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Details: This Is A Sources Sought Notice Only. This Is Not A Request For Quotes And No Contract Will Be Awarded From This Announcement. The Government Will Not Provide Any Reimbursement For Responses Submitted In Response To This Source Sought Notice. Respondents Will Not Be Notified Of The Results Of The Evaluation. if A Solicitation Is Issued It Shall Be Announced At A Later Date, And All Interest Parties Must Respond To That Solicitation Announcement Separately. Responses To This Notice Are Not A Request To Be Added To A Prospective Bidders List Or To Receive A Copy Of The Solicitation. the Purpose Of This Announcement Is To Perform Market Research To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Sources And Their Size Classification Relative To Naics 541611, With A Size Standard 24.5 Million Dollars. The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Is Seeking To Identify Any Vendor Capable Of Providing Support Servicesâ per The Draft Performance Work Statementâ below. this Sources Sought Notice Provides An Opportunity For Respondents To Submit Their Capability And Availability To Provide The Requirement Described Below. Vendors Are Encouraged To Submit Information Relative To Their Capabilities To Fulfill This Requirement, In The Form Of A Statement That Addresses The Specific Requirement Identified In This Sources Sought. Information Received From This Sources Sought Shall Be Utilized To Facilitate The Contracting Officer S Review Of The Market Base, For Acquisition Planning, Size Determination, And Procurement Strategy. submission Instructions: Interested Parties Who Consider Themselves Qualified To Perform The Services Are Invited To Submit A Response To This Sources Sought Notice By 3:00 Pm Est, 05-januarry-2024. All Responses Under This Sources Sought Notice Must Be Emailed To Joshua.gallien@va.gov With Rfq #36c10d24q0037 Support Services In The Subject Line. Telephone Inquiries Will Not Be Accepted Or Acknowledged, And No Feedback Or Evaluations Will Be Provided To Companies Regarding Their Submissions. interested Parties Should Complete The Attached Sources Sought Worksheet. Parties May Submit Additional Information Related To Their Capabilities, Provided It Contains All The Requirements Contained In The Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses To This Sources Sought Shall Not Exceed 8 Pages. In Addition, All Submissions Should Be Provided Electronically In A Microsoft Word Or Adobe Pdf Format. attachment 1 sources Sought Worksheet qualification Information: company / Institute Name: _______________________________________________________ address: ______________________________________________________________________ phone Number: ________________________________________________________________ point Of Contact: _______________________________________________________________ e-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________ unique Entity Identifier (uei) #:â ___________________________________________________ cage Code: __________________________________________________________________ sam Registered: (y / N) other Available Contract Vehicles Applicable To This Sources Sought (gsa/fss/nasa Sewp/etc): __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ socio-economic Status: vip Verified Sdvosb: (y / N) vip Verified Vosb: (y / N) 8(a): (y / N) hubzone: (y / N) economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business: (y / N) women-owned Small Business: (y / N) small Business: (y / N) note: Respondent Claiming Sdvosb And Vosb Status Shall Be Registered And Center For Veterans Enterprise (cve) Verified In Vetbiz Registry Www.vetbiz.gov. based On The Responses To This Sources Sought Notice/market Research, This Requirement May Be Set-aside For Sdvosb, Vosb, Small Businesses Or Procured Through Full And Open Competition. capability Statement: provide A Brief Capability And Interest In Providing The Service As Listed In Attachment 2 Draft Performance Work Statement) With Enough Information To Determine If Your Company Can Meet The Requirement. The Capabilities Statement For This Sources Sought Is Not A Request For Quotation, Request For Proposal, Or Invitation For Bid, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To An Ultimate Acquisition Approach, But Rather The Government Is Requesting A Short Statement Regarding The Company S Ability To Provide The Services Outlined In The Pws. Any Commercial Brochures Or Currently Existing Marketing Material May Also Be Submitted With The Capabilities Statement. This Synopsis Is For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Is Not To Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government. The Government Will Not Pay For Information Solicited. Respondents Will Not Be Notified Of The Results Of The Evaluation. I Invite You To Provide Any Feedback / Comments To Improve The Draft Performance Work Statement And To Reduce Potential Confusion. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ attachment 2 draft Performance Work Statement veterans Benefits Administration office Of Mission Support (oms) performance Work Statement (pws) background the Veterans Benefits Administration (vba) Is One Of Three Federal Agencies That Together Form The U.s. Department Of Veterans Affairs (va). Vba Delivers Services Through 56 Regional Benefits Offices Located In Each State, Puerto Rico And The Philippine Islands. Vba Has Additional Facilities Including A Records Management Center, Data Centers, And Out-based Offices Located On Or Near Military Installations. Vba Employees Deliver Benefits Through Six Major Programs And One Major Support Division By Determining Claims For: 1. Disability Compensation, A Tax-free Monetary Benefit Paid To Veterans With Disabilities Resulting From A Disease Or Injury Incurred Or Aggravated During Active Military Service. 2. Supplemental Income To Help Veterans And Their Families Cope With Financial Challenges Through The Veterans Pension And Survivors Pension Benefit Programs. 3. Education Benefits To Help Veterans And Their Families Attend Higher Education Programs. 4. Vocational Rehabilitation And Employment To Assist Veterans Obtain Job Training, Support In Building A New Business Or Independent Living Services For Severely Injured Veterans. 5. Home Loan Guaranty Benefits And Other Housing-related Programs To Help Veterans Purchase, Build, Repair, Retain Or Adapt A Home. 6. Life Insurance For Service Members, Veterans And Their Families To Provide Financial Security For Military Families Given The Extraordinary Risks Involved In Military Service. 7. National Call Centers (nccs) Support Veterans By Providing A Central Point Of Contact To Assist With Questions Regarding Benefits. the Mission Of The Facilities Directorate, Office Of Mission Support (oms) Is To Provide Project Management Support To Vba Regional Offices And Satellite Locations In The Areas Of Minor Construction, Property Lease, Operational Procurements, And Project Budget Management. this Performance Work Statement Outlines The Contractual Requirements For A Qualified Service Provider To Support Vba S Office Of Mission Support Project Management Initiatives. The Services Provided Through This Requirement Will Encompass Project Management, Process Improvement, And Data Analytics In All Areas Related To Minor Construction And Property Leasing. The Objective Of This Contract Is To Help Ensure That Vba S Minor Construction Initiatives Are Executed Efficiently And Effectively, Achieving The Desired Outcomes Within Specified Timelines And Budgets. applicable Documents in The Performance Of The Tasks Associated With This Performance Work Statement (pws), The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following: 44 U.s.c. § 3541, Federal Information Security Management Act (fisma) Of 2002 federal Information Processing Standards (fips) Publication 140-2, Security Requirements For Cryptographic Modules fips Pub 201-2, Personal Identity Verification Of Federal Employees And Contractors, August 2013 carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, Capability Maturity Modelâ® Integration For Development (cmmi-dev), Version 1.3 November 2010; And Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, Capability Maturity Modelâ® Integration For Acquisition (cmmi-acq), Version 1.3 November 2010 5 U.s.c. § 552a, As Amended, The Privacy Act Of 1974 va Directive 0710, Personnel Suitability And Security Program, June 4, 2010, Http://www.va.gov/vapubs/ va Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability And Security Program, September 10, 2004, Http://www.va.gov/vapubs va Directive And Handbook 6102, Internet/intranet Services, July 15, 2008 office Of Management And Budget (omb) Circular A-130, Management Of Federal Information Resources, November 28, 2000 va Directive 6500, Managing Information Security Risk: Va Information Security Program, September 20, 2012 va Handbook 6500, Risk Management Framework For Va Information Systems Tier 3: Va Information Security Program, March 10, 2015 va Handbook 6500.1, Electronic Media Sanitization, November 03, 2008 va Handbook 6500.2, Management Of Data Breaches Involving Sensitive Personal Information (spi) , January 6, 2012 va Handbook 6500.3, Assessment, Authorization, And Continuous Monitoring Of Va Information Systems, February 3, 2014 va Handbook 6500.5, Incorporating Security And Privacy In System Development Lifecycle March 22, 2010 national Institute Standards And Technology (nist) Special Publications (sp) va Directive 6300, Records And Information Management, February 26, 2009 va Handbook, 6300.1, Records Management Procedures, March 24, 2010 Scope Of Work this Requirement Is For On-site Program Management, Process Improvement And Data Analysis Support Services. The Contractor Personnel Shall Provide Functional Inputs And Outputs On Minor Construction And Lease Project Development And Execution. the Contractor Shall Conduct A Comprehensive Organizational Gap Analysis To Identify And Evaluate Inefficiencies And Redundancies Within The Specified Areas Of Operation Within Vba. This Analysis Shall Involve Mapping And Documenting Current Processes, Collecting And Analyzing Relevant Data, And Identifying Areas For Potential Improvement. The Contractor Shall Enumerate Proposed Solutions To Bridge Identified Gaps, Evaluate Their Potential Impact, And Provide An Implementation Strategy, Including Proposed Timelines, Resource Requirements, And Associated Costs. The Contractor Shall Propose A Monitoring And Evaluation Framework To Assess Effectiveness Of The Implemented Changes And Recommend Necessary Adjustments. All Recommended Solutions Shall Comply With Relevant Laws And Regulations. the Contractor Shall Assist Facilities Directorate Project Managers And Regional Office Personnel In Evaluating The Feasibility Of Minor Construction And Leasing Projects. When Applicable, The Contractor Shall Assist In Developing Project Charters Outlining The Requirements Of The Project, Identifying Key Stakeholders And Required Deliverables. the Contractor Shall Provide Comprehensive Data Analysis Services To Assist The Office Of Mission Support And The Veterans Benefits Administration In Making Informed Decisions. The Contractor Shall Collect, Process, And Analyze Relevant Data From A Variety Of Resources, Applying Statistical Or Other Advanced Methods To Extract Insights And Patterns. The Contractor Shall Generate Accurate And Detailed Reports That Present The Data Analysis In A Clear, Concise, And Visually Compelling Manner, Suitable For A Variety Of Audiences. The Contractor Shall Identify Opportunities For Improving Data Quality, Collection Methods, And Analysis Techniques. The Contractor Shall Provide Ad-hoc Data Analysis Upon Request And Offer Professional Interpretation And Insight On The Implications Of The Findings For Office Of Mission Support And Veterans Benefits Administration Mission Objectives. performance Details performance Period the Period Of Performance Will Be 12-month Base Period With Four (4) 12-month Annual Option Periods To Be Exercised At The Discretion Of The Contract Officer. any Work At The Government Site Shall Not Take Place On Federal Holidays Or Weekends Unless Directed By The Contracting Officer (co). If Required, The Co May Designate The Contractor To Work During Holidays And Weekends. there Are Eleven (11) Federal Holidays Set By Law (usc Title 5 Section 6103) That Va Follows: new Year's Day martin Luther King Day washingtons Birthday memorial Day juneteenth National Independence Day independence Day labor Day columbus Day veterans Day thanksgiving Day christmas Day if Any Of The Above Falls On A Saturday, Then Friday Shall Be Observed As A Holiday. Similarly, If One Falls On A Sunday, Then Monday Shall Be Observed As A Holiday. place Of Performance the Contractors May Be Requested To Provide Services Throughout The United States To Include Puerto Rico And The Philippine Islands, But The Majority Of Services Will Be Provided At The Following Location: u.s. Department Of Veterans Affairs 1800 G St. Nw washington, Dc 20006 work May Be Done At Contractor S Facilities With Cor Approval. Work May Be Performed At Remote Locations With Prior Approval From The Cor. travel regular Or Fixed Recurring Travel Other Than The Primary Location As Listed Above (washington, Dc) Is Not Anticipated. However, Occasional Long-distance Travel To Or From Vba, Va, U.s. Government, Or Commercial Contractor Locations May Be Necessary To Accomplish Contract Tasks. Travel Must Be Approved In Advance By The By The Co Or Cor And Will Be Reimbursed At Cost, In Accordance With The Federal Travel Regulations (ftr) And Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 31.205-46. Travel Within A 50-mile Radius Of Between The Contractor S Facility And Government Locations Are Considered Local Travel And Will Not Be Reimbursed. Travel To And From Work Is Considered The Cost Of Doing Business And Shall Not Be Reimbursed. The Government Will Reimburse The Contractor For All Appropriate Costs Associated With Official Approved Travel. Contractors Performing Official Travel Shall Include Copies Of All Receipts That Support The Travel Costs Claimed In The Invoice. G&a Shall Not Be Applied. The Ftr Can Be Referenced At: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/102886 specific Tasks services Performed Shall Be Of A Non-personal Nature. Vba And Oms Will Not Provide Supervision Of Contractor Personnel. Contractor Personnel Shall At No Time Allow An Employer- Employee Relationship To Develop With Vba Organizations Or Their Staff And Vba Organizations Will Refrain From Any Activities That Create The Appearance Of Such A Relationship. Contractors Shall Not Perform Inherently Governmental Functions Including Decision-making, Supervision Of Government Employees, Supervision Of Other Contractors On Other Contracts And Activities That Create The Appearance Of Performing Such Functions. the Contractor Shall Perform The Following: program Management Support the Contractor Shall Provide Comprehensive Project And Program Management Support Services To Vba Organizations For A Variety Of Projects Throughout The Period Of Performance. The Project Management Support Approaches Employed By Contractor Staff Shall Be Consistent With Project Management Best Practices, Notably Those Specified By Pmi S Pmbok Guide. the Contractor Shall Assist The Government In Implementing Disciplined, Comprehensive, Flexible Program And Project Management Processes, Including Monitoring Of Project Metrics, Rigorous Risk Management, And Prompt Reporting On Government-approved Cost, Schedule, Performance, And Scope Baselines. the Contractor Shall Assist The Government In Drafting Any Required Memorandums, Standard Operating Procedures, Or Other Official Documents In Support Of Projects Or Agency Initiatives. expected Service Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following: project Planning the Contractor Shall Provide Assistance In The Development Of Comprehensive Project Plans Outlining The Tasks, Timelines, Resources, And Costs For Each Minor Construction Initiative. The Contractor Shall Identify Potential Risks Associated With Each Project And Propose Mitigation Strategies. project Execution the Contractor Shall Assist Government Personnel In Monitoring Progress Of Minor Construction And Leasing Projects, Ensuring Work Is Progressing As Per The Determined Timelines And Budget. The Contractor Shall Coordinate With Internal And External Stakeholders, Maintaining Open Lines Of Communication To Ensure Program Objectives Are Met. risk Management the Contractor Shall Continually Identify, Monitor And Manage Project Risks. The Contractor Shall Document Any Significant Risks And Adjust The Risk Mitigation Strategies As Necessary. The Contractor Shall Communicate Effectively With All Stakeholders About The Identified Risks. project Reporting the Contractor Shall Provide A Monthly Written Report With Updates On Recent Activities, Analytics, Anticipated Issues, Performance, And Other Topics As Requested By The Cor. The Monthly Status Report Is An Overarching Report Providing Status Of Tasks And Deliverables Identified Below And Plans Representing All Aspects Of Program Performance. Monthly Status Report Is A Comprehensive Report Of Accomplishments For Each Project/task Assigned. This Report Shall Accompany And Be Reviewed In Conjunction With The Vendor S Monthly Invoice. the Contractor Shall Provide A Bi-weekly Significant Activity Report Detailing The Major Achievements For The Reporting Period, Upcoming Milestones, And Any Items That Would Require Vba Or Oms Leadership Awareness Or Action. project Closure the Contractor Shall Assist The Government In Ensuring That All Project Tasks Are Completed And Deliverables Are Provided To The Government. The Contractor Shall Conduct A Post-project Assessment, Identifying Lessons Learned And Best Practices To Be Applied To Future Projects. the Contractor Shall Prepare And Present A Final Project Report, Detailing The Project S Performance Against The Initial Plan And Any Recommendations For Future Initiatives. task Tracking the Contractor Shall Develop, Implement, And Maintain A Task Tracking System That Is Capable Of Monitoring, Reporting, And Archiving All Assigned Tasks. The Contractor Shall Ensure The Task Tracking System Has Functionalities For Setting Due Dates, Prioritizing Tasks To Specific Individuals Or Teams, And Alerting For Overdue Tasks. 5.1.7 Document Libraries the Contractor Shall Create And Maintain A Secure, Accessible, And Efficient Document Library That Allows For Easy Storage, Retrieval, And Management Of All Necessary Government Documents. The Contractor Shall Implement An Indexing And Cataloguing System In The Document Library To Allow For Quick Location And Access To Specific Documents. The Contractor Shall Ensure Documents Are Properly Classified, Categorized, And Tagged According To Government Information Management Standards. The Contractor Shall Ensure Document Libraries Comply With Federal And Va Regulations Regarding Data Privacy, Security, And Accessibility. process Improvement the Contractor Shall Conduct Thorough Assessments Of Current Processes, Identify Gaps And Inefficiencies, And Propose Evidence-based Improvement Strategies. The Contractor Shall Be Equipped To Assist With The Implementation Of These Strategies, Including The Provision Of Necessary Training And Change Management Support. The Contractor Shall Monitor And Evaluate The Impact Of The Process Improvement Initiatives, Adjusting Strategies As Necessary Based On Performance Data And Stakeholder Feedback. expected Service Requirements Include, But Are Limited To The Following: process Assessment the Contractor Shall Map And Document The Existing Processes, Highlighting The Key Activities, Decision Points, Inputs And Outputs. The Contractor Shall Collect And Analyze Assessments Related To The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of These Processes, Including Timelines, Costs, Error Rates, And Customer/stakeholder Satisfaction. gap Analysis the Contractor Shall Identify Gaps And Bottlenecks Within The Existing Processes That May Lead To Inefficiencies, Increased Costs, Or Decreased Service Quality. The Contractor Shall Assess The Impact Of These Gaps On Vba And Oms Mission Objectives. process Redesign And Implementation: the Contractor Shall Redesign Processes Based On The Proposed Strategies, Creating Streamlined And Efficient Workflows. The Contractor Shall Assist In The Implementation Of The Redesigned Processes In Collaboration With Relevant Stakeholders, Ensuring Minimum Disruption To Ongoing Operations. reporting the Contractor Shall Provide Regular Reports To The Government On The Status Of Process Improvement Initiatives, Including Any Change In Performance Metrics, Issues Encountered, And The Results Of The Process Improvement Initiatives. The Contractor Shall Make Recommendations For Further Process Improvement Or Other Strategic Changes Based On The Results Of The Process Improvement Initiatives. data Analysis the Contractor Shall Provide Comprehensive Data Analysis Services. The Objective Is To Enable Data-driven Decision Making, Enhancing Operational Efficiency, And Fostering Strategic Planning. The Contractor Shall Proficiently Handle A Wide Variety Of Tasks, Including Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, And Report Generation. The Contractor S Output Shall Offer Valuable Insights, Identify Trends And Patterns, And Facilitate Informed Policy Decisions. The Contractor Shall Identify Opportunities To Improve Data Quality And Analytical Methodologies. The Data Requiring Analysis Includes But Is Not Limited To Capital Assets (vba Infrastructure To Include Leased And Owned Buildings), Budget Forecasting And Execution, And Capital Investment Planning (action Plans, Business Cases, And Gap Analysis). expected Service Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following: data Collection And Management the Contractor Shall Collect, Validate, And Manage Relevant Data From Various Sources In Line With The Government S Requirements. The Contractor Shall Develop And Implement Strategies To Improve Data Collection Methods, Ensuring Accuracy And Consistency. data Analysis the Contractor Shall Conduct Detailed Analysis Using Suitable Statistical And Data Analysis Techniques. The Contractor Shall Use Modeling And Predictive Analytics To Identify Patterns, Correlations And Trends In The Data. reporting And Visualizations the Contractor Shall Generate Detailed Reports Providing A Thorough And Accessible Understanding Of The Data Analysis Findings. The Contractor Shall Develop Visualizations Such As Charts, Graphs, And Dashboards To Effectively Communicate Complex Data Insights. insights And Recommendations the Contractor Shall Translate Data Findings Into Actionable Insights And Recommendations That Align With Oms And Vba Goals And Strategies. The Contractor Shall Advise On Potential Implications Of The Data Analysis For Policy Making, Strategic Planning, And Operational Improvements. data Quality Improvement the Contractor Shall Recommend And Implement Methods To Improve The Quality Of Data And Data Analysis Practices, Such As Enhanced Data Collection Methods Or New Analytical Tools. compliance And Privacy the Contractor Shall Ensure All Data Collection, Storage, And Analysis Activities Comply With Relevant Regulations And Ethical Guidelines, Especially Those Related To Data Privacy And Protection. general Requirements 6.1 Deliverables the Contractor Shall Provide All Deliverables Identified In The Pws, And In Formats As Agreed To By The Cor. All Deliverables, Unless Otherwise Specified Shall Use Microsoft Office Compatible Formats. It Is Common To Allow Stakeholders 10 Business Days To Review And Approve Deliverables. task deliverable Description ffp And Labor Hour date 5.1 program Management Plan ffp thirty (30) Business Days After Effective Date Of Task Order Award 5.1.1 5.1.3 project Plan Including Timelines, Milestones, Identified Risks And Mitigation Strategies, Resource Allocation, And Budget. ffp due At The Initiation Of Each Minor Construction And Leasing Project. 5.1.4 monthly Status Report ffp due On The Second Business Day Of Each Month Throughout Period Of Performance 5.1.4 significant Activities Report ffp due Bi-weekly, On Wednesdays. 5.1.5 project Closure Report ffp due At The Completion Of Each Minor Construction And Leasing Project 5.1.6 task Tracking System ffp one Hundred And Twenty (120) Days After Effective Date Of Task Order Award. 5.1.7 document Library one Hundred And Twenty (120) Days After Effective Date Of Task Order Award. 5.2.1 5.2.2 process Assessment And Gap Analysis Report ffp ninety (90) Days After Effective Date Of Task Order Award, And Ninety (90) Days After Each Exercised Option Period 5.2.3 process Redesign And Implementation Plan ffp 120 Days After Effective Date Of Task Order Award. 5.2.4 process Improvement Report ffp quarterly, Or As Determined By Process Assessment And Gap Analysis Report. 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 data Analysis And Findings Report ffp quarterly. option Years One Through Four Schedule Of Deliverables: task deliverable Description ffp And Labor Hour date 5.1 program Management Plan ffp thirty (30) Business Days After Effective Date Of Option Year Exercise 5.1.1 5.1.3 project Plan Including Timelines, Milestones, Identified Risks And Mitigation Strategies, Resource Allocation, And Budget. ffp due At The Initiation Of Each Minor Construction And Leasing Project. 5.1.4 monthly Status Report ffp due On The Second Business Day Of Each Month Throughout Pop 5.1.4 significant Activities Report ffp due Bi-weekly, On Wednesdays. 5.1.5 project Closure Report ffp due At The Completion Of Each Minor Construction And Leasing Project 5.2.1 5.2.2 process Assessment And Gap Analysis Report ffp ninety (90) Days After Each Exercised Option Period 5.2.4 process Improvement Report ffp quarterly, Or As Determined By Process Assessment And Gap Analysis Report. 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 data Analysis And Findings Report ffp quarterly. 6.2 Method And Distribution Of Deliverables the Contractor Shall Deliver Documentation In Electronic Format, Unless Otherwise Directed By The Cor. Acceptable Electronic Media Include: Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Powerpoint, Ms Project, Ms Visio, Power Bi, Tableau, And Adobe Postscript Data Format (pdf). 6.3 Performance Metrics the Table Below Defines The Performance Standards And Acceptable Performance Levels For Objectives Associated With This Effort. performance Objective performance Standard acceptable Performance Levels 5.1 Project Management Support. each Deliverable Is: - Comprehensive For Its Required Scope; -feasible To Implement Within Va; - Contains Sufficient Detail; - Delivered On Time; - In Compliance With Established Organizational Templates And Formats; -written In A Professional Business Style; - Researched And Analyzed In A Manner Commensurate With Complexity Of Requirement; two Or Fewer Errors Or Omissions In The Reports And On Time 100% 5.2 Process Improvement existing Processes Are Accurately Assessed And Mapped, Gaps And Bottlenecks Identified, Sound And Effective Improvement Methodologies Identified And Implemented Leading To Substantial Gains In Efficiency And Effectiveness. satisfactory Or Higher 5.3 Data Analysis gaps In Data Collection And Analysis Are Identified, Recommendations Improving Data Quality And Analysis Practices Are Made, And New Processes Leading To Significance Gains In Data Collection And Analysis Are Implemented. satisfactory Or Higher the Government Will Utilize A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (qasp) Throughout The Life Of The Contract To Ensure That The Contractor Is Performing The Services Required By This Pws In An Acceptable Manner. The Government Reserves The Right To Alter Or Change The Surveillance Methods In The Qasp At Its Own Discretion. A Performance Based Service Assessment Survey Will Be Used In Combination With The Qasp To Assist The Government In Determining Acceptable Performance Levels. key Personnel the Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Managing And Overseeing The Activities Of All Contractor Personnel, As Well As, Subcontractor Efforts Used In Performance Of This Effort. Contractor Management Responsibilities Shall Include All Activities Necessary To Ensure The Accomplishment Of Timely And Effective Support, Performed In Accordance With The Requirements Contained In The Pws. key Personnel: Certain Skilled Experienced Professional And/or Technical Personnel Are Essential For Accomplishing The Work To Be Performed. These Individuals Are Defined As Key Personnel And Are Those Persons Whose Rã©sumã©s Were Submitted And Marked By The Contractor As Key Personnel. Substitutions Shall Only Be Accepted If The Contractor Is In Compliance With The Substitution Of Key Personnel Provision Identified Below. key Personnel For This Effort Include The Contractor S Program Managers. program Manager description: Manager Performs Tasks Requiring Management Of A Large-scale Program, Encompassing Multiple Projects, With A Total Lifecycle Budget And Complexity Comparable To The Task Order At Hand. Tasks May Include Planning, Initiating, Managing, Executing, And Closing Out Small And Large Scale Programs In Support Of An Agency S Mission. minimum Experience: 8 Years the Program Manager At A Minimum Shall Have Experience In The Concepts And Principles Of Space And Program Planning To Develop Project Requirements For Renovations And/or New Construction For General Office Space For Government Agencies And/or Private Industries. Experience Can Be Demonstrated By Certifications Such As The Project Management Institute (pmi) Project Management Professional (pmp) Or Equivalent. substitution Of Key Personnel: All Contractor Requests For Approval Of Substitutions Hereunder Shall Be Submitted In Writing To The Cor, And The Co At Least 10 Business Days In Advance Of The Proposed Key Personnel Substitution Date. The Request Shall Include A Detailed Explanation Of The Circumstances Necessitating The Proposed Substitution, A Complete Rã©sumã© For The Proposed Substitute, And Any Other Information Requested By The Co Necessary To Approve Or Disapprove The Proposed Substitution. New Personnel Shall Not Commence Work Until All Required Security Requirements, Including, But Not Limited To Background Checks, Have Been Fulfilled And Rã©sumã© Provided And Accepted. The Cor And The Co Will Evaluate Such Requests And Promptly Notify The Contractor Of Approval Or Disapproval In Writing. Substituted Personnel Must Have The Same Or Better Education, Experience, And credentials As The Staff Originally Proposed, Subject To The Co S Express Written Review And Approval. government Furnished Equipment And Commodities the Government Will Provide Office Space, Telephone Service, It Communication Devices And Commodities, Va Network Access When Authorized Contract Staff Work At A Government Location As Required In Order To Accomplish The Tasks Associated With This Pws. All Procedural Guides, Reference Materials, And Program Documentation For The Project And Other Government Applications Will Also Be Provided On An As-needed Basis. the Contractor Shall Request Other Government Documentation Deemed Pertinent To The Work Accomplishment Directly From The Government Officials With Whom The Contractor Has Contact. The Contractor Shall Consider The Cor As The Final Source For Needed Government Documentation When The Contractor Fails To Secure The Documents By Other Means. The Contractor Is Expected To Use Common Knowledge And Resourcefulness In Securing All Other Reference Materials, Standard Industry Publications, And Related Materials That Are Pertinent To The Work. va May Provide Remote Access To Va Specific Systems/network In Accordance With Va Handbook 6500, Which Requires The Use Of A Va Approved Method To Connect External Equipment/systems To Va S Network. Citrix Access Gateway (cag) Is The Current And Only Va Approved Method For Remote Access Users When Using Or Manipulating Va Information For Official Va Business. Va Permits Cag Remote Access Through Approved Personally Owned Equipment (poe) And Other Equipment (oe) Provided The Equipment Meets All Applicable 6500 Handbook Requirements For Poe/oe. All Of The Security Controls Required For Government Furnished Equipment (gfe) Must Be Utilized In Approved Poe Or Oe. The Contractor Shall Provide Proof To The Cor For Review And Approval That Their Poe Or Oe Meets The Va Handbook 6500 Requirements And Va Handbook 6500.6 Appendix C, Herein Incorporated As Addendum B, Before Use. Cag Authorized Users Shall Not Be Permitted To Copy, Print Or Save Any Va Information Accessed Via Cag At Any Time. Va Prohibits Remote Access To Va S Network From Non-north Atlantic Treaty Organization (nato) Countries. The Exception To This Are Countries Where Va Has Approved Operations Established (e.g. Philippines And South Korea). Exceptions Are Determined By The Cor In Coordination With The Information Security Officer (iso) And Privacy Officer (po). this Remote Access May Provide Access To Va Specific Software Such As Veterans Health Information System And Technology Architecture (vista), Clearquest, Propath, Primavera, And Remedy, Including Appropriate Seat Management And User Licenses, Depending Upon The Level Of Access Granted. The Contractor Shall Utilize Government-provided Software Development And Test Accounts, Document And Requirements Repositories, Etc. As Required For The Development, Storage, Maintenance And Delivery Of Products Within The Scope Of This Effort. The Contractor Shall Not Transmit, Store Or Otherwise Maintain Sensitive Data Or Products In Contractor Systems (or Media) Within The Va Firewall In Accordance With Va Handbook 6500.6 Dated March 12, 2010. All Va Sensitive Information Shall Be Protected At All Times In Accordance With Va Handbook 6500, Local Security Field Office System Security Plans (ssp S) And Authority To Operate (ato) S For All Systems/lan S Accessed While Performing The Tasks Detailed In This Pws. The Contractor Shall Ensure All Work Is Performed In Countries Deemed Not To Pose A Significant Security Risk. changes To Performance Work Statement any And All Changes To This Pws Shall Be Authorized And Approved Only Through Written Correspondence From The Co. Change Requests Will Be Monitored By The Co. No Payments Will Be Made For Any Unauthorized Supplies And/or Services Or For Any Unauthorized Changes To The Work Specified Herein. This Includes Any Services Performed By The Contractor Of Their