Laser Lease, Services and Technical Support for the Phoenix VAMC

SUBJECT*

PHX Surgical Laser Lease - FY22  

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*

85297

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

36C26222Q0221

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

03-07-2022 17:00 MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA

ARCHIVE

60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS

N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

W065

NAICS CODE*

622110

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting

335 E Germann Rd  Ste 301

Gilbert AZ  85297

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist

Tim Garrity

timothy.garrity@va.gov

480-466-7937

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

Phoenix VA Health Care System

ATTN: Chartavius Scott

650 E. Indian School Road

Phoenix AZ

POSTAL CODE

85012-1839

COUNTRY

USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

https://www.va.gov

URL DESCRIPTION

VA Homepage

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

https://ww.usa.gov

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

VA email address

DESCRIPTION

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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ.  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 effective 01/30/2022.

This solicitation is issued as a Full and open competition.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 622110, with a small business size standard of $41.5 Million.

The FSC is W065.

The Phoenix, AZ VA Health Care System is seeking to lease medical lasers, services, and technical support.

Please find Line Item information in Attachment A – Line Item Information

The IDIQ contract period of performance is from April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2027.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

Address:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Phoenix VA Health Care System

650 E. Indian School road

Phoenix, AZ

Postal Code:

85012

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:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items”
2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items”

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” (Nov 2021)

• FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jan 2022)

All quotes shall be sent via email to timothy.garrity@va.gov. No other means of communication is allowed.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following information or factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

            1. Price: The quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price standpoint. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all contract line items and all performance periods for a total price. The Government will also evaluate the price to assess the vendor’s ability to attract and retain staff for the geographic area.

            2. Technical Proposal: The quote should include information on the vendors staffing plan, and laser technicians’ qualifications. The technician should be fully licensed and adequate experience for equipment set-up and proper use.

IAW FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990):

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total prices for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options (s).

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 of your response shall be received not later than March 7, 2022 at 17:00 (5:00PM) MST.

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

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact

Timothy L. Garrity

(480) 466-7937

timothy.garrity@va.gov

Questions will be received up through February 25, 2022 at 11:00AM MST. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov on Friday, February 26, 2022 via amendment to the solicitation.

Attachments:

Attachment A – Line Item Information

Attachment B – Schedule

Attachment C – Vendor Forms

Solicitation 36C26222Q0221

For vendors who have never done business with the VA, you must access the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) and create an account. Directions for doing this can be found at:

How to Access CEP

Access the CEP using this link: https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov

The new Customer Engagement Portal meets AccessVA Security Protocol that requires Two-Factor Authentication/Verification (2-FA) for all users.  AccessVA has partnered with ID.ME to provide the required 2-FA for all non-government users.  Please register a new Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) user account.  Once ID.Me has completed the 2-FS, you will be redirected to Customer Engagement Portal (CEP)  us the 10091 webform link found on the welcome page.

See attached document: Attachment A - Line Item Information.

See attached document: Attachment B - Delivery Schedule.

See attached document: Attachment C Vendor FMS Form.

See attached document: S02 36C26222Q0221 - Laser Lease, Services and Technical Support.