ThinPrep T5000 Processor The purpose of this Amendment is to change the Set-aside from SDVOSB to VOSB.

Solicitation Number: 36C24718Q0474



Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation



Synopsis: This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24718Q0474 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ)

(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52, November 2, 2011.   Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR)



(iv) This solicitation is issued as a total set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and only qualified vendors may submit bids. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

(v) This requirement consists of the following item(s):



ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

THINPREP T5000 PROCESSOR

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: PRD 00691



1.00

EA

__________________

__________________









GRAND TOTAL

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                    Specific features:

Brand Name or Equal

      New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items.

All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Quotes MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of solicitation. 



ThinPrep T5000 Processor Specifications

Instrument Dimensions:

Width    34 /86 cm

Height   22 /56 cm

Depth:  26 /66 cm

Clearances:

Width: 40 /102 cm

Height: 40 /102 cm

Depth: 36 /92 cm

Weight:

175 lb/80 kg (approximate)

Waste container:

Width                6 /15 cm

Height               17 /43 cm

Depth                6 /15 cm

Operating Temperature:

60-90°F /16-32°C

Operating Humidity:      

20% - 80% RH non-condensing

Electrical Voltage:

100/130 VAC at 2 amps

220/240 VAC at 1 amp

Frequency:

47-63 Hz

Power:

Maximum 240 watts

Carousel capacity:

Up to 20 ThinPrep Pap, Non-Gyn, or UroCyte vials

Up to 20 slides

Up to 20 filters

Output Capacity:

8 alcohol baths of 20 slides each

Vial/Slide Barcode Requirements:

1D/linear barcodes (Code 128, I2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93)

2D barcodes (Data Matrix ECC 200)



(vi) The items for this solicitation are to be delivered to:               



DELIVER TO: RALPH H. JOHNSON VAMC

1001 TRIDETN ST

HANAHAN, SC 29401-5799





(vii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering;  VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources





(viii) 52.212-2,  Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation.



The Government anticipates awarding a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer that conforms to all solicitation requirements.  Award without discussions is contemplated and all offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial submission.  Submitted offers shall not exceed 15 single-sided pages and any pages beyond this amount will be removed and not evaluated.





To be considered technically acceptable for award each offeror must provide with their submitted quote/offer:



Documentation that confirms at least 3 years of satisfactory and relevant experience/past-performance providing the same type of required items and support services. 

Documentation that confirms the company/employees are manufacturer authorized resellers/distributors and installers of the quoted items. 

If you are quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must submit manufacturer product literature that confirms the item(s) meets all the salient characteristics for the specified items.  The salient characteristics for the specified item(s) are contained in the applicable manufacturer s literature. 

If you are quoting/offering or equal items, the offeror must clearly identify the exact make, model, manufacturer and item description for each line item to be considered. Quotes/offerors that do not provide an adequate description of how the equal product meets the salient characteristics will not be considered for award. This is not applicable to offerors that are quoting EXACT MATCH items.

Documentation that confirms the company is registered and is the required socio-economic category in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https:// www.sam.gov 



(ix) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 with the faxed and written quote, a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; if not provided, the offer may not be considered for award.





(x) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission.



(xi) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition:

52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, 52.222-41, 52.222-44



(xii) n/a



(xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition



(xiv) n/a



(xv) QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this solicitation need to be electronically submitted to Darius Crane, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail darius.crane@va.gov. The solicitation number must be identified on all submitted questions.  Please place ATTENTION: THINPREP PROCESSOR 36C24718Q0474 in the subject line of your email.



(xvi) Site Visit:  N/A



(xviii) QUOTES/OFFERS ARE DUE April 12, 2018 at 16:00 PM EST. Only electronic offers will be accepted; submit quotation to Darius Crane, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail darius.crane@va.gov.  Please place ATTENTION: THINPREP PROCESSOR 36C24718Q0474 in the subject line of your email or use hyperlink to reply. All offers must include the solicitation number. 

Quotes/offers received after this date may not be considered for award.



 (xvii)  Contact information



Contracting Office Address:



Network Contracting Office 7-SAO EAST

Department of Veterans Affairs

325 Folly Road, Ste 300

Charleston, SC 29412





Primary Point of Contact:



Darius Crane

Contract Specialist

darius.crane@va.gov