Rodent Anesthesia Equipment

Added: Apr 19, 2017 4:07 pm 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is VA240-17-Q-0122. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns (To receive credit, an Offeror must be registered and verified in VetBiz.gov Vendor Information Pages (http://www.VetBiz.gov). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov.



STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)



CONTRACT DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

The Tennessee Valley VAMC research laboratory requires the purchase of VetEquip RC2 Rodent Anesthesia Systems for funded VA R&D projects. Interested parties must be able to provide all components of the VetEquip equipment. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded for the purchase of Brand Name or Equal equipment in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the Offeror s best terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the required VetEquip or equivalent equipment. The government reserves the right to award without discussions.





1.1 PRICING

The Offeror shall submit price quotes for the required brand name or equal equipment, to the specifications listed in Section 1.2 below. Please enclose the established price list and description of capabilities and product specifications for the required equipment. The Offeror shall submit a separate price sheet for equal items to include Manufacturer Name, Stock/Part #, Unit of Issue and Price. Items offered that are brand name or equal shall identify items as being on GSA schedule and reference the contract number for each item.



Note: The Offeror should include a description of any support services or warranty information in the technical quote.

























1.2 REQUIRED PRODUCTS & SPECIFICATIONS

VetEquip or equivalent equipment, or equal, equipment in support of research studies.



ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

0001

#922100 RC2 Rodent Anesthesia System, 2001AB

2.00

EA











1.3 Product Capabilities & Salient Characteristics or equal

Research investigators will be utilizing the above named items in support of completing funded VA R&D projects:



Investigators require two (2) table-top rodent isoflurane anesthesia machines that can be used for delivery of anesthesia to multiple rodents at one time. This system needs a pre-set flow rate of oxygen to eliminate the need to adjust flow meters.



Essential components include:

Isoflurane vaporizer (1-5%) to monitor current level of isoflurane in the system

Flow meter with ability to deliver preset flow of anesthetic gas to 6 independent circuits which are controlled by On/Off switches (this feature is imperative to utilize the induction chambers in order to anesthetize several mice at one time for increased productivity)

4 circuits deliver 500 cc/min flow rate for anesthetic gas delivery by mask

2 circuits deliver 1000 cc/min flow rate for delivery of anesthetic gas by induction chamber with oxygen flush (15-35 liters/ minute at 55 psi). (Oxygen flush is key for safety of laboratory and animal facility personnel)

System should include: 2 induction chambers, 4 nose cones, Mapleson E breathing circuits, activated charcoal filters, and 22mm evacuation flexible hosing



The product capabilities and salient characteristics identified above by a brand name or equal" description are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality and characteristics of the product that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by the brand name) will be considered if such product is clearly identified in the quote and is determined by the VA to meet fully the salient characteristics on above products. If offering an equivalent product, the brand name of the equivalent product shall be clearly identified in the quote. Unless visibly identified as an equivalent product, offered items shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement.



The evaluation of quotes and the determination as to the equality of the products shall be the responsibility of the Government and shall be based on information provided by the Offeror. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information not provided in the quotation by the Offeror. To ensure that sufficient information is available, the Offeror must furnish, as a part of the quote, all descriptive material necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the products meet the salient characteristics of this requirement. Vendors proposing to modify a product to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement shall include a clear description of the proposed modification and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modification. Offers that do not have descriptive material will not be considered for award.



Instructions to the Offeror

Basis for award resulting from this RFQ will made to the Best Value Offer that provides a complete package pursuant to the preparation requirements set forth in 52.212-1. FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation- Commercial Items) will be incorporated in full text into the RFQ and will be evaluated on the following factors. Evaluations will be in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified procedures.



Evaluation Factors for Award:



Factor 1 - Technical Capabilities

All offerors must meet or exceed all requirements and salient features as listed in the Statement of Need.

Factor 2 - Past Performance - Past Performance will be based on the most current PPIPRS

Report.

Factor 3 - Price



The following FAR provision and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. The solicitation document, incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89, Effective July 2, 2015. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquistion.gov. 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.



FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Item

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

FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014)

FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal

FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest

Quotes shall be submitted via email to millicent.covert@va.gov and Offerors must reference Solicitation #VA240-17-Q-0122 in the subject line of the email. No telephone request for information will be considered. Incomplete packages will be considered nonresponsive. All offers must be received by the closing date Thursday, April 27, 2017 NLT Noon EST.