Lab/Path Blood Tube Capper/Decapper Brand name or equal

Added: Nov 04, 2015 10:47 am (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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is: VA259-16-Q-0042, and it is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83C/84.

(iv) This solicitation is not set-aside for Small Business. NAICS: 339112.

(v) Contract Line Items: Brand Name or Equal IAW FAR 52.211-6.

Sarstedt DC/RC Flex 900 Sorter with ID (115V)

Including:

(1) Flex 900 Base Unit

(1) ID Module

(1) Decapper Module

(1) Recapper Module (push)

(1) Barcode Scanner

1st Year Service Agreement

Installation of Automation at site (see below for address)

User training on Automation during installation at site



Salient Characteristics:

" Pre- and post-analytics in one compact system

" High throughput of up to 900 tubes/hour

" Processes any tube diameter from 1 -1 to 1 6 mm

" Compatible with most racks or carrier styles

" Online or offline operation

" Opens tubes with push caps, stoppers and screw caps

" Enables tube identificaticin by barcode reader and color sensor

" Can be customized to sort by tube type, material (color), etc.

" Closes tubes with archiving caps

" Retrofitting of decapping or recapping module is possible

" Recapping with screw caps for tubes with 13 or 15 mm diameter

" Barcode scanner included

" All tubes of 65 to 100 mm length and 13 to 16 mm diameter are processed in a mixed operation without presorting

" Push caps, stoppers and screw caps are safely removed and hygienically disposed

Specifications:

" Electrical power: 230 V, 50 Hz/115 V, 60 Hz, 16 A

" Throughput:

o Loader/Sorter: up to 900/hr

o ID: up to 900/hr

o Decapper: up to 900/hr

o Recapper: up to 900/hr

" Configuration:

o Touch panel

o Loading and sorting platform: 1-3 drawers

o BC scanner, cap color sensor/option

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The George E. Wahlen VA Salt Lake City Health Care System Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service is requesting purchase of DC/RC 900 Flex Sorter with ID (DECAPPER/RECAPPER), or equal.

(vii) Date and place of delivery (FOB Destination):

Delivery shall be within 30 days ARO.

Salt Lake City VAMC

500 Foothill Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001

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

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with the offer.

(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) Any additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: 52.211-6, 52.232-40, 52.247-34, 852.203-70, 852.232-72. All Contractors MUST be registered in SAM.gov to do business with the federal government and annually ensure the information is current at https://www.sam.gov/

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

(xv) Date and Time offers are due: 11-11-2015, 1700 MST.

(xvi) Name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:



Nathan Bradley

Contract Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO-19

303-372-7070

Nathan.bradley2@va.gov