Own Volition Or At The Request Of An Individual Other Than A Duly Appointed Co. Only A Duly Appointed Co Is Authorized To Change The Specifications, Terms, And Conditions Under This Effort. government Responsibilities the Government Shall Ensure That The Contractor Has Access To All Necessary Reference Material And Program Documentation As Appropriate. confidentiality And Nondisclosure it Is Agreed That: information Made Available To The Contractor By The Government For The Performance Or Administration Of This Effort Shall Be Used Only For Those Purposes And Shall Not Be Used In Any Other Way Without Prior Written Approval Of The Co. the Contractor Agrees To Assume Responsibility For Protecting The Confidentiality Of Veteran Records, Which Are Not Public Information. Each Contractor Or Employee Of The Contractor To Whom Information May Be Made Available Or Disclosed Shall Be Notified In Writing By The Client That Such Information May Be Disclosed Only For A Purpose And To The Extent Authorized Herein. the Preliminary And Final Deliverables And All Associated Working Papers, And Other Material Deemed Relevant By Va Which Has Been Generated By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Task Order Are The Exclusive Property Of The U.s. Government And Must Be Submitted To The Co At The Conclusion Of The Task Order. the Co Will Be The Sole Authorized Official To Release Verbally Or In Writing, Any Data, The Draft Deliverables, The Final Deliverables, Or Any Other Written Or Printed Materials Pertaining To This Task Order. The Contractor Must Release No Information. Any Request For Information Relating To This Task Order Presented To The Contractor Must Be Submitted To The Co For Response. press Releases, Marketing Material, Or Any Other Printed Or Electronic Documentation Related To This Project, Must Not Be Publicized Without The Written Approval Of The Co. organizational Conflict Of Interest the Solicitation Includes Vaar Provision 852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts Of Interest (oci). If At Any Point During Solicitation, Scope Of Task Order Performance And/or On Any Future Requirements The Va Or Contractor Is Made Aware Of A Possible Oci, The Contractor Shall Submit A Mitigation Plan To The Co. The Submission Of The Mitigation Plan During Solicitation, Contractor Shall Follow Vaar Provision 852.209-70 (b). If An Oci Is Identified During Performance Of Task Order The Contractor Shall Provide The Co With A Mitigation Plan For Review And Approval, No Later Than 10 Business Days From Incident. security va Information And Information System Security/privacy Requirements General all Contractors And Contractor Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Federal Security And Privacy Laws, Regulations, Standards And Va Policies As Va, Including The Privacy Act, 5 U.s.c. â§552a, And Va Personnel, Regarding Information And Information System Security. Contractors Must Follow Policies And Procedures Outlined In Va Directive 6500, Information Security Program; And Va Handbook 6500.6, Contract Security Which Are Available At: Http://www1.va.gov/vapubs And Its Handbooks To Ensure Appropriate Security Controls Are In Place. access To Va Information And Va Information Systems va Will Supply The Contractor With The Minimum Logical (technical) And/or Physical Access To Va Information And Va Information Systems For Employees, Sub-contractors: (1) To Perform The Services Specified In The Contract, (2) To Perform Necessary Maintenance Functions For Electronic storage Or Transmission Media Necessary For Performance Of The Contract, And (3) For Individuals Who First Satisfy The Same Conditions, Requirements, And Restrictions That Comparable Va Employees Must Meet To Have Access To The Same Type Of Va Information. all Contractors And Subcontractors Working With Va Sensitive Information Are Subject To The Same Investigative Requirements As Those Of Regular Va Appointees Or Employees Who Have Access To The Same Types Of Information. The Level Of Background Security Investigation Will Be In Accordance With Va Directive 0710, Handbook 0710, Which Are Available At: Http://www1.va.gov/vapubs, And Vha Directive 0710 And Implementation Handbook 0710.01, Which Are Available At: Http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/index.cfm . Contractors Are Responsible For Screening Their Employees. The Following Are Va's Approved Policy Exceptions For Meeting Va Background Screenings/investigative Requirements For Certain Types Of Contractor Personnel: contractor Personnel Not Accessing Va Information Resources, Such As Personnel Hired To Maintain The Medical Facility Grounds, Construction Contracts, Utility System Contractors, Etc. contractor Personnel With Limited And Intermittent Access To Equipment Connected To Networks On Which No Va Sensitive Information Resides contractor Personnel With Limited And Intermittent Access To Equipment Connected To Networks On Which Limited Va Sensitive Information Resides And With Limited And Intermittent Access To Facilities At Which They Are Escorted va Information Custodial Requirements va Information Provided To The Contractor For Either The Performance Or Administration Of This Contract Shall Only Be Used For Those Purposes. No Other Use Is Permitted Without The Co S Express Written Authorization. This Clause Expressly Limits The Contractor S Rights To Use Data As Described In Rights In Data - General, Far 52.227-14(d)(1). The Government Shall Retain The Rights To All Data And Records Produced In The Execution Or Administration Of This Contract. prior To Termination Or Completion Of This Contract, Contractor Will Not Destroy Information Received From Va Or Gathered Or Created By The Contractor In The Course Of Performing This Contract Without Prior Written Approval By The Co. A Contractor Destroying Data On Va S Behalf Must Do So Accordance With National Archives And Records Administration (nara) Requirements As Outlined In Va Directive 6300, Records And Information Management And Its Handbook 6300.1 Records Management Procedures, And Applicable Va Records Control Schedules. All Data And Reports Shall Be Transferred To Vba Upon Contract Completion. the Contractor Shall Not Make Copies Of Va Information, Electronic Or Otherwise, Except As Necessary To Perform The Terms Of The Agreement Or To Preserve Electronic Information Stored On Contractor Electronic Storage Media For Restoration In Case Any Electronic Equipment Or Data Used By The Contractor Needs To Be Restored To An Operating State. the Contractor Shall Not Use Technologies Banned In Va In Meeting The Requirements Of The Contract (e.g., Bluetooth-enabled Devices). physical Security if The Contract Requires Taking Va Data To A Contractor Site And The Data Contains Personally Identifiable Information, The Contractor Will Provide An Independent Physical Security Assessment Of Their Facility To The Cor Prior To Commencing Work. General Guidelines For Physical Security Can Be Found In Va Directive 0730, Section 6 (physical Security) And Va Memorandum (subj: It Oversight & Compliance Information Physical Security Assessments) Dated October 24, 2007. training all Contractor And Subcontractor Personnel Requiring Access To Va Information And Va Information Systems Shall Complete The Following Before Being Granted Access To Va information And Networks: sign And Acknowledge Understanding Of And Responsibilities For Compliance With The National Rules Of Behavior Related To Access To Va Information And Information Systems successfully Complete Va Information Security Awareness Training And Annual Refresher Training As Required successfully Complete Va Privacy Awareness Training And Annual Refresher Training As Required successfully Complete Any Additional Information Security Or Privacy Training As Required For Va Personnel With Equivalent Information System Access the Contractor Shall Provide To The Cor A Copy Of The Training Certificates For Each Applicable Employee Within 1 Week Of The Initiation Of The Contract And Annually Thereafter, As Required. These Online Courses Are Located At Www.tms.va.gov. To Self-enroll, Click The Create New User Button On The Red Bar And Complete The Assigned Training. The Cor Will Provide The Contractor With The Appropriate Information To Complete Self-enrollment. Technical Issues With Tms Should Be Directed To The Tms Help Desk At Vatmshelp@va.gov Or 1.866.496.0463. failure To Complete This Mandatory Training Within The Timeframe Required Will Be Grounds For Suspension Or Termination Of All Physical And/or Electronic Access Privileges And Removal From Work On The Contract Until Such Time As The Training Is Completed. contractor Personnel Security all Contract Employees Who Require Access To The Va Site(s) And/or Access To Va Local Area Network (lan) Systems Shall Be The Subject Of A Background Investigation And Must Receive A favorable Adjudication From The Va Security And Investigations Center (sic). These Requirements Are Applicable To All Subcontractor Personnel Requiring The Same Level Of Background Investigation. the Level Of Background Security Investigation Will Be In Accordance With Va Directive 0710 Dated September 10, 2004 And Is Available At Http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewpublication.asp?pub_id=487&ftype=2 background Investigation the Contract Employee Level Of Background Investigation Required For This Effort Is: [naci]. contractor Responsibilities the Contractor Shall Bear The Expense Of Obtaining Background Investigations Or Reciprocals Of Previous Investigations Held That Meet Or Exceed The Required investigation Level. The Cost Of Background Investigations Is Based On The Current Office Of Personnel Management (opm) Rate At The Time The Application Is Processed At Opm. Fiscal Year 2016 Rates Are As Follows: Low Risk (naci) $381, Moderate Risk (mbi) $1,632, High Risk (bi) $3,984 Or Reciprocals Are $75. Va Will Pay For Investigations Or Reciprocals Processed Through The Va Sic And Conducted By Opm In Advance; However, The Contractor Shall Reimburse The Full Cost Of Background Investigations/reciprocals To Va Within 30 Days Of Bill Of Collections Received From Va. Va Shall Send Up To Three Plus One Final Delinquent Notice To The Contractor. If The Contractor Does Not Adhere To The Bill Of Collections, Future Invoices May Be Subject To Be Offset By Va To Recoup Background Investigation/reciprocal Costs. immediately After Contract Or Task Order Award, The Cor Will Provide The Contractor With The Following Background Investigation Documents To Be Completed By The Contractor And Returned To The Cor To Begin The Background Investigation Process For All Contract Employees Working On The Contract Who Will Have Access To Va Facilities, Va Systems, Or Privacy Data: background Investigation Request Worksheet optional Form 306 Declaration Of Federal Employment fingerprint Request Form upon Receipt Of The Above-stated Documents From The Cor, The Vsc Will Perform Preliminary Onboarding Review And Process The Request Through The Sic. Upon Notification Of Favorable Fingerprint Results By The Vsc, The Contractor May Begin Work While The Background Investigation Is Ongoing. Thereafter, The Contractor Will Receive An Email Notification From The Sic Identifying The Website Link That Includes Detailed Instructions Regarding Completion Of The Background Clearance Application Process In The Electronic questionnaires For Investigations Processing (e-qip) System. E-qip Is An Online, Internet Accessible System Where The Contractor Employee Shall Complete The Security Questionnaire Required For Opm To Process The Background Investigation. contractors Who Have A Current Favorable Background Investigation Previously Conducted By Opm Or Defense Security Service (dss) May Be Accepted Through Reciprocation. When A Previous Clearance Is Currently Held, It Does Not Preclude The Vendor From Submitting A Complete Background Investigation Package As Stated Above To The Cor Immediately After Contract Or Task Order Award For All Contract Employees Who Will Be Working On The Contract. the Contractor Shall Prescreen All Personnel Who Require Access To Va Site(s) And/or Access To Va Lan Systems To Ensure They Maintain A U.s. Citizenship Or Alien Registration That Authorizes Them To Work In The U.s. And Are Able To Read, Write, Speak And Understand The English Language. contract Performance Shall Not Commence Before: the Vsc Has Confirmed Favorable Fingerprint Results, Or sic Confirms That It Has Received The Contractor S Investigative Documents, The Documents Are Complete, And That The Investigation Information Has Been Released To Opm For Scheduling Of The Background Investigation, Or vsc Or The Sic Has Confirmed That The Verified Investigation Will Be Reciprocated. the Cor Will Notify And Forward The Contractor A Copy Of The Certificate Of Eligibility (form 4236) If The Investigation Has Been Reciprocated. The Contractor, If Notified Of An Unfavorable Adjudication By The Government, Shall Withdraw The Employee From Consideration From Working Under The Contract. Failure To Comply With The Contractor Personnel Security Requirements May Result In Termination Of The Contract For Default. the Contractor Will Be Responsible For The Actions Of Those Contract And Subcontract Employees They Provide To Perform Work For Va. In The Event Damage Arises From Work Performed By Contractor Personnel, Under The Auspices Of The Contract, The Contractor Will Be Responsible For Resources Necessary To Remedy The Incident. should The Contractor Use A Vendor Other Than Opm Or Dss To Conduct Investigations, The Investigative Company Must Be Certified By Opm/dss To Conduct Contractor Investigations. The Vendor Cage Code Number Must Be Provided To The Va Sic, Which Will Verify The Information And Conclude Whether Access To The Government S Site(s) And/or Va Lan Systems Can Be Granted. the Investigative History For Contractor Personnel Working Under This Contract Must Be Maintained In The Databases Of Either Opm Or The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Organization (disco). government Responsibilities after The Sic Has Adjudicated The Background Investigation Package From The Contractor, The Sic Will Send An E-mail Notification To The Contractor And Their Poc Identifying The E- Qip Website Link That Includes Detailed Instructions Regarding Completion Of The Background Clearance Application Process And The Level Of Background That Was Requested. upon Receipt Of Required Investigative Documents, Sic Will Review The Investigative Documents For Completion And Initiate The Background Investigation By Forwarding The Investigative Documents To Opm To Conduct The Background Investigation. If The Investigative Documents Are Not Complete, The Sic Will Notify The Vendor Of Deficiencies And Include Corrective Instructions. va Will Pay For Investigations And Reciprocals Processed Through The Va Sic And Conducted By Opm In Advance, However, The Contractor Shall Reimburse The Full Cost Of Background Investigations/reciprocals To Va Within 30 Days Of Bill Of Collections From Va. Va Shall Send Up To Three Plus One Final Delinquent Notice To The Contractor. If The Contractor Does Not Adhere To The Bill Of Collections, Future Invoices May Be Subject To Be Offset By Va To Recoup Background Investigation Costs And May Be Considered Grounds For Default. the Cor Will Notify And Forward The Contractor A Copy Of The Certificate Of Eligibility (form 4236) If The Investigation Has Been Reciprocated. The Cor Will Also Notify The Contractor Of An Unfavorable Adjudication By The Government. security Incident Investigation the Term Security Incident Means An Event That Has, Or Could Have, Resulted In Unauthorized Access To, Loss Or Damage To Va Assets, Or Sensitive Information, Or An action The Breaches Va Security Procedures. The Contractor/subcontractor Shall Immediately Notify The Cor And Simultaneously, The Designated Iso And Privacy Officer For The Contract Of Any Known Or Suspected Security/privacy Incidents, Or Any Unauthorized Disclosure Of Sensitive Information, Including That Contained In System(s) To Which The Contractor/subcontractor Has Access. liquidated Damages this Pws Is Further Subject To The Statutory Requirement To Assess Liquidated Damages Against Contractors And/or Subcontractors Under 38 U.s.c. §5725 In The Event Of A Breach Of Sensitive Personal Information (spi)/personally Identifiable Information (pii). Said Liquidated Damages Shall Be Assessed At $37.50 Per Affected Veteran Or Beneficiary. A Breach In This Context Includes The Unauthorized Acquisition, Access, Use, Or Disclosure Of Va Spi Which Compromises Not Only The Information S Security Or Privacy But That Of The Veteran Or Beneficiary As Well As The Potential Exposure Or Wrongful Disclosure Of Such Information As A Result Of A Failure To Follow Proper Data Security Controls And Protocols. confidentiality And Nondisclosure it Is Agreed That: the Preliminary And Final Deliverables And All Associated Working Papers, Application Source Code, And Other Material Deemed Relevant By The Va Which Has Been Generated By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Task Order Are The Exclusive Property Of The U.s. Government And Shall Be Submitted To The Cor At The Conclusion Of The Task Order. the Co Will Be The Sole Authorized Official To Release Verbally Or In Writing, Any Data, The Draft Deliverables, The Final Deliverables, Or Any Other Written Or Printed Materials Pertaining To This Task Order. No Information Shall Be Released By The Contractor. Any Request For Information Relating To This Task Order Presented To The Contractor Shall Be Submitted To The Co For Response. press Releases, Marketing Material Or Any Other Printed Or Electronic Documentation Related To This Project, Shall Not Be Publicized Without The Written Approval Of The Co.

Description: (i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Offers Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) The Solicitation Number 36c26224q1689 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq) In Conjunction With Far -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Constitutes The Only Solicitation. The Government Intends To Award A Single Firm-fixed Price (ffp) Award Contract. (iii) The Provisions And Clauses In This Document Are In Effect Through The Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, May 22, 2024. (iv) This Solicitation Intends To Award A Contract Through Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources Under Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set-aside To A Business Associated With Naics North American Industrial Classification System Code 333415 With A Size Standard Of 1250 Employees. (v) See Attachment A Salient Characteristics For A List Of Brand Name Salient Characteristics And Other Requirements. See Attachment B Schedule Of Pricing For A List Of Line Item Numbers, Items, Quantities And Units Of Measure. (vi) The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Seeks To Make A Procurement For Ultra-low Temperature Laboratory Freezer For The Va New Mexico (albuquerque) Healthcare System Which Will Be A One-time Purchase. See Attachment A For A Listing Of Brand Name Salient Characteristics And Other Requirements. offeror Quotations Must Demonstrate Meeting The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In This Solicitation, Otherwise It Will Be Considered Non-responsive. The Technical Specifications For This Requirement Are Listed For Brand Name Or Equal Per Far 52.211-6. the Information Identified Provided Is Intended To Be Descriptive, Not Restrictive And To Indicate The Quality That Will Be Satisfactory. The Interested Parties Bear Full Responsibility To Ensure Their Submission Demonstrates To The Government That They Can Provide The Brand Name Or Equal To Supplies Being Requested. (vii) Delivery Requirements: place Of Delivery: Va New Mexico (albuquerque) Healthcare System, 1501 San Pedro Drive Se Bldg 41 Ba-115, Albuquerque, Nm 87108 delivery Timeframe: 30 Days After Receipt Of Order (aro) additional Delivery Requirements all Pricing Shall Be Inclusive Of Shipping Within The Schedule And Fob Destination. (viii) The Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Solicitation. addendum: all Offeror Quotes For This Solicitation Must Be Received Electronically Through Email No Later Than Thursday, August 15th, 2024, 1:00 Pm Pacific Time. Ensure To Reference Solicitation Number 36c26224q1689 Within Subject Line Of The Email. Any Offeror Quotes Received After The Prescribed Date/time Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And Will Not Be Considered For Award. Any Questions Regarding This Solicitation Must Be Received Electronically Through Email No Later Than Monday, August 12th, 2024, 1:00 Pm Pacific Time. offers Shall Be Sent By Email To Kahlfanie Carabon At Kahlfanie.carabon@va.gov. offerors Shall Submit The Following Via Email: offerors Shall Fill Out All Unlocked Fill-ins/tabs Of Attachment B Conforming To Requirements Stated By The Salient Characteristics And The Instructions Below. if Providing An Equivalent Product Offeror Shall Complete Columns F I Of Tab 1 (line Items) To Show How Their Product Meets The Salient Characteristics In Attachment A. Alternatively Offerors May State Where In The Offeror S Overall Submission That Information Can Be Found. See 52.211-6 For Additional Information. offerors Shall Additionally Complete Column L Of Tab 1 For Prices. offeror Shall Provide The Following Company Information To Attachment B Tab 2 In Column B: company Name address telephone Number email point Of Contact firm S Uei# company Tax Id Number (tin) company Dun And Bradstreet offeror Shall Provide Verification That Their Items Are Not Gray Market Such As Examples On Page Below, Section Gray Market Items. the Department Of Veterans Affairs Requires All Awardees To Be Vendorized Before Payments Can Be Made Under An Awarded Contract. All Interested Parties Are Encouraged To Complete Registration Using The Following Link Https://www.id.me/. This Will All Vendors Access To Va'sâ customer Engagement Portal (cep)â atâ  Https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ Where They Can Complete Va Form 10091 (va-fsc Vendor File Request Form). Support For The Vendorization Process Can Be Accessed By Calling Va Financial Services Center (fsc), Vendor Support At 877-353-9791 Option 3. Their Business Hours Are 7:00am 4:14pm Cst. (ix) 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror 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: lowest Priced Quotation That Meets All Salient Characteristics That Is Both Responsive And Responsible. acceptability Of Equipment/services Shall Be Established By Review Of Each Submitted Quotation By The Designated Evaluator(s) And Verification That Any Equal-to Items Meet The Salient Characteristics Included In This Solicitation. Submissions To This Solicitation Must Show Clear, Compelling And Convincing Evidence That Equal-to Items Meet All The Salient Characteristics (see Attachment A). Offers That Include Any Items That Are Not Determined As Brand Name Or Equal Shall Result In An Unacceptable Offer. See 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal For Additional Information. (b) Options. The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified With A Minimum Of At Least Sixty Days, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer S Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. (end Of Provision) (x) Must Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services, With This Solicitation Or Ensure Sam.gov Is Updated With Current Information. (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition. (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition (xiii) The Following Clauses Also Apply: 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. (end Of Clause) gray Market Items (a) 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 Remanufactures Or Gray Market Items Will Be Acceptable. (b) 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. (c) 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 Clause) vaar 852.219-73â va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. (nov2022) a)â definition.â for The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb : (1) Means A Small Business Concern - (i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar802.101, Surviving Spouse Definition); (ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran; (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document; (iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database Atâ https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/;â and (v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpartâ 819.70â and Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause. (2) The Term Service-disabled Veteran Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16). (3) The Term Small Business Concern Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632). (4) The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities Has The Meaning Given The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans  under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause). (b)â general. (1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. (c)â representation.â pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpartâ 819.70. (d)â agreement.â when Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpartâ 819.70â and Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or Similarly Situated (i.e.,â a Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1)â services.â in The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract (2)â supplies/products. (i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract. (ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3)â general Construction.â in The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (4)â special Trade Construction Contractors.â in The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (5)â subcontracting.â an Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e)â required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period.â an Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] __by The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or __by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f)â joint Ventures.â a Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (g)â precedence.â the Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpartâ 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h)â misrepresentation.â pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment). (end Of Clause) vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause (1) Contract Financing Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; (2) Designated Agency Office Means The Office Designated By The Purchase Order, Agreement, Or Contract To First Receive And Review Invoices. This Office Can Be Contractually Designated As The Receiving Entity. This Office May Be Different From The Office Issuing The Payment; (3) Electronic Form Means An Automated System Transmitting Information Electronically According To The Accepted Electronic Data Transmission Methods And Formats Identified In Paragraph (c) Of This Clause. Facsimile, Email, And Scanned Documents Are Not Acceptable Electronic Forms For Submission Of Payment Requests; (4) Invoice Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; And (5) Payment Request Means Any Request For Contract Financing Payment Or Invoice Payment Submitted By The Contractor Under This Contract. (b) Electronic Payment Requests. Except As Provided In Paragraph (e) Of This Clause, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests In Electronic Form. Purchases Paid With A Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card Are Considered To Be An Electronic Transaction For Purposes Of This Rule, And Therefore No Additional Electronic Invoice Submission Is Required. (c) Data Transmission. A Contractor Must Ensure That The Data Transmission Method And Format Are Through One Of The Following: (1) Va S Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment System At The Current Website Address Provided In The Contract. (2) Any System That Conforms To The X12 Electronic Data Interchange (edi) Formats Established By The Accredited Standards Center (asc) And Chartered By The American National Standards Institute (ansi). (d) Invoice Requirements. Invoices Shall Comply With Far 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, Based On One Of The Circumstances In This Paragraph (e), The Contracting Officer Directs That Payment Requests Be Made By Mail, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests By Mail Through The United States Postal Service To The Designated Agency Office. Submission Of Payment Requests By Mail May Be Required For (1) Awards Made To Foreign Vendors For Work Performed Outside The United States; (2) Classified Contracts Or Purchases When Electronic Submission And Processing Of Payment Requests Could Compromise The Safeguarding Of Classified Or Privacy Information; (3) Contracts Awarded By Contracting Officers In The Conduct Of Emergency Operations, Such As Responses To National Emergencies; (4) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Designated Agency Office Is A Va Entity Other Than The Va Financial Services Center In Austin, Texas; Or (5) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Va Designated Agency Office Does Not Have Electronic Invoicing Capability As Described Above. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.239-76 Information And Communication Technology Accessibility (feb 2023) (a) All Information And Communication Technology (ict) (formerly Referred To As Electronic And Information Technology (eit)) Supplies, Information, Documentation And Services Support Developed, Acquired, Maintained Or Delivered Under This Contract Or Order Must Comply With The Architectural And Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic And Information Technology (eit) Accessibility Standards (see 36 Cfr Part 1194). Information About Section 508 Is Available At Http://www.section508.va.gov/. (b) The Section 508 Accessibility Standards Applicable To This Contract Or Order Are Identified In The Specification, Statement Of Work, Or Performance Work Statement. If It Is Determined By The Government That Ict Supplies And Services Provided By The Contractor Do Not Conform To The Described Accessibility Standards In The Contract, Remediation Of The Supplies Or Services To The Level Of Conformance Specified In The Contract Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor At Its Own Expense. (c) The Section 508 Accessibility Standards Applicable To This Contract Are: Http://www.section508.va.gov/. (d) In The Event Of A Modification(s) To This Contract Or Order, Which Adds New Eit Supplies Or Services Or Revises The Type Of, Or Specifications For, Supplies Or Services, The Contracting Officer May Require That The Contractor Submit A Completed Va Section 508 Checklist And Any Other Additional Information Necessary To Assist The Government In Determining That The Ict Supplies Or Services Conform To Section 508 Accessibility Standards. If It Is Determined By The Government That Ict Supplies And Services Provided By The Contractor Do Not Conform To The Described Accessibility Standards In The Contract, Remediation Of The Supplies Or Services To The Level Of Conformance Specified In The Contract Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor At Its Own Expense. (e) If This Is An Indefinite-delivery Type Contract, A Blanket Purchase Agreement Or A Basic Ordering Agreement, The Task/delivery Order Requests That Include Ict Supplies Or Services Will Define The Specifications And Accessibility Standards For The Order. In Those Cases, The Contractor May Be Required To Provide A Completed Va Section 508 Checklist And Any Other Additional Information Necessary To Assist The Government In Determining That The Ict Supplies Or Services Conform To Section 508 Accessibility Standards. If It Is Determined By The Government That Ict Supplies And Services Provided By The Contractor Do Not Conform To The Described Accessibility Standards In The Provided Documentation, Remediation Of The Supplies Or Services To The Level Of Conformance Specified In The Contract Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor At Its Own Expense. (end Of Clause) 852.246-71â rejected Goods. (a)â supplies And Equipment.â rejected Goods Will Be Held Subject To Contractor's Order For Not More Than 15 Days, After Which The Rejected Merchandise Will Be Returned To The Contractor's Address At The Contractor's Risk And Expense. Expenses Incident To The Examination And Testing Of Materials Or Supplies That Have Been Rejected Will Be Charged To The Contractor. (b)â perishable Supplies.â the Contractor Shall Remove Rejected Perishable Supplies Within 48 Hours After Notice Of Rejection. Supplies Determined To Be Unfit For Human Consumption Will Not Be Removed Without Permission Of The Local Health Authorities. Supplies Not Removed Within The Allowed Time May Be Destroyed. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Will Not Be Responsible For, Nor Pay For, Products Rejected. The Contractor Will Be Liable For Costs Incident To Examination Of Rejected Products. (end Of Clause) 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/index.asp 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights nov 2023 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance oct 2018 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance aug 2020 52.204-27 prohibition On Bytedance Covered Applications june 2023 52.209-6 protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment nov 2021 52.232-33 payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management oct 2018 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors mar 2023 52.233-1 disputes may 2014 52.233-3 protest After Award aug 1996 852.203-70 commercial Advertising may 2018 852.219-76 va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting - Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products. nov 2022 (end Of Clause) 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/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp 52.204-7 system For Award Management oct 2018 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting aug 2020 52.209-7 information Regarding Responsibility Matters oct 2018 52.233-2 service Of Protest sep 2006 852.252-70 solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference jan 2008 (end Of Provision)

