024

(253KK00139) Tablet Computer for Patient Monitor

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 tablet (12.3") for patient monitor, 8 GB memory

EA

1

0005

BASE: TBD to 09-30-2024

(147K770206) Medicor Package Ares Complete and Advanced - Medium Skin

Starting package contains the following:

Geriatric Mask, Sticky Wound Foreign

Body: Set of 5 Fine Skin Rash Sticky

Wounds (Qty. 2) Pitting Edema Sticky

Pads Set of 4 6x3 burn sticky wounds

EA

1

0006

BASE: TBD to 09/30/2024

WAR-ARE 13 Express Warranty Plans for ARES Advanced & Complete

EA

1

0007

BASE: TBD to 09-30-2024

Shipping and Handling

EA

1

1001

Option Year 1: 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

WAR-ARE 13 Express Warranty Plans for ARES Advanced & Complete

EA

1

2001

Option Year 2: 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

WAR-ARE 13 Express Warranty Plans for ARES Advanced & Complete

EA

1

3001

Option Year 3: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

WAR-ARE 13 Express Warranty Plans for ARES Advanced & Complete

EA

1

4001

Option Year 4: 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028

WAR-ARE 13 Express Warranty Plans for ARES Advanced & Complete

EA

1

The purchase order period of performance: TBD

Delivery shall be provided on or before TBD or no later than 90 days after receipt of order (ARO).

FOB: Destination

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery: Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Address: 1100 Tunnel Drive

Asheville, NC

Postal Code: 28805

Country: United States

Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for small business status must be registered with the SBA at http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/ and meet the requirements of FAR 19.102. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for veteran owned small business status must be registered with the VIP at https://vetbiz.va.gov/ as an SDVOSB or VOSB. A Contractor that proposes to provide a supply that is not manufactured by their organization (nonmanufacturer) shall meet the requirements of FAR 19.102(f). Contractors that deem themselves capable of meeting the requirement shall provide the below information to, Contract Specialist Ruth Morris at ruth.morris@va.gov no-later-than Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. EST, referencing 36C24624Q0058. Responses shall include: (1) Business Name and Address, (2) DUNS and UEI, (3) GSA/FSS/NAC Contract Number, if applicable (4) Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address (5) SAM # and NAICS code (6) Business Size SMALL or LARGE (7) Type of Business: service disabled veteran owned, veteran owned small business, 8a, HUBZone, woman-owned, etc. (8) A concern that is not a manufacturer of the supply shall provide the manufacturers name and size standard and LOA. If the concern is the manufacturer and the sole distributor, please provide documentation to that effect. Contractor must be registered with https://www.sam.gov. To be considered SDVOSB/VOSB, must be registered in VIP http://web.sba.gov/pro-net/ Supplies are to include only a Trade Agreements Act, Free Trade Agreement Act or other covered trades act and Buy America Act compliant items. Items that are not TAA/BAA compliant must be clearly identified by the Contractor should the contractor choose to offer a quote if a RFQ is published. FOB is Destination. Shipping must not exceed $250.00.

Vendors with a GSA schedule shall provide the contract number of that schedule and the expiration date as well as product NAICS codes. All items should be clearly identified if they are scheduled items or open market items.

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. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

All quotes shall be sent in writing via Email to ruth.morris@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this (RFQ) Solicitation Notice are due by 1:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, and should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f)

Submission of your response shall be received via Email in Microsoft Office format no later than Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. EST. Please include RFQ# 36C24624Q0058 in subject title.

NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY.

Point of Contact

Ruth A. Morris

Ruth.morris@va.gov