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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 10, 2021 SAM #7161
SOLICITATION NOTICE

36 -- Stratasys: F370 “or Equal�? 3D Printer System (Brand or Equal)

Notice Date

7/8/2021 11:05:59 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

333244 — Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) Greenwood Village CO 80111 USA
 

ZIP Code

80111
 

Solicitation Number

36C25921Q0569
 

Response Due

7/15/2021 1:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

08/14/2021
 

Point of Contact

Sunnie Germaine-Pickett, Contract Specialist, Phone: 303-712-5833
 

E-Mail Address

Sunnie.Germaine-Pickett@va.gov
(Sunnie.Germaine-Pickett@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Request for Quote (RFQ) #: 36C25921Q0569 Stratasys: F370 or Equal 3D Printer System This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation. ** Quotes are to be provided to Sunnie Germaine-Pickett at Sunnie.Germaine-Pickett@va.gov no later than 4:00 pm EST, July 15, 2021. Quotes shall not be hand carried. Faxed quotes shall not be accepted. Emailed quotes are the only method of submitted quotes (4MB email limit). The Government reserves the right to make award solely on initial Quotes received. Offerors bear the burden of ensuring that all portions of the offer (and any authorized amendments) reach the designated office before the deadline specified in the solicitation. This RFQ shall be completed in its entirety, and signed and dated, failure shall not be considered for award. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is 36C25921Q0569. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-08 effective August 13, 2020. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333244 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This solicitation is set aside for SDVOSB concerns. List of Line Items; Brand Name or Equal Line Item Part # Description QTY Unit Unit Price Total Price 0001 123-30001 F370 3D Printer (Elastomer) Brand Name or Equal 3D Printer System 14 x 10 x 14 in. (355.6 x 254 x 355.6 mm) Material Bays: 2 model, 2 suport-ABS-M30, ASA, PC-ABS, PLA, TPU, ESD7, Diran-GrabCAD & Insight Softwares-Touchscreen Graphical User Interface Auto-changeover capabilities Wi-Fi capabilities Dual USB ports Camera for remote monitoring 1 Year Warranty Start-up Kit (123-00101) 1 60 ci Spool ea: ABSM30 Ivory 1 60 ci Spool ea: TPU 92A Black 1 60 ci Spool ea: QSR Support 1 Box Build Trays Qty 16 2 Standard Extrusion Heads 1 TPU 92A Extrusion Head 1 EA 0002 F123-Install-RES (400-35000-RES) On-Site Installation and Training for the 3D Printer System: Includes Loading software-Machine calibration-System testing-Travel and expenses 1 EA 0003 570-CS-SRS-DT3 CleanStation SRS (Part#CS-SRS-DT3) 10 x10 x12 work envelope-1200 cubic inch, 6 gallon, all stainless steel tank Support Removal Station 1 EA 0004 300-00600 Soluble Concentrate (case of 12 bottles) P400-SC 1 EA 0005 123-00401 F123 Extrusion Head ABS, ASA,PC-ABS, SR-30, and QSR material 1 EA 0006 333-60502 ASA (White) Filament Canister, F123, 60 in^3 (983 cc) 1 EA 0007 333-60503 ASA (RED) Filament Canister, F123, 60 in^3 (983 cc) 1 EA 0008 333-60501 ASA (Black) Filament Canister, F123, 60 in^3 (983 cc) 1 EA 0009 333-60504 ASA (Blue) Filament Canister, F123, 60 in^3 (983 cc) 1 EA 0010 333-90101 PLA (Black) Filament Canister, F123, 90in^3 (1474 cc) 1 EA 0011 333-90109 PLA (Light Gray) Filament Canister, F123, 90in^3 (1474 cc) 1 EA 0012 333-60700 PC-ABS (White) Filament Canaster, F123, 60 in^3 (983 cc) 1 EA 0013 333-90701 PC-ABS (Black) Filament Canaster, F123, 60 in^3 (983 cc) 1 EA 0014 333-60201 Elastomer (TPU)( Black )Filament Canister, F123, 60in^(983 cc) 1 EA 0015 333-63500 SR-35 QSR Support Filament Canister, F123, 60 in^3 (983) ABS M30, ASA, PC-ABS 3 EA 0016 CATI-TRG-RP201 RP201 FORTUS Insight Software Training Onsite: 2 Days @ 7 hours each (14 hours total), Up to 5 students can attend. Topics: STL file format, Build objectives and part orientation, Tool path generation, Advanced tool path and group functions, Model Support Options, Sectioning parts, Insight software customization, System key pad functions, General Maintenance and cleaning, Managing build materials, changing tips for different situations, machine calibration terms: Traing will be billed at the time of purchase, must be used within 6 months of purchase. 1 JB Grand Total: Description of Requirements for the items to be acquired (salient characteristics): 3D PRINTER SYSTEM PURPOSE The overall purpose is to deliver and provide staff training for a 3D printer to be used by the Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service and Spinal Cord Injury Unit SCOPE The Contractor shall deliver and install all items listed in section 2.5. All items must meet all salient characteristics defined in section 2.5. The Contractor shall provide onsite training for staff per section 5. Installation must meet manufacturer specifications. 2.4. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supplies, and equipment required for delivery and installation. 2.5 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 2.5.1. 