Description: (i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Offers Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) The Solicitation Number 36c26224q1683 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq) In Conjunction With Far -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures And Constitutes The Only Solicitation. The Government Intends To Award A Single Firm-fixed Price (ffp) Award Contract. (iii) The Provisions And Clauses In This Document Are In Effect Through The Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, May 22, 2024. (iv) This Solicitation Intends To Award A Contract Through Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources Under Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set-aside To A Business Associated With Naics North American Industrial Classification System Code 333415 With A Size Standard Of 1250 Employees. (v) See Attachment A Salient Characteristics For A List Of Brand Name Salient Characteristics And Other Requirements. See Attachment B Schedule Of Pricing For A List Of Line Item Numbers, Items, Quantities And Units Of Measure. (vi) The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Seeks To Make A Procurement For Blood Bank Refrigerator For The Va New Mexico (albuquerque) Healthcare System Which Will Be A One-time Purchase. See Attachment A For A Listing Of Brand Name Salient Characteristics And Other Requirements. offeror Quotations Must Demonstrate Meeting The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristic Specified In This Solicitation, Otherwise It Will Be Considered Non-responsive. The Technical Specifications For This Requirement Are Listed For Brand Name Or Equal Per Far 52.211-6. the Information Identified Provided Is Intended To Be Descriptive, Not Restrictive And To Indicate The Quality That Will Be Satisfactory. The Interested Parties Bear Full Responsibility To Ensure Their Submission Demonstrates To The Government That They Can Provide The Brand Name Or Equal To Supplies Being Requested. (vii) Delivery Requirements: place Of Delivery: Va New Mexico (albuquerque) Healthcare System, 1501 San Pedro Se Bldg 41 Ba-115, Albuquerque, Nm 87108 delivery Timeframe: 30 Days After Receipt Of Order (aro) additional Delivery Requirements all Pricing Shall Be Inclusive Of Shipping Within The Schedule And Fob Destination. (viii) The Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Solicitation. addendum: all Offeror Quotes For This Solicitation Must Be Received Electronically Through Email No Later Than Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, 1:00 Pm Pacific Time. Ensure To Reference Solicitation Number 36c26224q1683 Within Subject Line Of The Email. Any Offeror Quotes Received After The Prescribed Date/time Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And Will Not Be Considered For Award. Any Questions Regarding This Solicitation Must Be Received Electronically Through Email No Later Than Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, 1:00 Pm Pacific Time. offers Shall Be Sent By Email To Kahlfanie Carabon At Kahlfanie.carabon@va.gov. offerors Shall Submit The Following Via Email: offerors Shall Fill Out All Unlocked Fill-ins/tabs Of Attachment B Conforming To Requirements Stated By The Salient Characteristics And The Instructions Below. if Providing An Equivalent Product Offeror Shall Complete Columns F I Of Tab 1 (line Items) To Show How Their Product Meets The Salient Characteristics In Attachment A. Alternatively Offerors May State Where In The Offeror S Overall Submission That Information Can Be Found. See 52.211-6 For Additional Information. offerors Shall Additionally Complete Column L Of Tab 1 For Prices. offeror Shall Provide The Following Company Information To Attachment B Tab 2 In Column B: company Name address telephone Number email point Of Contact firm S Uei# company Tax Id Number (tin) company Dun And Bradstreet offeror Shall Provide Verification That Their Items Are Not Gray Market Such As Examples On Page Below, Section Gray Market Items. the Department Of Veterans Affairs Requires All Awardees To Be Vendorized Before Payments Can Be Made Under An Awarded Contract. All Interested Parties Are Encouraged To Complete Registration Using The Following Link Https://www.id.me/. This Will All Vendors Access To Va'sâ customer Engagement Portal (cep)â atâ  Https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ Where They Can Complete Va Form 10091 (va-fsc Vendor File Request Form). Support For The Vendorization Process Can Be Accessed By Calling Va Financial Services Center (fsc), Vendor Support At 877-353-9791 Option 3. Their Business Hours Are 7:00am 4:14pm Cst. (ix) 52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror 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: lowest Priced Quotation That Meets All Salient Characteristics That Is Both Responsive And Responsible. acceptability Of Equipment/services Shall Be Established By Review Of Each Submitted Quotation By The Designated Evaluator(s) And Verification That Any Equal-to Items Meet The Salient Characteristics Included In This Solicitation. Submissions To This Solicitation Must Show Clear, Compelling And Convincing Evidence That Equal-to Items Meet All The Salient Characteristics (see Attachment A). Offers That Include Any Items That Are Not Determined As Brand Name Or Equal Shall Result In An Unacceptable Offer. See 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal For Additional Information. (b) Options. The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified With A Minimum Of At Least Sixty Days, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer S Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. (end Of Provision) (x) Must Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services, With This Solicitation Or Ensure Sam.gov Is Updated With Current Information. (xi) The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition. (xii) The Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products And Commercial Services, Applies To This Acquisition (xiii) The Following Clauses Also Apply: 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. (end Of Clause) gray Market Items (a) 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 Remanufactures Or Gray Market Items Will Be Acceptable. (b) 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. (c) 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 Clause) vaar 852.219-73â va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. (nov2022) a)â definition.â for The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb : (1) Means A Small Business Concern - (i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar802.101, Surviving Spouse Definition); (ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran; (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document; (iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database Atâ https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/;â and (v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpartâ 819.70â and Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause. (2) The Term Service-disabled Veteran Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16). (3) The Term Small Business Concern Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632). (4) The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities Has The Meaning Given The Term Small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans  under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause). (b)â general. (1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. (c)â representation.â pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpartâ 819.70. (d)â agreement.â when Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpartâ 819.70â and Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or Similarly Situated (i.e.,â a Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1)â services.â in The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract (2)â supplies/products. (i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract. (ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3)â general Construction.â in The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (4)â special Trade Construction Contractors.â in The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (5)â subcontracting.â an Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e)â required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period.â an Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] __by The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or __by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f)â joint Ventures.â a Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (g)â precedence.â the Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpartâ 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h)â misrepresentation.â pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment). (end Of Clause) vaar 852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018) (a) Definitions. As Used In This Clause (1) Contract Financing Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; (2) Designated Agency Office Means The Office Designated By The Purchase Order, Agreement, Or Contract To First Receive And Review Invoices. This Office Can Be Contractually Designated As The Receiving Entity. This Office May Be Different From The Office Issuing The Payment; (3) Electronic Form Means An Automated System Transmitting Information Electronically According To The Accepted Electronic Data Transmission Methods And Formats Identified In Paragraph (c) Of This Clause. Facsimile, Email, And Scanned Documents Are Not Acceptable Electronic Forms For Submission Of Payment Requests; (4) Invoice Payment Has The Meaning Given In Far 32.001; And (5) Payment Request Means Any Request For Contract Financing Payment Or Invoice Payment Submitted By The Contractor Under This Contract. (b) Electronic Payment Requests. Except As Provided In Paragraph (e) Of This Clause, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests In Electronic Form. Purchases Paid With A Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card Are Considered To Be An Electronic Transaction For Purposes Of This Rule, And Therefore No Additional Electronic Invoice Submission Is Required. (c) Data Transmission. A Contractor Must Ensure That The Data Transmission Method And Format Are Through One Of The Following: (1) Va S Electronic Invoice Presentment And Payment System At The Current Website Address Provided In The Contract. (2) Any System That Conforms To The X12 Electronic Data Interchange (edi) Formats Established By The Accredited Standards Center (asc) And Chartered By The American National Standards Institute (ansi). (d) Invoice Requirements. Invoices Shall Comply With Far 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, Based On One Of The Circumstances In This Paragraph (e), The Contracting Officer Directs That Payment Requests Be Made By Mail, The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests By Mail Through The United States Postal Service To The Designated Agency Office. Submission Of Payment Requests By Mail May Be Required For (1) Awards Made To Foreign Vendors For Work Performed Outside The United States; (2) Classified Contracts Or Purchases When Electronic Submission And Processing Of Payment Requests Could Compromise The Safeguarding Of Classified Or Privacy Information; (3) Contracts Awarded By Contracting Officers In The Conduct Of Emergency Operations, Such As Responses To National Emergencies; (4) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Designated Agency Office Is A Va Entity Other Than The Va Financial Services Center In Austin, Texas; Or (5) Solicitations Or Contracts In Which The Va Designated Agency Office Does Not Have Electronic Invoicing Capability As Described Above. (end Of Clause) vaar 852.239-76 Information And Communication Technology Accessibility (feb 2023) (a) All Information And Communication Technology (ict) (formerly Referred To As Electronic And Information Technology (eit)) Supplies, Information, Documentation And Services Support Developed, Acquired, Maintained Or Delivered Under This Contract Or Order Must Comply With The Architectural And Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic And Information Technology (eit) Accessibility Standards (see 36 Cfr Part 1194). Information About Section 508 Is Available At Http://www.section508.va.gov/. (b) The Section 508 Accessibility Standards Applicable To This Contract Or Order Are Identified In The Specification, Statement Of Work, Or Performance Work Statement. If It Is Determined By The Government That Ict Supplies And Services Provided By The Contractor Do Not Conform To The Described Accessibility Standards In The Contract, Remediation Of The Supplies Or Services To The Level Of Conformance Specified In The Contract Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor At Its Own Expense. (c) The Section 508 Accessibility Standards Applicable To This Contract Are: Http://www.section508.va.gov/. (d) In The Event Of A Modification(s) To This Contract Or Order, Which Adds New Eit Supplies Or Services Or Revises The Type Of, Or Specifications For, Supplies Or Services, The Contracting Officer May Require That The Contractor Submit A Completed Va Section 508 Checklist And Any Other Additional Information Necessary To Assist The Government In Determining That The Ict Supplies Or Services Conform To Section 508 Accessibility Standards. If It Is Determined By The Government That Ict Supplies And Services Provided By The Contractor Do Not Conform To The Described Accessibility Standards In The Contract, Remediation Of The Supplies Or Services To The Level Of Conformance Specified In The Contract Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor At Its Own Expense. (e) If This Is An Indefinite-delivery Type Contract, A Blanket Purchase Agreement Or A Basic Ordering Agreement, The Task/delivery Order Requests That Include Ict Supplies Or Services Will Define The Specifications And Accessibility Standards For The Order. In Those Cases, The Contractor May Be Required To Provide A Completed Va Section 508 Checklist And Any Other Additional Information Necessary To Assist The Government In Determining That The Ict Supplies Or Services Conform To Section 508 Accessibility Standards. If It Is Determined By The Government That Ict Supplies And Services Provided By The Contractor Do Not Conform To The Described Accessibility Standards In The Provided Documentation, Remediation Of The Supplies Or Services To The Level Of Conformance Specified In The Contract Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor At Its Own Expense. (end Of Clause) 852.246-71â rejected Goods. (a)â supplies And Equipment.â rejected Goods Will Be Held Subject To Contractor's Order For Not More Than 15 Days, After Which The Rejected Merchandise Will Be Returned To The Contractor's Address At The Contractor's Risk And Expense. Expenses Incident To The Examination And Testing Of Materials Or Supplies That Have Been Rejected Will Be Charged To The Contractor. (b)â perishable Supplies.â the Contractor Shall Remove Rejected Perishable Supplies Within 48 Hours After Notice Of Rejection. Supplies Determined To Be Unfit For Human Consumption Will Not Be Removed Without Permission Of The Local Health Authorities. Supplies Not Removed Within The Allowed Time May Be Destroyed. The Department Of Veterans Affairs Will Not Be Responsible For, Nor Pay For, Products Rejected. The Contractor Will Be Liable For Costs Incident To Examination Of Rejected Products. (end Of Clause) 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/index.asp 52.203-17 contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights nov 2023 52.204-13 system For Award Management Maintenance oct 2018 52.204-18 commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance aug 2020 52.204-27 prohibition On Bytedance Covered Applications june 2023 52.209-6 protecting The Government S Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment nov 2021 52.232-33 payment By Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management oct 2018 52.232-40 providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors mar 2023 52.233-1 disputes may 2014 52.233-3 protest After Award aug 1996 852.203-70 commercial Advertising may 2018 852.219-76 va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting - Certificate Of Compliance For Supplies And Products. nov 2022 (end Of Clause) 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/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp 52.204-7 system For Award Management oct 2018 52.204-16 commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting aug 2020 52.209-7 information Regarding Responsibility Matters oct 2018 52.233-2 service Of Protest sep 2006 852.252-70 solicitation Provisions Or Clauses Incorporated By Reference jan 2008 (end Of Provision) see Attached Document: Attachment A Salient Characteristics. see Attached Document: Attachment B Schedule Of Pricing.

Details: Solicitation Number:â â  36c10g24q0151â  â  notice Type:â â  combined Synopsis/solicitationâ â  â  synopsis:â â  combined Synopsis/solicitationâ  â  this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Brand Name, Or Equal 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; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued.â  solicitation Number 36c10g24q0151 Is Issued For This Combined Synopsis/solicitation; This Solicitation Is Being Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Incorporates Provisions And Clauses In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-06, Dated 29 August 2024.â  requirement Description:â  va Has A Requirement To Purchase Hearing Aid Testers To Deliver Patient Care At Its Va Medical Centers Around The Country. Hearing Aid Testers Are Diagnostic Testing And Fitting Systems For Hearing Aids. A Hearing Aid Fitting Involves A Hearing Assessment, Hearing Aid Selection, Fitting, Verification, And Evaluation Or Outcome Measurement. Hearing Aid Testers Offering Accurate Results, Increases Verification Efficiency And Offers Ease Of Use, Verify Audibility And Listening Comfort For Amplified Signals, Verify To Validated, And Generic Fitting Formula Targets. Hearing Aid Testers Accurately Assess Hearing Instrument Output Relative To Dynamic Range Of The Patient. a Single Award Requirements Contract Will Be Awarded Iaw Far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal In Accordance With All Terms, Conditions, Provisions, Specifications, And Schedule Of This Solicitation Herein. Quotes Shall Contain The Terms For Cost/price And Technical Capabilities Of The Brand Name Or Equal Equipment. The Government Reserves The Right To Award Without Discussions.â â  the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 334510 Electromedical And Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing: 6515 Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies And The Associated Size Standard Is 850 Employees. This Procurement Action Is A 100% Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (sdvosb) Set Aside.â  this Acquisition Is For A Single Award Requirements Contract In Accordance With Far Part 16.5 For Audioscan Verifit 2â® / Audioscan Axiomâ® Brand Name Or Equal Hearing Aid Tester As Identified In Attachment A Price Cost Schedule - Nx Eq Hearing Aid Testers. All Interested Companies Shall Provide A Quote For All Contract Line-item Numbers (clins) Listed In Attachment A Price Cost Schedule - Nx Eq Hearing Aid Testers.â â  â  the Ordering Period Is For One 12-month Base Year With Four 12-month Option Years. Delivery Is Fob Destination. Firm-fixed Price Orders Will Be Placed Against This Contract In Writing And Will Provide The Delivery Locations, Delivery Dates And Exact Quantities.â â  the Far Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial, Applies To This Acquisition Including Attached Addenda To The Provision.â  the Far Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, And The Specific Evaluation Criteria As Attached Addenda Also Applies To This Acquisition.â  the Offeror Is To Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Its Offer.â  clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Any Addenda To The Clause.â  Addendum Is Attached.â  clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Which, If Any, Of The Additional Far Clauses Cited In The Clause Are Applicable To The Acquisition.â  Addendum Is Attached.â  all Interested Quoters Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Submitting A Quote. You May Access Sam Atâ  Https://sam.gov/sam/.â  questions Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Are Due Via Email By 4:30 Pm Est On September 26, 2024, To Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones At Jalima.jones@va.gov And Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy At Sara.vickroy@va.gov. No Calls Will Be Accepted. quotes Are Due Via Email By 04:30pm Est On October 07, 2024, To Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones At Jalima.jones@va.gov And Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy At Sara.vickroy@va.gov No Calls Will Be Accepted. â  scope Of Workâ â â  the Veterans Health Administration (vha) Non-expendable Equipment National Program Has Identified The Hearing Aid Testers Product Line As A Candidate For A Va-wide (otherwise Referred To As National ) Single Requirements Contract Award.â â  hearing Aid Testers Are Diagnostic Testing And Fitting Systems For Hearing Aids. A Hearing Aid Fitting Involves A Hearing Assessment, Hearing Aid Selection, Fitting, Verification, And Evaluation Or Outcome Measurement. Hearing Aid Testers Offering Accurate Results, Increases Verification Efficiency And Offers Ease Of Use, Verify Audibility And Listening Comfort For Amplified Signals, Verify To Validated, And Generic Fitting Formula Targets. Hearing Aid Testers Accurately Assess Hearing Instrument Output Relative To Dynamic Range Of The Patient. the Contractor Must Demonstrate The Ability To Meet All Requirements For The Solicitation. The Objective Is To Provide Hearing Aid Testers To Be Used By Clinicians Throughout The Va Medical Centers And Facilities. The Period Of Performance Is For One 12-month Base Period With Four 12-month Option Periods.â  2.â â  Requirementâ  â  this Requirement Will Be Iaw Far Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name Or Equal Which Requires The Offeror Indicate That Each Product Being Offered As An Equal Product To The Audioscan Verifit 2â® / Audioscan Axiomâ® Or Equal, Hearing Aid Testers. For Each Equal Product, The Offeror Must Include A Description Reflecting The Salient Characteristics (sc) And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics Of The Equal Product(s) Specified In The Solicitation. The Offeror Must Also Clearly Identify The Item By Brand Name (if Any) And Make/model Number. Finally, The Offeror Must 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 Modifications It Plans To Make To A Product To Make It Conform To The Solicitation Requirements.â  the Following Line Items Comprise The Hearing Aid Testers Product Line: contract Line Item#â  brandâ  name part Numberâ  descriptionâ  0001 audioscan axiom axiom 0002 audioscan 3547 verifit 2 0003 audioscan va-201 noah Option 0004 audioscan va-131 microphone Extension Cable Option - 3' (1m) 0005 audioscan va-140 test Box Extension Cable 0006 audioscan re-367-36 probe Tube Accessory the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Is Seeking Sdvosb Vendors Who Can Provide Audioscan Verifit 2â® / Audioscan Axiomâ® Or Equal, Hearing Aid Testers As Listed Above Which Meet All The Following Salient Characteristics. the Government Intends For Offerors To Include All Ancillary Items, To Ensure The Equipment Can Function As Designed By The Oem And As Clinically Required. Products Quoted In The Technical Volume Must Be Captured On The Vendor S Pricing Volume (attachment A - Price Cost Schedule) Of The Solicitation. additionally, Responses Can Include Any Additional Product And Other Product-related Services Necessary To Obtain The Supplies As Required That May Be Beneficial And Essential To The Functionality Of The Proposed Solution. These Items Must Be Clearly Identified By Brand Name And Part Number. when Offerors Include Their Additional Proposed Product Items/services, These Items May Be Considered For Evaluation, And Must Be Captured In The Vendor S Pricing Volume With An Estimated Quantity Of Zero. sc #â  salient Characteristicsâ  method Of Evaluationâ  applicable Clinsâ  page # Where Sc Is Found In Technical Literatureâ  sc 1â  minimum Testing Frequency Range Of 500hz 6000hz literature Reviewâ  0001- 0002 â  sc 2â  must Have A Usb Connection literature Reviewâ  0001-0002 â  sc 3â  must Verify Acoustic Output Of A Hearing Aid Using Real-ear, Test Box, And/ Or Other Measurements literature Reviewâ  0001-0002 â  sc 4â  minimum Frequency Accuracy 5% literature Reviewâ  0001-0002â  â  sc 5 stand-alone Operation literature Reviewâ  0001-0002 sc 6 binaural Operation literature Reviewâ  0002 vendors May Quote Any Product Solution Or Configuration So Long As They Meet The Salient Characteristics. Products Quoted In The Technical Volume Must Be Captured On The Vendor S Pricing Volume (attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) Of The Solicitation. Vendors May Quote Any Additional Ancillary Products Which They Deem To Be Essential To The Functionality Of The Proposed Solution; These Items Must Be Captured In The Vendor S Pricing Volume With A Quantity Of Zero.â  3. Installation the Ordering Facility And The Vendor/manufacturer Will Schedule Any Offered Installation, Deinstallation, And Disposal. When There Is A Need To Procure These Clins, The Ordering Facility Will Communicate With The Vendor On The Schedule And Delivery Times Upon Receipt Of Goods Based On Facility Needs. 4. Training the Ordering Facility And The Vendor/manufacturer Will Schedule Any Offered Training As Established By Clin. Training Mode Of Delivery And Training Schedule Will Be Purchased Based On Facility Needs. 5. Maintenance, Repairs And Replacements instructions And Procedures Will Be Provided By The Vendor Specific To The Warranty, Maintenance, Repairs, And Replacement Of Product And Services. At Minimum, Vendor Will Propose Manufacturer Warranty Period That May Include Response Time, Parts, Associated Maintenance Services And Consumables. 6. Product Refresh product Refresh Is When A Current Clin Is No Longer Being Manufactured Due To obsolescence And The Product Item Is Being Replaced With A Newer, And More Often, A superior Version Of The Same Item. The Current Clin Product Will Be Revised To Reflect The refreshed Product Information, Manufacturer S Part Number, Idiq Price (inclusive Of service Level Agreement (sla) Fee), Etc. the Government Reserves The Right To Not Accept The Products Offered Under product Refresh. The Contractor Will Be Notified In Writing If A Product Refresh Is Not accepted. All Products Offered Shall Be Provided With The Warranty That Is Agreed Upon for This Contract. the Contractor Agrees To Ensure That All Upgraded Improved/replaced Products meet American With Disabilities Act (ada) And Health Information Portability And accountability Act (hipaa) Federal Requirements, See Attachment C Contract Clauses- Nx Eq Hearing Aid Testers. the Contractor Shall Provide The Cor And Co The Following Information For Product refresh: (1) A List Of Specific Awarded Item(s) Being Refreshed In The Price/cost Schedule (to Include Commercial Pricing, Discount Offered, And Idc Price (inclusive Of Sla fee)); (2) Product Literature For The Item(s) Refreshed. (3) A Detailed Description Of The Differences Or Benefits Of Refreshed As Compared to The Item(s) Being Discontinued Or Added. (4) Proper Identification Of Any Product Requirements And/or Procedures Related To those Product(s) Proposed To Be Refreshed Or Upgraded. (5) Fda Approval, If Applicable (6) Provide Historical Sales To Va By Item(s), If Applicable (7) Copy Of Commercial Warranty. the Request Shall Be Submitted To The Cor, Copy To The Contract Specialist And Contracting Officer, For Review And Recommendation Of Approval To Be Submitted To The Co. The Co Shall Prepare A Bilateral Modification For Execution. 7. Product Removal Or Recall for Any Product Awarded Under This Contract Removed Or Recalled By The Manufacturer Due To Defects In The Product Or Potential Dangers To Patients, Or If Any Required Removal. or Recall Is Suggested Or Mandated By A Regulatory Or Official Agency, The Manufacturer Agrees To Take Following Steps Immediately: notify The Contracting Officer (co) At The Strategic Acquisition Center In Writing, By The Most Expeditious Manner Possible. provide Copies Of The Notification To Co, Contracting Specialist, Contracting Officer representative, And Manager At Product Recall Office, All Agencies And Va Facilities Who Purchased The Product, Which Include, But Not Be Limited To The Following: (1) Complete Item Description And/or Identification, Order Numbers From customers And The Contract Number Assigned As A Result Of An Issuance On the Solicitation; (2) Reasons For Modifications, Removal Or Recall; And (3) Necessary Instructions For Return For Credit, Replacement Or Corrective action. a Copy Of The Notification Will Be Provided To: manager, Product Recall Office national Center For Patient Safety veterans Health Administration 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M ann Arbor, Mi 48106 8. Data Rights commercial License Agreements May Be Made A Part Of This Contract/order But Only If Both Parties Expressly Make Them An Addendum Hereto, As Permitted By Far 12.212.â  If The Commercial License Agreement Is Not Made An Addendum, It Shall Not Apply, Govern, Be A Part Of Or Have Any Effect Whatsoever On The Contract/order; This Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Any Agreement Embedded In The Computer Software (clickwrap), Any Agreement That Is Otherwise Delivered With Or Provided To The Government With The Commercial Computer Software Or Documentation (shrink Wrap), Or Any Other License Agreement Otherwise Referred To In Any Document.â  If A Commercial License Agreement Is Made An Addendum, Only Those Provisions Addressing Data Rights Regarding The Government S Use, Duplication And Disclosure Of Data (e.g., Restricted Computer Software) Are Included And Made A Part Of This Contract/order, And Only To The Extent That Those Provisions Are Not Duplicative Or Inconsistent With Federal Law, Federal Regulation, The Incorporated Far Clauses And The Provisions Of This Contract/order; Those Provisions In The Commercial License Agreement That Do Not Address Data Rights Regarding The Government S Use, Duplication And Disclosure Of Data Shall Not Be Included Or Made A Part Of The Contract/order.â  Federal Law And Regulation Including, without Limitation, The Contract Disputes Act (41 U.s.c. § 7101 Et Seq.), The Anti-deficiency Act (31 U.s.c. § 1341 Et Seq.), The Competition In Contracting Act (41 U.s.c. § 3301 Et Seq.), The Prompt Payment Act (31 U.s.c. § 3901 Et Seq.), Contracts For Data Processing Or Maintenance (38 Usc § 5725), And Far Clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 Shall Supersede, Control, And Render Ineffective Any Inconsistent, Conflicting, Or Duplicative Provision In Any Commercial License Agreement.â  In The Event Of Conflict Between This Clause And Any Provision In The Contract/order Or The Commercial License Agreement Or Elsewhere, The Terms Of This Clause Shall Prevail.â  The Contractor Shall Deliver To The Government All Data First Produced Under This Contract/order With Unlimited Rights As Defined By Far 52.227-14.â  Claims Of Patent Or Copyright Infringement Brought Against The Government As A Party Shall Be Defended By The U.s. Department Of Justice (doj) In Accordance With 28 U.s.c. § 516; At The Discretion Of Doj, The Contractor May Be Allowed Reasonable Participation In The Defense Of The Litigation.â  Any Additional Changes To The Contract/order Must Be Made By Modification (standard Form 30) And Shall Only Be Made By A Warranted Contracting Officer.â  Nothing In This Contract/order Or Any Commercial License Agreement Shall Be Construed As A Waiver Of Sovereign Immunity. the Following Attachments Are Incorporated By Reference. All Criteria Outlined In The Attachments Are Applicable To This Combined Synopsis/solicitation.â 

