65--AUTOMATED CELL BLOCK SYSTEM

Page 3 of 4 Combined Synopsis Solicitation: Cellient Automated Cell Block System General: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 36C25018Q9258 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97, effective January 24, 2018. This procurement is a total small business set-aside and only qualified contractors may submit quotes. This requirement will be awarded on all-or-none basis. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334510 and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This requirement is for brand Line items: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 Cellient Automated Cell Block System Product Number: 71300-001 MFG: Hologic BRAND NAME OR EQUAL 1.00 EA GRAND TOTAL 3. Statement of Work (SOW): STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Background. The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC), Surgery Service is in need of a Cellient Automated Cell Block System. Specific Tasks and Salient Characteristics. Cellient Automated Cell Block System will include: Dimensions cannot be larger than 30 wide x 23.5 deep x 23.5 high plus 6.5 w x 14.5 d x 6.8 h (with finisher) Must be able to process one samples per hour Utilizes membrane/filter technology to create cell block Automated, computerized system to prepare the needed cell blocks Utilizes the collection system currently in use in the Medical Center The cell block slides produced must be representative and reproducible or the original sample collected System must have a mechanism to concentrate cell within the cell block. Must produce cell block capable of sectioning and staining in histology lab. Place of Performance: The VA Medical Center is equipped with a loading dock; suggested box truck with lift gate for versatility with delivery. FOB Destination 30 Days ARO Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center 10701 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106 Government Holidays: National holidays observed by the Federal Government are as follows: New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by the U.S. Government agencies. Also, included would be any day specifically declared by the President. 4. Applicable Provisions and Clauses: The following clauses apply to this acquisition: Addenda to the clause, 52.212-4; Addendum to 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.232-40; 852.203-70; 852.211-70;852.211-73; 852.232-72; 852.246-70, one year or better; 852.246-71; FAR 52.252-2, http://www.acquistion.gov/far/index.html, and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp/ (end of addendum 52.212-4) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (of which 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34 are applicable). The following provisions apply to this acquisition: Addenda to the clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.211-6; 52.252-1, http://www.acquistion.gov/far/index.html, and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp/ (end of addendum 52.212-1) 52.212-2, and 52.212-3. 5. Offer Evaluation and Award. This is a competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) that will be evaluated under FAR Part 12 and 13. The Government will issue a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements within this solicitation and will be the most advantageous to the Government. Best Value will be how the quotes are evaluated. The following factors will be used in evaluation: Brand name or equal. Technical; Delivery; Past Performance,); and Price. An Offeror s initial quote shall contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Offerors are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any Cleveland VAMC personnel to discuss this RFQ during the solicitation and evaluation process. 5. Procedure for submitting documents to the Department of Veterans Affairs. DOCUMENTS THAT ARE TO BE PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL BE SUBMITTED USING THE APPROPRIATE VEHICLE BELOW. email: contact@example.gov 6. Submission of Offer. All information shall be submitted in the manner described below and offerors who do not submit all information may not be considered for award. Contractor shall provide an authorized distribution letter. The Contractor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized Contractor reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The Contractor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Quote must be good for 90 calendar days after close of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. CONTRACTORS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE when submitting their quote AND if the item is on a FSS/GSA schedule awarded to the Contractor include the schedule information on your quote. Quotes are to be broken out to include line item pricing for each line item. Responses are due Friday, June 22, 2018 at 5PM EST. Offers will only be accepted electronically via e-mail to contact@example.gov. Enter RFQ 36C25018Q9258/ Cellient Automated Cell Block System in the email subject line.