7195--Sterile Storage Cabinets

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items

VHAPM Part 813.106 SAP: Soliciting Competition & Evaluation of Quotations SOP Page 3 of 5

Original Date: 10/12/17

Revision 04 Date: 06/10/20

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC_2021-05

3-10-2021.

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 750 employees.

The FSC/PSC is 7195

The NY VA Healthcare System James J. Peters VA Medical Center is seeking SDVOSB manufacturers or distributors of small business manufacturers, of functionally equivalent equipment to all the following supplies listed below:

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: (This is not a brand name requirement).

Supplies:

Manufacturer: Air Innovations Part # SSC4500 or Equivalent

Overall units dimensions: 30.5" Wide x 32" Deep x 77.5" High 520 lbs. 5 shelves 27 3/4" Wide x 18" Deep Overall Payload Dimensions: 28" Wide x 19" Deep x 42" High SPECIFICATIONS

Exceeds requirements of VA Directive 1116(2); CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Z314.15-10; ANSI/AAMI ST79-2006; ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170-2017

Maintains 66°F to 72°F Temperature

Maintains Humidity at 20% to 60% RH

Maintains positive pressure +0.03"WC

Meets IEC 60601-1 Medical Standard for Power Supplies

Conforms with UL60601-1

Easily cleanable interior 304 stainless steel construction with cleanable white powder coated aluminum exterior

HEPA Filtration designed to exceed ISO 7 Cleanliness

Continuous air delivery system

Maintains a minimum of 10 air changes per hour

55-59 DBA at 3 feet (1 meter)

Integrated condensate control system

Integral pressure monitoring with alarm

Onboard custom control system provides easy operation utilizing a digital display for monitoring temperature, humidity, pressure, and status.

Unit mounted on casters for easy relocation as needed

Capability to interface with VA network environmental monitoring system via an access port

Stainless-steel pull-out shelves, adjustable height

120V hospital grade 10ft long plug-in-chord

Steam humidification utilizing standard demineralized water

Integral 2.8-liter reservoir filled through front spout access

Lockable door with keypad

Optional ducted heat exhaust REQUIREMENTS. Building environmental conditions 60- 82 degrees F, 60 F Dew

Quantity: 13

Manufacturer: DPS Part # Heat Duct Towers or Equivalent

DX SSC4500 Ceiling heat rejection Kit A 2'x2' or 2'x4' ceiling panel designed to sit in a T Bar ceiling system. The panel will include a flexible duct collar connection, a piece of flexible duct that connects to top of cabinet and to ceiling panel.

Quantity: 8

Delivery shall be provided no later than 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). FOB Destination

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

James J. Peters VAMC

130 West Kingsbridge Road

Bronx, NY

Postal Code:

10468

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 Items (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

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 Items. 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 Items (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2021)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct  (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509))

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644)

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020)Â (E.O.13126).).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities  (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793)

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627)

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020)Â (E.O. 13513

52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

All quoters, shall submit the following: 1 (one) copy.

All quotations, shall be sent to Steven.Abbey@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:

Award shall be made to the quoter, whose quotation, offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) past performance, and (3) price

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

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 shall be received not later than 13:00 hours EST 05/03/2021 to Steven.Abbey@VA.Gov.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). e-mailed quotes will be accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Steven Abbey at Steven.Abbey@VA.Gov.

Point of Contact

Steven Abbey

Contract Specialist

Network Contracting Office (NC02)

76 Veterans Avenue

Bldg 30 Room 317

Bath, NYÂ 14810

Phone: 607-664-4969

Fax: 607-664-4482