Details: Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice subject* Nx Eq Refrigerators: Air Curtain general Information contracting Office S Zip Code* 22408-2697 36c10g24r0046 10-23-2024 11:59pm Eastern Time, New York, Usa 30 Days After The Response Date n Sdvosb 4110 333415 u.s. Department Of Veterans Affairs Opal | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | Ste 400 fredericksburg Va 22408-2697 contract Specialist Alex Beck Alex.beck1@va.gov solicitation Number* response Date/time/zone archive recovery Act Funds set-aside product Service Code* naics Code* contracting Office Address point Of Contact* place Of Performance address nationwide postal Code country additional Information agency S Url https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp va | Oalc | Opal | Sac alex.beck1@va.gov contract Specialist url Description agency Contact S Email Address email Description description solicitation Number: 36c10g24r0046 notice Type: combined Synopsis/solicitation Synopsis: combined Synopsis/solicitation this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Brand Name Or Equal Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Subpart 12.6, -streamlined Procedures For Evaluation And Solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. solicitation Number 36c10g24r0046 Is Issued For This Combined Synopsis/solicitation; This Solicitation Is Being Issued As A Request For Proposal (rfp). This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Incorporates Provisions And Clauses In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-06, Dated 30 July 2024. Requirement Description: the Veterans Health Administration (vha) Non-expendable Equipment National Program Has A Requirement To Purchase Refrigerators: Air Curtain To Deliver Patient Care At Its Va Medical Centers Around The Country. the Air-curtain Refrigerator (acr) Is Designed For Institutional Use, Allowing The Door To Be Kept Open During Food Tray Assembly. Multi-directional Air Flow Creates A "curtain" Of Cold Air That Allows The Door To Remain Open During Mealtime Tray Assembly. Airflow Is Directed Across The Cabinet Opening To Keep Hot Air Out And Cold Air In. Acrs Are Designed To Maintain Cold Food At Temperatures Of 41â°f Or Less While The Door Is Open. Designed For Mobility And Greater Stability, Acrs Are Equipped With Casters And A Refrigeration Condensing Unit Mounted At The Bottom Of The Cabinet. a Single Award Requirements Contract Will Be Awarded Iaw Far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal, Accordance With All Terms, Conditions, Provisions, Specifications, And Schedule Of This Solicitation Herein. Proposals Shall Contain The Terms For Cost/price And Technical Capabilities Of The Brand Name Or Equal Equipment. The Government Reserves The Right To Award Without Discussions. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 333415 - Air-conditioning And Warm Air Heating Equipment And Commercial combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 4110 Refrigeration Equipment Products And The Associated Size Standard Is 1,250 Employees. this Procurement Action Is Issued As A Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb) Set-aside. this Acquisition Is For Far Part 16.5 For Victoryâ® Brand Name Or Equal Refrigerators: Air Curtain As Identified In Attachment A Price Cost Schedule - Nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain. All Interested Offerors Shall Provide A Proposal For All Contract Line-item Numbers (clins) Listed In Attachment A Price Cost Schedule Nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain. the Ordering Period Is For One 12-month Base Year With Four 12-month Option Years. Delivery Is Fob Destination. Firm-fixed Price Orders Will Be Placed Against This Contract In Writing And Will Provide The Delivery Locations, Delivery Dates And Exact Quantities. distributors Must Be Authorized Distributors/resellers As Certified By The Oem (i.e., In Oem Letter with A Current Date And Duly Signed By Oem S Authorized Representative) To Be Eligible For Award. the Oem Letter Must Be Valid For The Life Of The Contract. Those Proposals Which Fail To Meet The Requirements Of The Solicitation And All The Minimum Salient Characteristics Will Be Rated Unacceptable and Will Be Ineligible For Award. the Far Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial, Applies To This Acquisition Including Attached Addenda To The Provision. the Far Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, And The Specific Evaluation Criteria As Attached Addenda Also Applies To This Acquisition. the Offeror Is To Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Its Offer. clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Any Addenda To The Clause. Addendum Is Attached. clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Which, If Any, Of The Additional Far Clauses Cited In The Clause Are Applicable To The Acquisition. Addendum Is Attached. all Interested Offerors Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Submitting An Offer. You May Access Sam At Https://sam.gov/sam/. questions Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Are Due Via Email By 11:59 Pm Est On October 02, 2024, To Contract Specialist, Alex Beck At Alex.beck1@va.gov And Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy At Sara.vickroy@va.gov. No Calls Will Be Accepted. proposals Are Due Via Email By 11:59 Pm Est On October 10, 2024, To Contract Specialist, Alex Beck At Alex.beck1@va.gov And Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy At Sara.vickroy@va.gov. scope Of Work the Veterans Health Administration (vha) Non-expendable Equipment (nx) National Program Has Identified The Refrigerators: Air Curtain Product Line As A Candidate For A Va-wide (otherwise Referred To As "national") Single Requirements Contract Award. the Air-curtain Refrigerator (acr) Is Designed For Institutional Use, Allowing The Door To Be Kept Open During Food Tray Assembly. Multi-directional Air Flow Creates A "curtain" Of Cold Air That Allows The Door To Remain Open During Mealtime Tray Assembly. Airflow Is Directed Across The Cabinet Opening To Keep Hot Air Out And Cold Air In. Acrs Are Designed To Maintain Cold Food At Temperatures Of 41â°f Or Less While The Door Is Open. Designed For Mobility And Greater Stability, Acrs Are Equipped With Casters And A Refrigeration Condensing Unit Mounted At The Bottom Of The Cabinet. the Contractor Must Demonstrate The Ability To Meet All Requirements For The Solicitation. The Objective Is To Provide Refrigerators: Air Curtain To Be Used By Clinicians Throughout The Va Medical Centers And Facilities. The Period Of Performance Is For A Base Of 12-months With Four 12-month Option Periods. requirement this Requirement Will Be Iaw Far Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name Or Equal Which Requires The Offeror Indicate That Each Product Being Offered As An Equal Product To The Victoryâ® Or Equal Refrigerators: Air Curtain. For Each Product, The Offeror Must Include A Description Reflecting The Salient Characteristics (sc) And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics Of The Equal Product(s) Specified In The Solicitation. The Offeror Must Also Clearly Identify The Item By Brand Name (if Any) And Make/model Number. Finally, The Offeror Must 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 Modifications It Plans To Make To A Product To Make It Conform To The Solicitation Requirements. the Following Line Items Comprise The Refrigerators: Air Curtain Product Line: contract Line Item# brand part Number description 0001 victory acrs 1d S1 Hc ultraspec Series Refrigerator Air Curtain, Powered By V Core , One Section, Bottom Mounted Self Contained Refrigeration, 13.6 cu. Ft. Capacity, (1) Full Height Stainless Steel Door, Cylinder Locks, (15) 18" X 26" Tray Capacity, Adjustable Stainless Steel Tray Slides, Stainless Steel Exterior & Interior, Magnetic Door Gaskets With 2 Year Warranty, Stainless Steel Breakers, 7 1/4" Heavy Duty Locking Casters, R290 Hydrocarbon Refrigerant, 3/4 Hp, Culus, Ul Eph Classified, Ul Sanitation Made In Usa 1 Ea 6 Years Parts & Labor Warranty (excludes Maintenance Items) 1 Ea 7 Year Compressor Warranty (part Only), Standard 1 Ea 115v/60/1 Ph, 8.3 Amps, Cord With Nema 5 20p 1 Ea Door Hinging: Standard On Right, Standard 0002 victory acrs 1d S1 G- Hc ultraspec Series Refrigerator Air Curtain, Powered By V Core , One Section, Bottom Mounted Self Contained Refrigeration, 13.6 cu. Ft. Capacity, (1) Full Height Glass Hinged Door, Cylinder Lock, Electronic Control, (15) 18" X 26" Tray Capacity, Adjustable Stainless Steel Tray Slides, Stainless Steel Exterior & Interior, Magnetic Door Gaskets With 2 Year Warranty, 7 1/4" Heavy Duty Locking Casters, r290 Hydrocarbon Refrigerant, 3/4 Hp, Culus, Ul Eph Classified, Ulsanitation Made In Usa 1 Ea 6 Years Parts & Labor Warranty (excludes Maintenance Items) 1 Ea 7 Year Compressor Warranty (part Only), Standard 1 Ea 115v/60/1 Ph, 8.3 Amps, Cord With Nema 5 20p 1 Ea Door Hinging: Standard On Right, Standard 0003 victory acrs 1d S1 Pt Hc ultraspec Series Refrigerator Air Curtain, Powered By V Core , One Section, Pass Thru, Bottom Mounted Self Contained Refrigeration, 15.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity, (2) Full Height Stainless Steel Hinged Doors, Cylinder Locks, Electronic Control, (15) 18" X 26" Tray Capacity, 2 1/2" Oc, Adjustable Stainless Steel Tray Slides, Electric Condensate Pan, Stainless Steel Exterior & Interior, Magnetic Door Gaskets With 2 Year Warranty, 7 1/4" Heavy Duty Locking Casters, r290 Hydrocarbon Refrigerant, 3/4 Hp, Culus, Ul Eph Classified, Ulsanitation Made In Usa 1 Ea 6 Years Parts & Labor Warranty (excludes Maintenance Items) 1 Ea 7 Year Compressor Warranty (part Only), Standard 1 Ea 115v/60/1 Ph, 8.3 Amps, Cord With Nema 5 20p 1 Ea Door Hinging: Standard On Right, Standard 0004 victory acrs 1d S1 Pt Sd Hc ultraspec Series Refrigerator Air Curtain, Powered By V Core , One Section, Pass Thru, Bottom Mounted Self Contained Refrigeration, 15.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity, (2) Full Height Stainless Steel Hinged Doors (slides Back To Hide Away), Cylinder Locks, Electronic Control, (15) 18" X 26" Tray Capacity, 2 1/2" Oc, Adjustable Stainless Steel Tray Slides, Electric Condensate Pan, Stainless Steel Exterior & Interior, Magnetic Door Gaskets With 2 Year Warranty, 7 1/4" Heavy Duty Locking Casters, R290 Hydrocarbon Refrigerant, 3/4 Hp, Culus, Ul Eph Classified, Ul Sanitation Made In Usa 1 Ea 6 Years Parts & Labor Warranty (excludes Maintenance Items) 1 Ea 7 Year Compressor Warranty (part Only), Standard 1 Ea 115v/60/1 Ph, 8.3 Amps, Cord With Nema 5 20p 1 Ea Door Hinging: Standard On Right, Standard the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Is Seeking Vendors Who Can Provide Victoryâ® Or Equal Refrigerators: Air Curtain Identified Above Which Meet All The Salient Characteristics (sc's) Listed Below. The Government Intends For Offerors To Include All Ancillary Items, To Ensure The Equipment Can Function As Designed By The Oem And As Clinically Required. Products Offered In The Technical Volume Must Be Captured On The Vendor S Pricing Volume (attachment A - Price Cost Schedule) Of The Solicitation. additionally, Responses Can Include Any Additional Product And Other Product-related Services Necessary To Obtain The Supplies As Required That May Be Beneficial And Essential To The Functionality Of The Proposed Solution. These Items Must Be Clearly Identified By Brand Name And Part Number. when Offerors Include Their Additional Proposed Product Items/services, These Items May Be Considered For Evaluation, And Must Be Captured In The Vendor S Pricing Volume With An Estimated Quantity Of Zero. the Following Salient Characteristics Apply To Clins 0001-0004 sc # salient Characteristics method Of Evaluation page # Where The Sc Is Located In Technical Literature sc 1 the Unit Must Be Designed For Commercial Food Service Open- Door Operation. literature Review sc 2 the Unit Must Have Mobility Capabilities. literature Review sc 3 the Unit Must Be Equipped With A Nema (national electrical Manufacturers Association) Electrical Plug. literature Review sc 4 the Unit Must Be Covered By A Minimum 1-year Warranty. literature Review sc 5 the Unit Must Maintain Product Temperature At Or Below 41 Degrees F For Up To 90 Minutes With The Door Open. literature Review sc 6 the Unit Must Have A Bottom Mounted Refrigeration/condensing Unit (system). literature Review vendors May Offer Any Product Solution Or Configuration So Long As They Meet The Salient Characteristics. Products Offered In The Technical Volume Must Be Captured On The Vendor S Pricing Volume (attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) Of The Solicitation. Vendors May Offer Any Additional Ancillary Products Which They Deem To Be Essential To The Functionality Of The Proposed Solution; These Items Must Be Captured In The Vendor S Pricing Volume With A Quantity Of Zero. maintenance, Repairs And Replacement preventative Maintenance Will Be Performed As Prescribed By The Manufacturer S Specifications. Maintenance, Repairs, And Replacement Will Be Performed By Authorized Technicians And Will Be Coordinated Through The Designated Facility Poc And Biomedical Engineer. product Refresh product Refresh Is When A Current Clin Is No Longer Being Manufactured Due To Obsolescence And The Product Item Is Being Replaced With A Newer, And More Often, A Superior Version Of The Same Item. The Current Clin Product Will Be Revised To Reflect The Refreshed Product Information, Manufacturer S Part Number, Idc Price (inclusive Of Service Level Agreement (sla) Fee), Etc. the Government Reserves The Right To Not Accept The Products Offered Under Product Refresh. The Contractor Will Be Notified In Writing If A Product Refresh Is Not Accepted. All Products Offered Shall Be Provided With The Warranty That Is Agreed Upon For This Contract. the Contractor Agrees To Ensure That All Upgraded Improved/replaced Products Meet American With Disabilities Act (ada) And Health Information Portability And Accountability Act (hipaa) Federal Requirements. the Contractor Shall Provide The Cor And Co The Following Information For Product Refresh: a List Of Specific Awarded Item(s) Being Refreshed In The Price/cost Schedule (to Include Commercial Pricing, Discount Offered, And Idiq Price (inclusive Of Sla Fee)); product Literature For The Item(s) Refreshed. a Detailed Description Of The Differences Or Benefits Of Refreshed As Compared To The Item(s) Being Discontinued Or Added. proper Identification Of Any Product Requirements And/or Procedures Related To Those Product(s) Proposed To Be Refreshed Or Upgraded. fda Approval, If Applicable provide Historical Sales To Va By Item(s), If Applicable copy Of Commercial Warranty. the Request Shall Be Submitted To The Cor, Copy To The Contract Specialist And Contract Officer, For Review And Recommendation Of Approval To Be Submitted To The Co. The Co Shall Prepare A Bilateral Modification For Execution. product Removal Or Recall for Any Product Awarded Under This Contract Removed Or Recalled By The Manufacturer Due To Defects In The Product Or Potential Dangers To Patients, Or If Any Required Removal Or Recall Is Suggested Or Mandated By A Regulatory Or Official Agency, The Manufacturer Shall Resolve Any Defects Or Potential Dangers By Repairing Or Replacing The Product At No Cost To The Government. The Manufacturer Agrees To Take Following Steps Immediately: notify The Contracting Officer (co) At The Strategic Acquisition Center In Writing, By The Most Expeditious Manner Possible. provide Copies Of The Notification To Co, Contracting Specialist, Contracting Officer Representative, And Manager At Product Recall Office, All Agencies And Va Facilities Who Purchased The Product, Which Include, But Not Be Limited To The Following: complete Item Description And/or Identification, Order Numbers From Customers And The Contract Number Assigned As A Result Of An Issuance On The Solicitation; reasons For Modifications, Removal Or Recall; And necessary Instructions For Return For Credit, Replacement Or Corrective Action. a Copy Of The Notification Will Be Provided To: Manager, Product Recall Office national Center For Patient Safety Veterans Health Administration 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M Ann Arbor, Mi 48106 see Attached Document: Attachment A - Price Cost Schedule -nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain see Attached Document: Attachment B - Contract Administration - Nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain see Attached Document: Attachment C - Contract Clauses - Nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain see Attached Document: Attachment D - Solicitation Provisions - Nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain see Attached Document: Attachment E - Reporting Tool - Nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain see Attached Document: Attachment F - Past Performance Questionnaire - Nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain see Attached Document: Attachment G - Past Performance Reference - Nx Eq Refrigerators Air Curtain

Details: This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Brand Name Or Equal 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; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. Solicitation Number 36c10g24r0002 Is Issued For This Combined Synopsis/solicitation; This Solicitation Is Being Issued As A Request For Proposal (rfp). This Notice Incorporates Provisions And Clauses In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-02, Dated 22 January 2024 And May Be Accessed In Full Text At Far | Acquisition.gov. Requirement Description: The Veterans Health Administration (vha) Equipment Life Cycle Management (elcm) Program Identified Capsaâ® Brand Name Or Equal Medical Carts: Storage/transport Product Line As A Candidate For A Va-wide (otherwise Referred To As National ) Single Requirements Contract Award. Medical Carts: Storage/transport Are Lightweight And Durable Mobile Carts Used In Medical Facilities For Storing And Transporting Computer Equipment, Medications, Emergency Equipment, And Medical Supplies. These Carts Are Designed With The Healthcare Setting In Mind; With A Range Of Features Expressly Integrated To Ease Workloads For Nurses And Other Healthcare Professionals, As Well As To Enhance Patient Care. These Carts Can Be Used In A Variety Of Applications That Include Charting And Electronic Medical Records, Medication Dispensing, And Nursing Education. These Carts Are Engineered To Meet The Exacting Requirements Of The Healthcare Industry And Built Tough Enough To Withstand Daily Use In The Most Demanding Environments. The Salient Characteristics (sc) For These Commercial Items Are Identified In The Non-expendable Equipment (nx Eq) Medical Carts: Storage/transport, Product Description. A Single Award Requirements Contract Will Be Awarded Iaw Far Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name Or Equal And Far 11.104, Use Of Brand Name Or Equal Purchase Descriptions, In Accordance With All Terms, Conditions, Provisions, Specifications, And Schedule Of This Solicitation Herein. Proposals Shall Contain The Terms For Cost/price And Technical Capabilities Of The Band Name Or Equal Equipment. The Government Reserves The Right To Award Without Discussions. The Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 339113 Surgical Appliance And Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies, And The Associated Size Standard Is 800 Employees. This Procurement Action Is Issued As Unrestricted. The Proposed Acquisition Is For A Requirements Contract With Firm-fixed Price (ffp) Orders Iaw Far 16.503, Requirements Contract. This Requirement Will Be Solicited And Awarded Iaw Far Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name Or Equal Which Requires The Offeror To Indicate That Each Product Is Being Offered As An Equal Product To The Capsaâ® Brand Name Medical Carts: Storage/transport. All Interested Companies Shall Provide A Proposal For All Contract Line-item Numbers (clins) Listed In Attachment A - Price Cost Schedule - Nx Eq Medical Carts Storage Transport This Procurement Effort Is To Establish A 12-month Base Contract With Four (4) 12-month Option Periods. Delivery Is Fob Destination And Requires Delivery To Va Medical Facilities Located Within The Continental United States (conus) And Outside Continental United States (oconus). Firm-fixed-price Orders Will Be Placed Against This Contract In Writing And Will Provide The Exact Delivery Locations, Delivery Dates, And Exact Quantities. Delivery Shall Be Provided Within 30 Days After Receipt Of Order (aro). The Far Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors -- Commercial, Applies To This Acquisition Including Attached Addenda To The Provision. The Far Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, And The Specific Evaluation Criteria As Attached Addenda Also Applies To This Acquisition. Offerors Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Its Offer, If Not Available In The System For Award Management (sam). Vendors Are Required To Complete All Fill-in Provisions Listed On Attachment D - Solicitation Provisions. Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Any Addendum To The Clause. Clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Which, If Any, Of The Additional Far Clauses Cited In The Clause Are Applicable To The Acquisition And Found In Attachment C - Contract Clauses. The Far Provision Found At 52.204-7(b)(1) Requires That All Interested Offerors Must Be Registered In Sam Prior To Submitting An Offer Or Quotation. You May Access The Sam Website At Https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/sam/. All Proposers Must Be Certified With The Appropriate Naics Code On The Sam Website. All Sdvosb Offerors Must Be Verified In The Small Business Administration (sba) Database At: Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov) At The Time Of Proposal Submission. Questions Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Are Due Via Email By 11:59 Am Est On July 23, 2024,, To Contract Specialist, Deidre Parker At Deidre.parker@va.gov And Contracting Officer, Tawana Young At Tawana.young@va.gov. No Calls Will Be Accepted. All Questions Received By The Stated Deadline Will Be Answered Via A Solicitation Amendment And Posted On The Contracting Opportunities (https://sam.gov/ ) Website. Proposals Are Due Via Email By 11:59 Am Est On August 6, 2024, To Contract Specialist, Deidre Parker At Deidre.parker@va.gov And Contracting Officer, Tawana Young At Tawana.young@va.gov. Product Description 1. Scope Of Work: The Veterans Health Administration (vha) Non-expendable Equipment (nx) National Program Has Identified Medical Carts: Storage/transport Product Line As A Candidate For A Va-wide (otherwise Referred To As National ) Single Requirements Contract Award. Medical Carts: Storage/transport Are Lightweight And Durable Mobile Carts Used In Medical Facilities For Storing And Transporting Computer Equipment, Medications, Emergency Equipment, And Medical Supplies. These Carts Are Designed With The Healthcare Setting In Mind; With A Range Of Features Expressly Integrated To Ease Workloads For Nurses And Other Healthcare Professionals, As Well As To Enhance Patient Care. These Carts Can Be Used In A Variety Of Applications That Include Charting And Electronic Medical Records, Medication Dispensing, And Nursing Education. These Carts Are Engineered To Meet The Exacting Requirements Of The Healthcare Industry And Built Tough Enough To Withstand Daily Use In The Most Demanding Environments. The Contractor Must Demonstrate The Ability To Meet All Requirements For The Solicitation. The Objective Is To Provide Medical Carts: Storage/transport To Be Used By Clinicians Throughout The Va Medical Centers And Facilities Located Conus And Oconus. The Period Of Performance Is For One 12-month Base Period With Four 12-month Option Periods From The Date Of Award. 2. Requirement This Requirement Will Be Iaw Far Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name Or Equal Which Requires The Proposer To Indicate That Each Product Being Offered As An Equal Product To The Capsaâ® Brand And Equipment Name. For Each Equal Product, The Offeror Must Include A Description Reflecting The Salient Characteristics (sc) And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics Of The Equal Product(s) Specified In The Solicitation. The Proposer Must Also Clearly Identify The Item By Brand Name (if Any) And Make/model Number. Finally, The Proposer Must 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 Modifications It Plans To Make To A Product To Make It Conform To The Solicitation Requirements. Table 1 - Contract Line Items Clin Brand Part Number Description 0001 Capsa Va-m38ns M38e Non-storage Cart â Capsa â M38xp / M38rx Tier Configuration Sets 0002 Capsa Va-m38xp M38e Xp 2 Tier Storage Cart - Select Any One (1) Tier Configuration Set From Clins 0003 Thru 0010 0003 Capsa 9m38-11 Wide Bin Draw One Across 13-3/8w X 12-3/8l X 2-5/8 H 0004 Capsa 9m38-22 Medium Bin Two Across 6-3/4 W X 12-38 L X 2-5/8 H 0005 Capsa 9m38-33 Small Bin Three Across 4-12 W X 12-3/8 L X 2-5/8 H 0006 Capsa 9m38-dd Double Deep Bins 6-3/4 W X 12-3/8 L X 5-12 H 0007 Capsa 9m38-12 Two Bins Across And One Drawer Across 0008 Capsa 9m38-13 Three Bins Across And One Drawer Across 0009 Capsa 9m38-23 Three Bins Across And Two Bins Across 0010 Capsa 9m38-dd Double Deep Bins 13-38 W X 12-3/8 L X 5-12 H Capsa â Maxbin Tier Configurations 0011 Capsa Va-m38rx M38e Rx 4 Tier Storage Cart 0012 Capsa Va-maxb1 One Tier - Choose Any One (1) Configuration From Clin 0011 0013 Capsa Va-maxb2 Two Tier - Choose Any Two (2) Configurations From Clin 0011 0014 Capsa Va-maxb3 Three Tier - Choose Any Three (3) Configurations From Clin 0011 0015 Capsa Va-maxb4 Four Tier - Choose Any Four (4) Configurations From Clin 0011 0016 Capsa Va-maxb5 Five Tier - Choose Any Five (5) Configurations From Clin 0011 Capsa â Maxbin Drawer Kits 0017 Capsa Va-m38trio M38 Trio Maxbin Cart (select Any Configuration From Clins 0018 Thru 0022) 0018 Capsa 207161 Any One (1) Tier Configuration Set From Clin 0017 Part Number 0019 Capsa 207160 Any Two (2) Tier Configuration Set From Clin 0017 Part Number 0020 Capsa 207159 Any Three (3) Tier Configuration Set From Clin 0017 Part Number 0021 Capsa 207158 Any Four (4) Tier Configuration Set From Clin 0017 Part Number 0022 Capsa 207157 Any Five (5) Tier Configuration Set From Clin 0017 Part Number Capsa â Acmi Bin And Drawer Configurations Select 8 - 10 Tiers 0023 Capsa Va-acminc Acmi 10h Ltc Cart (select Any Configuration From Clins 0024 Thru 0033) 0024 Capsa 12750 Ac 2 Tier Cassette / 6 Bins 2.75"h X 5.5"w X 12.5"d 0025 Capsa 12751 Ac 2 Tier Cassette / 4 Bins 2.75"h X 8"w X 12.5"d 0026 Capsa 12752 Ac 3 Tier Cassette / 6 Bins 2.75"h X 8"w X 12.5"d 0027 Capsa 12753 Ac 3 Tier Cassette / 9 Bins 2.75"h X 5.5"w X 12.5"d 0028 Capsa Aci3-md 1 - Tier 3" Main Drawer 0029 Capsa Aci6-md 1 - Tier 6" Main Drawer 0030 Capsa Aci9-md 1 - Tier 9" Main Drawer 0031 Capsa Aci3-utl 1 - Tier 3" Side Drawer 0032 Capsa Aci-6utl 1 - Tier 6" Side Drawer 0033 Capsa Aci-9utl 1 - Tier 9" Side Drawer Capsa â M38e & Trio Accessories 0034 Capsa 4171671 Worksurface Light 0035 Capsa 1781813 Lcd Mount And Cup Holder 0036 Capsa 1786593 Plastic Waste Bin 0037 Capsa 4170398 Cavi Wipe Mount And Holder 0038 Capsa Fg9m38aa Wire Basket 0039 Capsa 1782681 Sharps Mount 0040 Capsa 1782695 Accessory Bin Plate 0041 Capsa Fg9m38iv Iv Pole 0042 Capsa 1975189 Barcode Scanner Mount Capsa â Acmi Accessories 0043 Capsa Ug-avws-12400-cm Writing Surface Upgrade 0044 Capsa Ug-axarmcol-aci Upgrade Axm Column 0045 Capsa 12983 Universal Lcd Access Mount 0046 Capsa 12770 Drawer Divider Kit 0047 Capsa P7048-1 Sharp Container And Mount 0048 Capsa P70498 Glove Container 0049 Capsa 12761 Iv Pole 0050 Capsa 12101 Plastic Waste Bin 0051 Capsa 12528 Ac Top Mat 0052 Capsa 12742 Keyless Narc Lid 0053 Capsa 12763 Worksurface Light 0054 Capsa 13052 Barcode Scanner Mount Capsa â Warranties And Installation 0055 Capsa Partlab45yrwithstor 4th And 5th Year Extended Warranty 0056 Capsa Fg9m38on On Site Installation / Integration / Testing Capsa â Technologies 0057 Capsa Va-techbndl1 Dell 7080mff Or Hp Approved Equivalent, I7 Processor 16 Gb Memory, 512 Gb Self Encrypting Solid State Drive Intel Wifi Fips, 24" Lcd, Va Approved Barcode Scanner, Washable Keyboard, Washable Mouse, Piv Card Reader 0058 Capsa Va-techbndl2 Tangent 24" Aio Computer, Va Approved Scanner, Washable Keyboard, Washable Mouse, Piv Card Reader 0059 Capsa Va-techbndl3 Dell 7080mff Or Hp Approved Equivalent, I7 Processor 16 Gb Memory, 512 Gb Self Encrypting Solid State Drive Intel Wifi Fips 0060 Capsa Va-privsc Optional Integrated Privacy Screen For 24" Lcd The Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Is Seeking Vendors Who Can Provide Medical Carts: Storage/transport Identified Above Which Meet The Minimum Salient Characteristics (scs) Listed Below. Vendors May Quote Any Product Solution Or Configuration So Long As They Meet The Salient Characteristics. Products Quoted In The Technical Volume Must Be Captured On The Vendor S Pricing Volume (attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) Of The Solicitation. Vendors May Quote Any Additional Ancillary Products Which They Deem To Be Essential To The Functionality Of The Proposed Solution; These Items Must Be Captured In The Vendor S Pricing Volume With A Quantity Of Zero. Proposers Must Complete The Highlighted Section Below And Identify Where Your Supporting Documentation Is Located. Table 2 Salient Characteristics Sc # Salient Characteristics Method Of Evaluation Vendor S Provide Page # Where Each Sc Is Met In Your Technical Literature Document Title Page # Clins 0001 0004 M38e/xp/trio Carts And Clins 0006-0010 M38e/xp/trio Accessories Apply To The Following Sc S: Sc 1 Must Have A Lockable Pc/laptop Compartment At Least: 17"w X 11.25"d X 3"h Literature Review Sc 2 Must Have Multiple A/c Plugs Literature Review Sc 3 Must Have Cable Management Literature Review Sc 4 Must Have Secured Storage For Lion Battery Literature Review Sc 5 Must Have Battery Status Indicator Literature Review Sc 6 Must Have Primary Work Surface With Document Cover At Least (17 W X 10.5 D) And Additional Extendable Work Surface At Least (10.875 W X 9.175 D) That Pulls Out To The Left Or Right Side Of Cart Literature Review Sc 7 Must Be Able To Adjust Height Of Cart With Touch Of A Button For Use While Standing Or Sitting Literature Review Sc 8 Must Have A Keyboard Tray And Left/right Mouse Trays With Mouse Holder Literature Review Sc 9 Must Have Front Handles For Steering Of The Cart And Handle On Rear Of Cart Literature Review Sc 10 Must Have Height Adjustable Monitor Mount With Tilt/swivel Capability For Optimal Viewing Literature Review Sc 11 Must Have Cart Footprint No Greater Than 16" X 18" Literature Review Sc 12 Must Have Minimum 3-year Standard Warranty That Includes Parts/labor And Next Business Day Onsite Service Literature Review Sc 13 Must Have (4) Casters - (2) Locking And (2) Directional Literature Review Sc 14 Must Have Optional Drawer Storage For Carts Literature Review Sc # Salient Characteristics Method Of Evaluation Vendor S Provide Page # Where Each Sc Is Met In Your Technical Literature Document Title Page # Clins 0005 Acmi Cart And Clin 0011 Acmi Accessories Apply To The Following Sc S: Sc 1 Must Have Pc/laptop Compartment Literature Review Sc 2 Must Have Expansive Work Surface At Least (16"d X 28"w), With Option For Extra Pull-out Work Surface Space Literature Review Sc 3 Must Have Base Dimensions/footprint +/- One Inch. 24"d X 38"w X 43"h Literature Review Sc 4 Must Have Keyless Auto Relocking Lock System Literature Review Sc 5 Must Have Keypad - For Unlocking/relocking Cart And A Battery Status Indicator Literature Review Sc 6 Must Have A Stow-away Keyboard Tray With Left/right Mouse Trays And Mouse Holder Literature Review Sc 7 Must Have Handle(s) For Steering Of Cart Literature Review Sc 8 Must Have Monitor Mount Allowing Tilt/swivel Movement And 75mm/100mm Vesa Hole Pattern Literature Review Sc 9 Must Have At Least 10 Tiers Of Available Main Storage Space And 10 Tiers Of Available Utility Storage Space: Storage Options Shall Include Drawers At 3", 6", 9" Height +/- 1 For Main And Utility Storage Space, 2-tier, And 3-tier Exchangeable Cassettes W/ Individual Patient Bins (5.5"w Or 8"w) Literature Review Sc 10 Must Have Minimum 3 Years Standard Warranty That Includes Parts/labor And Next Business Day Onsite Service Literature Review Sc 11 Must Have (4) Casters - (2) Locking And (2) Directional Literature Review 3. Product Removal Or Recall The Fda Encourages Companies To Be Recall Ready By Developing Recall Policies And Procedures That Include Training, Planning, And Record-keeping To Reduce The Time A Recalled Product Is On The Market And Limit The Public S Exposure To Risk. For Any Product Awarded Under This Contract Removed Or Recalled By The Manufacturer Due To Defects In The Product Or Potential Dangers To Patients, Or If Any Required Removal Or Recall Is Suggested Or Mandated By A Regulatory Or Official Agency, The Manufacturer Agrees To Take Following Steps Immediately: Notify The Contracting Officer (co) At The Strategic Acquisition Center In Writing, By The Most Expeditious Manner Possible. Provide Copies Of The Notification To Co, Contracting Specialist, Contracting Officer Representative, And Manager At Product Recall Office, All Agencies And Va Facilities Who Purchased The Product, Which Include, But Not Be Limited To The Following: (1) Complete Item Description And/or Identification, Order Numbers From Customers And The Contract Number Assigned As A Result Of An Issuance On The Solicitation; (2) Reasons For Modifications, Removal Or Recall; And (3) Necessary Instructions For Return For Credit, Replacement Or Corrective Action. A Copy Of The Notification Will Be Provided To: Manager, Product Recall Office National Center For Patient Safety Veterans Health Administration 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M Ann Arbor, Mi 48106 4. Data Rights Commercial License Agreements May Be Made A Part Of This Contract/order But Only If Both Parties Expressly Make Them An Addendum Hereto, As Permitted By Far 12.212.â If The Commercial License Agreement Is Not Made An Addendum, It Shall Not Apply, Govern, Be A Part Of Or Have Any Effect Whatsoever On The Contract/order; This Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Any Agreement Embedded In The Computer Software (clickwrap), Any Agreement That Is Otherwise Delivered With Or Provided To The Government With The Commercial Computer Software Or Documentation (shrinkwrap), Or Any Other License Agreement Otherwise Referred To In Any Document.â If A Commercial License Agreement Is Made An Addendum, Only Those Provisions Addressing Data Rights Regarding The Government S Use, Duplication And Disclosure Of Data (e.g., Restricted Computer Software) Are Included And Made A Part Of This Contract/order, And Only To The Extent That Those Provisions Are Not Duplicative Or Inconsistent With Federal Law, Federal Regulation, The Incorporated Far Clauses And The Provisions Of This Contract/order; Those Provisions In The Commercial License Agreement That Do Not Address Data Rights Regarding The Government S Use, Duplication And Disclosure Of Data Shall Not Be Included Or Made A Part Of The Contract/order.â Federal Law And Regulation Including, Without Limitation, The Contract Disputes Act (41 U.s.c. ⧠7101 Et Seq.), The Anti-deficiency Act (31 U.s.c. ⧠1341 Et Seq.), The Competition In Contracting Act (41 U.s.c. ⧠3301 Et Seq.), The Prompt Payment Act (31 U.s.c. ⧠3901 Et Seq.), Contracts For Data Processing Or Maintenance (38 Usc ⧠5725), And Far Clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 Shall Supersede, Control, And Render Ineffective Any Inconsistent, Conflicting, Or Duplicative Provision In Any Commercial License Agreement.â In The Event Of Conflict Between This Clause And Any Provision In The Contract/order Or The Commercial License Agreement Or Elsewhere, The Terms Of This Clause Shall Prevail.â The Contractor Shall Deliver To The Government All Data First Produced Under This Contract/order With Unlimited Rights As Defined By Far 52.227-14.â Claims Of Patent Or Copyright Infringement Brought Against The Government As A Party Shall Be Defended By The U.s. Department Of Justice (doj) In Accordance With 28 U.s.c. ⧠516; At The Discretion Of Doj, The Contractor May Be Allowed Reasonable Participation In The Defense Of The Litigation.â Any Additional Changes To The Contract/order Must Be Made By Modification (standard Form 30) And Shall Only Be Made By A Warranted Contracting Officer.â Nothing In This Contract/order Or Any Commercial License Agreement Shall Be Construed As A Waiver Of Sovereign Immunity.â The Following Attachments Are Incorporated By Reference. All Criteria Outlined In The Attachments Are Applicable To This Combined Synopsis/solicitation.

