65--Virtual Reality PTSD System

Virtual Reality PTSD System The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, intends to negotiate a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302.1, and under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Virtual Reality Medical Center, 6160 Cornerstone Court East, Suite 155, San Diego, CA 92121-3710 to purchase Virtual Reality PTSD systems for the VA Medical Centers in VISN 23. Specification for product can be found in attachement 1. Interested parties can contact Crystal Dobbins to receive a copy of attachement 1. The government believes that Virtual Reality Medical Center is the only manufacturer that will satisfy the agency requirements. Interested parties may identify their experience in providing this equipment to the Contracting Officer via e-mail contact@example.gov or fax +1 (555) 000-0000. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA-263-08-RQ-0350 and issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25, effective April 22, 2008. The associated NAICS code is 423450 and small business size standard is 100 employees. The acquisition is not a set-aside and is being negotiated as a sole source procurement. VAMC plans to establish a virtual reality treatment protocol to treat post-traumatic stress in their veteran populations. This protocol will be based on prolonged exposure and systematic desensitization interventions. The proposed protocol is based on decades of clinical research literature demonstrating the efficacy of emotional processing and habituation during controlled exposure. The VISN 23 Mental Health Service Line is requesting award for ten (10) Virtual Reality PTSD systems as described in the associated Statement of Work (SOW) document. These systems will be installed at the following locations; contract line items include (CLINS): 1. Sioux Falls (South Dakota) VAMC - 1 Virtual Reality PTSD system. 2. Black Hills (South Dakota) Health Care System o Fort Meade VAMC- 1 Virtual Reality PTSD system o Hot Springs VAMC - 1 Virtual Reality PTSD system 3. Central Iowa Health Care System o Des Moines Iowa - 2 Virtual Reality PTSD systems 4. Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System o Omaha VAMC - 1 Virtual Reality PTSD system o Grand Island VAMC - 1 Virtual Reality PTSD system o Lincoln CBOC - 1 Virtual Reality PTSD system 5. St Cloud (Minnesota) VAMC - 2 Virtual Reality PTSD system The date of delivery should be no longer than 60 days after receipt of order (ARO) with delivery being FOB Destination to the Department of Veteran's Affairs, Contracting Office (90C) 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. (Contact Crystal Dobbins at +1 (555) 000-0000 to coordinate delivery). The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition along with additional addenda. A statement regarding the applicability of the provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is not applicable to this sole source acquisition. Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (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 (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts). 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b), 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements-- Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (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 Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The FAR clause at 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition as well. The VAAR Clauses applicable to this acquisition are 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, 852.233-70 Protest content/alternative dispute resolution, 852.233-71 Alternate protest procedure, 852.246-70 Guarantee, 852.246-71 Inspection, Warranty 852.252-70 Solicitation provisions or clauses incorporated by reference, 852.273-70 Late offers, 852.273-71 Alternative negotiation techniques, and 852.273-74 Award without exchanges. Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Anyone wishing to respond to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that they can meet these requirements. Interested parties that feel they have the ability to provide the required service/supply have eight (15) calendar days from publication of this notice to submit in writing their qualifications and capabilities information including technical data and pricing in to this office for consideration. Such qualifications, capabilities and pricing will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Quote is due by 12:00 pm CST on Monday, August 29, 2008. Quote may be mailed, faxed or emailed to Crystal Dobbins at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Contract Management (90C), 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail: contact@example.gov. Interested parties may contact Crystal Dobbins for Attachment 1, product specifications. For additional information regarding this notice please contact Crystal Dobbins at the provided email address or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000.