VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Marion Campus Medical Instrument Washer/Disinfector COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: 36C25018Q0314 Posted Date: 02/02/2018 Original Response Date: 02/09/2018 4:30 PM EST Current Response Date: 02/09/2018 4:30 PM EST Product or Service Code: 6515 Set Aside: N/A - Unrestricted NAICS Code: 339113 Contracting Office Address Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037. Description 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 Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a "request for quotations (RFQ),". The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 is seeking to purchase a Singe Chamber Medical Instrument Washer/Disinfector to be installed at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Marion Campus, 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953-4589. Cart washer shall be equal or comparable to the Reliance Vision manufactured by Steris Corporation. Quotes shall include de-installation and removal of the existing washer, and delivery, installation, testing, and training of the new washer. All items shall be new; refurbished/used/gray market items are not acceptable. (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 remanufactured 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 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. All interested vendors shall provide quotations to provide the following (Steris Reliance Vision brand name or equal): ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 RELIANCE VISION SINGLE-CHAMBER WASHER/DISINFECTOR WITH STEAM HEAT FH05072 1.00 EA $ $ 0002 3-LEVEL MANIFOLD RACK FD74900 2.00 EA $ $ 0003 CONDENSATE RETURN COOL DOWN FD76100 1.00 EA $ $ 0004 DRAIN DISCHARGE COOL DOWN FD76200 1.00 EA $ $ 0005 NON-VENTED OP FOR RELIANCE VISION WASHER FD000034 1.00 EA $ $ 0006 OPTION FOR SINGLE DOOR OPERATION H2122 1.00 EA $ $ 0007 DEINSTALLATION OF AMSCO 7053L SE1015121 1.00 JB $ $ 0008 INSTALLATION OF THE SINGLE CHAMBER INSTRUMENT WASHER SE603002 1.00 JB $ $ 0009 TRADE-IN CREDIT FOR AMSCO 7053L 1.00 EA $ $ GRAND TOTAL $ Key features (salient characteristics) of the washer/disinfector include, but are not limited to, the following: Single chamber washer/disinfector with steam heat Stainless steel Non-vented system Touch screen that can directly interface 100% with Censitrac Scope Tracking System Compatible with washing plastic, rubber, surgical grade instruments 3 chemical injection pumps located up to 50 Injector pump has low level sensor Available if needed - 2 more injection pumps 5 preprogrammed cycles 1 Decontamination cycle for weekly cleaning of chamber 15 open cycles for customized programming Operation of cycles phase: Pre-wash, Enzyme, Wash, Rinse, Thermal Rinse, Drying 3 level manifold rack with carriage HEPA filter system Approximate size: 42 x 80-3/4 x 32 in Loading height 31 Printer: Time, date, malfunction data if there is a problem, service mode. Debris screen floor of chamber, removable for cleaning. Stainless steel water pump Heating coil: maintains water temp up to 180 degrees F during wash, Thermal rinse 194 degrees F Condensate return cool down Drain discharge cool down 208V, 3-phase, 60 Hz Deinstallation of existing washer/disinfector (AMSCO 7053L - available for trade-in credit) Installation, testing, and training of new washer/disinfector Those quoting other than the Steris Reliance Vision brand shall provide as part of their quote, sufficient information showing how such items are comparable to the Steris Reliance Vision in form, function, and quality. The delivery and installation date is within 60 days after receipt of order. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination to the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System Marion Campus. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quotation represents the lowest price technically acceptable offer. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items [January 2017] with the following addenda: 52.204-16, 52.204-17, 52.204-22, 52.211-6. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items [January 2017] Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. 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 Items [January 2017] with the following addenda: FAR 52.219-28, and 52.232-40; VAAR 852.203-70, 852.211-73, 852.232-72, and 852.246-71. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items [January 2017]. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-3 Alt II, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. - The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. 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:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than Friday, February 9, by 4:30 PM EST by email at
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