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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 05, 2017 FBO #5734
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66 -- 663-17-3-2588-0027 A CTIVATION--MHR-Lab equip (VA-17-104686) - Attachment

Notice Date

8/3/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Program Contracting Activity Central;6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300;Independence OH 44131
 

ZIP Code

44131
 

Solicitation Number

VA70117N0021
 

Response Due

8/10/2017
 

Archive Date

10/9/2017
 

Point of Contact

Jacquelyn Wise
 

E-Mail Address

Johnson<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT #VA701-17-N-0021 The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) is in the process of planning a requirement in which a contractor will be required to provide Brand Name Lab Equipment (Fisher Scientific) for use in the new Puget Sound VA Medical Center (see attached list of brand name lab equipment). The VA is conducting market research and is seeking written responses with information to assist with identifying potential sources that are interested in, and capable of, providing the products described.   Please review the information contained herein and identify whether your company has the capability and interest to provide the brand name items listed.   Please see section titled SUBMITTAL OF RFI RESPONSE below for what information to include in your company s response. The estimated Delivery is NLT September 28, 2017. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for the requirement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the size standard is 1000 employees. This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only. A determination on the contract type, mechanism for procuring the services, and possible set-aside will not be made by the Government until after the market research has been completed. No proposals are being requested or accepted under this synopsis. GOVERNMENT QUESTIONS The VA is requesting vendors answer the following questions in response to this notice.   1.                       Are there any specifications for individual items that you believe may be too restrictive when taking into consideration industry standards? 2.                       Is your company an authorized distributor of Fischer Scientific? 3.                       What is the lead time on this equipment? 4.                       Do you have a relevant GSA schedule? 5.                       Is there any reason you would not be interested in responding to a solicitation?   What are the reason(s) and why? 6.                       Do you have any questions or comments that may otherwise assist us? SET-ASIDE Complete responses to this notice will assist the VA in determining any potential set-aside for the requirement.   Not providing all information requested in response to this notice may result in the VA being unable to determine a vendor potentially capable of satisfying the requirement and, subsequently, if the rule of two criteria is not met, a specific set-aside category may not be decided by the Contracting Officer. AUTHORIZED DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR VERIFICATION This requirement is for new equipment ONLY; remanufactured or gray market items will not be accepted.   Gray market, also known as parallel market is the trade of a commodity through distribution channels which, while legal, are unofficial, unauthorized, or unintended by the original manufacturer. Products that are purchased outside of our authorized distributor network on the gray market generate a number of concerns such as: counterfeit or adulterated devices, inadequate storage conditions, tracking issues in case of a recall, loss of warrantee, and most importantly patient safety.   In some instances unauthorized distributors procure products from an authorized distributor for resale. However, authorized distributors purchase products at list price, and the unauthorized distributors are reselling the product at a price point below list price, which raises questions about product sourcing]. Any vendor interested in this requirement shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer or distributor for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and services are provided and maintained by the OEM or that the OEM gives authorization to the vendor to fulfill all warranty, service, and/or preventative maintenance obligations for the equipment on their behalf.   All software licensing, warrant, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. To assist the VA in determining any potential set-aside, we are requesting vendors provide the authorized dealer/distributor letter in response to this Request for Information (RFI).   Any future solicitation will include the requirement for vendors to provide authorized dealer verification for all items of equipment.   To satisfy this requirement, the vendor shall provide the original documentation from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized dealer/distributor for the items being procured.   This letter shall be on the manufacturers official letter head or from an official manufacturer email and guarantees the products are safe, are not counterfeit or adulterated devices, have maintained adequate storage conditions, and that: 1.                       All product warranties and service and/or preventative maintenance agreements transfer to the VA and will be honored by the OEM or 2.                       Guarantees that the OEM gives authorization to the vendor to fulfill all warranty, service, and/or preventative maintenance obligations for the equipment.   An EXAMPLE of an acceptable OEM Authorized Dealer letter is attached (SEE ATTACHMENT 1). SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS/WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS See attached list of Brand Name Lab Equipment (ATTACHMENT 2). SUBMITTAL OF RFI RESPONSE   A complete response satisfies the information requested below. The Government requests responders provide the following information: 1.                       Company information including name, address, point of contact, and DUNS Number 2.                       Authorized dealer verification (see above), 3.                       The contract number of any applicable GSA schedule if one exists from which these items can be procured, and 4.                       Answers to government questions Administrative Please return complete responses to Contract Specialist jacquelyn.wise@va.gov. NOTE:   This RFI is for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government.   Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.   Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice.   No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information.   At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation.   Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement.   The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release.   The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/ISC/OISC/VA70117N0021/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA701-17-N-0021 VA701-17-N-0021.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3709158&FileName=VA701-17-N-0021-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3709158&FileName=VA701-17-N-0021-000.docx

 

File Name: VA701-17-N-0021 EXAMPLE OEM Authorized Dealer Letter.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3709159&FileName=VA701-17-N-0021-001.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3709159&FileName=VA701-17-N-0021-001.docx

 

File Name: VA701-17-N-0021 Brand Name Equipment.xlsx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3709160&FileName=VA701-17-N-0021-002.xlsx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3709160&FileName=VA701-17-N-0021-002.xlsx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Delivery To:;VA Puget Sound Health Care System;1660 S. Columbian Way;Seattle WA

Zip Code: 98108
 

Record

SN04611599-W 20170805/170803232803-abee4ddfcef74fe298f231962faadb39 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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