J046--Reverse Osmosis System Upgrade Mayaguez Out Patient Clinic

Questions and Answers

Is the RFQ for the Mayaguez VA Clinic located in Puerto Rico?

Int. PR-No.2 and Algarrobos, K.M 149.9, Bo. Sabanetas, Mayagüez PR 00680 (18.236973, -67.159475)

Are you having RO / DI water quality (purity degradation) issues?

No, the existing system has not been started yet. The purpose of the project is to recondition/upgrade the described RO System to comply with AAMI TIR 34.

Are you having RO / DI water contamination (CFU count) issues?

No, the existing system has not been started yet. The purpose of the project is to recondition/upgrade the described RO System to comply with AAMI TIR 34.

Does your 902 GETINGE unit require 9 GPM flow?

Flow requirements need to be confirmed with the equipment manufacture s specifications.

Does your 904 RINSE/DRYER unit require 9 GPM flow?

Flow requirements need to be confirmed with the equipment manufacture s specifications.

What is the GPM flow requirement for the 559 CART WASH unit?

No Cart Wash unit on site. For list of equipment to be supplied, reference attached Drawings (3x Three Bay Sink, Rinse/Dryer 2460-RD, Ultrasonic Cleaner 2460-UC, 46-5 Getinge Washer/Disinfector Model 46 and AER Medivator Advantage Plus).

Is the line pressure in your RO / DI piping between 65 - 85 PSI?

System was never started. Line pressures need to be per the RO System Pump rating and/or RO Manufacturer s Specifications

Can you meet all required volumes / flows with your existing system?

No, as such is stipulated in the attached report a change of pump and an addition of a second.

Are you interested in ensuring Type-1 water quality at the point of service?

Water Quality as per AAMI TIR 34, including the required lab testing to ensure that all parameters are as per the AAMI TIR 34.

Note:

1. RO Storage Tank may be needed to be increased in size. An inventory assessment, based on the listed equipment consumptions, is required to ensure that appropriate inventory volume is available.

2. Proposal shall include that the existing supply RO line might need to be modified to supply all the required points, as per Page 12 of attached Drawings.

Synopsis/Solicitation

Action Code: Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Document Type: RFQ

RFQ Number: 36C24822Q0382

Posted Date: January 18, 2022

Response Date: February 4, 2022

Classification Code: J046

Set Aside: SBA

NAICS Code: 221310

Contracting Office Address:

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8

ATTN: Cynetra Moore Contracting Specialist

13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd

Tampa, Fl 33637

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 Department of Veterans Affairs, James A Haley VA Healthcare System, Contracting Office, Tampa, FL, 33637, has a need for Reverse Osmosis System Upgrade at the Mayaguez VA Clinic. The RFQ number is 36C24822Q0382.

The government anticipates making an award as a firm-fixed price service contract resulting from this solicitation. This combined synopsis solicitation RFQ and the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-03 (01/01/2022).

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 221310, standard size is $27.5 million dollars. The combined synopsis solicitation is: Small Business set-aside. Responses shall be on an all or none bases, no partial submissions will be accepted. New product(s) only. The Government reserves the right to make no award at all. Proposals must be valid for 60 days.

All proposals are due by February 4, 2022; NLT 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) via e-mail to: cynetra.moore@va.gov. Offers received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and, may at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition or are deemed to be in the best interest of the Government. All questions or inquires must be submitted no later than Thursday, January 27, 2022; NLT 3:00 PM EST. Use RFQ 36C24822Q0382- Company Name in the subject line when emailing proposals and questions. One amendment will be posted to answer all questions.