VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender

This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services 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; Quotes Are Being Requested, And A Written Solicitation Document Will Not Be Issued. this Solicitation Is Issued As An Rfq. The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02, Effective 12/22/2023. this Solicitation Is Set-aside For 100% Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb). This Is A Firm-fixed Price Contract. the Associated North American Industrial Classification System (naics) Code For This Procurement Is 811210, With A Small Business Size Standard Of $34.0 Million. the Fsc/psc Is J066. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. price And Other Factors: See Attachment 2, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation statement Of Work contract Title 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) Systems Service Contract the Va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (vaglahcs) Requires Annual Maintenance Services On Selected Government Owned 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems Equipment At The West La Va Medical Center (wla Vamc). The Services Shall Comply With This Statement Of Work (sow), All Va, Local, State, And Federal Policies, And Regulations. objective the Objective Of This Service Contract Is To Have A Contractor To Furnish All Labor, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, And Qualified Personnel To Complete Maintenance Services As Per Below Scope. scope the Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials, Freight Costs, And Equipment To Accomplish The Tasks Outlined In This Sow. Contractor Is Responsible For All Subcontractors Required To Complete Reports. all Work Shall Be Performed During Normal Hours Unless Otherwise Approved By The Program Point Of Contact (ppoc) Or His/her Designee. all Work Shall Be In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions, Including, But Not Limited To, Adjustments, Calibration, Cleaning, Lubrication, Testing, Disassembly, Checkout, Replacement Of Worn And/ Or Defective Parts, The Above Shall Be Performed As Necessary As Required To Keep Each Equipment In Optimal Working Condition. maintenance And Inspection (pmi) the Contractor Shall Perform Maintenance On The 3500xl Genetic Analyzers And 7500 Fast Pcr Systems According To The Manufacturer Recommendations Unless Otherwise Stated By Ppoc. the Contractor Shall Provide All Preventive Maintenance Replacement Parts At No Cost To The Government. the Contractor Shall Provide All Travel And Transportation Expenses At No Additional Cost To The Government. emergency Repair Services intervening Service Calls Are Calls Placed Outside Regularly Scheduled Preventive Maintenance Service.â  the Contractor Shall Respond On-site As Required Within 2-3 Business Days After Receipt Of A Service Call For Any Instrument Listed.â  response Time Is Applicable For Any Calls Placed Before 2pm Pacific Standard Time.â  failure To Respond Within The Response Time Due To No Fault Of The Government Shall Result In A Prorated Credit Equal To The Proportion Of The Instruments Service Cost For Each Late Day.â  equipment List covered Equipment equipment Name serial Numbers ee# equipment Description 3500xl 24342-140 144937 genetic Analyzer 3500xl 29338-051 177257 genetic Analyzer 7500 Fast 275002720 110018 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275011316 111965 real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast 275013648 134711 real Time Pcr System maintenance Requirements the Contractor Shall Provide On-site Preventive Maintenance And System Calibrations As Necessary To Maintain Recommended Factory Specifications Of The Covered Systems. the Preventive Maintenance Visit Shall Be Scheduled At A Time Agreeable To The Government And Will Be Performed Once Per Year During The Contract Period For Each Equipment Covered. maintenance Shall Be Performed In Accordance With Manufacturer S Instructions. maintenance Shall Be Scheduled A Minimum Of Three (3) Days In Advance With The Ppoc. qualification personnel Performing Maintenance And Repair Services Must Be Fully Qualified, Competent Field Service Engineers (fse) Who Has Been Trained To Perform Work On The Specific Equipment In Accordance With The Original Manufacturer S Maintenance And Repair Procedures. Fully Qualified Is Defined As Factory-trained And Experienced To Work On The Equipment Assigned. additional Requirements contractor Shall Ensure All Equipment Is In Optimal Working Condition At The Expiration Date Of The Contract. contractor Personnel That Perform Changes, Updates, Or Retrofits Made On Any Component, System, Or Equipment Will Log It In The Station Equipment Manual. contractor Will Maintain All Manufactures Manual Necessary To Perform Maintenance. submission Of Reports the Contractor Shall Submit A Complete Field Service Report (fsr) Electronically To The Ppoc Within 7 Calendar Days Of The Work Being Completed. The Fsr At A Minimum Must Contain