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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 05, 2011 FBO #3388
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65 -- Thoracoscopic Instruments & Supplies - Attachment

Notice Date
3/3/2011
 
Notice Type
Attachment
 
NAICS
339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 
Contracting Office
Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Midwest Health Care System;Attention: Jennifer A. Peterson;708 S. THIRD ST., SUITE 200E;Minneapolis MN 55415
 
ZIP Code
55415
 
Solicitation Number
VA26311RQ0224
 
Response Due
3/16/2011
 
Archive Date
3/31/2011
 
Point of Contact
Jennifer A. Peterson
 
E-Mail Address
7-2154<br
 
Small Business Set-Aside
Total Small Business
 
Description
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, refer to solicitation number VA-263-11-RQ-0224, entitled "Thoracoscopic Instruments & Supplies that are equal to the VA owned Scanlan/Chitwood brand Thoracoscopic Instruments." This document is prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAR FAC-49 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. A SEPARATE WRITTEN REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The VA will conduct this procurement in accordance with a combination of FAR Parts 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code that applies is 339112 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This procurement will be 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. Contractors are requested to submit a written technical proposal and a separate cost proposal in response to the requirements listed below. A firm-fixed price contract is anticipated. Proposal may be submitted on company letterhead or company bid proposal form. All offers submitted must contain the signature of a person authorized by the company to submit proposals. NOTE: The offeror MUST ADDRESS ALL ITEMS listed below in the VA's requirements, by submitting, in a separate technical proposal, an explanation of how the system and products that are proposed will meet each of the VA's minimum requirements. The Contractor's price and technical proposal must contain the name; title and signature of a person authorized to submit proposals/bids on behalf of the contractor. Descriptive literature for equipment offered must also be included in the proposal package. If contractor offers these products on his Federal Supply Schedule, a copy of the FSS contract with the products highlighted shall be included in the proposal. Requirement: The Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis MN, 55417, has a requirement for the Thoracoscopic products that are equal to the VA owned Scanlan/Chitwood brand Thoracoscopic Instruments & Supplies. The BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Thoracoscopies products must be Compatible for use with VA owned Scanlan/Chitwood thorascopic Instrumentation and capable of providing the following: (1) Catalog No. 9909-612 - Thoracoscopic Needle Holder (10mm) for 2-0 and Smaller Needles, Gold Ring Handle, Curved Carbon-inlay Jaws, 21cm Working Length, 13-1/2" / 34cm - Quantity: 4 Each (2) Catalog No. 9009-828 - Thoracoscopic Chitwood Knot Tier/Pusher (5mm), "Trap Model," Jacobson Spring Style, Round Handle for 2-0 and Smaller Suture, 15cm Working Length, 12-1/2" / 32cm - Quantity: 3 Each (3) Catalog No. 9009-838SC - Thoracoscopic SCANLAN ® Chitwood Super Cut Suture Cutter (5mm), "Trap Model," Black Platinum Ring Handle, 18.0 cm Working Length, 11" / 28cm - Quantity: 3 Each (4) Catalog No. 9009-738SC - Thoracoscopic Chitwood Dissecting Scissors (5mm), Curved Left, Blunt Super Cut Blades, 3cm Blade Length, 18.5cm Working Length, Black Platinum Ring Handle, 11-1/2" / 29cm - Quantity: 1 Each (5) Catalog No. 9009-910 - Thoracoscopic Wolf Suction Instrument (3.2mm), Curved Blunt Tip, 22cm Working Length, 14-1/4" / 36cm Total Length. One (1) Suction tube Brush Included. - Quantity: 3 Each (6) Catalog No. 9-905 - D'Amico Suction Brush 19" - Quantity: 1 Each (7) Catalog No. 9009-222 - Thoracoscopic Grasper (5mm), Ring Handle, 11mm Straight Oblong Ring Jaws, 23cm Working Length, 13" / 33cm - Quantity: 3 Each (8) Catalog No. 9009-512 - Thoracoscopic Russian Forceps (5mm), Round Axial Handle Without Ratchet, 6mm Width Russian Jaws, Working Length 8" / 20 cm, Total Length 14-1/4" / 36.5cm - Quantity: 3 Each (9) Catalog No. 8008-410 - SCANLAN ® MEMEORY Knife Handle, FH, Straight, Fits #11 and #15 Blades, 9-1/2" / 24cm - Quantity: 2 Each (10) Catalog No. 8008-432 - SCANLAN ® MEMORY Nerve Hook, Angled Flat Tip, 10" / 25.4cm - Quantity: 4 Each (11) Catalog No. 8008-420 - SCANLAN ® MEMORY Mirror Instrument, 1.5 X Magnification, Round Handle, Two (2) Pieces (Handle, Mirror) 9-7/8" / 25cm - Quantity: 2 Each (12) Specify Warranty. (13) F.O.B Destination is Preferred. CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE: (1) a Technical Proposal addressing how products offered meet the brand name or equal compatibility for each requirement listed above; (2) a Price Proposal with all stock numbers and a cost per item; (3) Descriptive Literature, also include FSS contract if applicable; (4) three references including names and telephone numbers; (5) a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications or copy of ORCA registration; (6) Provide the FOB point and shipping charges (if applicable); (7) Address time frames associated with, delivery time after receipt of an order. (8) Prompt payment terms (9) Instrumentation Warranty. Evaluation of proposals will include the following evaluation factors: (a) The technical capability of products offered to meet the government's requirements as listed above (b) contractor's reputation in the trade and past performance history (c) price. Award will be made to the offeror determined to offer the "best value to the Government. Technical capability and past performance, when combined, will be weighted significantly higher than price. Evaluation may be made with or without discussion with the offerors. All responsible sources that can meet the requirements and provide the items as listed above may respond to his solicitation by submitting cost and technical proposals on their company letterhead or bid form. Per FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This Solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer; VAAR 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards; VAAR 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran- Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors; VAAR 852.273-74 Award without Exchanges; 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY of "Offeror Representations and Certifications" along with offer or certify that his company is registered with ORCA; Per FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference, the following clauses shall apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals; VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments; VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee; VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection; VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission; FAR 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on 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: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration. Note to offerors: to be awarded a contract, the offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the FAR and VAAR clause(s) available or full text can also be accessed on the internet addresses http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index/html for FAR clauses and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm for VAAR clauses. Proposals shall be submitted to the attention of Jennifer A. Peterson, Purchasing Agent (90C), 708 South Third Street, Suite 200E, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Contact Jennifer Peterson at 612-344-2154, email: jennifer.peterson3@va.gov Offeror's proposals must reference solicitation number VA-263-11-RQ-0224 and are due by 3:00pm Central Daylight Time on March 16, 2011.
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/MiVAMC618/MiVAMC618/VA26311RQ0224/listing.html)
 
Document(s)
Attachment
 
File Name: VA-263-11-RQ-0224 VA-263-11-RQ-0224_1.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=180085&FileName=VA-263-11-RQ-0224-000.doc)
Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=180085&FileName=VA-263-11-RQ-0224-000.doc

 
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Place of Performance
Address: VA Health Care System;One Veterans Drive;Minneapolis MN
Zip Code: 55417
 
Record
SN02392607-W 20110305/110303234603-61bba2edbd0a2ff1a8a31d602b1b939f (fbodaily.com)
 
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