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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 13, 2015 FBO #4950
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66 -- Stainless Steel Automated Animal Watering System - Attachment

Notice Date

6/11/2015
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

333999 — All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Program Contract Organization East(PCOE);1100 1st Street, 7th Floor, Suite 732;Washington DC 20002
 

ZIP Code

20002
 

Solicitation Number

VA26815Q0041
 

Response Due

6/29/2015
 

Archive Date

6/29/2015
 

Point of Contact

Elaine F DiBucci
 

E-Mail Address

2-3432<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This Request for Proposal (RFP) will also use the procedures under FAR Part 13.5 - Test Program for Commercial Items. In accordance with 13.106-2, the contracting officer may take into consideration information such as the contracting officer's knowledge of and previous experience with the services being acquired or other reasonable basis. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. The reference/solicitation number is VA268-15-Q-0041 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a contract to the successful offeror. 3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-82. 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 (VAAR) Supplement can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and the (VAAR) (Federal Acquisition Circular) 4. This requirement is to establish a Requirements Contract for providing Animal Housing Watering equipment for Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma City, OK Research Department. 5. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Applicable NAICS Code is 333999 Size Standard is 500 employees. 6. Period of Performance: This requirement shall be for an anticipated period of performance from date of award through 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). It is anticipated that delivery of products will occur within 90 days ARO.. 7. Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center - Oklahoma Research Department 921 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 8. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation All questions and inquiries about this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to elaine.dibucci@va.gov on or before June23, 2015 by 4:00 PM. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. A site visit will be conducted on June 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the facility. For information regarding the site visit, please contact Debbie Simmons at Debbie.Simmons2@va.gov or at 405-456-3105. Offerors must submit all proposals electronically by email to elaine.dibucci@va.gov referencing solicitation # VA268-15-Q-0041 in the subject line, on or before the proposal due date of June 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM. No hardcopy proposals will be accepted, and late offers will not be accepted. Offeror must submit a cost proposal as a separate document. This procurement is for brand name or equal products. Offeror shall provide a narrative to address each item and its brand name or equal compliance. Offerors must present clear evidence of ability to meet or exceed all requirements of this acquisition. Offeror must submit: 1. A completed cost sheet, located on Page 7. 2. A narrative addressing each item included in the system, presenting clear evidence of ability of vendor's product to meet the salient brand name or equal characteristics contained in this solicitation. 3. Past Performance Information: Proposal must list up to three contracts for products of a similar type, scope, size and complexity that are ongoing, or have been completed within the past five years. The following information shall be provided for each contract. oName and address of the contracting activity oName and telephone number of contact person oDates of contract performance (beginning and ending) oTotal dollar value of contract oBrief description of the project, scope and services offered Note: Please advise your references that they may be contacted from VA personnel regarding customer satisfaction with your products and services and your compliance with and fulfillment of the requirements of previous contracts. Information utilized in past performance evaluation will be obtained from the references provided by the Offeror, and may also be obtained from other sources such as customers known to the Government, others who may have useful and relevant information, and Government databases. 4. Socio-Economic Status - The Offeror shall provide the Socio-economic status of prime contractor 5. Offeror must clearly identify their DUNS# on their proposal. This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure to make a best value award. Evaluation will be based on Technical, Past Performance and Cost Factors. A decision on the technical acceptability of each Offeror's quotations will be made. For those Offerors which are determined to be technically acceptable, award will be made to that vendor with the lowest overall price. While the Government will strive for maximum objectivity, the technical go/no go process, by its nature, is subjective; therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the evaluation process. The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quotations. If further questions are required, the contracting officer may contact the Offeror or Offerors. Award may be made without discussion. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quotation conforms to all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, technical requirements, and also provides the best value to the Government based on the results of the evaluation 10. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. 11. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification, Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall either: (1) return a completed copy of this provision with its proposal (a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far); or (2) complete the Online Reps and Certs. Application at http://www.sam.gov and reference it in your proposal. 