SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- 629-19-2-106-0071 - Electronic Metabolic Monitoring System - 36C256-19-AP-1133
- Notice Date
- 1/30/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM;NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16;ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM;PO BOX 69004;ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004
- ZIP Code
- 71306-9004
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25619Q0380
- Response Due
- 2/7/2019
- Archive Date
- 4/8/2019
- Point of Contact
- felicia.lovelady@va.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Page 4 of 4 SOURCES SOUGHT COMPREHENSIVE LAB ANIMAL MONITORING SYSTEM NEW ORLEANS VAMC The New Orleans VA Medical Center is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for Comprehensive Lab Animal Monitoring Systems. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334516. The items and required quantities are shown in the SOW below: Statement of Work SOW Lab 46 629-19-2-106-0071 Electronic Metabolic Monitoring System Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System Research Service 11F New Orleans, LA 1/24/2019 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The overall purpose is to provide and configure equipment for the Veterinary Medical Unit and Lab space at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) Research Building, P, 2400 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119.This equipment is requested to fulfill the Research mission. 2. SCOPE 2.1 The Contractor shall provide, transport, install, and configure all listed equipment. All products must meet all salient characteristics defined in this section. 2.2 All equipment and installation must meet manufacturers and VA specifications. 2.3 The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required for delivery and installation of the supplies and equipment. 2.4 The Contractor is responsible for any missing parts and components not included in order to carry out the installation. 2.5 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 2.5.1 Description: Electronic Metabolic Monitoring System Qty: 10 ea. Configured in Research building rooms: 4P160 Brand Name/ Model: CLAMS-WC or equivalent URL: http://www.colinst.com Specifications/Salient Characteristics: The system must have options to perform each process Computer Controller, Interface with wiring and monitors, and Software to operate the system and compile results Drinking water monitor Food intake monitor Automated food access option Urine mass monitor Feces mass monitor Urine chill option Urine and feces collection cages Side feeder option Base unit rack to hold the 10 configurations On site installation and training, Installation to include uncrating, assembly, removal of packaging materials from site. Training to include review of parts, disassembly, reassembly and operation of software. 2.7.1 DELIVERY 2.7.1.1 Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS), Research Building, P, 2400 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119 beginning on December 30, 2018. 2.7.1.2 Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon. 2.7.1.3 Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary. 2.7.1.4 Deliver specified items only when the site is ready for installation work to proceed. 2.7.1.5 Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities. 2.7.1.6 Any government requested delayed delivery up to 90 days after initial award delivery date, shall be at no additional cost to the Government. 2.7.1.7 A pre-delivery meeting will be conducted 60 days prior to initial award delivery date for verification of delivery and installation dates. 2.7.1.8 Delivery and Installation will be coordinated through the COR. 2.7.2 CONFIGURATION 2.7.2.1 All equipment shall be floor mounted by contractor upon delivery unless otherwise noted above. 2.7.2.2 Install/Configure all equipment to manufacturer s specifications maintaining Federal, and Local safety standards 2.7.2.3 Installation/Configuration must be completed by February 30, 2019. All work shall be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday. All federal holidays, excluded. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM Site. 2.7.2.4 If there is an operational conflict with installation, night or weekend installation may be required. Government will provide a 72 hours' notice of change of installation hours. 2.7.2.5 The contractor shall coordinate all deliveries, staging areas, installations, and parking arrangements with the COR. 2.7.2.6 The Contractor shall remove all related shipping debris and cleanup any construction associated with delivery and installation of the specified items. Contractor shall remove all packaging from the SLVHCS premises. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to Contractor error or neglect. 2.8 SITE CONDITIONS 2.8.1 There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the hospital at any time. 3. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: 3.1 The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the COR upon delivery of equipment. 3.2 Contractor shall provide dates of completion of punch list items and replacement parts and/or short ship items from the manufacturer(s). 3.3 The COR shall ensure all work is completed satisfactorily prior to acceptance. Disputes shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer. 4. DELIVERABLES 4.1 Operation and Maintenance Manuals 4.1.1 Binders - Quantity (1) set for each line item 4.1.2 Digital Copies- Quantity (1) each for item 4.2 Deliver compilation of all manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule and operation materials packaged in binder(s) to COR upon completion of installation. 5. OPERATOR TRAINING: 5.1 Contractor shall provide On-site training of the equipment to the Users. Scheduling of operator training shall be coordinated with the SLVHCS COR after installation is complete. 6. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY 6.1 Contractor shall protect all items from damage. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds and furnishings. The Contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building(s) or grounds damaged accidentally or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor. 6.2 The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the building(s) and grounds with the COR prior to commencing work. To insure that the Contractor shall be able to repair or replace any items, components, building(s) or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor. The source of all repairs beyond simple surface cleaning is the facility construction contractor (or appropriate subcontractor), so that building warranty is maintained. Concurrence from the VA Facilities Management POC and COR is required before the Contractor may perform any significant repair work. In all cases, repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade, and color to match adjacent existing work. 6.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for security of the areas in which the work is being performed prior to completion. 6.4 Contractor shall provide floor protection while working in all VA facilities. All material handling equipment shall have rubber wheels. 7.1 The contractor shall provide a minimum one year manufacturer s warranty on all parts and labor. This warranty will begin upon opening of the SLVHCS Research building. 7.2 The warranty shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair. 8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 8.1 The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation 8.2 See Attachment 1 (Att_1_PWS_ Security Requirements) for additional requirements. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Page 4 of 4 If your organization has the potential capacity to supply these items, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort. We are seeking VIP-Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business sources, but any Small Business should identify its capability to provide the equipment. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 2:00pm, 7 February, 2019. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to felicia.lovelady@va.gov DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. 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- Place of Performance
- Address: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS;SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM;RESEARCH BUILDING P;2400 CANAL STREET;NEW ORLEANS, LA
- Zip Code: 70119
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 70119
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