Company Name, Service Technician S Name, Contact Telephone Number, Date Of Service, A Detailed Description Of Any Services Performed On The Equipment (model Number And Location Included), Serial Number Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Customer Asset Number (ee# - If Applicable) Of The Equipment Being Worked On, Signs Of Misuse Or Neglect, Findings Of Problems And Correction, Including All Performance Verification, Listing Of Replacement Parts, When Applicable; Total Hours Of Service; Safety Check; Performance Data; And Recommendations Necessary To Maintain The Equipment In Optimum Operating Condition. security Requirements the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply, And Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required. this Service Does Not Involve Contractor Connection Of One Or More Contractor-owned It Devices (such As Laptop Computer Or Remote Connection From A Contractor System) To A Va Internal Trusted (i.e., Non-public Network) Therefore Information Technology (it) Security Certification And Accreditation (authorization) (c&a) Requirements Do Not Apply Per Va Handbook 6500.6. period Of Performance base Year, Followed By Two, One-year Options. estimated Start Date: 03/01/2025 Participating Facility: va Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd. los Angeles, Ca 90073 work Hours normal Hours Of Operation Are Monday Through Friday From 6:00 Am To 6:00 Pm Pacific Time. All Work Is Expected To Be Performed Generally During Normal Hours Of Coverage Unless Requested Or Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. before Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Confer With The Va Ppoc And Contracting Office To Agree On A Sequence Of Procedures; Means Of Access To Premises And Building. All Work Performed, To Include Delivery Of Materials And Equipment, Shall Be Made With Minimal Interference To Government Operations And Personnel. work Performed Outside The Normal Hours Of Coverage Must Be Approved By The Ppoc Or His/her Designee. all Time Shall Be Approved In Advance By The Ppoc. Allow 5-days For Approval Of Any Alternate Working Hours Needed. federal Holidays new Year S Day january 01 martin Luther King S Birthday third Monday In January president S Day third Monday In February memorial Day last Monday In May juneteenth june 19 independence Day july 04 labor Day first Monday In September columbus Day second Monday In October veterans Day november 11 thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday In November christmas Day december 25 if The Holiday Falls On A Sunday, The Following Monday Will Be Observed As A National Holiday. When A Holiday Falls On A Saturday, The Preceding Friday Is Observed As A National Holiday By U.s. Government Agencies, And Any Day Specifically Declared By The President Of The United States Of America. identification, Check-in, Parking, And Smoking Regulations identification the Vendor's Employees Shall Wear Visible Identification At All Times While On Vaglahcs Premises. Contractor Employees Shall Report To Va Police Upon Entry To The Vaglahcs Facility To Get A Visitor Badge. Contractor Employees Are Required To Be Escorted By The Ppoc Or Designee S Office Once On Campus Prior To Commencement Of Work. During Emergencies Contractor Personnel Shall Check In With Vaglahcs Police If The Vaglahcs Ppoc Or Designee Is Not Available. parking it Is The Responsibility Of The Contract Personnel To Park In The Appropriate Designated Parking Areas. Parking Information Is Available From Va Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor Assumes Full Responsibility For Any Parking Violations. smoking contractor Personnel May Smoke Only In Designated Areas. It Is The Responsibility Of The Visn 22 Healthcare Facilities To Provide A Safe And Healthful Environment For Employees And Patients And To Serve As A Leader In Community Health Awareness And Education. It Is In Fulfillment Of This Obligation That The Facilities Are Committed To The Establishment Of A Smoke-free Environment. This Policy Applies To Every Location In The Healthcare Facilities. There Shall Be No Smoking Within 25 Feet Of All Entrances To Buildings. Smoking Is Allowed In All Outside Areas That Are 25 Feet Away From Entrances To Buildings Unless Indicated Otherwise. Enclosed Patios Connected To Facility Buildings Are Considered Part Of The Building And As Such Are Non-smoking Areas. weapons And Contraband possession Of Weapons Or Contraband Is Prohibited And Shall Be Subject To Arrest And Termination From Future Performance Under This Contract. Enclosed Containers, Including Tool Kits, Shall Be Subject To Search. Violations Of Vaglahcs Regulations May Result In Citation Answerable In The United States (federal) District Court, Not A Local District, State, Or Municipal Court. safety all Personnel Employed By The Contractor In The Performance Of This Contract, Or Any Representative Of The Contractor Entering On Vaglahcs Shall Comply With Applicable Federal, State, And Va Safety And Fire Regulations And Codes, Which Are