65--STRETCHER

Page 2 of 5 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, Part 13 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number VA250-17-Q-0243, in accordance with FAR Parts 12.603 and Part 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED and a written solicitation will not be issued. Awards resulting from the (RFQ) will be based on Best Value to the Department of Veterans Affairs giving consideration to: Technical, Delivery, and Price. This acquisition is a Small Disadvantage Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113, and has a size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), 2005-95, effective January 19-2017. The Government intends to award Firm-Fixed Price. BACKGROUND: It is anticipated that the VISN 10, Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Cares Tower B (CTB) requires a contractor to furnish two (2) power-drive stretchers for the PCU and CTB. The requested work relates to work already accomplished throughout the Medical Center and is in direct compliance with Medical Center Policy 118-034, Safe Patient Handling, the goal of VHA DIRECTIVE 2010-032 dated June 28, 2010 entitled Safe Patient Handling Program and Facility Design and GLA Policy 00-10B-118-130-39 which protects caregivers and patients from injuries due to patient handling and movement . It also aligns w/ the General Duty clause of the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1590 et seq., 29 USC 651 651 et seq.), which requires employers to keep the workplace free of recognized hazards (§1903.1). Evidence-based research has shown its use "protect caregivers and patients from injuries due to patient handling and movement. SPECIFIC TASKS: Specific requirements and features of the stretcher include: Fully powered drive mechanism Integrated bed exit alarm Storage tray At least a 700 lb. weight capacity Full trendelenburg/Reverse Trendelenburg positioning capability with a 15 degree range minimum Fluid impervious pressure redistribution mattress 30 wide patient surface area with a 3 mattress Bed height adjustable from 23-36 in height Integrated utility tray Litter mounted oxygen bottle holder built into the underside of the litter Retractable cord Integrated transfer board 4-wheel central locking brake system Dual side-mounted foot control hydraulics Glide away side rails, eliminating the transfer gap between bed and stretcher 4 integrated IV receptacles Integrated bumpers Powered backrest with hydraulic manual capability in case of power loss Backrest angle from 0-90 Powered knee latch with quick release Foot end patient lockout controls Built in scale that measures and reads from 0-700 lbs. Built in battery charger that operates at 115 VAC, maximum 5 Amp draw 2 year warranty covering parts, labor and travel Staff education regarding all the above items must be included in the purchase 3. GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS: The following are legal Government Holidays: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King s Birthday, President s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When one of the holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by the U.S. Government agencies. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5; 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-40; 52.223-18; 52.225-13; 52.232-34; 52.252-2 insert: https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/loadmainre.html; 52.252-6; 852.203-70; 852.203-71; 852.211-73; 852.232-72; 852.246-70; 852.246-71. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.211-6; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.216-1; 52.225-18; 52.225-25; 52.212-2; and 52.212-3. Offerors shall submit their quote on the attached pricing schedule; and shall comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, add, Award Basis: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical, delivery, price, and Veteran s Involvement. Technical, delivery, and Veteran s Involvement combined is more important than price. A completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be included with the offer. Quotes must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST), February 10, 2013. Submit quotes via email to contact@example.gov or hand-deliver/mail to Dept. of Veterans Affairs; Network 10 Contracting Office; ATTN: Rachelle J. Hamer; 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300, Independence, Ohio 44131. PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 PRIME ZOOM STRETCHER, ELECTRIC Item # 1125000000E Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0002 COMMON COMP,ZOOM POWERD LITTER Item# 1125016000 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0003 ASSY, BASE BUMPERS, NAVY Item# 1105003555 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0004 LABEL, SPECIFICATION Item# 1125101003 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0005 ASSEMBLY, CORD REEL Item# 1028146050 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0006 ASSEMBLY, CHAPERONE LITTER Item# 1070010200 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0007 COMMON LITTER COMP ZOOM 120V Item# 1028010010 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0008 STAFF CONTROL Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0009 NO PLUG Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0010 DUAL LATCH ASSY, WHITE Item# 1105011160 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0011 30IN SLIDER BOARD ASSEMBLYWHIT Item#1105045310 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0012 ZOOM IV POLE HEPR2STAGE 30IN Item# 1125035341 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0013 30IN IV POLE 2 STAGE FE PL Item# 1105035340 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0014 COVER 30IN TOP FE LABELS Item# 1105210375 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0015 ASSY 30IN ZOOM COVER W/IV RH Item# 1125010140 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0016 PIONEER MATTRESS 30IN Item# 0850030000 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0017 LABELS, ZOOM ENGLISH Item# 1028010401 Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA 0018 UNBOXED 2.00 EA 0019 2 YR / P-L-T 2.00 EA 0020 NO 3-SIDED HYDRAULICS Mfg: Stryker Brand Name or Equal 2.00 EA