Portable sleep monitoring system

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for CareFusion Nox T3 device. This portable sleep monitoring system is a type 3 device for unattended portable monitoring in the diagnosis of sleep apnea., 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 VA244-17-Q-1617 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 339112 has a small business size standard of 1000.

(v) Contract Line Items (CLIN):

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

NOX T3 COMPLETE KIT,US VERSION Portable sleep monitoring system: Digital recorder, 2 respiratory effort sensors, clip straps, USB cable, abdomen thorax cable, filter tube connectors, batteries and sof

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 22857-001



40.00

BX

__________________

__________________

0002

NOX NASAL CANNULA W/FILTER,BX/40

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 69594



1.00

BX

__________________

__________________

0003

NOX DISPOSABLE RIP BELT,MED,BX/20 1 Included

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 69591



1.00

BX

__________________

__________________

0004

NOX DISPOSABLE RIP BELT,LARGE,BX/20 1 Included

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 69592



1.00

BX

__________________

__________________

0005

T3 FILTER TUBE CONN - 50PK

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 69447



1.00

PG

__________________

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0006

NOX ABDOMEN CABLE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 21817-001



1.00

EA

__________________

__________________

0007

T3 SERVICE KIT

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 69446



1.00

KT

__________________

__________________

0008

OX-T3 HOOK-UP GUIDE, PKG 25 Nox-T3 portable sleep monitor patient hook-up guide

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 27781-001



1.00

EA

__________________

__________________

0009

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS FOR 1-DAY ONSITE 1

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 97075-CLN-OS



1.00

EA

__________________

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GRAND TOTAL

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(vi) Comparable products must be brand name or equal in the following specifications:

The CPL MJCVAMC Medicine/Sleep Department is looking to procure the CareFusion Nox T3 device. This portable sleep monitoring system is a type 3 device for unattended portable monitoring in the diagnosis of sleep apnea. The functionality of full-fledged sleep software and can navigate, score, review, report and export data. The technology is designed for wireless and miniaturization and increase comfort for patients.

The Nox-T3 device is a multiple channel monitor. The device uses wireless technology: Bluetooth pulse oximeter, flexible channel for ECG, built-in microphone for respiratory sounds, actigraphy/body position, abdomen/thorax RIP effort and flow/pressure signal.

The Nox-T3 device has a 1.5V AA battery power source during recording. It has 1 GB storage capacity with up to 24 hours including true audio recording .It uses Host PC USB during data download.

The Nox-T3 device has an intuitive analysis and reporting software. There is fast data download and immediate results that viewable with configurable data management.

(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





(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:

52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION) (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or contractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

(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)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (2011)

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) There are no additional contract requirements, terms or conditions.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE.

(xv) Quotes must be emailed to donna.cooper2@va.gov and received no later than 2:00pm EST on the close date. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form.

(xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Donna Cooper at donna.cooper2@va.gov