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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 27, 2021 SAM #7030
SOLICITATION NOTICE

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Notice Date: 2/25/2021 9:05:30 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) PITTSBURGH PA 15215 USA
ZIP Code: 15215
Solicitation Number: 36C24421Q0353
Response Due: 6/30/2021 8:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 07/30/2021
Point of Contact: Contract Specialist, Ed Ferkel
E-Mail Address: edward.ferkel@va.gov
(edward.ferkel@va.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Awardee: null
Description: (i) This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the purchase of Astera Audiometers, as prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 8.4, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24421Q0353 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is for a Brand Name Only Requirement. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-03 dated 1/14/2021. (iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Set-Aside and the associated NAICS code 333912 has a small business size standard of 500 employees. (v) Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics Lebanon VAMC 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042 Background: The Lebanon VA Medical Center has a requirement for the brand name purchase of four (4) Brand Madsen Astera 2 Audiometers with two-channel clinical high frequency audiometers and installation. The audiometers will be used to upgrade the current Otometric audiometers. Title of Project: GN Otometrics Astera 2 Audiometers Lifecycle replacement. Scope of Work: The vendor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of need (SON), except as may otherwise be specified. The contractor shall provide and install (4) GN Otometrics Astera 2 Channel Clinical High Frequency Audiometers as outlined. Background: The Lebanon VAMC Audiology department currently has a need to upgrade their Otometrics audiometers with (4) GN Otometrics Astera 2 Channel Clinical High Frequency audiometers which operate off the existing Otometrics OTOsuite software and hardware. We currently use the Aurical, Aurical OTO Cam, and the Madsen Capella OAE which are three other components sharing the OTOsuite software. Performance Period: Delivery shall occur within 30 days of contract award. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order General Requirement: The Madsen Astera² offers a large range of dedicated tests such as the TEN test and SAL test. The TEN test lets you easily mask the frequencies next to the test frequency in the test ear. That way you can avoid off-frequency-listening and get a proper estimate of the hearing threshold. You may also get indications of whether it is worthwhile to provide amplification in that frequency region. The SAL test is based on an indirect method of estimating hearing thresholds for bone conduction. Hearing thresholds for air conduction are determined first without and then with a simultaneous masking noise, presented by a bone vibrator placed in the center of the forehead. The better the sensorineural acuity the larger the masking effect of the boneconducted noise in that ear. Madsen Astera2 also includes the SISI, ABLB, DLI, Bekesy and loudness scaling tests. The Madsen Astera 2 also shares the same existing software (OTOsuite) that the audiologist is currently utilizing for additional applications with patients. The main hardware is a direct connection to the computer via USB. The existing connected PC controls the entire system. There is no embedded operating system or personably identifiable information. Salient Characteristics: High Frequency Phones, TDH earphones, Insert Phones, Bone, Monitor Mic, TB Mic, Pat Response switch & Preloaded speech test. Compatible with Otosuite. Sole Source Justification: The existing software (OTOsuite) is not compatible with other audiometers on the market, and the current software is not in need of replacement, therefore requiring the upgrade to the Madsen Astera 2 audiometers for seamless installation, connectivity and functionality with the current software. Installation: The vendor shall provide installation within 30 days of contract award or on the day of delivery. Delivery: The Contractor shall deliver all equipment required under this SOW within thirty (30) calendar days or less from the date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). Delivery of equipment shall be made to: Lebanon VA Medical Center (Attn. Warehouse), 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. Delivery to the facility shall be coordinated at least 72 hours prior to required delivery date with the Warehouse Supervisor. Warehouse Supervisor: Dean Steckbeck, Phone: (717) 272-6621 x5973 Email: Dean.Steckbeck@va.gov Note: The Warehouse Supervisor has no authority to change the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. (vi) Cost/Price Schedule CLIN INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 4.00 EA __________ _______ GN Otometrics Astera Two Channel Clinical Audiometer Funding/Req. Number: 1 0002 1.00 EA ___________ _______ INSTALLATION Funding/Req. Number: 1 GRAND TOTAL _________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE CLIN # DELIVERY LOCATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 0001 SHIP TO: Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 S. Lincoln AVE Lebanon, PA 17042 USA 4.00 30 DAYS ARO MARK FOR: Sharon Gilbert 717-272-6621 X6430 Sharon.Gilbert3@va.gov 0002 Same as 0001 1.00 30 DAYS ARO (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following provision AND instructions are added as addenda: Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following provision AND instructions are added as addenda: 52.252- 1 Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp 52.204-13 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016) Grey Market Items- Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (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 remanufacturers 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 to 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. (End of provision) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE ONLY. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda: 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://acquisition.gov/far 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2019-01) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) (End of Clause) CLAUSES: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018) 852.219-10 VA Notice of total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) 852.219-75 Subcontracting Commitments Monitoring and Compliance (JULY 2018) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (MAY 2019) (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (xiii) Additional conditions: All responses must include verification that each specification outlined in Section (v) is met and provide authorized distributor documentation of products offered. All interested parties shall be registered, active and verified with the following sites to be considered for award. SAM: http://www.sam.gov VETBIZ: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. This is a federal supply schedule buy combined synopsis/solicitation for equipment 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). (xv) Quotes must be submitted via email and received no later than 11:00 A.M., EST on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Quotes must remain valid until 10/31/2021. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form. Please include Point of Contact name, phone number, and email with response. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Only emailed quotes sent to Edward.ferkel@va.gov will be accepted. Point of Contact Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email to Edward.ferkel@va.gov. Deadline for question is 12:00 PM, Monday, June 28, 2021. Attachment: J&A Astera Audiometer - Brand Name Justification End of Document
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Place of Performance: Address: Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon 17042, USA; Zip Code: 17042; Country: USA
Record: SN05927356-F 20210227/210225230109 (samdaily.us)
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