Details: Combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice page 10 Of 10 combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice *= Required Field combined Synopsis/solicitation Notice page 1 Of 10 subject* nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating general Information contracting Office S Zip Code* 22408-2697 solicitation Number* 36c10g24q0126 response Date/time/zone 09-04-2024 11:59 Eastern Time, New York, Usa archive 45 Days After The Response Date recovery Act Funds n set-aside product Service Code* 6515 naics Code* 339112 contracting Office Address u.s. Department Of Veterans Affairs opal | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | Ste 400 fredericksburg Va 22408-2697 point Of Contact* contract Specialist alex Beck alex.beck1@va.gov place Of Performance address nationwide postal Code country us additional Information agency S Url https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp url Description to Learn More About Sac And Its Mission, Please Click Here agency Contact S Email Address email Description description solicitation Number: 36c10g24q0126 notice Type: Combined Synopsis/solicitation synopsis: Combined Synopsis/solicitation this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Brand Name Or Equal Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance (iaw) 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; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. solicitation Number 36c10g24q0126 Is Issued For This Combined Synopsis/solicitation; This Solicitation Is Being Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Incorporates Provisions And Clauses In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-05, Dated May 22, 2024. requirement Description: veterans Affairs (va) Has A Requirement To Purchase Microscopes Light Operating To Deliver Patient Care At Its Va Medical Centers Around The Country. Microscopes Light Operating Uses Visible Light Focused Through A Lens System To Provide Magnification (image Amplification) And Resolution Of Specimens Under Examination. It Is One Of The Most Basic Components Of A Clinical Laboratory And Is Used In Virtually Every Department, Including Chemistry (for Urinalysis), Hematology, Cytology, Histology, And Microbiology. In Hematology, Microscopic Analysis Of Blood Cells Helps Diagnose Leukemias, Anemias, And Other Blood Disorders, As Well As Infections And Allergies. In Cytology And Histology, Microscopic Examinations Can Detect Abnormal Changes In Cells Or Tissues To Differentiate Benign, Inflammatory, Precancerous, Or Malignant Conditions. Microscopic Examination Of Urinary Sediment Is Extremely Valuable In Laboratory Evaluation Of Kidney Function; The Combination Of A Microscopic Exam With A Macroscopic Exam (chemical Evaluation) Provides A Complete Urinalysis. Selective Staining Techniques Can Also Be Used In Microscopy To Help Identify Parasites, Fungi, And Bacteria. a Single Award Requirements Contract Will Be Awarded Iaw Far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal In Accordance With All Terms, Conditions, Provisions, Specifications, And Schedule Of This Solicitation Herein. Quotes Shall Contain The Terms For Cost/price And Technical Capabilities Of The Brand Name Or Equal Equipment. The Government Reserves The Right To Award Without Discussions. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 339112 Optical Instrument And Lens Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies And The Associated Size Standard Is 500 Employees. This Procurement Action Is Issued As Full And Open Competition. this Acquisition Is For A Single Award Requirements Contract In Accordance With Far Part 16.5, Carl Zeiss Lumer 700â® Brand Name Or Equal Microscopes Light Operating And Related Equipment And Accessories As Identified In Attachment A Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating Price Cost Schedule. All Interested Companies Shall Provide A Quote For All Contract Line-item Numbers (clins) Listed In Attachment A Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating Price Cost Schedule. the Ordering Period Is For One 12-month Base Year With Four 12-month Option Years. Delivery Is Fob Destination 30 Days Aro. Firm-fixed Price Orders Will Be Placed Against This Contract In Writing And Will Provide The Delivery Locations, Delivery Dates And Exact Quantities. the Far Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial, Applies To This Acquisition Including Attached Addenda To The Provision. the Far Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, And The Specific Evaluation Criteria As Attached Addenda Also Applies To This Acquisition. the Offeror Is To Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Its Offer. clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Any Addenda To The Clause. Addendum Is Attached. clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Which, If Any, Of The Additional Far Clauses Cited In The Clause Are Applicable To The Acquisition. Addendum Is Attached. all Interested Quoters Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Submitting A Quote. You May Access Sam At Https://sam.gov/sam/. questions Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Are Due Via Email By 11:59pm Est On August 28, 2024, To Contract Specialist, Alex Beck At Alex.beck1@va.gov And Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy At Sara.vickroy@va.gov. No Calls Will Be Accepted. quotes Are Due Via Email By 11:59pm Est On September 4, 2024, To Contract Specialist, At Alex Beck Alex.beck1@va.gov And Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy At Sara.vickroy@va.gov. 1. Background: the Veterans Health Administration (vha) Non-expendable Equipment National Program Has Identified The Microscopes Light Operating Product Line As A Candidate For A Va-wide (otherwise Referred To As National ) Single Requirement S Contract Award. the Light Microscope Is An Instrument For Visualizing Fine Detail Of A Body Part. It Does This By Creating A Magnified Image Through The Use Of A Series Of Glass Lenses, Which First Focus A Beam Of Light Onto Or Through An Object, And Convex Objective Lenses To Enlarge The Image Formed. They Can Be Used To Examine A Wide Variety Of Types Of Specimens, Frequently With Minimal Preparation. Light Microscopes Can Be Adapted To Examine Specimens Of Any Size, Whole Or Sectioned, Living Or Dead, Wet Or Dry, Hot Or Cold, And Static Or Fast-moving. They Offer A Wide Range Of Contrast Techniques, Providing Information On The Physical, Chemical, And Biological Attributes Of Specimens. The Image From A Light Microscope Is Presented In Color. It Can Be Observed With The Eye Directly, Recorded By Photographic, Video Or Computer Techniques, And Image Components Can Be Analyzed. the Contractor Must Demonstrate The Ability To Meet All Requirements For The Solicitation. The Objective Is To Provide Microscopes Light Operating To Be Used By Clinicians Throughout The Va Medical Centers And Facilities. The Period Of Performance Is For One (1) 12-month Base Period With Four 12-month Option Periods. 2. Requirement this Requirement Will Be Iaw Far Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name Or Equal Which Requires The Quoter Indicate That Each Product Being Offered As An Equal Product To The Carl Zeiss Lumer 700â® Microscope: Light, Operating. For Each Equal Product, The Offeror Must Include A Description Reflecting The Salient Characteristics (sc) And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics Of The Equal Product(s) Specified In The Solicitation. The Quoter Must Also Clearly Identify The Item By Brand Name (if Any) And Make/model Number. Finally, The Quoter Must 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 Modifications It Plans To Make To A Product To Make It Conform To The Solicitation Requirements. contract Line Items manufacture model part Number description 0001 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 Select 000000-2306-382- 01pl7cyo select (for A Complete System Order The Following Clins In Addition To 0001: 0008-0021) installation And Training Included 0002 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 Anterior 000000-2306-382-01pl7ant anterior (for A Complete System Order The Following Clins In Addition To 0002: 0008-0017, 0020-0031) installation And Training Included 0003 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 Posterior 000000-2306-382-01pl7pos posterior (for A Complete System Order The Following Clins In Addition To 0003: 0008-0013, 0015-0016, 0019-0022, 0025-0038) installation And Training Included 0004 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 Oct 000000-2306-382-01pl7oct 700 Oct (for A Complete System Order The Following Clins In Addition To 0004: 0008-0012, 0015-0016, 0020-0021, 0023, 0025-0028, 0030-0041) installation And Training Included 0005 zeiss lumera 3d 4k Artevo Anterior 000000-2314-807-01pdiant artevo Anterior (for A Complete System Order The Following Clins In Addition To 0005: 0008-0011, 0013-0018, 0020-0021, 0023-0024, 0028-0029, 0042) installation And Training Included 0006 zeiss lumera 3d 4k Artevo Posterior 000000-2314-807-01pdipos artevo Posterior (for A Complete System Order The Following Clins In Addition To 0006: 0008-0011, 0013, 0015-0016, 0020-0021, 0023, 0028-0029, 0031-0038, 0042 installation And Training Included 0007 zeiss lumera 3d 4k Artevo Oct 000000-2314-807-01pdioct artevo Oct (for A Complete System Order The Following Clins In Addition To 0007: 0008-0011, 0015-0016, 0020-0021, 0023, 0028, 0031-0038, 0040-0042 installation And Training Included 0008 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382- 10tiltmo motorized Tilt 0009 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382- 10scixen xenon Superlux Eye 0010 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-10fcpwls wireless Foot Control Panel 0011 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382- 10fcpc3m 3m Cable For Fcp 0012 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382- 10ohdisp overhead Display 0013 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-90o200mm objective Lens F=200mm 0014 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382- 90t180ts 180â° Tiltable Tube 0015 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382- 90ep10xm 10x Eye Pieces 0016 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-20asiwez assistant Scope W/ Elec. Zoom 0017 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-90t180ta 180â° Tiltable Tube (assistant) 0018 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-90ep10xa 10x Eye Pieces (assistant) 0019 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30ikeras integrated Keratoscope Ring 0020 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382- 60acbset basic Asepsis Set 0021 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382- 60cabset set Of Cable Binders 0022 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30idisys int. Data Injection System 0023 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30ikeras keratoscope For Cornea 0024 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30isliti integrated Slit Illumination 0025 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-40tehd3c int. 3-chip Full Hd Camera 0026 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-40usb1tb external Mini Hdd Usb 1tb 0027 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-50ceonfs callisto Eye On Floor Stand 0028 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-50clicml license Refractive Assistance 0029 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-50cv371b callisto Eye P2, Sw 3.7.1 0030 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-60tbl7su transport Box For Floor Stand Single Use, Without Solid Wood 0031 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-90ep10xa 10x Eye Pieces (assistant) 0032 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30al128d 128d Aspheric Wide-field Lens 0033 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30al60dm 60d Aspheric Macular Lens 0034 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30scayr resight Metal Tray 0035 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30res700 resight 700 - Electric 0036 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30slh200 sterile Lens Holder F=200mm 0037 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-90tinvea invertertube E (assistant) 0038 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-90tinves invertertube E 0039 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-30idissh int. Data Injection System W/s 0040 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-50cv371o callisto Eye P2 Sw 3.7.1 W/oct 0041 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2306-382-90o200ro objective Lens F=200mm For Oct 0042 zeiss opmi Lumera 700 System 000000-2314-807-40glas3d 5x Stereo-polarization Glasses the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Is Seeking Vendors Who Can Provide Carl Zeiss Lumera 700â® Microscope; Light, Operating, Or Equal As Listed Above Which Meet All The Salient Characteristics Listed Below: Vendors May Quote Any Product Solution Or Configuration So Long As They Meet The Salient Characteristics. Products Quoted In The Technical Volume Must Be Captured On The Vendor S Pricing Volume (attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) Of The Solicitation. Vendors May Quote Any Additional Ancillary Products Which They Deem To Be Essential To The Functionality Of The Proposed Solution; These Items Must Be Captured In The Vendor S Pricing Volume With A Quantity Of Zero. the Following Sc S Apply To Clin S 0001-0005 sc # salient Characterisitcs method Of Evaluation sc 1 must Have A Motorized Zoom System; Zoom Ratio Of 1:6 (also Written As 6:1) Or Greater literature Review sc 2 must Have Integrated Retina Protection (filter) literature Review sc 3 magnification Must Be Surgeon Adjustable With Either Handgrip Controls Or Foot-controlled Pad (both Is Advantageous) literature Review sc 4 microscope Head (optics) Must Have The Capability To Tilt (motorized More Advantageous) literature Review sc 5 must Have A Wide-angle Eyepiece Of 10x literature Review sc 6 must Have Optics Focusing Range From 70mm - 76mm literature Review sc 7 main Light Must Be Led Illumination (xenon Is Advantageous) literature Review sc 8 must Have An Integrated Monitor (display) Of 22" Or Greater literature Review sc 9 must Have An Oct Imaging With Wavelength Between 800nm - 880nm literature Review sc 10 must Have An Oct Scan Depth Between 2.5mm (or Less) And 3.0mm (or Greater) literature Review sc 11 must Have An Oct Axial Resolution Of 2.4 M-5.6 M In Tissue literature Review sc 12 must Have An Oct Scan Range (scan Length) Adjustable Up To 16mm Or More. More Adjustable Is More Advantageous literature Review sc 13 must Have An Optics Rotation Adjustable From 0-360 Degrees (greater Is Advantageous) literature Review sc 14 must Have An Image Acquisition Scan Speed At Or Greater Than 27,000 Per Second literature Review sc 15 must Have A Total Magnification With 10x Eyepiece Is 4.1x (or Less) To 21x (or Greater) literature Review sc 16 must Have Network Connectivity And Integration (electronic Health Records/dicom) Modality Work-list Capable (helps With Data Integrity) literature Review sc 17 must Have An Integrated Assistant Scope With Independent Magnification literature Review sc 18 must Have A Camera (3-chip Hd Camera Image Sensor Is Advantageous) literature Review sc 19 video Signal (display Resolution) Must Be Capable Of 1080 Resolution literature Review sc 20 must Be Capable Of Transferring Video And Images To Other Devices literature Review sc 21 must Have Touch Screen Controls literature Review sc 22 must Have Slit Widths Range From 2mm Or Lower To 4mm Or Higher: Minimum Of 4 Available Settings Or A Continuous Range literature Review sc 23 must Have Objective Lens With Focal Length (f) Is Between 175 And 200mm (or More) literature Review sc 24 must Be Able To Switch Between Wide-field Or Wide-view Lens And A Narrow-view Or Macular Lens literature Review sc 25 must Have Iol Placement Guide literature Review sc 26 must Have An Xy Travel Range 60mm Or Greater literature Review sc 27 must Be Anterior And Posterior Surgery Capable literature Review sc 28 must Have Coaxial Illumination literature Review sc 29 must Have Red Reflex Illumination literature Review sc 30 must Be Capable Of Fundus Viewing literature Review sc 31 must Be Fda Approved literature Review sc 32 must Come With A Minimum Of 1 Year Warranty literature Review software Installation And Updates the Contractor Grants To Va Non-exclusive, Non-transferrable Licenses To Use The Opmi Lumera 700 System And All Associated Accessories And Software, Including Any Documentation, For The Systems Intended Purposes. At No Additional Cost, Customer Will Be Entitled To Software Updates When Such Updates Are Made Generally Available Without Cost To Other Licensees Of The Software. The Contractor Shall Coordinate The Installation Of Any Software Upgrades With Designated Facility Poc And Biomedical Engineer. maintenance, Repairs And Replacement preventative Maintenance Will Be Performed As Prescribed By The Manufacturer S Specifications. Maintenance, Repairs And Replacement Will Be Performed By Authorized Technicians And Will Be Coordinated Through The Designated Facility Poc And Biomedical Engineer. product Refreshâ â  product Refresh Is When A Current Clin Is No Longer Being Manufactured Due To obsolescence And The Product Item Is Being Replaced With A Newer, And More Often, A superior Version Of The Same Item. The Current Clin Product Will Be Revised To Reflect The refreshed Product Information, Manufacturer S Part Number, Idiq Price (inclusive Of service Level Agreement (sla) Fee), Etc. the Government Reserves The Right To Not Accept The Products Offered Under product Refresh. The Contractor Will Be Notified In Writing If A Product Refresh Is Not accepted. All Products Offered Shall Be Provided With The Warranty That Is Agreed Upon for This Contract. the Contractor Agrees To Ensure That All Upgraded Improved/replaced Products meet American With Disabilities Act (ada) And Health Information Portability And accountability Act (hipaa) Federal Requirements, See Attachment 5. the Contractor Shall Provide The Cor And Co The Following Information For Product refresh: (1) A List Of Specific Awarded Item(s) Being Refreshed In The Price/cost Schedule (to Include Commercial Pricing, Discount Offered, And Idiq Price (inclusive Of Sla fee)); (2) Product Literature For The Item(s) Refreshed. (3) A Detailed Description Of The Differences Or Benefits Of Refreshed As Compared to The Item(s) Being Discontinued Or Added. (4) Proper Identification Of Any Product Requirements And/or Procedures Related To those Product(s) Proposed To Be Refreshed Or Upgraded. (5) Fda Approval, If Applicable (6) Provide Historical Sales To Va By Item(s), If Applicable (7) Copy Of Commercial Warranty. the Request Shall Be Submitted To The Cor, Copy To The Contract Specialist And Contract Officer, For Review And Recommendation Of Approval To Be Submitted To The Co. The Co Shall Prepare A Bilateral Modification For Execution. product Removal Or Recall for Any Product Awarded Under This Contract Removed Or Recalled By The Manufacturer Due To Defects In The Product Or Potential Dangers To Patients, Or If Any Required Removal Or Recall Is Suggested Or Mandated By A Regulatory Or Official Agency, The Manufacturer Shall Resolve Any Defects Or Potential Dangers By Repairing Or Replacing The Product At No Cost To The Government. The Manufacturer Agrees To Take Following Steps Immediately: notify The Contracting Officer (co) At The Strategic Acquisition Center In Writing, By The Most Expeditious Manner Possible. provide Copies Of The Notification To Co, Contracting Specialist, Contracting Officer representative, And Manager At Product Recall Office, All Agencies And Va Facilities Who Purchased The Product, Which Include, But Not Be Limited To The Following: (1) Complete Item Description And/or Identification, Order Numbers From customers And The Contract Number Assigned As A Result Of An Issuance On the Solicitation; (2) Reasons For Modifications, Removal Or Recall; And (3) Necessary Instructions For Return For Credit, Replacement Or Corrective action. a Copy Of The Notification Will Be Provided To: manager, Product Recall Office national Center For Patient Safety veterans Health Administration 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M ann Arbor, Mi 48106 the Following Attachments Are Incorporated By Reference. All Criteria Outlined In The Attachments Are Applicable To This Combined Synopsis/solicitation.â  see Attached Document: Attachment A - Price Cost Schedule - Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating. see Attached Document: Attachment B - Contract Administration - Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating. see Attached Document: Attachment C - Contract Clauses - Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating. see Attached Document: Attachment D - Solicitation Provisions - Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating. see Attached Document: Attachment E - Reporting Tool - Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating. see Attached Document: Attachment F Past Performance Questionaire Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating see Attached Document: Attachment G Past Performance Reference Nx Eq Microscopes Light Operating

Details: Solicitation Number:â â  36c10g24r0033â  â  notice Type:â â  combined Synopsis/solicitationâ â  â  synopsis:â â  combined Synopsis/solicitationâ  â  this Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Brand Name Or Equal 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; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued.â  solicitation Number 36c10g24r0033 Is Issued For This Combined Synopsis/solicitation; This Solicitation Is Being Issued As A Request For Proposal (rfp). This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Incorporates Provisions And Clauses In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2024-05, Dated 22 May 2024.â  requirement Description:â  va Has A Requirement To Purchase Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System To Deliver Patient Care At Its Va Medical Centers Around The Country. Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System: Which Are Also Called Medical Image High-definition Video Monitors Are Designed To Display Electronic Images With A Definition That Is High Enough For Examination And Diagnosis Interpretation Of Most Medical Images (e.g., Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Mri). These Devices Are Used Either In Real Time As The Images Are Captured Via A Dedicated Video Camera; Or More Frequently, From A Digital Computerized Information System/workstation. Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System Process The Video Signal To A Screen (e.g., Liquid Crystal Display (lcd) Or Plasma) Which Displays The Electronic Image. These Radiology Monitors Display Images For Medical Examination With A Resolution That Is Full High Definition (1080 Pixels Of Vertical Resolution, I.e., 1920 X 1080 Pixels) Or Better. a Single Award Requirements Contract Will Be Awarded Iaw Far 52.211-6 Brand Name Or Equal In Accordance With All Terms, Conditions, Provisions, Specifications, And Schedule Of This Solicitation Herein. Quotes Shall Contain The Terms For Cost/price And Technical Capabilities Of The Brand Name Or Equal Equipment. The Government Reserves The Right To Award Without Discussions.â â  the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 334118 Computer Terminal And Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6525 Imaging Equipment And Supplies, And The Associated Size Standard Is 1000 Employees. This Procurement Action Is A 100% Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (sdvosb) Set Aside.â  this Acquisition Is For A Single Award Requirements Contract In Accordance With Far Part 16.5 For Double Black Imagingâ® Brand Name Or Equal Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System As Identified In Attachment A Price Cost Schedule - Nx Eq Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System. All Interested Companies Shall Provide A Quote For All Contract Line-item Numbers (clins) Listed In Attachment A Price Cost Schedule - Nx Eq Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System the Ordering Period Is For One 12-month Base Year With Four 12-month Option Years. Delivery Is Fob Destination. Firm-fixed Price Orders Will Be Placed Against This Contract In Writing And Will Provide The Delivery Locations, Delivery Dates And Exact Quantities.â â  the Far Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial, Applies To This Acquisition Including Attached Addenda To The Provision As Identified In Attachment D Solicitation Provision Nx Eq Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading Systemâ  the Far Provision At 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, And The Specific Evaluation Criteria As Attached Addenda As Identified In Attachment D Solicitation Provision Nx Eq Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System Also Applies To This Acquisition.â  the Offeror Is To Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items, With Its Offer.â  clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Any Addenda To The Clause.â  Addendum Is Attached As Identified In Attachment C Contract Clauses Nx Eq Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System.â  clause At 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, Applies To This Acquisition And A Statement Regarding Which, If Any, Of The Additional Far Clauses Cited In The Clause Are Applicable To The Acquisition.â addendum Is Attached As Identified In Attachment C Contract Clauses Nx Eq Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System all Interested Quoters Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Prior To Submitting A Quote. You May Access Sam Atâ  Https://sam.gov/sam/.â  questions Regarding This Combined Synopsis/solicitation Are Due Via Email By 4:30pm Eastern Daylight Time (edt) On August 23, 2024, To Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones At Jalima.jones@va.gov And Contracting Officer, William Milline At William.milline@va.gov no Calls Will Be Accepted. Quotes Are Due Via Email By 4:30pm Edt On September 04, 2024, To Contract Specialist, Jalima Jones At Jalima.jones@va.gov And Contracting Officer, William Milline At William.milline@va.gov scope Of Workâ â â  the Veterans Health Administration (vha) Non-expendable Equipment National Program Has Identified The Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System Product Line As A Candidate For A Va-wide (otherwise Referred To As National ) Single Requirements Contract Award.â â  monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System Which Are Also Called Medical Image High-definition Video Monitors Are Designed To Display Electronic Images With A Definition That Is High Enough For Examination And Diagnosis Interpretation Of Most Medical Images (e.g., Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Mri). These Devices Are Used Either In Real Time As The Images Are Captured Via A Dedicated Video Camera; Or More Frequently, From A Digital Computerized Information System/workstation. Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System Process The Video Signal To A Screen (e.g., Liquid Crystal Display (lcd) Or Plasma) Which Displays The Electronic Image. These Radiology Monitors Display Images For Medical Examination With A Resolution That Is Full High Definition (1080 Pixels Of Vertical Resolution, I.e., 1920 X 1080 Pixels) Or Better. the Contractor Must Demonstrate The Ability To Meet All Requirements For The Solicitation. The Objective Is To Provide Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System To Be Used By Clinicians Throughout The Va Medical Centers And Facilities. The Period Of Performance Is For One 12-month Base Period With Four 12-month Option Periods.â  2.â â  Requirementâ  â  this Requirement Will Be Iaw Far Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name Or Equal Which Requires The Offeror Indicate That Each Product Being Offered As An Equal Product To The Double Black Imagingâ® Or Equal, Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System. For Each Equal Product, The Offeror Must Include A Description Reflecting The Salient Characteristics (sc) And Level Of Quality That Will Satisfy The Salient Physical, Functional, Or Performance Characteristics Of The Equal Product(s) Specified In The Solicitation. The Offeror Must Also Clearly Identify The Item By Brand Name (if Any) And Make/model Number. Finally, The Offeror Must 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 Modifications It Plans To Make To A Product To Make It Conform To The Solicitation Requirements.