Repetitive Trans-cranial Magnetic Stimulators (rTMS)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposal being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION is included as an attachment to this synopsis posting. Solicitation VA119-17-R-0347 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) for this requirement.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions/clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95. This solicitation is for the procurement of Repetitive Trans-Cranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) machines. The Government seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite quantity contract that will run for a period of 36 months from the date of award. The requirement is solicited as a 100% Small Business Set aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for the procurement of this item are 339112 Surgical and Medical instrument Manufacturing 1,000 employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. The government will only establish an award with the firm that complies with the criteria listed in the Statement of Work, offers a competitive price, and who the government determines represents a benefit to the government.

The Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is proposing to establish a requirements type contract, via a small business set-aside acquisition. The Government has identified Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator (rTMS) as a candidate for standardization. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has established a nationwide initiative to implement a transcranial magnetic stimulation program as an option available to its clinical staff and the veterans they serve. rTMS availability allows for an effective sought after treatment alternative to pharmaceutical and other traditional methods of treatment; rTMS also affords clinicians a viable and suitable supplemental treatment method. rTMS is a device that uses an electromagnetic coil placed against the scalp. The electromagnet delivers a magnetic pulse that stimulates nerve cells in the region of the brain involved in mood control and depression.

This acquisition is under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/#1. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, supplies, and materials to provide rTMS equipment, installation, training and any/all other deliverables to VA Medical Centers (VAMCs)/facilities identified in the order issued. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items.

Place of Performance: Multiple locations throughout the continental US and all US Territories; delivery location(s) will be defined per order.

Period of Performance: Date of Award through 36 months.



Electronic copies of the required submission material shall be provided to the Contract Specialist, Marlon Nibbs and Michelle Bailey at marlon.nibbs@va.gov and michelle.bailey@va.gov . Offers are to be received no later than 10:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 26, 2017. No Facsimile quotes will be accepted. The offeror is responsible for ensuring that the contract specialist has received the offer before the deadline for receipt of offers, and the government will not be responsible for delays or failures of either the contractor s email system or the Government s email system.

Clauses: As stated in the attached solicitation document.

Solicitation Provisions: As stated in the attached solicitation document.

VAAR: As stated in the attached solicitation document.