SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- 36C249-19-AP-2159 Exam & Treatment Chairs
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2019
- Notice Type
- Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 9;1639 Medical Center Parkway;Suite 400;Murfreesboro TN 37129
- ZIP Code
- 37129
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24919Q0443
- Response Due
- 8/2/2019
- Archive Date
- 8/17/2019
- Point of Contact
- Joshua Richardson
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C24919Q0443 Product or Service Code: 6515 Set Aside: SDVOSB NAICS Code: 339113 Contracting Office Address NCO 9 Contracting Office 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 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. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101. To be considered eligible for award all SDVOSB s must be registered/verified through Vetbiz.gov. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 750. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9 is seeking to purchase 24 Trurize Chairs with Accessories. All interested companies shall provide quotation for the following: Supplies Only Brand Name or Equal products will be considered IAW FAR 52.211-6. Line Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price 0001 3333000000 - Trurize 24 0002 3333000001 - CHAIR ASSY, COMMON COMPONENTS 24 0003 3333000100 - OPTION, DOMESTIC 24 0004 3333046004 - OPTION, 1/4 INCH NC COMM CABLE 24 0005 3333046002 - OPTION, BATTERY BACKUP 24 0006 3333146030 - OPTION, CORD REEL 24 0007 3333046000 - OPTION, TRAY 24 0008 3333046361 - FABRIC, BLUE W/ FIRE BARRIER 24 0009 7777770100 - 1 YEAR PARTS, LABOR & TRAVEL 24 0010 3333019000 - PACKAGING, DOMESTIC 24 Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after order/award of contract. Delivery terms FOB Destination. The contractor shall deliver line items 0001 -0010 to Memphis VA Medical Center. Brand Name or Equal Requirements Per FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as brand name or equal, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that equal products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate equal products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an equal product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. To be considered technically acceptable, the products must meet the following minimum salient characteristics: Salient Characteristics Has a Caregiver Specific control panel. Has a lighted Occupant Control Panel. Adjustable height allows for patients of all heights to utilize the sitting features to enter and exit the chair with minimal effort. Sit-to-Stand motorized function that eases the transition of laying in bed to sitting and supports the patient from standing to sitting position with minimal muscular strain on the caregiver. Reclining capability providing additional comfort and options for patients recovering from serious illness or surgery. Full flat transfer for patients who need to be laterally moved to stretcher or bed. Integrated Chair Exit Alarm prevents patient falls by alerting nursing staff of excess movement. Pivoting armrest that aid in all patient transfers. Vertical handles designed for optimal ergonomic maneuvering. One-touch brakes located on both sides of the chair that simultaneously lock. Multiple positioning for patient comfort and mobility. Must possess the ability to reduce pressure injuries, reduce sepsis, fall reduction, and promote early mobility. Hooks for Foley bags on both sides of chair for proper drainage and hygiene needs. Line management system on side of chair. Place of Performance Address: 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN Postal Code: 38104 Country: UNITED STATES The Government will award a contract resulting from the following solicitation to the responsible quoter whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: First, all responses will be evaluated to see if they meet the Salient Characteristics and provide descriptive literature to aid in that determination. Offerors meeting the Salient Characteristics will then have a comparative price evaluation conducted and the awardee selected. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items Oct 2018 FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items Oct 2018 Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal 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 following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items OCT 2018 FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Jan 2019 The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2018) (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (14) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) (28)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT ®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3 (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (OCT 2018) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018) VAAR 852.247-71 Delivery Location (OCT 2018) Gray Market Prevention Language: Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. This procurement is for new Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable. All quoters shall submit quote with priced line items. Brand Name or Equal items only. Quotes will be accepted as (all or none). All quoters must have an active and complete registration in SAM: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/ prior to award. The SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. All quotations shall be emailed to Joshua Richardson at Joshua.Richardson2@va.gov, subject line: Trurize Chairs for Station 614. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than Friday, August 2, 2019 by 12:00 P.M. (CST) by email to Joshua.Richardson2@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Only emailed quotes will be accepted. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail, addressed to Joshua Richardson at Joshua.Richardson2@va.gov, subject line: subject line: Trurize Chairs for Station 614 no later than Thursday, August 1, 2019 by 09:00 A.M. (CST). NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (30-JUL-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Memphis VAMC;1030 Jefferson Avenue;Memphis, TN
- Zip Code: 38104
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 38104
- Record
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