65--Bed Mattresses - VA Fort Harrison, Montana

RFQ VA259-17-Q-0589: Bed Mattresses VA Fort Harrison, Montana This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to make no award from this solicitation. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is VA259-17-Q-0589. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95 effective January 13th, 2017. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, is soliciting offers from Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) to supply the Fort Harrison, Montana VA Medical Center with new Bed Mattresses. Respondents to this solicitation must fully demonstrate their capability by supplying detailed quote information along with any other documents necessary to support the requirements below. * The deadline for all questions is 10:00am EST, Friday, June 2nd, 2017. ** Quotes are to be provided to contact@example.gov no later than 4:00pm EST, Wednesday, June 7th, 2017. REQUIREMENTS: Descriptive literature must be provided IAW FAR 52.214-21 for item(s) which are considered to be equal to or better than the requirements listed in the mattress therapy equipment listed below; PURPOSE The overall purpose is to deliver Air Mattresses at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636. SCHEDULE Item Band Name Product Details Qty Unit Price Total 2940000001 ISOAIR, DOMESTIC POWER SURFACE 6 2236000001 (2236000000) ARISE 1000 EX MATTRESS (Powered) 2 2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS IsoAir Support Surface Active Sensors Surface automatically adjusts pressure within the air cells to help control immersion to a specific depth, and ensures that the patient s sacral region is supported by a layer of air in all positions within the therapeutic range. Alternating Low Pressure The surface has a constant low pressure mode that alternates air pressure in A and B cells by a difference of 5 8 mmHg. Dartex Cover The surface equalizes pressure redistribution while balancing the microclimate of the skin through its highly breathable fabric. 360 Degree Zipper The top cover of the surface can be removed for maintenance and cleaning. Low Air Loss Low air loss therapy is delivered to help balance the patient microclimate. Arise 1000 EX Bariatric Surface Expandable/Retractable Width and Length The surface expands or retracts in width and length to accommodate larger or smaller patients. This can be activated with a single switch. 1000 Pound Capacity The surface carries a weight capacity of 1000lbs. and can be inflated with a bariatric patient on it. Air Cells Individualized air cells that will distribute patient pressure and weight. Pulsation Therapy Oscillating air cells provide skin relief and increased patient comfort. Low Air Loss Low air loss therapy is delivered to help balance the patient microclimate. Cair Rails Raised Cair Rails help to protect the patient skin from damage against the side rails of the bedframe. Commercial Items Terms and Conditions: The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial, ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL 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 equipment only 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 equipment/system, 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 equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (c) Any award made as a result of this solicitation will be made on an All or Nothing Basis. (d) Respondents to this announcement shall submit their quote on Contractors Letterhead in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Literature that provides details of how the Contractor's Equipment meets the required salient characteristics (2) Price. (e) Descriptive literature must be provided IAW FAR 52.214-21 for item(s) which are considered to be equal to or better than the requirements listed. (f) State if quoted items are available and priced through contractors existing Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, or VA-wide Acquisition Contract. (g) SDVOSB Offerors must be verified in VIP: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Unverified SDVOSBs will be considered non-responsive. 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) The following FAR provisions are to be incorporated by reference: 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02); 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror; 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror; 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items; 52.219-1, Small Business Programs Representations (Oct 2014); 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications The following VAAR provisions are to be incorporated by reference: 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008); 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedure (JAN 1998). (End of Addendum to 52.212-1) 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS: The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the Government intends to award to the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical, (2) Price. All Offerors are advised that, in the interest of efficiency, the Government reserves the right to conduct the review in the most effective manner. Specifically, the Government may first sort the quotes of all Offerors by price from lowest price to the highest. Thereafter, the Government will review the technical quote of the lowest priced Offeror only. If the lowest priced Offeror s technical quote is determined to be rated as Acceptable, the Government may make award to that Offeror without further reviews of the remaining Offerors technical quotes. If the lowest priced Offeror s technical quote is determined to be rated as Unacceptable, then the Government may review the next lowest priced technical quote, and so forth and so on, until the Government reaches the lowest priced technical quote that is determined to be rated as Acceptable. The government reserves the right to award without discussions. (End of Addendum to 52.212-2) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with the offer. 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum: 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (APR 2014), 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011); 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) The following VAAR Clauses are to be incorporated by reference: 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (NOV 2008); 852.211-70, Service Data Manuals, Mechanical Equipment (NOV 1984); 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008); 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside; 852.232-72 (JUL 2016) (DEVIATION), Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012); 852.246-71, Inspection (JAN 2008) 852.246-70, Guarantee (JAN 2008) The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material, workmanship and performance for a period of Manufacturers Commercial Warranty, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material that are found to be defective during the guarantee period. Replacement of material and parts will be furnished to the Government at the point of installation, if installation is within the continental United States, or f.o.b. the continental U.S. port to be designated by the contracting officer if installation is outside of the continental United States. Cost of installation of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the contractor. (End of Addendum to 52.212-4) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items The following FAR Clauses are to be incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 52.209-6, Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)); 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015); 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627); 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011); 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. SDVOSB Offerors must be verified in VIP: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Unverified SDVOSBs will be considered non-responsive. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. Date and Time offers are due: June 7th, 2017, 1600 EST. Name and email of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Kurt Tanny contact@example.gov