Medistim imaging system

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 in conjunction with procedures in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
The solicitation number 36C26118Q9533 is hereby issued to solicit the requirements for Medistim MiraQ Ultimate Imaging System. The Medistim MiraQ is a time-based flow meter with imaging to assess graft patency and early graft failure during cardiac bypass surgeries. It allows surgeons to execute care that requires intraoperative revision in the OR setting. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Corps Biologics LLC under the authority of FAR 13. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit price quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive price quotations.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 339112, size standard 1000 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-99, dated June 15, 2018 & July 16, 2018 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 7, 2010.
Original equipment ONLY; NO copied or remanufactured or "gray market" items. All parts must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Please provide technical specification if offering an equal product.
Authorized dealers: A letter from the manufacturer stating your company is an authorized distributor of the product must be in possession by the due date and be available for submission, if requested.
Item Information
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
1.00
EA
__________________
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MQU14001 Medistim MiraQ Ultimate Imaging System
0002
5.00
EA
__________________
__________________
PQ100032 3mm QuickFit Probe
0003
3.00
EA
__________________
__________________
PQ100052 5mm QuickFit Probe
0004
1.00
EA
__________________
__________________
EL100015 15Mhz Imaging Probe
GRAND TOTAL
__________________
The evaluation of offers received in response to the solicitation will use Tiered Evaluations as follows:
TIERED EVALUATIONS INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS
This solicitation is being issued as a tiered evaluation for SDVOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a tiered evaluation for VOSB concerns, or in the alternative, a set aside for other small business concerns with HUBZone small business concerns and 8(a) participants having priority. If award cannot be made, the
solicitation will be cancelled and the requirement resolicited.
In order for a company to be considered a SDVOSB or VOSB the company must be listed in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Unverified SDVOSBs or VOSBs are considered non-responsive and price quotations will not be evaluated. The award will be set aside for veteran-owned small businesses if the contracting officer received two or more offers/quotes from verified SDVOSBs or VOSBs at fair and reasonable prices that offer best value to the Government. Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Registration information is located at www.sam.gov. Award will be made to the responsive/responsible offeror who provides the technically acceptable product at the lowest price.
FOB Destination to: VA Northern California Health Care System
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial applies to this solicitation. In addition to the requirements of that provision, offerors are to:
a. State if your company has any government contracts against which this solicitation could be ordered (e.g., GSA, SEWP, NAC, GSA BPA, etc.) or if your proposal is submitted as a open market quote. For any government contract, provide your contract number, terms and conditions; SIN the products fall under (if any), delivery schedule and contract expiration date.
b. Offerors must provide the information described in 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal.
c. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured, used/refurbished or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No product in development shall be considered.
d. Authorized dealers: Only firms who are authorized dealers will be considered in addition to the original equipment manufacturer. A letter from the manufacturer stating your company is an authorized dealer for the line items must be in possession by the due date and be available for submission, if requested.
52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, Paragraph (a) is completed as follows:
Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror quoting a technically acceptable item. All line items must be quoted, no partial quotes will be accepted. Any firm quoting incomplete configurations or only part of the line items may be considered non-responsive to the solicitation and their offer may not be considered.
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, will be included in any open market order resulting from this solicitation.
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, will be included in any open market order resulting from this solicitation.
All inquiries and price quotations received prior to August 22, 2018 will be considered by the Government. Only emailed received directly from interested persons are acceptable. Email inquiries and quotes to carol.lam@va.gov. Receipt must be acknowledged on my desktop computer to be recognized as received. This is the only acceptable method for delivery of quotes.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21
3801 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Primary Point of Contact:
Carol Lam
Carol.lam@va.gov
Phone: 650-493-5000 X65825
Fax: 650-493-2546.