6515--NuStep Transitt and T6 Max BRAND NAME

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is for new BRAND NAME NUSTEP TRANSITT AND T6 MAX, for our new community based outpatient center (CBOS), Blue Hen Corporate Center, Veterans Administration, Dover Delaware, as prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (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. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated. (ii) The solicitation number is 36C24420Q0199 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-02 dated 11/23/20. (iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and the associated NAICS code 339113 has a small business size standard of 750. (IV) Schedule of Requirement/CLINS (v) Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics STATEMENT OF WORK The new Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC), BLUE HEN CORPORATE CENTER, Veterans Administration Suite 3C, 655 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901 has determined the need to purchase BRAND NAME NuStep Transitt and T6 Max equipment. The building has a tentative opening of January 2021. The Wilmington VA Medical Center Kent County CBOC needs seated exercise units for physical therapy which can used for both upper and lower extremity workouts. The units must be rated for commercial use to withstand heavy use be within hospital specification standards. One unit needs to allow for testing as well as training. ITEM NUMBERS DESCRIPTION/SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 Accessory Torso Belt Installed #59095 1 EA 0002 Assembly Lap Retractor Black #52421 1 EA 0003 Assembly Grab Ring T6 - #52341 1 EA 0004 T5/T5XR Bilateral Leg Stabilizer Accessory Kit - #52065 1 EA 0005 T5/T5XR Well Grip Set Accessory Kit - #50685 1 EA 0006 T6 Max Recumbent Cross Trainer - #06003 1 EA 0007 Transitt - #59000 1 EA 0008 Transitt Total Essentials Bundle Installed - #59099 1 EA 0009 Training 3-4 HR Salient Characteristics: The 1st piece of equipment must be versatile so that testing, training, and tracking can all be done on the same platform and: Be ergonomically designed and have a 400 lb. weight capacity Must include the following features: A smooth-stepping motion with simulates walking Has low-inertia startup and user-controlled step length A low step-through Swivel seat with 360-degree capability, locking ability, with 18 forward/backward seat adjustment range, and recline ability up to 12 deg. Arm and leg pedals can be locked in position (for safety during transfers) Anodized aluminum arms with 18 arm adjustment range Hand grip adjustable up to 40 deg. Be able to fit users from 4 6 to 6 7 Allow for isometric or dynamic testing, training, and tracking Contralateral movement arm linked with opposite leg movement 15 levels of resistance Oversized and cushioned foot pedals with plantar/dorsi flexion operation Heart-rate sensor via blue-tooth Use frictionless, hybrid generator (electronic) brake system All-belt drive Be constructed of heavy-duty welded steel frame that is powder-coated and with zinc-plated components to resist rust Have leveling feet to increase stability Seat covered in poly-styrene that is impact resistant and easy to clean LCD touchscreen color display which allows users to: Select from 8 workout programs View current workout stats to include time, distance, calories View resistance level and seat position Has 2 exercise testing protocol programs Has motivational aides Gives audible feedback with volume control Allows choice of constant speed program OR constant power program Has Manager mode to allow console to be customized. Include a standard 10-year frame, 5-year parts, and 1-year labor warranty. The 2nd piece of equipment must be/have: Be ergonomically designed and have a 500 lb. weight capacity Must include the following features: A smooth-stepping motion with simulates walking Has low-inertia startup and user-controlled step length A low step-through Swivel seat with 360-degree capability, locking ability, with 18 forward/backward seat adjustment range, and recline ability up to 12 deg. 22 wide seat Arm and leg pedals can be locked in position (for safety during transfers) Anodized aluminum arms with 18 arm adjustment range Hand grip adjustable up to 40 deg. Be able to fit users from 4 6 to 6 7 15 levels of resistance Oversized and cushioned foot pedals with adjustable foot strap Heart-rate sensor via blue-tooth Be constructed of heavy-duty welded steel frame that is powder-coated and with zinc-plated components to resist rust Have leveling feet to increase stability Seat covered in poly-styrene that is impact resistant and easy to clean LCD touchscreen color display which allows users to: Select from a Quick start or Pace Partner setting View current workout stats to include time, speed, distance, calories Gives Audible feedback with volume control Come with the following safety features and adaptive equipment: Torso Belt installed Lap Retractor Belt Grab Ring support Bilateral Leg Stabilizer accessory Hand Grip assist accessory Lift gate truck delivery White glove service specified to have equipment delivered, unpacked, installed and all material removed Place of Performance equipment to be shipped directly to: - BLUE HEN CORPORATE CENTER VA Kent County CBOC Suite 3C RM 203 655 S. Bay Road Dover, DE 19901 Manufacturer Authorized Distribution Letter: Required Manufacturer Warranty: Required Training: YES 3-4 Hours Delivery: 2-3 Weeks or Sooner Delivery accepted at Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC), Blue Hen Corporate Center, Veterans Administration, Suite 3C, 655 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901; Weekdays 8:00am 4:00pm, excluding any government holidays. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provision 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp 52.204-13 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016) (End of provision) Grey Market Items- 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 remanufacturers or gray market items will be acceptable. 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. 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 to 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. (End of provision) (ix) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE and PAST PERFORMANCE. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda: 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): https://acquisition.gov/far 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) (End of Clause) CLAUSES: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.211-70 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals (NOV 2018) 852.212.-71 Gray Market Items (APR 2020) 852.212-72 Gray market and Counterfeit Items (MAR 2020) (DEVIATION) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018) 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (MAY 2019) (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) (xiii) Additional conditions: All responses must include verification that each specification outlined in Section (v) is met and provide authorized distributor documentation of products offered. All interested parties shall be registered, active and verified with the following sites to be considered for award. SAM: http://www.beta.sam.gov VETBIZ: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/Public/Search/Default.aspx (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE. (xv) This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for equipment 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). (xvi) Quotes must be emailed to contact@example.gov and received no later than 01:00 P.M. EST on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Quote may be submitted on this document or the vendor s own form. Please include Point of Contact name, phone number, and email with response. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Only emailed quotes sent to contact@example.gov will be accepted. Point of Contact Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email to contact@example.gov.