â  the Following Line Items Comprise The Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System Product Line: contract Line Item#â  brandâ  part Numberâ  descriptionâ  0001 double Black Imaging c3mpl single Head 3mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (1) 21.3" Display, 2048 X 1536 Resolution, 1100 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 600 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1800:1 Contrast Ratio, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphics Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0002 double Black Imaging c3mpl-2 dual Head 3mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (2) 21.3" Displays, 2048 X 1536 Resolution, 1100 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 600 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1800:1 Contrast Ratio, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphics Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0003 double Black Imaging c3mpl-4 matched Set Quad Head 3mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (4) 21.3" Displays, 2048 X 1536 Resolution, 1100 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 600 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1800:1 Contrast Ratio, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphics Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0004 double Black Imaging c3mpl-1t1k8g single Head 3mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display With Graphic Controller, (1) 21.3" Display, 2048 X 1536 Resolution, 1100 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 600 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1800:1 Contrast Ratio, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, 8gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 3.0 X16, Display Port Or Mini Display Port. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0005 double Black Imaging c3mpl-2t1k8g dual Head 3mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display With Graphic Controller, (2) 21.3" Displays, 2048 X 1536 Resolution, 1100 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 600 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1800:1 Contrast Ratio, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, 8gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 3.0 X16, Display Port Or Mini Display Port. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0006 double Black Imaging c3mpl-4t1k8g quad Head 3mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display With Graphic Controller, (4) 21.3" Displays, 2048 X 1536 Resolution, 1100 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 600 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1800:1 Contrast Ratio, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, 8gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 3.0 X16, Display Port Or Mini Display Port. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0007 double Black Imaging cl8mps32c single Head 8mp Color Led Backlit Display, (1) 31.5" Display, 3480 X 2160 Resolution, 450 Cd/m2 Brightness, 350 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1300:1 Contrast Ratio, Displayport Inputs, Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphic Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0008 double Black Imaging cl8mps32c-1t1k single Head 8mp Color Led Backlit Display With Graphic Controller, (1) 31.5" Display, 3480 X 2160 Resolution, 450 Cd/m2 Brightness, 350 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1300:1 Contrast Ratio, Displayport Inputs, Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, 4gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 3.0 X16, Display Port Or Mini Display Port. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0009 double Black Imaging c8mpg+ single Head 8mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (1) 31.5" Display, 3480 X 2160 Resolution, 1000 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 600 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, Displayport Inputs, Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphic Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0010 double Black Imaging c8mpg+-1t1k8g single Head 8mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display With Graphic Controller, (1) 31.5" Display, 3480 X 2160 Resolution, 1000 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 600 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, Displayport Inputs, Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, 8gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 3.0 X16, Display Port Or Mini Display Port. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0011 double Black Imaging c5mpl single Head 5mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (1) 21.3" Display, 2560 X 2048 Resolution, 1150 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphics Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0012 double Black Imaging c5mpl-2 Matched Set Dual Head 5mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (2) 21.3" Displays, 2560 X 2048 Resolution, 1150 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphics Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0013 double Black Imaging c5mpl-4 quad Head 5mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (4) 21.3" Displays, 2560 X 2048 Resolution, 1150 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphics Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0014 double Black Imaging c5mpl-1t1k8g single Head 5mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (1) 21.3" Display, 2560 X 2048 Resolution, 1150 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphics Controller. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0015 double Black Imaging c5mpl-2t1k8g matched Set Dual Head 5mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display With Graphic Controller, (2) 21.3" Displays, 2560 X 2048 Resolution, 1150 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, 8gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 3.0 X16, Display Port Or Mini Display Port. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0016 double Black Imaging c5mpl-4t1k8g matched Set Quad Head 5mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display With Graphic Controller, (4) 21.3" Displays, 2560 X 2048 Resolution, 1150 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, 8gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 3.0 X16, Display Port Or Mini Display Port. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0017 double Black Imaging m5mpn matched Set Dual Head 5mp High Bright Monochrome Led Backlit Display, (2) 21.3" Displays, 2560 X 2048 Resolution, 1200 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphic Card. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0018 double Black Imaging m5mpn-2 matched Set Dual Head 5mp High Bright Monochrome Led Backlit Display With Graphic Card, (2) 21.3" Displays, 2560 X 2048 Resolution, 1200 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, Dvi And Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, 8gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 3.0 X16, Display Port Or Mini Display Port. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0019 double Black Imaging c12mpg single Head 12mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display, (1) 31" Display, 4200 X 2800 Resolution, Must Also Support 6mp Resolution - 3280 X 2048, 1080 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, (2) Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration, No Graphic Card. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0020 double Black Imaging c12mpg-1dbrtxa45 single Head 12mp High Bright Color Led Backlit Display With Graphic Controller, (1) 31" Display, 4200 X 2800 Resolution, Must Also Support 6mp Resolution - 3280 X 2048, 1080 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, 700 Cd/m2 Min Calibrated Brightness, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio, Fda Cleared For Mammo/dbt, (2) Displayport Inputs, Embedded Front Sensor For Auto Dicom Calibration,20gb Minimum Graphic Controller, Pci-e 4.0 X16, 4x Displayport Controller, 2 Slot. Cfs Local Agent And Cfs Web Management Software Included With Email Alerting And Reporting. Remote Installation And Training Included. 5 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 5-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included. 0021 double Black Imaging cl24l 24 Clinical Review Display, (1) 24" Led Backlit Display, 1920 X 1200 Resolution, 430 Cd/m2 Brightness, Display Port And Dvi Input, Front Sensor, 3 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 3-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included 0022 double Black Imaging cl8mps 27" Clinical Review Led Backlit Display, (1) 27" Display, 3840 X 2160 Resolution, 350 Cd/m2 Minimum Brightness, Hdmi And Display Port Inputs, 3 Years Advance Hot Swap Included 3-year Warranty Without Limit To Backlight Hours Or Brightness Included the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va) Is Seeking Sdvosb Vendors Who Can Provide Double Black Imagingâ® Brand Name Or Equal Monitor Pacs & Radiology Reading System As Listed Above Which Meet All The Following Salient Characteristics the Government Intends For Offerors To Include All Ancillary Items, To Ensure The Equipment Can Function As Designed By The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) And As Clinically Required. Products Quoted In The Technical Volume Must Be Captured On The Vendor S Pricing Volume (attachment A - Price Cost Schedule) Of The Solicitation. additionally, Responses Can Include Any Additional Product And Other Product-related Services Necessary To Obtain The Supplies As Required That May Be Beneficial And Essential To The Functionality Of The Proposed Solution. These Items Must Be Clearly Identified By Brand Name And Part Number. when Offerors Include Their Additional Proposed Product Items/services, These Items May Be Considered For Evaluation, And Must Be Captured In The Vendor S Pricing Volume With An Estimated Quantity Of Zero. sc # salient Characteristics method Of Evaluation applicable Clins page # Where Sc Is Found In Technical Literatureâ  sc 1 be Designed To Operate With Pacs Systems literature Review 0001-0017 sc # salient Characteristics method Of Evaluation applicable Clins page # Where Sc Is Found In Technical Literatureâ  sc 2 must Have A Color Display literature Review 0001-0004 sc 3 monitors Must Be Fda510(k) Certified literature Review 0001-0004 sc # salient Characteristics method Of Evaluation applicable Clins page # Where Sc Is Found In Technical Literatureâ  sc 4 have Display Or Graphic Controllers As Part Of The Configuration. literature Review 0002, -0004 And 0014 sc # salient Characteristics method Of Evaluation applicable Clins page # Where Sc Is Found In Technical Literatureâ  sc 5 have Diagnostic Imaging Technology That Ensures Images Quality literature Review 0018-0021 vendors May Quote Any Product Solution Or Configuration So Long As They Meet The Salient Characteristics. Products Quoted In The Technical Volume Must Be Captured On The Vendor S Pricing Volume (attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) Of The Solicitation. vendors May Quote Any Additional Ancillary Products Which They Deem To Be Essential To The Functionality Of The Proposed Solution; These Items Must Be Captured In The Vendor S Pricing Volume With A Quantity Of Zero. â  3. Product Refresh product Refresh Is When A Current Clin Is No Longer Being Manufactured Due To obsolescence And The Product Item Is Being Replaced With A Newer, And More Often, A superior Version Of The Same Item. The Current Clin Product Will Be Revised To Reflect The refreshed Product Information, Manufacturer S Part Number, Price (inclusive Of service Level Agreement (sla) Fee), Etc. the Government Reserves The Right To Not Accept The Products Offered Under product Refresh. The Contractor Will Be Notified In Writing If A Product Refresh Is Not accepted. All Products Offered Shall Be Provided With The Warranty That Is Agreed Upon for This Contract. the Contractor Agrees To Ensure That All Upgraded Improved/replaced Products meet American With Disabilities Act (ada) And Health Information Portability And accountability Act (hipaa) Federal Requirements. the Contractor Shall Provide The Cor And Co The Following Information For Product refresh: (1) A List Of Specific Awarded Item(s) Being Refreshed In The Price/cost Schedule (to Include Commercial Pricing, Discount Offered, And Price (inclusive Of Sla fee)); (2) Product Literature For The Item(s) Refreshed. (3) A Detailed Description Of The Differences Or Benefits Of Refreshed As Compared to The Item(s) Being Discontinued Or Added. (4) Proper Identification Of Any Product Requirements And/or Procedures Related To those Product(s) Proposed To Be Refreshed Or Upgraded. (5) Fda Approval, If Applicable (6) Provide Historical Sales To Va By Item(s), If Applicable (7) Copy Of Commercial Warranty. the Request Shall Be Submitted To The Cor, Copy To The Contract Specialist And Contracting Officer, For Review And Recommendation Of Approval To Be Submitted To The Co. The Co Shall Prepare A Bilateral Modification For Execution. 4. Product Removal Or Recall for Any Product Awarded Under This Contract Removed Or Recalled By The Manufacturer Due To Defects In The Product Or Potential Dangers To Patients, Or If Any Required Removal Or Recall Is Suggested Or Mandated By A Regulatory Or Official Agency, The Manufacturer Agrees To Take Following Steps Immediately: notify The Contracting Officer (co) At The Strategic Acquisition Center In Writing, By The Most Expeditious Manner Possible. provide Copies Of The Notification To Co, Contracting Specialist, Contracting Officer representative, And Manager At Product Recall Office, All Agencies And Va Facilities Who Purchased The Product, Which Include, But Not Be Limited To The Following: (1) Complete Item Description And/or Identification, Order Numbers From customers And The Contract Number Assigned As A Result Of An Issuance On the Solicitation; (2) Reasons For Modifications, Removal Or Recall; And (3) Necessary Instructions For Return For Credit, Replacement Or Corrective action. a Copy Of The Notification Will Be Provided To: manager, Product Recall Office national Center For Patient Safety veterans Health Administration 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Lobby M ann Arbor, Mi 48106 5. Data Rights commercial License Agreements May Be Made A Part Of This Contract/order But Only If Both Parties Expressly Make Them An Addendum Hereto, As Permitted By Far 12.212.â  If The Commercial License Agreement Is Not Made An Addendum, It Shall Not Apply, Govern, Be A Part Of Or Have Any Effect Whatsoever On The Contract/order; This Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Any Agreement Embedded In The Computer Software (clickwrap), Any Agreement That Is Otherwise Delivered With Or Provided To The Government With The Commercial Computer Software Or Documentation (shrinkwrap), Or Any Other License Agreement Otherwise Referred To In Any Document.â  If A Commercial License Agreement Is Made An Addendum, Only Those Provisions Addressing Data Rights Regarding The Government S Use, Duplication And Disclosure Of Data (e.g., Restricted Computer Software) Are Included And Made A Part Of This Contract/order, And Only To The Extent That Those Provisions Are Not Duplicative Or Inconsistent With Federal Law, Federal Regulation, The Incorporated Far Clauses And The Provisions Of This Contract/order; Those Provisions In The Commercial License Agreement That Do Not Address Data Rights Regarding The Government S Use, Duplication And Disclosure Of Data Shall Not Be Included Or Made A Part Of The Contract/order.â  Federal Law And Regulation Including, Without Limitation, The Contract Disputes Act (41 U.s.c. § 7101 Et Seq.), The Anti-deficiency Act (31 U.s.c. § 1341 Et Seq.), The Competition In Contracting Act (41 U.s.c. § 3301 Et Seq.), The Prompt Payment Act (31 U.s.c. § 3901 Et Seq.), Contracts For Data Processing Or Maintenance (38 Usc § 5725), And Far Clauses 52.212-4, 52.227-14, 52.227-19 Shall Supersede, Control, And Render Ineffective Any Inconsistent, Conflicting, Or Duplicative Provision In Any Commercial License Agreement.â  In The Event Of Conflict Between This Clause And Any Provision In The Contract/order Or The Commercial License Agreement Or Elsewhere, The Terms Of This Clause Shall Prevail.â  The Contractor Shall Deliver To The Government All Data First Produced Under This Contract/order With Unlimited Rights As Defined By Far 52.227-14.â  Claims Of Patent Or Copyright Infringement Brought Against The Government As A Party Shall Be Defended By The U.s. Department Of Justice (doj) In Accordance With 28 U.s.c. § 516; At The Discretion Of Doj, The Contractor May Be Allowed Reasonable Participation In The Defense Of The Litigation.â  Any Additional Changes To The Contract/order Must Be Made By Modification (standard Form 30) And Shall Only Be Made By A Warranted Contracting Officer.â  Nothing In This Contract/order Or Any Commercial License Agreement Shall Be Construed As A Waiver Of Sovereign Immunity.â  the Following Attachments Are Incorporated By Reference. All Criteria Outlined In The Attachments Are Applicable To This Combined Synopsis/solicitation.â 

Details: The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (vha), Network Contracting Office 20 (nco 20) Is Conducting A Market Survey And Is Seeking Potentialâ sources Forâ elevator Maintenance .this Sources Sought Notice Is Issued For Information And Planning Purposes Only. This Is Not A Solicitation Or A Request For Proposal And Shall Not Be Construed As An Obligation Or Commitment By The Government. An Award Will Not Be Made On Any Offers Submitted In Response To This Notice, And It Shall Not Be Implied The Government Is Committed To Providing Any Solicitation Or Award Following This Notice. The Government Will Not Pay For Any Information Received In Response To This Request, Nor Will The Government Compensate A Respondent For Any Costs Incurred In Developingâ theâ information Provided.â â  â  responses Shall Be Submitted To Nick Price At Nicholas.price@va.gov By Cob 01/22/2024 At 17:30 Pst Subject: Rfi 36c26024q0216 Elevator Maintenance â  this Notice Is Intended Strictly For Market Research. The Purpose Of This Sources Sought Notice Is To Determine Interest And Capability Of Potentialâ qualifiedâ sources Of Supply Andâ determine Theâ socioeconomic Size Classificationâ of The Supplier And Manufacturer Of The End Item.â  â  interested Companies Shall Provide, At A Minimum, The Following Information With Their Response;â â  â  company Name And Address:â  point Of Contact (poc)â  name:â  email Address:â  phone Number:â  duns Number/unique Sam Id:â  brochures Of Their Offered Equipment. â  the Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (naics) 561210.â mark If Your Firm Is Eligible For Participation In One Of The Following Small Business Programs. If So, Please Indicate The Program:â â  â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Small Business (sb)â â â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Hubzoneâ â â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Small Business 8(a)â â â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Small Disadvantaged Business (sdb)â â â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Women-owned (wo) Small Businessâ â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb)â â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Veteran Owned Small Business (vosb)â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Large Businessâ â â  [ ]â yes [ ] No - Other (please Specify)â â â  â  please Answer The Following Questions:â  â  [â  ]â yes [â  ] No - Does Not Exceed 500 Employees; (for Naicsâ 333413) Must Be Verifiable Thru The System For Award Management)â  â  [â  ]â yes [â  ] No Is Primarily Engaged In The Retail Or Wholesale Trade And Normally Sells The Type Of Item Being Supplied;â â  â  [â  ]â yes [â  ] No Takes Ownership Or Possession Of The Item(s) With Its Personnel, Equipment Or Facilities In A Manner Consistent With Industry Practice (identify How This Occurs); Andâ â  â  [â  ]â yes [â  ] No Will Supply The End Item Of A Small Business Manufacturer, Processor Or Producer Made In The United States, Or Obtains A Waiver Of Such Requirement Pursuant To Paragraph (b)(5) Cfr 121.406.â  â  note: Do Not Include Proprietary, Classified, Confidential, Or Sensitive Information In Responses.â  â  in Addition To Providing The Information Requested Above, Responding Companies Are Encouragedâ toâ include Any Relevant Information (specifications, Cut Sheets, Brochures, Capability Statement,â past Experienceâ etc.) To Confirm The Company S Ability To Meet The Requirements Outlined In This Request.â â  â  responses To This Notice Are Not Offers And Cannot Be Accepted By The U.s. Government To Form A Binding Contract Or Agreement. This Notice Shall Not Be Construed As A Commitment By The Government To Issue A Solicitation, Or Ultimately Award A Contract, Nor Does It Restrict The Government To Aâ particular Acquisitionâ approach. The Government Will In No Way Be Bound To This Information If Any Solicitation Is Issued.â  maintenance & Repair Service 1. Maintenance & Repair Service A. Furnish Inspection And Maintenance Service On All Fifteen (15) Passenger Elevators, Two (2) Freight Elevators, Two (2) Wheelchair Lifts, One (1) Equipment Lift, And Two (2) Dumbwaiters Identified In The Schedule Of Elevators Commencing Fifteen (15) Calendar Days After Contract Award And Continuing For One Year With Four Option Years To Follow. B. Scope Of Work 1. The Contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses And/or Permits Required To Perform The Work. the Contractor Shall Furnish All Material, Labor, Lubricants, Hydraulic Fluids, Supervision, Tools, Shipping, Travel, And Equipment Necessary To Provide Full Maintenance Services, Including All Adjustments, Tests, Parts Replacement, And Repairs Necessary To Keep The Elevators In Continuous Use At Their Initial Performance Ability (same Speed, Capacity, Safety, And Efficiency) As Originally Specified By The Equipment Manufacturer As Modified There After. All Adjustments, Repairs, And Modifications Must Be In Conformance To The Manufacturer Guidelines And/or The Following Industry Standards, As Applicable, Whichever Is More Stringent: asme A17.1 Safety Code For Elevators And Escalators, Latest Edition asme A17.2 Inspectors Manual For Elevators And Escalators, Latest Edition asme A17.3 Safety Code For Existing Elevators And Escalators, Latest Edition ansi/nfpa 70 National Electric Code, Latest Edition manufacturer S Requirements And Specifications On Inspection, Maintenance, And Operation Of Each Elevator Model 3. Contractor Shall Have In His Possession Throughout The Term Of The Contract All Diagnostic Equipment Necessary To Fully Maintain, Test, Repair, Adjust, Or Reprogram The Systems. 4. The Contractor Shall Post A Check Chart For Each Elevator In Each Machine Room In A Conspicuous Place. This Check Chart Shall List Each Elevator Component-showing Schedule Of Manufacturer S Recommended Frequency Of Inspection Of Each Component On A Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annually, Annually, Or Other Frequency. Entries Shall Be To Indicate The Status Of Schedule Items Of Maintenance Work Performed. The Check Chart Shall Be Kept Up To Date At All Times And Must Be Initialed And Dated By The Contractor S Employee To Indicate That The Work Has Been Accomplished. Check Chart Shall Be Available For Review At The Cor S Request And The Contractor Will Physically Show The Cor The Completed Work On Request. 5. Safety Tests And Other Tests And Inspections Shall Be Performed By The Contractor. Contractor Shall Perform All Safety Tests And Other Tests And Inspections As Recommended And Required By Asme A17.1 Latest Edition And Ansi/asme A17.2 Latest Edition. 6. Contractor Shall Be Required To Attach Tags After Testing As Specified By Code, Such As At The Governor-releasing Carrier, Oil Buffer, Etc. 7. Any Repairs Or Adjustments Necessary To Complete A Test And Return The Elevator To Service Shall Be Performed By The Contractor At No Additional Expense To The Medical Center. 8. After Completion Of The Required Tests, Submit All Documentation To The Cor. 9. All Tests Or Inspections That Will Remove The Elevator From Normal Operation Shall Be Scheduled In Advance With The Cor. C. An Adequate Supply Of Spare Parts Shall Be Maintained At All Times To Ensure Prompt Preventive Maintenance And Repair Services. D. Contractor Shall Have All Maintenance Tickets Signed By The Cor Or His/her Designee. E. The Following Performance Levels Shall Be Maintained At All Times: 1. Contract Speed And Brake To Brake Flight Time Shall Be Maintained As Originally Installed And Adjusted. 2. Leveling Accuracy Shall Be Maintained At All Times. 3. Opening And Closing Times, Door Close Torques Of All Cars Shall At All Times Be Maintained Within The Limits Of Asme A17.1 Code With A Minimum Of Stand Open Time Consistent With Traffic Demands At Each Floor. 4. Door Reversal On All Elevators Equipped With Mechanical Safety Shoes Shall Always Be Initiated With The Stroke Of The Shoe. Ensure All Electric Eyes Or Door Detectors Are Working At All Times. 5. Variable Car And Hall Door Open Times Shall Be Maintained In Accordance With Original Field Adjustments. Deviations From This Will Not Be Permitted Unless Requested And/or Approved By The Cor. F. The Contractor Shall Furnish All Labor, Supplies, Parts, And Materials Necessary To Regularly And Systematically Clean, Examine, Adjust, Lubricate As Required, And If Conditions Warrant, Repair Or Replace (as Applicable To The Individual Lift/elevator And As The Manufacturer Dictates,) As Follows: 1. Machine, Worm, Gear, Thrust Bearings, Drive Sheave, Drive Sheave Shaft Bearings, Brake Pulley, Brake Coil, Brake Contact, Brake Linings, And Component Parts. 2. Machine Motor, Motor Generator, Motor Windings, Rotating Element, Commutator, Brushes, Brush Holders, And Bearings. 3. Controller, Selector And Dispatching Equipment, All Relays, Solid State Components, Resistors, Condensers, Transformers, Contacts, Leads, Dashpots, Time Devices, Computer Devices, Crt Devices, Selector Tape Or Wire, And Mechanical And Electrical Driving Equipment. 4. Governor, Governor Ropes, Governor Sheave And Shaft Assembly, Bearings, Contacts, And Governor Jaws. 5. Deflector Or Secondary Sheave, Bearings, Car And Counterweight Buffers, Car And Counterweight Guide Rails, Top And Bottom Limit Switches, Governor Tension Sheave Assembly, Compensating Sheave Assembly, And Counterweight Guide Shoes Including Rollers Or Gibs. 6. Hoist Way Door Interlocks, Hoist Way Door Hangers, Bottom Door Guides, And Auxiliary Door Closing Devices. 7. Automatic Power Operated Door Operator, Car Door Hanger, Car Door Contact, Door Protective Devices, Load Weighing Equipment, Car Frame, Car Safety Mechanism, Platform, Wood Platform Flooring, And Car Guide Shoes Including Gibs And Rollers. car Operating Panel(s) And Equipment, Hall Lanterns, Hall Buttons, And Signal Devices. cab Lighting where Applicable To Hydraulic Elevators Include Cylinder Head, Plunger Exposed Surfaces, Plunger Gland And Packing, Pumps, Exposed Piping, Fittings And Flexible Pipe Connections, Operating Controls, Check And Relief Valves, Valves, Gages, And Tanks. all Parts And Materials Shall Be Of The Original Manufacturer S Design And Specification, Or Equal Thereto. All Lubricants Shall Be As Recommended By The Manufacturer. G. The Contractor Shall Also: 1. Examine Periodically All Safety Devices And Governors And Conduct An Annual No Load Safety Test And Each Fifth Year Perform A Full Load, Full Speed Test Of Safety Mechanism, Overhead Speed Governors, Car, And Counterweight Buffers. If Required, The Governor Will Be Calibrated And Sealed For Proper Tripping Speed. The Fifth Year Testing Will Be Accomplished In Fiscal Year 16, Fiscal Year 21, Etc. 2. Maintain An Adequate Factor Of Safety, To Equalize The Tension On All Hoisting Ropes, Repair And Replace Conductor Cables And Hoist Way And Machine Room Wiring. 3. Keep Car Emergency Light Units In An Operable Condition At All Times, Test Special Emergency (fireman S Service) Service And Emergency Power Circuits, Where Provided In Accordance With Code Requirements. 4. Furnish Lubricants Specified To Meet The Various Lubrication Needs. 