In Effect During The Performance Period Of The Contract. contractor Shall Perform Work In Strict Accordance With Existing Relevant, Accredited Standards And Codes To Minimize The Possibility Of Injury To Personnel, Or Damage To Government Equipment. Every Effort Shall Be Made To Safeguard Human Life And Property. contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Federal, State, And Local Requirements Regarding Workers Health And Safety. The Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To, Those Found In Federal And State Occupational Safety And Health Act (osha) Statutes And Regulations, Such As Applicable Provisions Of Title 29, Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr), Parts 1910 And 1926, Nfpa 70e, Article 130.7 29 Cfr 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29cfr1910.137. contractor Shall Provide All Necessary Tools, And Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) To Perform The Work Safely, Effectively, And Timely. contractor Personnel contractor S Program Manager the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Program Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Contracting Officer. The Contractor S Program Manager Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. contractor S Employees the Contractor Shall Not Employ Persons For Work On This Contract If Such Employee Is Identified To The Contractor As A Potential Threat To The Health, Safety, Security, General Well-being Or Operational Mission Of The Installation And Its Population. contract Personnel Shall Be Subject To The Same Quality Assurance Standards Or Exceed Current Recognized National Standards As Established By The Joint Commission (jc). contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities contractor Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses Required To Perform This Work. Contractor Shall Take All Precautions Necessary To Protect Persons And Property From Injury Or Damage During The Performance Of This Contract. Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Any Injury To Himself/herself, His/her Employees, Or Others, As Well As For Any Damage To Personal Or Public Property That Occurs During The Performance Of This Contract That Is Caused By Him/her Or His/her Employees Fault Or Negligence. Contractor Shall Maintain Personal Liability And Property Damage Insurance Prescribed By The Laws Of The Federal Government. the Government Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Contractor S Employee For The Rendering Of Services. Complaints Concerning Contract Personnel S Performance Or Conduct Will Be Dealt With By The Contractor And Cor With The Final Decision Being Made By The Contracting Officer. invoicing And Payment overtime & Holiday Pay any Overtime And/or Holiday Pay That May Be Entitled To The Contractor S Employees Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Contractor And Shall Not Be Billed To Nor Reimbursed By The Government. Contractor Will Bill And Be Paid For Actual Services Provided By Contractor Personnel. Contractor Will Not Be Paid For Availability Or On-call Services Unless Otherwise Provided Herein. invoices payment Of Services Rendered Under This Contract Shall Be Made In Arrears Upon Satisfactory Completion Of Each Service And Receipt Of A Properly Prepared Invoice And Submitted By The Contractor To The Payment Address Specified By Contracting. Invoices Shall Reference The Contract Number And Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), Provide A Complete And Accurate Description Of Services/ Supplies Delivered/ Rendered, Including Dates Of Performance, Amounts, Unit Prices, Extended Totals And Any Other Data Relevant For Payment Purposes. the Government Shall Not Authorize Payment Until Such Time That The Vaglahcs Ppoc All Properly Executed And Signed Documentation. no Advance Payments Shall Be Authorized. Payment Shall Be Made On A Monthly Arrears For Services Provided During The Billing Month In Arrears. Upon Submission Of A Properly Prepared Invoice For Prices Stipulated In This Contract For Services Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, Less Any Deductions Stipulated In This Contract. payment Of Invoices May Be Delayed If The Appropriate Invoices As Specified In The Contract Are Not Completed And Submitted As Required. ***price/cost Schedule*** base Year line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 0001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 0002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 0003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 0004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 0005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 0006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 1 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 1001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 1002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 1003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 1004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 1005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 1006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 option Year 2 line Item description quantity unit Of Measure unit Price total Price 2001 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 24342-140 1 yr 2002 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Genetic Analyzer 3500xl Sn: 29338-051 1 yr 2003 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275002720 1 yr 2004 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275011316 1 yr 2005 preventative/corrective Maintenance, Inspection And Repair- Real Time Pcr System 7500 Fast Sn: 275013648 1 yr 2006 emergency Repairs, Costs In Relation To Finding From Inspections. 