MRI Unit Knee & Breast Coils

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for MRI UNIT KNEE AND BREAST COIL, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, as 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. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated.
(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24418Q9773 and 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 2005-95.
(iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and the associated NAICS code 339113 has a small business size standard of 500.
(v) Contract Line Items (CLIN):
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
0001
1.00
EA
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TX/RX 15-CHANNEL KNEE COIL #TIM - New 15-channel transmitter/receiver coil for joint examinations in the area of the lower extremities.
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 14413591
0002
1.00
EA
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2/10/16ch SENTINELLE BREASTCOIL #Av - The 2/10/16-channel Sentinelle Breast Coil can be used as a breast imaging coil, a bilateral biopsy coil as well as a unilateral biopsy coil providing large biops
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 14426312
0003
1.00
EA
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TIM COIL INTERFACE 1.5T - Coil adapter plug for up to 8 receive and 1 transmit channels, in order to connect existing dedicated knee and breast boils.
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 14416972
GRAND TOTAL
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B.6 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM NUMBER
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE
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SHIP TO:
The Corporal Michael J Crescenz VAMC
WAREHOUSE
3900 WOODLAND AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
USA
1.00
PROVIDE DAYS ARO
MARK FOR:
James Roth
0002
SAME AS CLIN 001
1.00
0003
SAME AS CLIN 001
1.00
(vi) BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS
In accordance with VAAR 811.104-71 (b), based on the inclusion of FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) and VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008), offerors proposing to furnish an equal product other than referenced in the solicitation, shall insert the following description for each equal product (See also VAAR 852.211-73 (c)(1) and (c)(2).
Manufacturers
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________.
Brand: _______________________________________________________________________
Model No.:____________________________________________________________________
Statement of Work
Client
The Corporal Michael J Crescenz VAMC
Job Name
MRI Breast and Knee Coils
Requested by
Diagnostic Imaging/MRI
Summary
The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC MRI Department is in need of 2 coils for the second MRI machine. MRI coils help the MR machine gather high-quality images of a specific body part and they are essential in generating images. The coil is simply the piece that makes the pictures for the MRI. The MRI department currently has one Knee Coil and one Breast Coil but they have two MRI machines. If two patients present at the same time for the same study that requires the same coil, they have to wait until that coil becomes available for the technologist to use, even though there are two MRI units. These coils are also interchangeable so they will act as backups to each other. This is just in case one set of coil goes down for maintenance or is in need of repair, the department will not have to cancel/reschedule any exams. Having a second set of the breast coil and knee coil will definitely improve timeliness and access to care in the department. Also, the patient satisfaction of not having to wait around until another patient is done their exam so the technologist can use that coil plays an important part in this procurement as well.
Project Scope
This SOW covers the following activities and deliverables. The scope of work is the delivery of a quantity of one (1) Siemens Tx/Rx 15-channel Knee Coil, (1) Siemens 2/10/16ch Sentinelle Breast Coil, and (1) Siemens Tim Coil Interface 1.5T.
The Siemens knee coil is required to have a dimension of 256 mm x 360 mm x 310 mm (L x W x H) and a minimum inner diameter of 154 mm. It must also be compatible with our Siemens Espree and Avanto MRI machines.
The Siemens breast coil is required to have a dimension of 1097mm x 582mm x 279mm (L x W x H). It is also required to be compatible with our current Siemens Espree and Avanto MRI machines.
The MRI coils must also meet the salient features listed below.
Salient Features
Tx/Rx 15-Channel Knee Coil
Transmit/receive 15-channel knee coil
15 element coil with 15 integrated preamplifiers, elements arranged in 3 rungs by 5 elements
iPAT compatible
Upper coil part removable
Holder allows off-center positioning to ensure a comfortable position for the patient
Cushions for patient comfort and stabilization of the anatomy
No coil tuning
Used for examinations of joints in the area of the lower extremities
High resolution knee or elbow imaging
Dimensions: 256mm x 360mm x 310mm (L x W x H)
2/10/16ch Sentinelle Breast Coil
Patient frame
Immobilization plate
Slider
Two 4-channel diagnostic insert coils, two 1-channel biopsy insert coils, one 8-channel medial coil
The coil can be used in the following configurations: 16-channel diagnostic imaging, 10-channel biopsy (bilateral/lateral), and 2-channel biopsy (unilateral/medial)
Breast cushion set
Height adjustable head rest
Contra-lateral support plate for use in unilateral biopsy
Biopsy set for training purposes (grid, marker and training needle kit)
Simultaneous imaging of both breasts in all directions
Uni- or bi-lateral imaging of the breasts in sagittal direction
Biopsy imaging for lateral and medial access
High-resolution 2D and 3D imaging
iPAT factors up to 5
For quantitative spectroscopy (syngo GRACE) a reference bottle can be inserted
Dimensions: 1097mm x 582mm x 279mm
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda:
CLAUSES:
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002)
852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal. (JAN 2008)
852-219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside
(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.
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(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.Â
(ix) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE ONLY.
(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda:
(End of Clause)
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://farsite.hill.af.mil
https://acquisition.gov/far
(End of Clause)
852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008)
852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008)
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015)
52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015)
52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013)
52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126)
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015)
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)
52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008)
52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
(xiii) Additional conditions:
All responses must include verification that each specification outlined in Section (vi) is met.
All interested parties shall be registered, active and verified with the following sites to be considered for award.
SAM:
http://www.sam.gov
VETBIZ
https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx
(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE.
(xv) Quotes must be emailed to amanda.saunders@va.gov and received no later than 9/12/18 NOON EST on the close date. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form.
Quotes may be submitted on this document (If you use this form, Include your company information name, address, phone number, POC, POC email, and DUNS #) or the vendor s own form.
If you are not the manufacturer then an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR LETTER needs to be Pprovided with your quote in order to be considered for the award.
(xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Amanda Saunders at Amanda.saunders@va.gov ; NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.