SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Bone Power System
- Notice Date
- 9/9/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN 15 Contracting Office;4101 S. 4th St. Trafficway;Leavenworth KS 66048
- ZIP Code
- 66048
- Solicitation Number
- VA-255-09-RQ-0074
- Response Due
- 9/17/2009
- Archive Date
- 11/16/2009
- Point of Contact
- Andrew Humulock7485 New Horizon Way
- E-Mail Address
-
Contract Specialist Intern
(andrew.humulock@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATIONFOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number:657-09-4-1705-0449 Posted Date:9/9/2009 Original Response Date:9/17/2009 Current Response Date:N/A Classification Code:65 - Medical, Dental & Veterinary Equipment and Supplies Set Aside:None NAICS Code:339112 Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 15 Contracting Office 4101 S. 4th St. Trafficway LEAVENWORTH KS 66048 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. Solicitation No. VA-255-09-RQ-0074 is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular http://acquisition.gov/far/fac/Looseleaf_FAC 2005-36.pdf. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside and the associated the associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. All interested companies shall provide quotes for the following: Supplies UnitTotal Line ItemDescriptionQuantityPricePrice 0001 Dual Trigger Rotary Handpiece2 EA 0002 Reciprocating Saw2 EA 0003 Sagittal Saw2 EA 0004 Synthesis Attachment (small)2 EA 0005 " Adjustable Chuck with Key 2 EA 0006 " Adjustable Keyless Chuck2 EA 0007 Hudson/Modified Trinkle Attachment2 EA 0008 Trinkle Attachment2 EA 0009 Wire Collet2 EA 0010 Adjustable Pin Collet 2.0-3.2mm 2 EA 0011 Battery Charger1 EA 0012 Battery 4 EA 0013 Sterilization Case for 4 Handpieces2 EA 0014 System Precision Handpiece2 EA 0015 Non Sterile Battery6 EA 0016 Aseptic Battery Kit (Housing, Transfer Shield, and Battery)8 EA The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking competitive quotations for a Surgical Large Bone Orthopedic Power System, which must meet the following salient characteristics: 1) System which provides excellent balance and maneuverability for a user and offers enhanced handling characteristics and convenience during use; 2) Affords attachment and removal of a battery pack in a direction other than the direction of elongation of the handle portion of the device; 3) Includes a connection between the battery pack and the electronic circuitry of the device which resists fretting corrosion; and 4) Is ergonomically comfortable and sized for convenient maneuvering during an orthopedic surgical procedure. The salient characteristics of each component of the power system are as follows: HANDPIECE "Cordless, optimal power/weight ratio single charge will power an entire procedure, rapid recharging, supports frequent reuse. "Slim, fully sterilizable, easy maneuverability for close-in surgery. "Speed regulators on handle for real time control by surgeon. "High torque, variable speed, bi-directional motors with safety switches, handles provide full power with easy control during the heaviest use. "Lightweight ergonomic design- balanced to maximize precision control, with no noticeable vibration in use. "Fully sealed, water resistant- maintenance free, lube less motors, free from water infiltration, air-borne contamination. "Handle and adapters are fully ETO or autoclavable, batteries are ETO or flash autoclavable. "Ergonomically designed shaped with elongated hand and drive portions. "Battery pack is attached and removed from the handle portion of the device in a direction that is parallel to the axis of the elongation of the handle portion. Battery pack is slid in along the same parallel direction. "Weight and size distribution need to be balanced for ease of maneuverability in especially close-in, heavily used surgical sites. "Battery resists "fretting", mechanical abrasion wearing out the contact surfaces. KEYLESS CHUCK "Accepts a wide variety of drills, pins, accessories for rotational drilling, wire fitting, tapping, screwing. QUICK CHUCK SMALL TRINKLE "Time saving quick connection of twist drills, taps, screwdrivers, all applications needing rotational movement. SAWING "Offset design with multiple (four minimum) position rotation for superior access to the surgical site. "Reciprocating- for large bone osteomtomies and removal of femoral head, with multiple (four minimum) position rotation for superior access to the surgical site and reduced vibration. REAMING "90 degree intramedullary trinkle reaming adapter with AO fitting for at-the-site reaming, closer access, improved control for intramedullary nailing. BATTERY CHARGER "Quick recharge simultaneously (a minimum) of four batteries sterile and non-sterile. "Interactive screen allows user to assess the condition of the battery and read battery usage. "Diagnoses battery and its usage. "Conditioning cycle for discharging non-sterile batteries. ASEPTIC BATTERY SYSTEM "Simple three piece (at a minimum) design aseptic delivery to the field. "Easy to handle and deliver in the field. "Versatile- accommodates all sterile and non sterile batteries. Delivery shall be FOB destination, NLT September 28, 2009 at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jefferson Barracks Division, St. Louis, MO 66048. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008) applies to this acquisition and the following provisions apply: (a), (b)(1), (b)(2)(b)(3), (b)(4),(b)(6) (b)(7), (b)(8), (b)(9), (b)(11), (c), (f), (g), (j), (k) and (I). The provision at 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation criteria are included in paragraph (a): (1) Technical Acceptability (must meet all stated salient characteristics); (2) Performance, form, fit and function, (3) Past performance; (3) Warranty; and 4) Price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (August 2009) which can be accessed online at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194. In addition, Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items." If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (March 2009) applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are included as addenda: 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination (Nov. 1991), VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); VAAR 852.211-70, Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984); VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008); VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008); VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008); VAAR 852.273-76, Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008). These clauses and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) is accessible online at: http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ The clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (August, 2009) applies to this acquisition and within this clause the following apply 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June, 2003). 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998), 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (June 2009). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Foreign Purchases (June 2008). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). The above mentioned provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far. Quotes and any applicable attachments shall be received no later than September 16, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Quotes must include the name and telephone number of a company representative that can be contacted, the company's address, DUNS number, and TIN number. The preferred method for submitting quotes is by e-mail at the following address: andrew.humulock@va.gov. The point of contact for this solicitation is Andrew Humulock, Contract Specialist who can be reached by phone at (202) 461-0779 and e-mail at andrew.humulock@va.gov. Questions referencing this solicitation must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the POC above. The Government will make an award to the technically acceptable offer or, or combination or technically acceptable offerors, that results in the best value to the government.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Warehouse Bldg 8;1 Jefferson Barracks Drive;St. Louis, MO
- Zip Code: 63125
- Zip Code: 63125
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