1 jb 0.00 0.00 **please Use The Format Above For Pricing** the Following Solicitation Provisions Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors Commercial Products And Commercial Services far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services offerors Must Complete Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically Via The System For Award Management (sam) Website Located At Https://www.sam.gov/portal In Accordance With Far 52.212-3, Offerors Representations And Certifications Commercial Products And Commercial Services. If Paragraph (j) Of The Provision Is Applicable, A Written Submission Is Required. the Following Contract Clauses Apply To This Acquisition: far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) addendum To Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To And Is Included With This Acquisition. far 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Products And Commercial Services (mar 2023) the Following Subparagraphs Of Far 52.212-5 Are Applicable: (b)(4), (5), (9), (12), (18)(i), (25), (26)(i), (29), (31), (33), (34)(i), (36), (39)(i), (40), (46), (51), (55), (59), (c), (5). vaar 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (may 2018). vaar 852.219-73 Va Notice To Total Set-aside For Certified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (jan 2023) vaar 852.219-75 Va Notice Of Limitations On Subcontracting Certification Of Compliance For Services And Construction. (jan 2023) (deviation) vaar 852.232-72, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (nov 2018). this Is Accomplished Through The Tungsten Network Located At: Http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp This Is Mandatory And The Sole Method For Submitting Invoices. all Quoters Shall Be Submitted In Accordance With Far 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial Products And Commercial Services . (sep 2023) all Quotes Shall Be Sent To The Network Contracting Office (nco) 22 Contract Specialist, Jennell Christofaro At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov. award Will Be Based Upon A Comparative Evaluation Of Quotes In Accordance With The Simplified Acquisition Procedures Of Far 13. Comparative Evaluation Is The Side By Side Pairwise Comparison Of Quotes Based On Factors Resulting In A Contracting Officer Decision For The Quote Most Favorable To The Government. Decision Factors To Be Considered Are Technical Capability, Past Performance, Cost Schedule. This Contract/purchase Order Will Consist Of An Estimated Base Plus Two Option Year Period Of Performance: 03/01/2025 02/29/2028. the Award Will Be Made To The Quote Most Advantageous To The Government And Best Meets The Requirement Described In The Statement Of Work. responses Should Contain Your Best Terms, Conditions. to Facilitate The Award Process, All Quotes Must Include A Statement Regarding The Terms And Conditions Herein As Follows: "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document Without Modification, Deletion, Or Addition." or "the Terms And Conditions In The Solicitation Are Acceptable To Be Included In The Award Document With The Exception, Deletion, Or Addition Of The Following:" quoters Shall List Exception(s) And Rationale For The Exception(s), If Any. all Rfq Questions Shall Be Received Not Later Than December 26, 2024, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Inquiry To Rfq 36c26225q0252 For Consideration. All Answers To Inquiries Received By Due Date And Time Will Be Addressed Through An Amendment. No Further Inquiries Will Be Addressed After Due Date. submission Of Your Rfq Response Offer Shall Be Received Not Later Than January 6, 2025, 1400 Pst At Jennell.christofaro@va.gov Only. Subject Line Shall Include Response To Rfq 36c26225q0252 For Consideration. late Submissions Shall Be Treated In Accordance With The Solicitation Provision At Far 52.212-1(f). any Questions Or Concerns Regarding This Solicitation Should Be Forwarded In Writing Via E-mail To The Point Of Contact Listed Below. point Of Contact contract Specialist jennell Christofaro jennell.christofaro@va.gov attachment One: Far 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions To Offerors attachment Two: Far 52.212-2 Evaluation attachment Three: Vaar 852.219-73 Notice Of Total Set-aside For Certified Sdvosb attachment Four: Var 852.219-75 Sdvosb Certification (end Of Provision)