5. Maintain A Supply Of Contacts, Coils, Leads, Brushes, Wiping Cloths, And Other Minor Parts In Each Machine Room For The Performance Of Routine Preventative Maintenance. maintain A Complete Set Of Current, Legible Schematic Wiring Diagrams In Each Elevator Machine Room For Each Elevator Contained Therein. To The Extent That Any Of The Required Schematic Wiring Diagrams Is Not Available At The Time Of Contract Award, It Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor To Provide Same At No Cost To The Medical Center. the Contractor Shall Maintain A Full, Legible Service Log In Each Machine Room And A Complete, Orderly Chronological File Including Drawings, Complete Part Lists, And Copies Of All Service Reports. The Log Shall List The Date And Time Of All Maintenance Service Performed. Each Trouble Call Shall Be Fully Described, Including The Nature Of The Call, Necessary Service Performed, And Any Parts Replaced. Service File Shall Be Made Available For Inspection Upon Request, And A Copy Of The Complete File Furnished To The Boise Vamc During The First Week Of The Last Month Of The Normal Contract Term. the Contractor Shall Maintain A Separate Maintenance Record On Each Elevator And Dumbwaiter. The Maintenance Record Shall Be Kept In The Elevator Equipment Room And Shall Be Readily Available For Inspection By The Cor Or Designee. The Maintenance Record Is The Property Of The Government And Shall Be Turned Over To The Government At The End Of The Contract. The Maintenance Record Shall Be A Chronological File That Includes The Following Information: date. nature Of Work (i.e. Pmi Or Call Back). description Of Work Performed (contractor Should Be Brief And Concise). any Indication Of Problems Experienced. initial Or Signature Of Mechanics Performing Work. 9 . The Contractor Shall Instruct His Personnel That When They Perform Work Under This Contract, They Shall Comply With The Following Procedures: upon Arrival At The Station, The Contractor Shall Check In With The Maintenance Repair And Operations Supervisor (mr&o) Or Designee So That The Vamc Will Be Aware Of The Contractor S Presence At The Facility At All Times. If Work Is Performed On An Emergency Call That Is After Normal Working Hours (monday Thru Friday 8am To 4:30pm, ) Then The Contractor Must Contact Either The Administrative Officer On Duty (aod In The Emergency Room) Or The Afterhours Maintenance Staff On Duty. (see Contact Information) upon Each Departure, Contractor Will Serve Notice Of Disposition Of Work To The Cor Or Designee. In Addition, The Contractor Shall Furnish A Copy Of A Work Order, Service Sheet, Or Other Such Written Notification Of Services Performed. Such Reports Shall Include The Following Information: name And Address Of Contractor name Of Contractor Employee(s) Performing The Work date(s) Work Performed And Hours Spent. brief Description Of Work Performed, Including Pmi S And Identification Of Equipment Worked On. signature Of Contractor S Employee(s) And Signature Of Mr&o Supervisor Or Designee. if The Report Is Not Submitted It Will Indicate That No Inspection Or Maintenance Was Performed And Payment May Be Withheld And/or Delayed. 10. Periodically Clean Hoist Way Including All Equipment Located In Or Moving Through The Hoist Way, Car Top, Car Sling, Safeties, Appliances, Pits, Sills, Door Tracks, And Hangers. Clean As Needed Machine Room Floors. H. No Maintenance For Card Reader System Is Required By This Contract. I. No Device Shall Be Acceptable That Will Not Give Full Satisfaction Without Excessive Maintenance And Attention. If It Becomes Evident During The Guarantee Period Following Replacement Of A Device, That The Device Is Not Functioning Properly Or In Accordance With Manufacturer S Or Specification Requirements, Or If In The Opinion Of Contracting Officer, Excessive Maintenance And Attention Must Be Employed To Keep The Device Operational, The Device Shall Be Removed And New Device Meeting All Requirements Shall Be Installed As Part Of Work Until Satisfactory Operation Of Installation Is Obtained. Period Of Guarantee Shall Start A New For Such Parts From Date Of Completion Of Each New Installation Performed, In Accordance With Foregoing Requirements. Any Components Which May Have Suffered Substantial Life Cycle Reduction Or Damage Due To Redundant Failure Shall Also Be Provided With Extended Guarantees. J. Work Excluded: The Following Work Is Specifically Excluded From This Contract. 1. Repair Or Replacement Made Necessary Due To Negligence Or Misuse Of The Equipment By Persons Other Than The Contractor, His Representatives, Or His Employees. The Cor Or Designee Must Approve In Advance Any Extra Charge Work Attributed To Vandalism Or Misuse. No Invoice Will Be Paid Without Prior Approval. Any Repairs Due To Misuse Or Negligence Shall Be Billed According To The Labor Rate Specified In The Pricing Schedule. Parts Will Be Billed At Actual Invoiced Cost Plus A 10% Markup. 2. Installation Of New Attachments, Which May Be Required Or Recommended By Insurance Agencies Or Government Authorities. 3. Repairs Or Replacement Of Cab Enclosure, Hoist Way Enclosures, Door Frames And Sills, Machine Room Lighting, And Cab Tile Or Carpet. 4. Replacement Of Underground Hydraulic Piping Or Hydraulic Cylinder. for The Purpose Of Clarification, Any Item Not Specifically Excluded Shall Be Considered The Contractor S Responsibility. all Travel Costs Associated With The Performance Of This Contract Are The Responsibility Of The Contractor And Are Provided At No Additional Cost To The Government As Part Of This Contract. Travel Costs Are Defined As But Are Not Limited To: Time And Vehicle Costs For Personnel In Travel To And From Job Site For All Duties Outlined In This Specification, Normal Shipping Charges On Any Parts Or Materials Covered By This Contract, Costs Associated With The Normal Shipping Of Parts Or Equipment Out For Repair That Are Covered Under This Contract, Etc. K. Except For Emergency Callback Service, The Contractor Shall Perform All Work During Regular Working Hours Of Regular Working Days 8:00 A.m. To 4:30 P.m. Monday Through Friday, Excluding Federal Holidays, Unless Specifically Instructed Otherwise By The Cor. 1. Emergency Callback Service Shall Be Provided 24 Hours A Day, Seven Days Per Week. L. The Contractor Shall Provide Callback Services For Each Elevator As Follows: Callback Service Is Defined As Requests For Each Individual Elevator, Either During Or After Normal Working Hours, To Correct Any Elevator Problem Or Condition, Which Needs Attention. Callbacks During Normal Working Hours Consists Of Responding To The Boise Vamc To Each Individual Elevator Service Call And Taking Corrective Action At The Site Within 1 Hour For Passenger Entrapments, 2 Hour For All Other Service Calls. Callbacks Are Not To Take Time Away From Preventive Maintenance And Other Requirements Required Under This Contract. Equipment Malfunctions Shall Be Corrected The Same Day That The Service Call Was Issued. If Circumstances Beyond The Contractor S Control Preclude Resolution Of The Problem That Day, The Cor Must Be Notified With An Explanation Of The Delay. 1. The Contractor Shall Have Service Tickets On Each Service Call Signed By Cor Or Designee. Service Ticket Shall Identify The Respective Piece Of Equipment, Description Of Problem, Description Of Corrective Measures Taken, And Date And Time Unit Was Returned To Regular Service. Service Tickets For Overtime Or Extra Charge Work Must Be Signed And A Copy Left With The Cor. Failure To Do So Will Result In Non-payment For Extra Charge Work. 2. Emergency Service Or Repairs Authorized By The Cor, Which Occur After The Normal Hours Of Operation, Shall Be Accomplished At The Overtime-hourly Rates Specified In The Pricing Schedule. The Medical Center Will Be Responsible For Premium Portion Of The Overtime Rate Only. All Overtime Service Calls Shall Be Handled By One Mechanic Only Unless Approved In Advance By The Cor. If Regular Timework Must Be Carried Over And The Contractor Wishes To Continue To Work Beyond The Medical Center S Normal Hours Of Operation, Authorization For Overtime Work Must Be Obtained From The Cor Before Proceeding. 3. Medical Center Shall Not Be Responsible For Incidental Charges Including, But Not Limited To, Parking, Tolls, Mileage, Phone, Etc., On Straight Time Or Overtime Work. 4. Contractor Shall Notify The Cor Or Designee By Telephone Or In Person After Completion Of Each Regular Time Service Call And Notify At Least One Of The Following: Medical Center Police, Medical Center After Hours Maintenance Mechanic, Or The Mr&o Supervisor On Overtime Calls. M. Under No Circumstances Will Any Shutdown Or Breakdown Last Longer Than Five (5) Working Days (40 Working Hours), From Initial Notification To The Contractor, Without Prior Approval Of The Cor. N. All Tests, Inspections, Or Maintenance Repairs That Will Remove An Elevator From Service Shall Be Scheduled In Advance With The Cor. O. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Procedures When An Elevator Is Removed From Service For Any Reason: 1. Notify Facility Management Service, Mr&o Supervisor, Either By Phone (208-891-5308), Or In Person, Before Removing Elevator From Service. If Work Requires More Than One Day, Daily Notification Will Be Made. Notify Facility Management Service When Placing The Elevator Back In Service. Contractor S Employees Shall Turn In Elevator Report Forms, Which Will Furnish The Information To The Mr&o Supervisor, Facility Management Service. P. The Contractor Shall Immediately Notify The Cor In Writing Of The Existence Or The Development Of Any Defects In, Or Repairs Required To, The Elevator, Which The Contractor Considers Are Not Covered By The Contract And Shall Furnish A Written Estimate, When Requested, Of The Cost. Final Determination Of Responsibility Will Be By Mutual Agreement Between The Contracting Officer And The Contractor. Q. When Planned Work Requires An Elevator To Be Taken Out Of Service, The Contractor Is Requested, When Possible, To Use The Federal Holidays Listed Below. new Year S Day martin Luther King S Birthday washington S Birthday Memorial Day memorial Day juneteenth independence Day labor Day columbus Day veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day R. Inspection 1. Periodic Inspections Of The Elevators Required By The National American Standard Safety Code For Elevators And Escalators (latest Edition) Will Be Performed Under Separate Contract In Accordance With Existing Boise Vamc Policy. Upon Completion Of A Routine Inspection, The Contractor Will Be Furnished With An Inspection Report Listing Deficiencies For Which He Is Responsible To Repair Within 30 Days. Items Marked Emergency Should Be Corrected Immediately. Under No Circumstances, Will The Contractor Allow Reported Deficiencies To Go Uncorrected Beyond The Contract Period. 2. The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor And Material To Perform Work In Accordance With Asme A17.1, Asme A17.2, Asme A17.3, And Ansi/nfpa 70 Standards For Annual, 6 Month, And Five Year (traction Only) Tests. The Contractor Shall Perform Tests At The Date And Time Specified By The Vamc. Inspection Of Work Shall Be Conducted By An Independent Inspector Contracted By The Vamc. Maintenance Contractor Performs Actual Test. S. Testing 1. The Following Services Will Be Performed At Intervals Specified In The American National Standard Safety Code For Elevators And Dumbwaiters. The Maintenance Contractor Will Furnish Personnel To Perform The 1 (one) Year, And The 5 (five) Year Safety Load Test, (including Weights), At No Additional Cost To The Medical Center. Scheduling Of All Tests Will Be Handled Through The Cor. A Medical Center S Contractor, Authorized By The Boise Vamc, Will Witness All Tests For The Medical Center, Boise Vamc Personnel, As Required; Will Be Available For The Tests. 2. The Contractor Shall Make Available The Uninterrupted Services Of At Least One Employee To Accompany The Inspector During The Course Of Any Inspection. 3. The Yearly Car Safeties, Governor And Oil Buffer Tests, And Inspections Shall Be Complied With As Per A17.1 And This Specification, In The Presence Of The Cor And His/her Representative. 4. The Five-(5) Year Safety And Buffer Tests As Required By The American National Standard Safety Code For Elevators And Dumbwaiters, (a17.1 And A17.2) Are To Be Performed By The Contractor. 5. Within Six (6) Months Prior To The Termination Of This Contract, A Representative Of The Cor Shall Make A Thorough Inspection Of All Equipment Covered Under This Contract. The Contractor Shall Correct All Defects Found Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days. The Contractor Shall Notify The Cor In Writing That The Deficiencies Have Been Corrected And That A Re-inspection Can Be Made. 6. The Inspectors Used By The Medical Center On This Contract May Or May Not Work For The Medical Center. An Outside Company May Be Used To Perform Inspections As A Representative Of The Medical Center, If So Desired, By The Cor. T. The Following Schedule For The Five-year Load Test Is Required In Fiscal Year 2021: item location car No. type capacity make date drive 1. bldg. 85 Ph3 1 passenger 4000 thyssenkrupp 2009 traction 2. bldg. 85 Ph3 2 passenger 4000 thyssenkrupp 2009 traction 3. bldg. 85 Ph2 3 freight 5000 dover 1976 traction 4. bldg. 77 Ph1 -- freight 2500 otis 1963 traction 5. bldg. 123 -- pass/auto 3500 schindler 2014 traction note: The Word Elevator In This Solicitation Shall Include All Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Lifts, Etc., To Be Serviced Under This Contract. the Following Schedule For The Annual Test (with Pressure Testing) Year Load Test Is Required: item location car No. type capacity make date drive 1. bldg. 46 -- equipment Lift 2000 hy Lift 1994 hydraulic 2. bldg. 67 -- pass/auto 4000 delaware 2016 hydraulic 3. bldg. 8 -- pass/auto 2100 dover 1986 hydraulic 4. bldg. 110 -- pass/auto 4000 dover 1989 hydraulic 5. bldg. 114 -- pass/auto 4000 schindler 2001 hydraulic 6. bldg. 115 -- pass/auto 2100 thyssenkrupp 2007 hydraulic 7. bldg. 27 -- pass/auto 4000 thyssenkrupp 2010 hydraulic 8. bldg. 117 -- pass/auto 4000 schindler 2012 hydraulic 9. bldg. 33 -- pass/auto 4000 abell 2013 hydraulic 10. bldg. 122 -- pass/auto 5000 thyssenkrupp 2015 hydraulic 11. bldg. 126 -- pas/auto 2500 schindler 2019 hydraulic 12. bldg. Vba/ro -- pass/auto 2500 tke 2022 hydraulic v. Scheduled Maintenance Requirements 1. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Establishing An Effective System For Accomplishing Scheduled And Unscheduled Maintenance, Including A Backlog Listing Of Work To Be Accomplished. The Scheduling System And Backlog Listing Shall Be Available For Inspection By The Cor At Any Time. regular Routine Maintenance Examination Shall Be Performed At A Frequency Of Not Less Than Monthly For All Equipment. pmi S Are To Be Performed During Administrative Hours On The Same Day Of Each Week. The Contractor Shall Submit, At The Beginning Of The Contract, To The Mr&o Supervisor, The Day Of The Week He/she Intends On Performing The Required Pmi. If The Day Falls On A Holiday The Contractor Shall Perform The Required Pmi S On The Next Business Day Following The Holiday. The Contractor Shall Notify The Mr&o Supervisor If He/she Intends On Changing The Pmi Day Or If He/she Cannot Perform The Pmi On Schedule. pmi S Should Ensure A Safe And Efficient Level Of Operation, And All Work Relative To Cleaning, Lubricating, Adjustment, Or Part Replacement Of Equipment That Is Necessary For The Desired Level Of Operation Shall Be Performed By The Contractor. Each Contract Year, All Items Which Rely On Cleaning, Lubrication, Or Routine Part Replacement Shall Receive Such Service At Least Once As Indicated By Service Report. Any Pmi Required By The Equipment Manufacturer, And/or Applicable Laws, Regulations, Rules, Ordinances, Codes, Etc, But Not Specifically Identified By The Government, Shall Be Performed By The Contractor At No Additional Cost To The Government. In Addition, The Contractor Shall Perform The Following Preventive Maintenance And All Necessary Cleaning, Lubricating, And Adjusting Pursuant To Such Maintenance At The Frequencies Identified. Frequencies Shall Be Modified If Deemed Necessary By The Cor Or Designee. the Contractor Is Responsible For Replacement Of All Light Bulbs, Including Lights In Elevator Shafts On Top And Bottom Of Cars, Hoist Way Crawl Spaces, Etc. This Shall Include All Lights Inside The Elevator Cabs. the Contractor Shall, During Regular Pmi Visits, Retrieve Any Objects Such As Key, Wallets, Glasses, Etc. Dropped In Elevator Pit By Occupants Of The Building. Such Objects Shall Be Turned Over To Va Police Personnel. the Contractor Must Maintain The Efficiency, Safety, And Speeds Specified In The Contract Or As Designated By The Manufacturer Of The Elevators At All Times; Including Acceleration, Retardation, Contact Speed In Feet Per Minute, With Or Without Full Load, Floor To Floor Time, And Door Opening And Closing Time. W. Non-emergency Services/repairs Shall Be Completed At The Time Of Inspections Unless The Contractor Requests, In Writing, And Obtains Approval To Perform Repair Work At A Later Date And Time. The Cor Or Designee Shall Be Provided Written Notice In A Timely Manner. Contractor Shall Provide And Complete A Monthly Pm Check Chart To Indicate Whether Key Items Were Found That Required Maintenance And The Nature Of Service Performed. The Check Charts Shall Be Completed And Remain In The Elevator Machine Room When Work Has Been Completed For The Day. X. The Contractor Shall Provide An Additional Qualified Journeyman Mechanic At The Medical Center From 8:00 A.m. To 4:30 P.m. If Normal Maintenance Requires Two Journeymen To Accomplish The Maintenance Schedule And Assist In Repairs, Inspections, And Adjustments. Y. Experience Requirements 1. Supervision: The Contractor Shall Arrange For Satisfactory Supervision Of The Contract Work. The Contractor, Or His On-site Supervisors, Shall Be Available At All Times When The Contract Work Is In Progress To Receive Notices, Reports, Or Request From The Contracting Officer Or The Cor. 3. Qualifications Of Elevator Mechanics: All Maintenance Personnel Directly Engaged In The Work To Be Accomplished Under The Contract Shall Possess, Prior To Their Employment In A Journeyman Mechanic S Capacity On This Contract, At Least 4 (four) Years Of Recent (within The Last 6 Years) Experience In The Operations And Maintenance Of The Kind Of Elevators To Be Maintained Under This Contract. 5. In Addition To The Above Requirements, The Contractor Shall Have A Minimum Of 5 (five) Years' Successful Experience In Maintaining Equipment Identical Or Similar To The Equipment Covered By This Contract. Each Contract Submission Offer Shall Provide, As Part Of The Offer, References For The Previous 5 (five) Years Experience. The Written References Shall Include, As A Minimum, The Name, Address And Telephone Numbers Of The Specific Companies And Key Personnel Contacts. Z. Condition Of Equipment 1. Upon Contract Award, The Contractor Accepts "as Is" All Elevator Equipment Specified In The Contract. Failure To Inspect The Elevators, Prior To Contract Award, Will Not Relieve The Contractor From Performing Services/repairs In Accordance With The Strict Intent And Meaning Of The Specifications At No Additional Cost To The Va. Contractors Should Inspect The Premises Prior To Submitting Their Offers In Order To Be Fully Aware Of The Scope Of Services Required. Aa. Uniforms 1. The Contractor Shall Require All Employees, Including Supervisors, To Wear Distinctive Uniform Clothing For Ready Identification, And Assure That Every Employee Is In Uniform No Later Than The Time Specified By The Cor, Or Otherwise No Later Than 10 Working Days From The Date An Employee First Enters On Duty. The Uniform Shall Have The Contractor S Name, Easily Identifiable, Affixed Thereon In A Permanent Manner Such As A Badge Or Monogram. Ab. Safety the Contractor Shall Adhere To All Osha, Epa, Nfpa Life Safety Codes, And All Other Regulator Requirements. in Performance Of This Contract, The Contractor Shall Follow Vamc Safety Policy And Standard For Safe Work Practices, And Take Such Safety Precautions As The Safety Officer Or Designee May Determine To Be Reasonably Necessary To Protect The Lives And Health Of Occupants Of The Building. The Contractor Shall Comply With Vamc Smoking Policy, Which Areas Allows Smoking In Designated Areas Only. patient, Employee, Visitors, And Contractor Personnel Safety Shall Be Maintained At All Times. The Contractor Is Responsible For The Occupational Safety And Health Of His/her Employees. The Contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Osha Safety And Health Standards. The Contractor Shall Replace All Safety Guards, Equipment, Devices, Etc. Removed To Service Or Repair The Elevator Immediately After Completion Of Work Or When Leaving The Job Unattended. the Contractor Shall Submit To The Contracting Officer, Prior To The Start Of The Contract, The Material Safety Data Sheets (msds) For All Potentially Hazardous Materials (lubricants, Cleaners, Working Fluids, Etc.) To Be Used In The Facility In Performance Of The Contract, And Will Not Use, In The Facility, Such Materials Which Have Not Been So Cleared In Advance With The Vamc. Msds/sds For New Chemicals Shall Be Furnished Concurrently With Arrival Of The Chemical On Site. The Contractor Shall Maintain A Copy Of All Msds/sds At The Chemical Storage Site In A Location Accessible To Vamc Personnel To Assure Compliance With All Laws And Requirements Regarding The Right To Know Law. the Contractor Is Responsible To Identify, Provide, And Maintain All Personal Protective Equipment Required To Perform The Duties Outlined In The Contract. In Addition, The Contractor Is Responsible For Identifying And Providing All Applicable Safety Programs (i.e. Lockout/tag Out, Confined Space Entry, Universal Precautions, Etc.) Required In The Performance Of Work. Training On Required Safety Programs And The Proper Use Of Ppe S Shall Be Provided, And Documentation Maintained By The Contractor. the Contractor Shall Obtain A Hot Work Permit From Facility Management Service Whenever Soldering, Welding, Using A Cutting Torch, Or Other Open Flame, Spark, Or Heat Producing Equipment. The Contractor Is Required To Follow All Requirements Outlined For The Issuance Of The Hot Work Permit. the Contractor Shall Be Notified Of Any Non-compliance With The Pervious Provisions. The Contractor Shall, After Receipt Of Such Notice, Immediately Correct The Condition And Notify The Contracting Officer In Writing That The Condition Has Been Corrected. If, In The Opinion Of The Safety Officer Or Designee, The Condition Is Life Threatening, He/she Shall Instruct The Contractor To Stop Work Until The Condition Has Been Corrected. If The Contractor Fails Or Refuses To Comply Promptly, The Contracting Officer May Issue And Order Halting Of All Or Any Part Of The Work, And Contractor May Be Held In Default. The Contractor Bears All Costs Of Stop Work Time And Correcting Safety Hazards. the Contractor Shall Provide Within Ten (10) Working Days After Receipt Of This Contract A Detailed Listing Of The Following Information: safety Program/procedures To Be Followed By The Contractor S Personnel In The Performance Of Their Duties And When Such Procedures Are Required. listing Of Personal Protective Equipment(s) Required To Be Utilized By The Contractor S Personnel In The Performance Of Their Duties. Also When Equipment Will Be Required. material Safety Data Sheet (msds S), Safety Data Sheet (sds S) For Any Chemical(s) Utilized By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract. contractor Is Responsible For The Supervision Of All Their Employees While On Government Property. It Is The Contractor S Responsibility To Assure Compliance With The Scope Of Work And Requirements Referenced In This Contract. Provisions Provided In The Scope Of Work Are Not Intended To Relieve The Contractor Of This Responsibility. Ac. Injury Or Accident contractor Shall Submit A Written Report To The Vamc Within Five (5) Work Days Of Any Incident Of A Major Malfunction, Accident, Or Injury Involving An Elevator. The Report Shall State The Cause, What And When Repairs And Tests Were Or Are To Be Made To Correct The Cause Of The Incident. Ad. Quality Control Program the Contractor Shall Provide/establish A Complete Quality Control Program To Assure The Requirements Of The Contract Are Provided As Specified. Within Ten (10) Working Days Prior To The Starting Date Of The Contract, The Contractor Shall Submit A Copy Of The Program To The Cor For Approval. The Program Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To, The Following: an Inspection System Covering All The Services Described In The Contract. A Checklist Used In Inspecting Contract Performance During Regularly Scheduled Or Unscheduled Inspections. The Name(s) Of The Individual(s) Who Will Perform The Inspection. the Checklist Shall Include Every Area Of The Contractor S Operation As Well As Every Task Required To Be Performed. a System For Identifying And Correcting Deficiencies In The Quality Of Services Before The Level Of Performance Becomes Unacceptable And/or The Medical Center Inspectors Point Out The Deficiencies. a File Of All Inspections Conducted By The Contractor And The Corrective Action Taken. This Documentation Shall Be Made Available To The Medical Center Upon Request, At Any Time During The Term Of The Contract. Ae. Emergency Telephone Numbers 1. The Contractor Shall Provide The Cor With Pertinent Emergency Telephone Numbers, In Order To Summon Assistance In Case An Emergency Develops. At Least One Of The Emergency Telephone Numbers Shall Be Manned Twenty-four (24) Hours Per Day. This Information Shall Be Provided In Writing To The Cor, Prior To The Contract Start Date. Af. Information Relating To Conduct Of Contractor S Employees 1. The Contractor Shall Prohibit Employees From Disturbing Papers On Desks, Opening Desk Drawers Or Cabinets, Or Using Telephones Or Office Equipment Provided For Official Medical Center Use. 2. Contractor Shall Require His Employees To Comply With The Instructions Pertaining To Conduct And Other Regulations Called To The Contractor S Attention By The Co/cor, Federal Protective Officers, Inspectors, Etc. Ag. General Information the Contractor Shall Immediately Notify The Co And The Cor Of The Existence Of, Or The Development Of Any Significant Defects Or Repairs (over $2,500) In Which The Contractor Considers They Are Not Responsible For Under The Terms Of The Contract, And Shall Furnish The Cor An Estimate Of The Cost To Make Necessary Repairs. The Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Make Final Determination Of The Responsibility. The Contacting Officer Also Reserves The Right To Solicit The Services Of Other Contractors To Make Said Repairs. the Government Reserves The Right To Perform Emergency Repairs To Any Elevator Which Is Disabled If, In The Government S Opinion, It Jeopardizes Patient Or Employee Safety. the Contractor Shall Ensure That The Elevator Pits(s) And Elevator Machine Room(s) Are Kept Clean And Free From Dirt And Debris. Contractor Shall Clean And Vacuum All Hoist Way(s), Pit(s) And Machine Rooms Once A Month To Remove Dust And Debris Accumulation. the Contractor Shall Require His Employees To Comply With All Va Rules And Regulations Pertaining To The Conduct Of His Employees While On Station. Particular Attention Is Drawn To The Fact That The Boise Vamc Is A No Smoking Facility. Smoking Is Not Permitted In Any Building (including Penthouses And Elevator Pits). contractor Shall Have Use Of Station Telephones To Make Business Calls Related To Medical Center S Equipment. Misuse Of This Privilege Will Necessitate The Need To Require The Contractor To Use Public Telephones. end Schedule Of Elevators item location car No. type capacity make date drive 1. bldg. 85-ph3 (eq#1557) 1 pass/auto 5000 thyssenkrupp 2009 traction 2. bldg. 85-ph3 (eq#1558) 2 pass/auto 5000 thyssenkrupp 2009 traction 3. bldg. 85-ph2 (eq#1559) 3 freight 5500 dover 1976 traction 5. bldg. 85-308 (eq#1561) -- dumbwaiter -- d.a. Matot 1976 traction 6. bldg. 77-ph1 (eq#1562) -- freight 4000 otis 1963 traction 7. bldg. 46-101a (eq#9059) -- equipment Lift 3500 hy Lift 1994 hydraulic 8. bldg. 67-g21 (eq#43859) -- pass/auto 4500 delaware 2016 hydraulic 9. bldg. 28-101 (eq#1567) -- dumbwaiter -- atlas 1987 traction 10. bldg. 8-107 (eq#1873) -- pass/auto 3000 dover 1986 hydraulic 11. bldg. 110-g35 (eq#4326) -- pass/auto 4000 dover 1989 hydraulic 12. bldg. 24-stg4 (eq#8599) -- wheelchair Lift -- national Wheel O Vator 1994 chain Drive 13. bldg. 23-102 (eq#8600) -- wheelchair Lift -- national Wheel O Vator 1994 chain Drive 14. bldg. 114-108 (eq#12492) -- pass/auto 4000 schindler 2001 hydraulic 15. bldg. 115-117 (eq#18576) -- pass/auto 4000 thyssenkrupp 2007 hydraulic 16. bldg. 27-g19a (eq#29749) -- pass/auto 5000 thyssenkrupp 2010 hydraulic 17. bldg. 117-120 (eq#30950) -- pass/auto 4000 schindler 2012 hydraulic 18. bldg. 33-g01a (eq#35115) -- pass/auto 4000 abell 2013 hydraulic 19. bldg. 122 100a-122 (eq#38906) -- pass/auto 5000 thyssenkrupp 2015 hydraulic note: The Word Elevator In This Solicitation Shall Include All Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Lifts, Etc., To Be Serviced Under This Contract. 1. Special Conditions A. Qualification Of Bidders upon Request Of The Government, Bidder Shall Be Able To Show Evidence Of His Reliability, Ability, And Experience By Furnishing; (1) A List Of Personnel Who Will Perform Work Under The Contract Showing The Length And Type Of Experience Of Such Personnel And (2) The Names And Addresses Of Other Concerns And/or Government Agencies For Which Prior Comparable Services Were Rendered By The Bidder. ability To Meet The Experience Requirements And The Adequacy Of The Information Submitted Will Be Considered By The Contracting Officer In Determining The Responsibility Of The Bidder. B. Qualifications Of Mechanics all Work Under This Contract Shall Be Performed By An Elevator Mechanic. Elevator Mechanic Helpers Or Probationary Helpers Will Be Allowed To Assist In Maintaining Specified Equipment Only In The Presence Of An Elevator Mechanic. Helpers Will Only Be Allowed To Work By Themselves If Performing Lubrication Or Cleaning Service. C. Invoices And Payment 1. Invoices Will Be Submitted Monthly In Arrears To The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation.

