71 -- POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) FURNITURE FOR NUCLEAR MEDICINE HOT LAB

Notice Date

September 14, 2000

Contracting Office

Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Contracting Officer (672-BO-3), Business Office, 10 Casia Street, San Juan, PR 00921-3201

ZIP Code

00921-3201

Solicitation Number

RFQ672-142-00

Response Due

September 25, 2000

Point of Contact

Elisa Cruz (787) 641-2948 or Ana G Alvarado (787) 641-2954

Description

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ 672-142-00 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-19. Solicitation number RFQ672-142-00 Request for Quote is 100% set-aside for small business under SIC code 2599 with a business size of 500 employees. The Government contemplates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price. The requirement is for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) furniture for Nuclear Medicine Service "hot lab" and includes installation on site. Equipment is lead-shielded, storage modules with key locks, specially designed for areas where radioactive materials such as radiopharmaceuticals, radionuclides, and small sources are handled and stored. The modules are lead-shielded for radiation protection and the interior and exterior metal surfaces are bake-painted for corrosion resistance and easy decontamination and cleaning. VAMC will remove existing modules; existing electrical outlets in place will be used. OFFEROR SHOULD REQUEST DIAGRAM OF THE LAYOUT BEFORE SUBMITTING QUOTATION. OFFEROR SHALL SUBMIT A DIAGRAM OF THE LAYOUT FOR THE NEW HOT LAB MODULES WITH THE QUOTATION. CLIN 0001 Preparation and Fume hood Enclosure. Counter-mounted fume hood supported by enclosure base module. Enclosure is completely shielded with " lead and encased in a stainless steel jacket. gaseous radiopharmaceuticals emitted through rear baffle with exhaust slot and adjustable lower exhaust slot. Stainless steel chimney connects to external ductwork. Feature: sliding shield with leaded shielding 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0002 Enclosure Base Module Base cabinet for Preparation Enclosure. overlapping double doors with key locks open up to an adjustable shelf with 100 lb. capacity. Module may be used for storage of radioactive inventory, flood sources, or short and long term decay. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0003 Sink and Decay Module. Module divided into two compartments. Left side provides stainless steel sink with gooseneck faucet, anti-splash nozzle, drain and overflow system. Compartment may be used for cold storage only. Right side provides two chutes that allow waste to be dropped directly into stainless steel waste trays. Five trays for short half-life material, and three for long half-life material. Chutes with shielded covers -- half inch lead shielding on all six sides. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0004 12-Drawer Storage for PET. Radioisotope Storage Module with 2" lead on all six sides with 12 key-locked, lead-lined drawers; drawers can be removed for cleaning or decontamination; each drawer with card slot to identify its contents; with storage well located at rear of counter. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0005 Generator and Storage Module Provides radiation protection without hampering the elution process. Drawer for active generator use and can accommodate either top or front-elution generators. " lead shielding in front, " lead shielding on the remaining three sides and bottom; removable top for generator replacement. Trap doors placed on top and sides of drawer to allow safe access to the generator. Shielded drawer beneath the generator drawer, and two shielded cupboard compartments on the right hand side -- additional storage space to provide for decaying generator prior to disposal. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0006 ENCLOSURE Base Module Enclosure Base Module Base cabinet for Preparation Enclosure. overlapping double doors with key locks open up to an adjustable shelf with 100 lb. capacity. Module may be used for storage of radioactive inventory, flood sources, or short and long term decay. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0007 Generator and Storage Module Enclosure Base Module Base cabinet for Preparation Enclosure. overlapping double doors with key locks open up to an adjustable shelf with 100 lb. capacity. Module may be used for storage of radioactive inventory, flood sources, or short and long term decay. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0008 Unit Dose Module Holds sharp containers to facilitate decay rotation. Chute with removable shielded lid to drop used syringes into the front container without compromising safety. Larger rear port to allow for safely removal of decayed container to make room for new rotation; " lead shield. Stainless steel countertop with backsplash and spill-proof lip. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0009 PET Block Shield vertical lead shielding, adjustable cantilevered viewing panel with lead glass. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0010 Position Chamber Shield High-energy positron emitters with the CRC-PS Chamber Shield. May be mounted under hot cell cabinet or placement on a table or cabinet. Each shield consisting of 8 or more rings to completely surround the dose calibrator chamber. With base shield and shielded top. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0011 ANGLE SHIELD 3cc For radioactive syringe to be completely encapsulated/surrounded by .5 inches of lead. Needle and plunger are also shielded. Secondary shielding device shields any residual activity in the connector. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0012 ANGLE SHIELD 5cc For radioactive syringe to be completely encapsulated/surrounded by .5 inches of lead. Needle and plunger are also shielded. Secondary shielding device shields any residual activity in the connector. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0013 Angle Shield 10cc For radioactive syringe to be completely encapsulated/surrounded by .5 inches of lead. Needle and plunger are also shielded. Secondary shielding device shields any residual activity in the connector. 1 Each $__________. CLIN 0014 Angle Shield Stand 3cc to 10cc with Secondary Shield. For radioactive syringe to be completely encapsulated/surrounded by .5 inches of lead. Needle and plunger are also shielded. Secondary shielding device shields any residual activity in the connector. 1 Each $__________. The Government will remove the existing equipment in preparation for the installation of the new equipment. This requirement includes installation. Work will consist of furnishing all plans, labor, materials, tools, equipment, furniture (modules), removal of all packaging material outside of VA premises in accordance with Federal and local codes, and transportation necessary to perform all operations in connection with the installation of described furniture. All equipment to be delivered at same time. No partial delivery, Work should begin within 5 working days of the delivery of all equipment.. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Mar 2000) applies to this acquisition. The following provisions and clauses are applicable and are hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference. The full text of a clause may be accessed at this address: www.arnet.gov/far and www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar. Offer shall submit a completed copy of provisions with their quotation 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Small Business, and 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1999); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applicable clauses (Aug 2000) 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3 (Alternate II), 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising, 52.242-13 Bankruptcy, 852.233-70 Protest Content, 852.233-71 Alternative Protest Procedure, 52.233-3 Protest after Award, 52.233-1 Disputes, 52.233-2 Service of Protest, 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act-Overtime Compensation, 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes, 52.229-5 Taxes-Contracts Performed in U.S. Possessions or Puerto Rico, 52.232-17 Interest, 52.232-34 Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation,52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. Facsimile proposals shall be accepted. The quote shall be submitted via facsimile at 787- 641-8364 to Elisa Cruz, Sr. Contracting Officer at the VA Medical Center, 10 Calle Casia, Contracting Section BO-3, San Juan, PR 00921-3201. Quotations must be received NLT 4:00pm (local time) on 09/25/00. Elisa Cruz is the POC and can be reached at 787-641-2948 or 787-641-7582 Ext. 10282. See Note 1.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000918/71SOL002.HTM (W-258 SN496967)