12. The clause at 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 13. 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: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representations 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration Other Applicable Clauses/Provisions: 14. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the SAM database. SAM information may be found at http://www.sam.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. There are no applicable Numbered Notes that apply. 15. Statement of Need/Work Background: The automatic watering system will be used in conjunction with a mouse environmental housing, which was recently awarded (VA268-15-F-0066, detailed on page 5). The Watering System includes the following specifications: Automated watering system is individually engineered to deliver consistent, high quality, variable-fee drinking water. Water is treated and transported through stainless steel piping to animal rooms. The water will flow into cage rack manifold piping and can be easily accessed by animal through a drinking valve. To get a drink, the animals simply need bite, lick, or nose the stem of the valve and water flows out at a controlled rate appropriate for the species. Once the animal releases the stem, water flow immediately stops. Included is the following: "Pressure reducing stations 8550-595 equipped with auto flush and monitoring features, a shutoff valve and an injection port for system sanitization. "On-line rack flush interconnect stations each equipped with a detachable recoil supply hose with stainless steel quick disconnect couplings and a fixed recoil drain hose with stainless steel quick disconnect coupling. "Central Proportioner for chlorination "Stainless steel piping at pressure reducing stations. "Pulse central controller panel with internal power supply, modem, I/O block and Ethernet Switch. "Pulse power supply unit for LON devices. "Combination manifold/recoil hose flush station. "Delivery, set-up, and installation The vendor must be able to supply brand name or equal instrumentation to meet the following specifications: Brand Name or Equal ProductsQuantityUnit Edstrom Stainless Steel Automated Watering System (Brand Name or Equal) "Pressure Reducing Stations Model 8550-595 with auto flush and monitoring features, shut off valve and an injection port for system sanitization furnished with a surface stainless steel cabinet1Each "On-line rack flush interconnect stations oWith detachable Kynar recoil supply hose w/ stainless steel quick disconnect couplings oFixed Kynar recoil drain hose with stainless steel w/ quick disconnect coupling. oA Stainless steel solenoid flush valve with mounting bracket oClean Joint Stainless Steel Room Distribution supply and drain piping system (w/ ½" plastic standoff brackets /mounting hardware. oDrain header extends to a sink or floor drain within animal room.24Each Central Proportioner System "Edstrom Model CP-654 Central Proportioner for chlorination1Each "Stainless steel piping system originating CP-654 and terminating at (1) Pressure Reducing Station for two rooms1Lot Edstrom "Pulse" System for two rooms, consisting of: "Pulse Central Controller Panel (PCCX) with internal Power Supply, Modem, I/O block and Ethernet Switch. Painted steel panel to be surface mounted in an accessible area. 1Each "Pulse Power Supply Unit for LON Devises1Each "Electrical/ Control cable as required for connection of all components with the PCC(S)1Lot "Pulse Training Combination Manifold/Recoil Hose Flush Station (Model 2400) 1Each Chlorine Injector Station Model 6574-303 to provide chlorination for flushing water.1Each Performance Period: The environmental housing for mice should be delivered within 90 calendar days of award, unless otherwise specified at time of order. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price Delivery Information: ITEM NUMBERDESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICESQUANTITYUNIT 1MENGP144AD-0076 IVC, Mouse, 144 Cage NexGen, PNC, Same Side Plenums 4" Exhaust(Right) & 4" Supply, Runners (Plastic), Edstrom Stainless Steel Automated Watering with Removable Valve (SHR Design), 5" x 1.5" Gray Retort Casters, Integrated Cage Locks, Double Face, 8 Columns x 9 Tiers, Drawing 4116915.00EA 2223611-5 MICRO BARRIER TOP, NEXGEN, CLEAR 720.00EA 3223581-CAGE, XJ, CLEAR, H2O, WHITE CHANNEL720.00EA 4225663-1 PLASTIC FEEDER TRAY 2, ASSEMBLY, DUAL FEEDER, CLEAR720.00EA 5SC4 SAFETY CABINET, 4 FT, CLASS II A2 BSC BY NSF WITH 10" SASH OPENING3.00EA This request is to purchase the above equipment at this institution. These are standard laboratory equipment that is needed for the operation of the facility. Without which the research, collaborations and patient studies would not be possible. This equipment must be compatible with the recently solicited and awarded mouse housing equipment, which includes the following items: Site Map ? Price/Cost Schedule Item Information ITEM NUMBERDESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICESQUANTITYUNITUNIT PRICEAMOUNT 1Brand Name or Equal EDSTROM STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATED ANIMAL WATERING SYSTEM FOR ROOMS 1R114, 1R115 & 1R116 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: PRESSURE REDUCING STATIONS MODEL 8550-595 EQUIPPED WITH AUTO FLUSH & MONITORING, SHUT LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: MODEL 8550-595 - 1.00JB __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________
 

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA268-15-Q-0041 VA268-15-Q-0041_3.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2099648&FileName=VA268-15-Q-0041-001.docx)

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Place of Performance

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Medical Ctr. Oklahoma;921 NE 13th Street;Research Services (151-B);Oklahoma City, OK

Zip Code: 73104
 

Record

SN03762117-W 20150613/150611235902-ea5b9222a4cf6da2c08f61dcfe3caee6 (fbodaily.com)
 

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