SYNTHES STOCK REPLACEMENT ***Amendment to Extend Delivery Date***

Added: Jul 30, 2015 9:52 am Modified: Jul 30, 2015 11:09 amTrack Changes (i) 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is: VA259-15-Q-0435, and it 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 2005-83.

(iv) This solicitation is restricted for total small business set aside. NAICS: 339112.

(v) Contract Line Items: See attached excel spreadsheet: (Note any errors in formula are not the responsibility of the government)

(vi) Performance Specifications:

This Acquisition is for "Brand Name Only". See Justification Below.

Brand Name Manufacturer: Depuy Synthes

Small Business may submit a quote for this requirement.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS



Justification and Approval (J&A)

For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>$150K)



1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 19, Cheyenne & SLC VA Medical Center



Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Cheyenne VAMC

2360 East Pershing Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82001-5356



Salt Lake City VAMC

500 Foothill Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001



Contracting Activity: VA Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center

Mountain Towers, Suite 900

4100 East Mississippi Ave

Denver, CO 80246-6558



Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition.

Purchase Request# 442-15-3-475-0008 | 66-015-3-077-0755 | 660-15-3-055-1995



2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:



This request is to limit Brand Name to the only large business manufacturer (Depuy Synthes). This requirement is a new contract and is a firm-fixed price requirement.



3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs:



(a) Surgical Services at the Cheyenne & SLC VAMC is requesting Depuy Sythnes stock replacement instruments and implants be purchased. These instruments and implants will be direct replicas to the hospitals current instruments and implants available on station.



(b) ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $243,078.25

(c) REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 8/31/2015



4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:



(X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability

or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4

( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;



5. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):



The Cheyenne & SLC VAMC is requesting replacement instruments and implants to provide back-up clavicle sets for our orthopedic surgical cases. Currently, we utilize Synthes implants and screws. These new items will be used to replace exact same items. It is critical that the same screws, instruments, and plates are used in the replacement equipment. Accordingly, Synthes is the only firm capable of providing these instruments and implants.



6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:



Market research has been performed and has shown that no other Large firm is able to supply the requested items.



7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:



The acquisition is considered fair and reasonable lAW FAR 13.106-1(a). Market research shows that items are fair according to past purchase history on FPDS.



8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:



These items are not available on FSS. A sources sought notice was posted to FBO (VA259-15-Q-0435) which received 5 SB responses, however SBA has not been able to produce a NMR waiver. Recommendation is to proceed with acquisition in order to avoid unnecessary delays in the acquisition process.



9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:



Currently, the Cheyenne & SLC VAMC are requesting backup supplies to provide more availability in scheduling of surgical cases and to prevent delay through sterile processing. lAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), the anticipated contract is a follow on contract for the continued production of highly specialized equipment, and award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of coast to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.



10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:



None



11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: N/A

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.





[Signature Redacted]



13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM, Volume 6, Chapter VI: OFOC SOP.



a. Contracting Officer's Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.





[Signature Redacted]



b. Director of Contracting /Designee (Required $150K and above): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.





[Signature Redacted]



(vii) Date and place of performance (FOB Destination):

Please Deliver To:



Cheyenne VAMC

2360 East Pershing Blvd

Cheyenne, WY 82001-5356



Salt Lake City VAMC

500 Foothill Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001



Delivery:

Within 30 Days ARO FOB Destination



(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with the offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) Any additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, 52.209-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

(xv) Date and Time offers are due: Offers are due at 4:00PM ET on 08/12/2015.

(xvi) Name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:



Brian Ballard

Contract Specialist | NCO19

303-372-7078

brian.ballard@va.gov



David Rupert

Contracting Officer | NCO19

303-372-7037

David.Rupert@va.gov

Added: Jul 30, 2015 9:52 am (i) 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is: VA259-15-Q-0435, and it 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 2005-83.

(iv) This solicitation is restricted for total small business set aside. NAICS: 339112.

(v) Contract Line Items: See attached excel spreadsheet: (Note any errors in formula are not the responsibility of the government)



*** Please Note all three (3) tabs in the attached spreadsheet***

(vi) Performance Specifications:

This Acquisition is for "Brand Name Only". See Justification Below.

Brand Name Manufacturer: Depuy Synthes

Small Business may submit a quote for this requirement.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS



Justification and Approval (J&A)

For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>$150K)



1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 19, Cheyenne & SLC VA Medical Center



Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Cheyenne VAMC

2360 East Pershing Blvd.

Cheyenne, WY 82001-5356



Salt Lake City VAMC

500 Foothill Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001



Contracting Activity: VA Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center

Mountain Towers, Suite 900

4100 East Mississippi Ave

Denver, CO 80246-6558



Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition.

Purchase Request# 442-15-3-475-0008 | 66-015-3-077-0755 | 660-15-3-055-1995



2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:



This request is to limit Brand Name to the only large business manufacturer (Depuy Synthes). This requirement is a new contract and is a firm-fixed price requirement.



3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs:



(a) Surgical Services at the Cheyenne & SLC VAMC is requesting Depuy Sythnes stock replacement instruments and implants be purchased. These instruments and implants will be direct replicas to the hospitals current instruments and implants available on station.



(b) ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $243,078.25

(c) REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 8/31/2015



4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:



(X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability

or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4

( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;



5. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):



The Cheyenne & SLC VAMC is requesting replacement instruments and implants to provide back-up clavicle sets for our orthopedic surgical cases. Currently, we utilize Synthes implants and screws. These new items will be used to replace exact same items. It is critical that the same screws, instruments, and plates are used in the replacement equipment. Accordingly, Synthes is the only firm capable of providing these instruments and implants.



6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:



Market research has been performed and has shown that no other Large firm is able to supply the requested items.



7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:



The acquisition is considered fair and reasonable lAW FAR 13.106-1(a). Market research shows that items are fair according to past purchase history on FPDS.



8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:



These items are not available on FSS. A sources sought notice was posted to FBO (VA259-15-Q-0435) which received 5 SB responses, however SBA has not been able to produce a NMR waiver. Recommendation is to proceed with acquisition in order to avoid unnecessary delays in the acquisition process.



9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:



Currently, the Cheyenne & SLC VAMC are requesting backup supplies to provide more availability in scheduling of surgical cases and to prevent delay through sterile processing. lAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), the anticipated contract is a follow on contract for the continued production of highly specialized equipment, and award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of coast to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.



10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:



None



11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: N/A

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.





[Signature Redacted]



13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM, Volume 6, Chapter VI: OFOC SOP.



a. Contracting Officer's Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.





[Signature Redacted]



b. Director of Contracting /Designee (Required $150K and above): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.





[Signature Redacted]



(vii) Date and place of performance (FOB Destination):

Please Deliver To:



Cheyenne VAMC

2360 East Pershing Blvd

Cheyenne, WY 82001-5356



Salt Lake City VAMC

500 Foothill Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001



Delivery:

Within 30 Days ARO FOB Destination



(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with the offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) Any additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, 52.209-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

(xv) Date and Time offers are due: Offers are due at 4:00PM ET on 08/12/2015.

(xvi) Name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation:



Brian Ballard

Contract Specialist | NCO19

303-372-7078

brian.ballard@va.gov



David Rupert

Contracting Officer | NCO19

303-372-7037

David.Rupert@va.gov