Details: Notice To Contractor 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 Products And Commercial Services, In Conjunction With Far Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Separate Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. The Solicitation Number Is Ht941024q2087. It Is Issued As A Request For Quote (rfq). The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-6 Effective 08/29/2024. The North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code For This Acquisition Is 325413. The Size Standard Is 1250 (# Of Employees). This Solicitation Is 100% Set Aside For Small Business. It Is The Responsibility Of The Contractor To Be Familiar With The Applicable Clauses And Provisions. this Requirement Is For Supplies. defense Health Agency (dha) Healthcare Contracting Division – West Requests Responses From Qualified Sources Capable Of Providing The Following: the Microbiology And Molecular Departments At U.s. Naval Hospital Guam Have A Requirement For Quality Controls, Reagents, And Supplies Needed For Daily Operations Of Laboratory Testing. Supplies To Be Delivered According To Attachment 1 – Microbiology Supplies – Delivery Schedule. ship To: u.s. Naval Hospital, Guam building 50 farenholt Road agana Heights, Guam 96910 period Of Deliveries: 01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025 (base) option 1: 1 October 2025 – 30 September 2026 option 2: 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2027 option 3: 1 October 2027 – 30 September 2028 option 4: 1 October 2028 – 30 September 2029 items Required: see Attachment 1 – Microbiology Supplies – Delivery Schedule For List Of Items And Delivery Schedule. defense Biometric Identification System (dbids) dbids Is The Current System For Access Control Verification And Management For The Department Of Defense (dod). (a) In Accordance With Cnicmemo Dated May 5, 2017, Individuals Currently Using An Ncacs Credential For Installation Access Are Required To Switch To A Dbids No Later Than 14 August 2017. After 14 August 2017, The Ncacs Credential Will No Longer Be Valid For Access To Navy Installations. (b) Ncacs Users May Visit The Local Navy Installation Visitor Control Center To Obtain A Dbids Credential. To Ensure Uninterrupted Installation Access, Current Ncacs Credential Holders Are encouraged To Shift To The Dbids Credential As Soon As Possible As Navy Does Not Have The Ability To Extend This Deadline. There Are No Fees Incurred By The Contractor, Vendor, Or Supplier To Obtain A Dbids Credential. (c) Individuals Who Apply For Ncacs Credentials During The Period Of 17 April Through 31 May 2017 Must Also Obtain Dbids Credentials. Ncacs Credentials Issued After 17 April 2017 Will No Longer Be Accepted Without An Accompanying Dbids Credential For Navy Installation Access. (d) Dbids Guidance For Vendors/contractors To Obtain A Pass Is Accessible Through The Following Website: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/operations-and-management/base-support/dbids/ for More Information Or To Enroll In The Dbids Program, Call: 1 (202) 433-4784. for Naval Base Guam Visitor Control Center, Call: 1.671.339.1280/1380 (e) To Pre-enroll For A Dbids Card, Visit Https://dbids-global.dmdc.mil/enroll#!/. Pre-enrolling Will Help Expedite Your Processing Time. (f) Vendors, Contractors, Suppliers, And Other Service Providers Shall Present Their Pass Upon Entry At Entry Control Point (ecp). this Acquisition Incorporates By Reference The Following Far Provisions And Clauses: 52.203-3 Gratuities (apr 1984) 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial And Government Entity Code Maintenance (aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference Of Representations And Certifications (dec 2014) 52.204-25 Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services-representation (oct 2020) 52.209-2 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-representation (nov 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications—commercial Products And Commercial Services, Alternate I (feb 2024) 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions—commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2023) 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options (jul 1990) 52.232-39 Unenforceability Of Unauthorized Obligations (jun 2013) the Following Additional Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (dfars) Provisions And Clauses Applicable To This Acquisition Are Incorporated By Reference: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials (sep 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (dec 2022) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation Of Former Dod Officials (sep 2022) 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (apr 1992) 252.204-7015 Notice Of Authorized Disclosure Of Information For Litigation Support (jan 2023) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services—representation (dec 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition On The Acquisition Of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services—representation (may 2021) 252.204-7018 Prohibition On The Acquisition Of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services (jan 2023) 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout (may 2021) 252.204-7024 Notice On The Use Of The Supplier Performance Risk System (mar 2023) 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification And Valuation (jan 2023) 252.211-7008 Use Of Government-assigned Serial Numbers (sep 2010) 252.215-7008 Only One Offer (dec 2022) 252.223-7008 Prohibition Of Hexavalent Chromium (jan 2023) 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program—basic (jan 2023) 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (mar 2022) 252-225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities (apr 2022) 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements—basic (jan 2023) 252.225-7048 Export-controlled Items (jun 2013) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime (may 2022) 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regime (jan 2023) 252.225-7059 Prohibition On Certain Procurements From The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region–certification (dec 2022) 252.225-7060 Prohibition On Certain Procurements From The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (jan 2023) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests And Receiving Reports (dec 2018) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (jan 2023) 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments (dec 2006) 252.239-7098 Prohibition On Contracting To Maintain Or Establish A Computer Network Unless Such Network Is Designed To Block Access To Certain Websites—representation (deviation 2021-o0003) (apr 2021) 252.243-7002 Requests For Equitable Adjustment (dec 2022) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items And Commercial Components (dod Contracts) (jan 2023) 252.247-7023 Transportation Of Supplies By Sea—basic (jan 2023) the Following Far Provisions And Clauses Incorporated By Full Text Apply To This Acquisition: 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) the Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation At Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It "does Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Part Of Its Offered Products Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract, Or Other Contractual Instrument" In Paragraph (c)(1) In The Provision At 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services—representation, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(i) Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products Or Commercial Services. The Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has represented That It "does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services" In Paragraph (c)(2) Of The Provision At 52.204-26, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(ii) Of The Provision At 52.212-3. (a) Definitions. As Used In This Provision— backhaul, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Critical Technology, Interconnection Arrangements, Reasonable Inquiry, Roaming, And Substantial Or Essential Component Have The Meanings Provided In The Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(a) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115-232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2019, From Procuring Or Obtaining, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract To Procure Or Obtain, Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To— (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (2) Section 889(a)(1)(b) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115-232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2020, From Entering Into A Contract Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract With An Entity That Uses Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. This Prohibition Applies To The Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Regardless Of Whether That Use Is In Performance Of Work Under A Federal Contract. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To— (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (c) Procedures. The Offeror Shall Review The List Of Excluded Parties In The System For Award Management (sam) (https://www.sam.gov) For Entities Excluded From Receiving Federal Awards For "covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services". (d) Representation. The Offeror Represents That— (1) It Will, Will Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract Or Other Contractual Instrument Resulting from This Solicitation. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(1) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds "will" In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Section; And (2) After Conducting A Reasonable Inquiry, For Purposes Of This Representation, The Offeror Represents That— it Does, Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Use Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(2) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds "does" In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Section. (e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded "will" In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment— (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services— (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Product Service Code (psc) Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (2) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded "does" In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment— (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Oem Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services— (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Psc Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (end Of Provision) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors—commercial Products And Commercial Services (sept 2023) (a) North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code And Small Business Size Standard. The Naics Code(s) And Small Business Size Standard(s) For This Acquisition Appear Elsewhere In The Solicitation. However, The Small Business Size Standard For A Concern That Submits An Offer, Other Than On A Construction Or Service Acquisition, But Proposes To Furnish An End Item That It Did Not Itself Manufacture, Process, Or Produce Is 500 Employees, Or 150 Employees For Information Technology Value-added Resellers Under Naics Code 541519, If The Acquisition— (1)is Set Aside For Small Business And Has A Value Above The Simplified Acquisition Threshold; (2)uses The Hubzone Price Evaluation Preference Regardless Of Dollar Value, Unless The Offeror Waives The Price Evaluation Preference; Or (3)is An 8(a), Hubzone, Service-disabled Veteran-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned, Or Women-owned Small Business Set-aside Or Sole-source Award Regardless Of Dollar Value. (b) Submission Of Offers. Submit Signed And Dated Offers To The Office Specified In This Solicitation At Or Before The Exact Time Specified In This Solicitation. Offers May Be Submitted On The Sf 1449, Letterhead Stationery, Or As Otherwise Specified In The Solicitation. As A Minimum, Offers Must Show— (1) The Solicitation Number; (2) The Time Specified In The Solicitation For Receipt Of Offers; (3) The Name, Address, And Telephone Number Of The Offeror; (4) A Technical Description Of The Items Being Offered In Sufficient Detail To Evaluate Compliance With The Requirements In The Solicitation. This May Include Product Literature, Or Other Documents, If Necessary; (5) Terms Of Any Express Warranty; (6) Price And Any Discount Terms; (7) "remit To" Address, If Different Than Mailing Address; (8) A Completed Copy Of The Representations And Certifications At Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) 52.212-3 (see Far 52.212-3(b) For Those Representations And Certifications That The Offeror Shall Complete Electronically); (9) Acknowledgment Of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past Performance Information, When Included As An Evaluation Factor, To Include Recent And Relevant Contracts For The Same Or Similar Items And Other References (including Contract Numbers, Points Of Contact With Telephone Numbers And Other Relevant Information); And (11) If The Offer Is Not Submitted On The Sf 1449, Include A Statement Specifying The Extent Of Agreement With All Terms, Conditions, And Provisions Included In The Solicitation. Offers That Fail To Furnish Required Representations Or Information, Or Reject The Terms And Conditions Of The Solicitation May Be Excluded From Consideration. (c) Period For Acceptance Of Offers. The Offeror Agrees To Hold The Prices In Its Offer Firm For 30 Calendar Days From The Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers, Unless Another Time Period Is Specified In An Addendum To The Solicitation. (d) Product Samples. When Required By The Solicitation, Product Samples Shall Be Submitted At Or Prior To The Time Specified For Receipt Of Offers. Unless Otherwise Specified In This Solicitation, These Samples Shall Be Submitted At No Expense To The Government, And Returned At The Sender’s Request And Expense, Unless They Are Destroyed During Preaward Testing. (e) Multiple Offers. Offerors Are Encouraged To Submit Multiple Offers Presenting Alternative Terms And Conditions, Including Alternative Line Items (provided That The Alternative Line Items Are Consistent With Far Subpart 4.10), Or Alternative Commercial Products Or Commercial Services For Satisfying The Requirements Of This Solicitation. Each Offer Submitted Will Be Evaluated Separately. (f) Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, And Withdrawals Of Offers. (1) Offerors Are Responsible For Submitting Offers, And Any Modifications, Revisions, Or Withdrawals, So As To Reach The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation By The Time Specified In The Solicitation. If No Time Is Specified In The Solicitation, The Time For Receipt Is 4:30 P.m., Local Time, For The Designated Government Office On The Date That Offers Or Revisions Are Due. (2) (i) Any Offer, Modification, Revision, Or Withdrawal Of An Offer Received At The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation After The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Of Offers Is "late" And Will Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Award Is Made, The Contracting Officer Determines That Accepting The Late Offer Would Not Unduly Delay The Acquisition; And- (a) If It Was Transmitted Through An Electronic Commerce Method Authorized By The Solicitation, It Was Received At The Initial Point Of Entry To The Government Infrastructure Not Later Than 5:00 P.m. One Working Day Prior To The Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers; Or (b) There Is Acceptable Evidence To Establish That It Was Received At The Government Installation Designated For Receipt Of Offers And Was Under The Government’s Control Prior To The Time Set For Receipt Of Offers; Or (c) If This Solicitation Is A Request For Proposals, It Was The Only Proposal Received. (ii) However, A Late Modification Of An Otherwise Successful Offer, That Makes Its Terms More Favorable To The Government, Will Be Considered At Any Time It Is Received And May Be Accepted. (3) Acceptable Evidence To Establish The Time Of Receipt At The Government Installation Includes The Time/date Stamp Of That Installation On The Offer Wrapper, Other Documentary Evidence Of Receipt Maintained By The Installation, Or Oral Testimony Or Statements Of Government Personnel. (4) If An Emergency Or Unanticipated Event Interrupts Normal Government Processes So That Offers Cannot Be Received At The Government Office Designated For Receipt Of Offers By The Exact Time Specified In The Solicitation, And Urgent Government Requirements Preclude Amendment Of The Solicitation Or Other Notice Of An Extension Of The Closing Date, The Time Specified For Receipt Of Offers Will Be Deemed To Be Extended To The Same Time Of Day Specified In The Solicitation On The First Work Day On Which Normal Government Processes Resume. (5) Offers May Be Withdrawn By Written Notice Received At Any Time Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Of Offers. Oral Offers In Response To Oral Solicitations May Be Withdrawn Orally. If The Solicitation Authorizes Facsimile Offers, Offers May Be Withdrawn Via Facsimile Received At Any Time Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Of Offers, Subject To The Conditions Specified In The Solicitation Concerning Facsimile Offers. An Offer May Be Withdrawn In Person By An Offeror Or Its Authorized Representative If, Before The Exact Time Set For Receipt Of Offers, The Identity Of The Person Requesting Withdrawal Is Established And The Person Signs A Receipt For The Offer. (g) Contract Award (not Applicable To Invitation For Bids). The Government Intends To Evaluate Offers And Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors. Therefore, The Offeror’s Initial Offer Should Contain The Offeror’s Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. However, The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions If Later Determined By The Contracting Officer To Be Necessary. The Government May Reject Any Or All Offers If Such Action Is In The Public Interest; Accept Other Than The Lowest Offer; And Waive Informalities And Minor Irregularities In Offers Received. (h) Multiple Awards. The Government May Accept Any Item Or Group Of Items Of An Offer, Unless The Offeror Qualifies The Offer By Specific Limitations. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Schedule, Offers May Not Be Submitted For Quantities Less Than Those Specified. The Government Reserves The Right To Make An Award On Any Item For A Quantity Less Than The Quantity Offered, At The Unit Prices Offered, Unless The Offeror Specifies Otherwise In The Offer. (i) Availability Of Requirements Documents Cited In The Solicitation. (1) (i) The Gsa Index Of Federal Specifications, Standards And Commercial Item Descriptions, Fpmr Part 101–29, And Copies Of Federal Specifications, Standards, And Product Descriptions Can Be Downloaded From The Assist Website At Https://assist.dla.mil. (ii) If The General Services Administration, Department Of Agriculture, Or Department Of Veterans Affairs Issued This Solicitation, A Copy Of Specifications, Standards, And Commercial Item Descriptions Cited In This Solicitation May Be Obtained From The Address In Paragraph (i)(1)(i) Of This Provision. (2) Most Unclassified Defense Specifications And Standards May Be Downloaded From The Assist Website At Https://assist.dla.mil. (3) Defense Documents Not Available From The Assist Website May Be Requested From The Defense Standardization Program Office By— (i) Using The Assist Feedback Module ( Https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); Or (ii) Contacting The Defense Standardization Program Office By Telephone At 571–767–6688 Or Email At Assisthelp@dla.mil. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) Standards Must Be Obtained From The Organization Responsible For Their Preparation, Publication, Or Maintenance. (j) Unique Entity Identifier.(applies To All Offers That Exceed The Micro-purchase Threshold, And Offers At Or Below The Micro-purchase Threshold If The Solicitation Requires The Contractor To Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam).) The Offeror Shall Enter, In The Block With Its Name And Address On The Cover Page Of Its Offer, The Annotation "unique Entity Identifier" Followed By The Unique Entity Identifier That Identifies The Offeror's Name And Address. The Offeror Also Shall Enter Its Electronic Funds Transfer (eft) Indicator, If Applicable. The Eft Indicator Is A Four-character Suffix To The Unique Entity Identifier. The Suffix Is Assigned At The Discretion Of The Offeror To Establish Additional Sam Records For Identifying Alternative Eft Accounts (see Far Subpart 32.11) For The Same Entity. If The Offeror Does Not Have A Unique Entity Identifier, It Should Contact The Entity Designated At Www.sam.gov For Unique Entity Identifier Establishment Directly To Obtain One. The Offeror Should Indicate That It Is An Offeror For A Government Contract When Contacting The Entity Designated At Www.sam.gov For Establishing The Unique Entity Identifier. (k) [reserved] (l) Debriefing. If A Post-award Debriefing Is Given To Requesting Offerors, The Government Shall Disclose The Following Information, If Applicable: (1) The Agency’s Evaluation Of The Significant Weak Or Deficient Factors In The Debriefed Offeror’s Offer. (2) The Overall Evaluated Cost Or Price And Technical Rating Of The Successful And The Debriefed Offeror And Past Performance Information On The Debriefed Offeror. (3) The Overall Ranking Of All Offerors, When Any Ranking Was Developed By The Agency During Source Selection. (4) A Summary Of The Rationale For Award; (5) For Acquisitions Of Commercial Products, The Make And Model Of The Product To Be Delivered By The Successful Offeror. (6) Reasonable Responses To Relevant Questions Posed By The Debriefed Offeror As To Whether Source-selection Procedures Set Forth In The Solicitation, Applicable Regulations, And Other Applicable Authorities Were Followed By The Agency. addendum To Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors—commercial Products And Commercial Services the Following Is Inserted As New Paragraph (m) Of The Provision: (m) Quoter Instructions the Government Intends To Award A Firm-fixed-price (ffp) Contract Resulting From This Rfq To The Responsible Quoter, Whose Quote Conforms To The Solicitation And Is The Most Advantageous (best Value) To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered As Defined In The Evaluation Factors For Award Section Below. The Government Will Review The Quotes Received To Determine If They Are Compliant With The Rfq Requirements. A Compliant Quote Is One That Meets All Of The Terms, Conditions, And Specifications In The Rfq. The Quoter Must Provide All Documents Listed And Comply With All Rfq Instructions In Order For Their Quote To Be Considered “compliant” With This Rfq. Only Compliant Quotes Will Be Evaluated For Award. all Questions Regarding The Rfq, Of A Contractual Or Technical Nature, Must Be Submitted Electronically By Email To Nicole.e.ventinilla.civ@health.mil No Later Than 11:00 Am Pdt On Thursday, September 12, 2024. Questions Submitted After The Specified Date And Time May Not Receive A Response. Questions, Along With The Government’s Responses, Will Be Posted As An Attachment To The Rfq. Please Be Advised That The Government Reserves The Right To Transmit Those Questions And Answers Of A Common Interest To All Prospective Quoters. electronic Submission Of Quotes: Quotations Shall Be Submitted Electronically By Email To Nicole Ventinilla; Nicole.e.ventinilla.civ@health.mi L No Later Than 9:00 Am Pdt On Thursday, September 19, 2024. quoters Are Instructed To Electronically Submit Their Technical And Delivery Schedule, Quotation In Separate Files, Formatted In Portable Document Format (pdf) With A .pdf File Extension As Follows: - Factor 1: Technical Capability: supply the Offeror Shall Include Oem-certification Or Authorized Reseller Letter. The Quote Shall Contain A Description Including Part Number And Title For Each Item Listed In The Solicitation To Allow The Government To Verify That The Quoted Parts Match The Requirements Listed In The Requirements Schedule. - Factor 2: Delivery Schedule: delivery Schedule Is Defined As The Lead Time Necessary To Receive The Product Upon Receipt Of Order. quoters Are Instructed To Electronically Submit Their Pricing Quotation In A Separate File, Formatted In Portable Document Format (pdf) With A .pdf File Extension And A Spreadsheet File With A .xlsx Extension: - Factor 3: Price: the Quoter Shall Use Attachment 2 (quote Sheet) To Submit A Firm-fixed-price For All Contract Line Item Numbers (clins) Identified. Attachment 2 (quote Sheet) Shall Be Completed And Signed, With Acknowledgment Of All Amendments To The Solicitation. No Attempt To Reformat Or Remove cells Is Authorized. Submission Of Pricing Data Shall Be Complete And Accurate. Incomplete Pricing May Result In A Quoter’s Quotation Being Deemed Ineligible For Award. - Completed Provisions: quoters Shall Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) With The Appropriate Naics Code And Completed Representations And Certifications And Shall Not Have Any Active Exclusions Listed Within Sam. Additionally, The Quoter Shall Include One (1) Copy Of The Following Far Provision(s) Located Within This Rfq That Shall Be Completed And Included With The Quote: 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment late Submissions May Not Be Considered. it Is A Quoter’s Responsibility, When Transmitting Its Quote Electronically, To Ensure The Quote’s Timely Delivery By Transmitting The Quote Sufficiently In Advance Of The Time Set For Receipt Of Quotes To Allow For Timely Receipt By The Government No Later Than The Date And Time Stated In This Rfq. Quoters Shall Allow Adequate Time To Upload Files, Which May Be Slower For Non-dod Users, And To Avoid Other Technical Difficulties That May Be Encountered. A Quoter Risks The Late Receipt And Rejection Of A Quote Where It Delays Transmitting Its Quote Until The Last Few Minutes Before The Time Set For Receipt Of Quotes. Quotes That Are Received After The Date And Time Stated In This Rfq Will Not Be Considered Except At The Discretion Of The Contracting Officer; The Contracting Officer Reserves Full Discretion To Accept Any Late Quotes At Any Time Prior To Award If It Serves The Best Interest Of The Government. quoters Are Responsible For Submitting Their Quote In The Format Specified, Consistent With Requirements Stated Elsewhere In This Rfq. Quoters Are Asked To Submit Only The Information Required. Files That Cannot Be Opened Or Are Otherwise Missing The Required Content Are The Responsibility Of The Quoters. Submissions That Do Not Adhere To Format And Content Requirements May Be Considered Non-compliant. The Government Reserves The Right To Eliminate Any Such Quotes From Consideration For Award. quotations Must Be Received No Later Than 9:00 Am Pdt On Thursday, September 19, 2024. (end Of Provision) 52.212-2 Evaluation—commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quote Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotes: (1) Technical Capability (2) Delivery Schedule (3) Price technical Capability Will Be Rated On An Acceptable/unacceptable Basis, And Delivery Schedule Will Be More Important Than Price. (b) Options. The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer’s Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. addendum To Far 52.212-2, Evaluation—commercial Products And Commercial Services the Following Is Inserted As New Paragraph (d) Of The Provision: (d) Evaluation Factors For Award contract Award Shall Be Made On A “delivery Schedule Price Tradeoff” Basis. This Process Allows For A Tradeoff Between Delivery Schedule And Price And Allows The Government To Accept Other Than The Lowest Priced Quote Or Other Than The Highest Rated Quote To Achieve A Best-value Contract Award. This May Result In An Award To A Higher-rated, Higher-priced Quote If The Government Determines That The Delivery Schedule Of The Higher-priced Quote Outweighs The Price Difference. The Selection Process Is Subjective By Nature And Professional Judgment Is Implicit Throughout The Tradeoff Process. the Quoter’s Technical Capability Will Be Evaluated To Determine If It Is Acceptable Or Unacceptable In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Stated In This Rfq. Contractor Must Be An Oem-certified Service Provider Or Authorized Reseller In Order To Be Rated “acceptable.” If A Quoter’s Technical Capability Is Determined To Be Unacceptable, The Quoter Will No Longer Be Considered For Award. Award Will Be Made To The Quoter Providing A Quote That Is Deemed Most Advantageous To The Government, Whose Technical Capability Has Been Determined To Be “acceptable” And Trading Off Delivery Schedule Against Price. Delivery Schedule Is More Important Than Price. the Government Intends To Award Based On Initial Quotes. Notwithstanding This Intent, The Contracting Officer Reserves The Right To Conduct Exchanges If It Is Within The Best Interest Of The Government, A Matter Within Their Discretion. factor 1: Technical Capability: the Government Will Use The Following Ratings/descriptions In Table 1 When Evaluating Technical Capability: table 1. Technical Capability Ratings rating description acceptable quote Clearly Demonstrates The Quoter’s Technical Capability As An Authorized Reseller Of The Supplies Listed In Attachment 1- Microbiology Supplies – Delivery Schedule. unacceptable quote Does Not Clearly Demonstrate The Quoter’s Technical Capability As An Authorized Reseller Of The Supplies Listed In Attachment 1- Microbiology Supplies – Delivery Schedule. factor 2: Delivery Schedule: the Government Will Evaluate Delivery Schedule By Reviewing The Quoter’s Lead Time Necessary To Receive The Product By The Government After Receipt Of Order. factor 3: Price: the Government Will Evaluate The Quoted Price For Price Reasonableness. The Following Price Analysis Techniques May Be Used To Ensure A Fair And Reasonable Price: - Comparison Of Quoted Prices Received In Response To The Solicitation. - Comparison Of Quoted Prices With The Independent Government Estimate. - Comparison Of Quoted Prices With Available Historical Information. the Quoted Price Will Be Evaluated For The Entire Effort, Inclusive Of All Options. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). price Must Be Determined Fair And Reasonable In Order To Be Eligible For Award. A Price Is Reasonable If, In Its Nature And Amount, It Does Not Exceed That Which Would Be Incurred By A Prudent Person In The Conduct Of Competitive Business. A Price That Is Found To Be Unreasonably High May Be Indicative Of An Inherent Lack Of Understanding Of The Solicitation Requirements And May Result In The Overall Quote Not Being Considered For Award. (end Of Provision) 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024) (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (dec 2023) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015). (5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) ( 31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) ( 31 U.s.c. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 ( 19 U.s.c. 3805 Note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (jun 2020), With Alternate I (nov 2021) ( 41 U.s.c. 4704 And 10 U.s.c. 4655). __☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) ( 41 U.s.c. 3509)). __☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (jun 2010) (section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) _☐_ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) ( 41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community—see Far 3.900(a). _☒_ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). __ (6) [reserved]. __☐ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). _☐_ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). _☒_ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). __☐ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, And Multi-agency Contracts. (dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). ☐ (11) (i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition. (dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __ (ii) Alternate I (dec 2023) Of 52.204–30. ☒ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (nov 2021) ( 31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). ☐ (13) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) ( 41 U.s.c. 2313). (14) [reserved]. __☐ (15) 52.219-3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) ( 15 U.s.c. 657a). __☒ (16) 52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if The Offeror Elects To Waive The Preference, It Shall So Indicate In Its Offer) ( 15 U.s.c. 657a). __ (17) [reserved] ☒ (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) ( 15 U.s.c. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-6. ☐ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) ( 15 U.s.c. 644). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-7. ☒ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) ( 15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)). ☐ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) ( 15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)). __ (ii) Alternate I (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. __ (iv) Alternate Iii (jun 2020) Of 52.219-9. __ (v) Alternate Iv (sep 2023) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders (mar 2020) ( 15 U.s.c. 644(r)). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-13. ☒ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) ( 15 U.s.c. 637s). __☐ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—subcontracting Plan (sep 2021) ( 15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)(f)(i)). __☐ (25) 52.219-27, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Eligible Under The Sdvosb Program (feb 2024) ( 15 U.s.c. 657f). ☒ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (feb 2024) ( 15 U.s.c. 632(a)(2)). __ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-28. ☐(27) 52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) ( 15 U.s.c. 637(m)). ☐(28) 52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) ( 15 U.s.c. 637(m)). ☐ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (mar 2020) ( 15 U.s.c. 644(r)). ☒ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (sep 2021) ( 15u.s.c. 637(a)(17)). ☒ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (jun 2003) (e.o.11755). ☒ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (feb 2024). ☒ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). ☒ (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o.11246). __ (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. ☒ (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) ( 38 U.s.c. 4212). __ (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-35. ☒(36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) ( 29 U.s.c. 793). __ (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-36. ☒ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) ( 38 U.s.c. 4212). x (38) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). ☒ (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) ( 22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). _ _ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). ☐ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Of Commercial Products Or Commercial Services As Prescribed In Far 22.1803.) ☐ (41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Of Recovered Material Content For Epa–designated Items (may 2008) ( 42 U.s.c. 6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) _☐_ (ii) Alternate I (may 2008) Of 52.223-9 ( 42 U.s.c. 6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) ☐ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (44) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Imaging Equipment (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (oct 2015) Of 52.223-13. ☐ (45) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Televisions (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (jun2014) Of 52.223-14. ☐ (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy Consuming Products (may 2020) ( 42 U.s.c. 8259b). ☐ (47) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Personal Computer Products (oct 2015) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). __ (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-16. ☒ (48) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) (e.o. 13513). ☐ (49) 52.223-20, Aerosols (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (50) 52.223-21, Foams (jun2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (51) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552 A). __ (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. ☐ (52) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-supplies (oct 2022) ( 41 U.s.c. Chapter 83). __ (ii) Alternate I (oct 2022) Of 52.225-1. ☐ (53) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act (nov 2023) ( 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note, 19 U.s.c. 2112 Note, 19 U.s.c. 3805 Note, 19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. __ (ii) Alternate I [reserved]. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (dec 2022) Of 52.225-3. __ (iv) Alternate Iii (feb 2024) Of 52.225-3. __ (v) Alternate Iv (oct 2022) Of 52.225-3. ☐ (54) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (nov 2023) ( 19 U.s.c. 2501, Et Seq., 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note). ☐ (55) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) (e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). ☐ (56) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). ☐ (57) 52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Or Emergency Area Set-aside (nov 2007) ( 42 U.s.c. 5150). ☐ (58) 52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Or Emergency Area (nov2007) ( 42 U.s.c. 5150). ☐(59) 52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (feb 2021). ☐ (60) 52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) ( 41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). ☐ (61) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) ( 41 U.s.c. 4505, 10 U.s.c. 3805). ☒ (62) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management (oct2018) ( 31 U.s.c. 3332). ☐ (63) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) ( 31 U.s.c. 3332). ☐ (64) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) ( 31 U.s.c. 3332). ☐ (65) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) ( 5 U.s.c. 552a). ☐(66) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017) ( 15 U.s.c. 637(d)(13)). ☐ (67) (i) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) ( 46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (apr 2003) Of 52.247-64. __ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2021) Of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable To Commercial Services, That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ☐(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) ( 41 U.s.c. Chapter67). ☐ (2) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) ( 29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) ( 29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may 2014) ( 29u.s.c.206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) ( 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) ( 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). ☐ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). ☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) ( 42 U.s.c. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far 2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At 52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General Of The United States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General, Shall Have Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2) The Contractor Shall Make Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminated Shall Be Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Of Claims Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Or Claims Are Finally Resolved. (3) As Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1), In A Subcontract For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Down Shall Be As Required By The Clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) ( 41 U.s.c. 3509). (ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (nov 2023) ( 41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (dec 2023) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (v) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). (vii) (a) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition. (dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). (b) Alternate I (dec 2023) Of 52.204–30. (viii) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) ( 15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)), In All Subcontracts That Offer Further Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far 19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractor Must Include 52.219-8 In Lower Tier Subcontracts That Offer Subcontracting Opportunities. (ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2015) (e.o.11246). (xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) ( 38 U.s.c. 4212). (xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) ( 29 U.s.c. 793). (xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) ( 38 U.s.c. 4212). (xiv) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause 52.222-40. (xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) ( 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xvi) (a) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) ( 22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o 13627). (b) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). (xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) ( 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) ( 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (e.o. 12989). (xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). (xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). (xxii) (a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) ( 5 U.s.c. 552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) ( 42 U.s.c. 1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause 52.226-6. (xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) ( 31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of 52.232-40. (xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) ( 46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause 52.247-64. (2) While Not Required, The Contractor May Include In Its Subcontracts For Commercial Products And Commercial Services A Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (end Of Clause) 52.217-7 Option For Increased Quantity-separately Priced Line Item (mar 1989) the Government May Require The Delivery Of The Numbered Line Item, Identified In The Schedule As An Option Item, In The Quantity And At The Price Stated In The Schedule. The Contracting Officer May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30 Days Before The Contract Expires. Delivery Of Added Items Shall Continue At The Same Rate That Like Items Are Called For Under The Contract, Unless The Parties Otherwise Agree. (end Of Clause) 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000) (a) The Government May Extend The Term Of This Contract By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30 Days Before The Contract Expires; Provided That The Government Gives The Contractor A Preliminary Written Notice Of Its Intent To Extend At Least 30 Days Before The Contract Expires. The Preliminary Notice Does Not Commit The Government To An Extension. (b) If The Government Exercises This Option, The Extended Contract Shall Be Considered To Include This Option Clause. (c) The Total Duration Of This Contract, Including The Exercise Of Any Options Under This Clause, Shall Not Exceed 5 Years. (end Of Clause) 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars (end Of Provision) 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://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars (end Of Clause) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions (nov 2020) (a) The Use In This Solicitation Of Any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr Chapter 1) Provision With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of “(deviation)” After The Date Of The Provision. (b) The Use In This Solicitation Of Any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 Cfr Chapter 2) Provision With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of “(deviation)” After The Name Of The Regulation. (end Of Provision) ******* End Of Combined Synopsis/solicitation ********