3-D Printer System (1) Quantity: 1 Basis of Design (make/model/Mfr Part No): Stratsys F370: Brand Name or Equal Technical Specifications/Salient Characteristics System Size: 64 x 34 x 28 Maximum Build Size: 14 x10 x14 Multiple material 3D printing Accuracy: +/- 0.008 in Noise specification: 46 decibels while in use; 35 decibels when idle CrabCAD and Insight Software provided Network connectivity: Wired/Wireless capability Encryption Capability Power: 100-132V/15A OR 200-240V/7A; 50/60Hz Flexibility to print with seven different materials interchangeably, with five different materials being loaded into the printer at one time Allows for using a flexible filament Build plate 355mm x 254mm x 355mm Accessory Options: Dual USB ports Auto-changeover capabilities Multiple spools for different printing materials Clean Station (1) Soluble Concentrate (1 case) F123 extrusion head (1) ASA white filament canister (1) ASA red filament canister (1) ASA black filament canister (1) ASA blue filament canister (1) PLA black filament canister (1) PLA Light gray filament canister (1) PC-ABS white filament canister (1) PC-ABS black filament canister (1) Elastomer black filament canister (1) QSR filament canister (3) Construction Materials/Type Stainless Steel DELIVERY DELIVERY Delivery Timeframe: within 30 days of award unless specified differently within scope of contract. Delivery Location: Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Eastern Colorado Health Care System, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045 Delivery Markings: Contractor shall deliver items in manufacturer's original sealed containers with manufacturer s name marked thereon. Deliveries shall be marked with the PO and contract number. Delivery and Installation will be coordinated through the On-Site Point of Contact (POC). POCs for delivery and install are: David Spurgin, David.Spurgin@va.gov, (720) 723-3028 Michael Bastien, Michael.Bastien@va.gov, (303) 283-5369 SITE CONDITIONS There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the delivery area at any time. Delivery personnel must comply with all posted site safety requirements, to include the wearing of PPE if required. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS Binders - Quantity 1 each for the printer identified in section 2.5 Deliver compilation of all manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule and operation materials packaged in binder(s) to On-Site Point of Contact upon completion of installation. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY Contractor shall protect all items from damage during delivery and installation. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds, and furnishings. Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate floor and wall protection to minimize damage to the facility during delivery/installation of the items in section 2.5. It is recommended that all material handling equipment have rubber wheels to minimize potential damage to floors. The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the building(s) and grounds with the On-Site Point of Contact prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any items that require simple repair, components, building(s), or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor or its employees. 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 On-Site Point of Contact 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. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the items identified in section 2.5 and its own work tools and equipment during delivery/installation. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS Security background checks are not required. The printer does not require connectivity on a VA network and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. WARRANTY The contractor shall provide all manufacturer(s) warranties on all parts and labor at time of delivery. The warranties shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair. TRAINING Contractor shall provide all training materials at time of delivery. Contractor shall provide up to 2 days (14 Hours) of onsite training/familiarization training for up to 5 staff.  Training must be completed within 60 days of delivery. Training to be coordinated with delivery POCs. Delivery and acceptance is to be F.O.B Destination (FAR 52.247-34) at the Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located at 1700 North Wheeling Street Aurora, CO 80045 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL 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. Offeror 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. Offerors providing an or equal product(s) must adhere to the terms in FAR 52.211-6. 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. To be considered for award, offers of equal products, including equal products of the brand name manufacturer, must Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; Clearly identify the item by- Brand name, if any and Make or model number, Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and 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. 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. 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 Any award made as a result of this solicitation will be made on an All or Nothing Basis. State if quoted items are available and priced through offerors existing Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, or VA-wide Acquisition Contract. If the acquisition is set-aside for SDVOSBs/VOSBs, their socioeconomic status must be VIP verified and visible in the VA Vendor Information Pages (VIP): https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ at the time of quote submission AND award, or will be considered non-responsive, and will NOT be considered for award. Offerors are warned against contacting any VA personnel other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to placement of any award made resulting from this RFQ. If such contact occurs and found to be prejudicial to competing contactors, the offeror making such contact may be excluded from award considerations. All proprietary information shall be clearly and properly marked. If the Offeror submits annexes, documentation, attachments or the like, not specifically required by this solicitation, such will count against the Offeror s page limitations unless otherwise indicated in the specific volume instructions below. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the quote and provide an adequate basis for evaluation. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote. Submission of quote shall include the following volumes: (I) Price, (II) Narrative to Support the General Standards of Responsibility Volume I Price - The offeror shall complete the pricing schedule provided in Section (v) above: Price/Cost Schedule. Volume II General Standards of Responsibility - To assist the contracting officer in determining if the general and special standards of responsibility applicable to this procurement are met, offerors are asked to provide the following information with their quotes. Failure to include this information could result in a contracting officer s determination that an otherwise successful offeror is not eligible for contract award. General Standards of Responsibility: G1: Offeror shall provide a letter of authorization from the manufacturer for each OEM product stating that they are an authorized distributor/reseller. (End of Addendum to 52.212-1) 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS: (a) Basis of Award. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part13 procedures. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, quotes the lowest price, whose quoted price does not exceed the amount of funding available for the procurement, and whose quoted price is found to be reasonable. Price alone is the sole evaluation factor. Offerors who fail to meet any standard of responsibility will not be eligible to receive contract award. (b) Evaluation Process. Quotes will be evaluated in the following manner. The lowest-priced quote will be identified. The lowest-priced quote will be evaluated to determine if the quoted price exceeds the amount of funding available for the procurement. If the quoted price does not exceed the amount of funding available for the procurement, the quoted price will be evaluated to determine if it is reasonable. If the quoted price is found to be reasonable, the offeror who submitted this quote will be identified as the successful offeror. The contracting officer will then determine if the successful offeror is responsible using the general standards of responsibility applicable to this procurement. If contract award cannot be made to the successful offeror, the contracting officer will evaluate the next lowest-priced quote following the procedures described above. This process will continue until a contract award can be made, or the contracting officer determines that no contract award can be made. The contracting officer may find all quotes not acceptable and cancel the solicitation if the lowest-priced quote exceeds the amount of funding available for the procurement. The contracting officer may likewise find a quote under evaluation, as well as all remaining quotes, not acceptable and cancel the solicitation if the quote currently under evaluation exceeds the amount of funding available for the procurement. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with offerors. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions at any time if determined by the contracting officer to be in the Government s interest. (End of Addendum to 52.212-2) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with the offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 applies to this acquisition with the following FAR clauses incorporated by reference; FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)); FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) FAR 52.225 5 Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: 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): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 System for Award Management The following VAAR clauses are to be incorporated by reference: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012); 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008); 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions 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): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) The following FAR provisions are to be incorporated by reference: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) The following VAAR provisions are to be incorporated by reference: 852.273-70 Late Offers (JAN 2003); 852.273-72 Alternate Evaluation (JAN 2003); and 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges (JAN 2003). The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. Date and Time offers are due to Sunnie Germaine-Pickett at Sunnie.Germaine-Pickett@va.gov By4:00 pm EST, July 15, 2021. Name and email of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Sunnie Germaine-Pickett Sunnie.Germaine-Pickett@va.gov
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1700 North Wheeling Street Loading Dock, Aurora 80045

Zip Code: 80045
 

Record

SN06055305-F 20210710/210708230129 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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