6525--Portable Ultrasound System - Venue R3 Premier (Brand Name or Equal)

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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Bruce W. Carter (Miami) VA Medical Center, Miami, FL 33125 has a requirement to procure Four (4) Portable Ultrasound Systems (GE Venue R3 Premier) with probes and accessories. General Electric (GE) is the referenced manufacturer, Brand name or equal, RFQ # 36C24822Q1094. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06 effective 5/26/2022 The combined synopsis solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Note: Interested SDVOSB offerors must be registered and listed in Vetbiz.gov, be an Authorized Distributor, and submit Attachment 1- 852.219-78 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, to be considered for Award. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6525. The Network Contracting Office (NCO 8) ,Commodities Team WPB/MIA is seeking to purchase Four (4) Portable Ultrasound Systems, probes, and accessories. All interested companies shall provide quotations to meet or exceed the salient characteristics for the following: Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 0001 Venue R3 Premier 4 EA 0002 3SC-RS Phased Array Probe 4 EA 0003 L4-12t-RS Linear Array Probe 4 EA 0004 C1-5-RS Wideband Convex Array Probe 4 EA 0005 6Tc-RS Multiplane Transesophageal (TEE) Probe 4 EA 0006 TEE Clip-on Bite Guard for Adults 20 EA 0007 Adult TEE Scanhead Protection 20 EA 0008 TEE Probe Bite Hole Indicator 8 EA Trade-In: 1. Philips Epiq 7 - SN:US315B0233 2. Philips Epiq 7 - SN:US315B1214 3. Acuson 51000 - SN:213893 4. Sonosite Xporte SN: 046928 Salient Characteristics - Portable Ultrasound System The equipment shall have the following features and characteristics or shall be equal to: 19 in. (48.3cm) Multi-touch High-Resolution Color LCD 5:4 ratio Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels, Horizontal/Vertical viewing angle: +/-80°, Display Frame rate (Hz): 60Hz Light sensor for Auto ambient light compensation, Integrated speaker, Audio Volume Adjustment, Battery time and wall/AC power indicator displays even when system is turned off. 4 probe holders and gel holder with gel cup above the display. Articulating arm for flexible swivel, tilt and height display positioning. Locking functionality of articulating arm for easy transportation. Screen cleaning mode capability, Sealed display, Diagnostic quality LCD, Capacitive sealed power button, USB socket on rear of the display. Following applications: Abdominal Cardiac (Adult and Pediatric) Thoracic/Pleural Neonatal (head / abdomen / hip) Adult and neonatal cephalic Breast Gynecology Musculoskeletal Obstetrical Nerve Interventional procedure Small Parts Urology Vascular Vascular access Transvaginal Transrectal Rheumatology Intraoperative (vascular) Cardiac TEE Following Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools: Real-time EF (optional): semi-automated Real-Time measurement of the Apical 4 Chamber Ejection Fraction for adult cardiac assessment. ML: For the location of the contour AI: Classification of the view Auto VTI: Calculates the velocity time integral (VTI), stroke volume, CO Flux and cardiac output in a single step. Like the other tools, it includes a quality indicator to assist with image acquisition. ML: Finding the right location and tracing the spectral doppler signal, calculating and displaying the VTI while you scan. AI: AI helps localize the acquisition. Auto B-Lines: Highlights and counts B-lines in real-time. Tap freeze and Venue displays the frame with the highest B-line count. ML: Automatically distinguishing between real B-lines and all other artifacts is hard to program , but ML can enable it. AI: Classification between artifacts vs B-lines. Auto-IVC: Measures IVC collapsibility. IVC diameter changes (Collapsibility or distensibility index) are measured and displayed in real-time upon completion of each respiratory cycle. ML: One respiratory cycle Distensibility Index (DI) or Collapsibility Index (CI) can be displayed and calculated. AI: Identify the location and position IVC for measurements. Lung Tool: See all ultrasound lung findings in one view. Keeps track of your segmental lung assessment. Like the other tools, it can be helpful in showing trends in response to therapy. VTI Trending: Allows you to quickly visualize the trend and help you determine a next course of action in treatment. Delivery shall be provided no later than 90 days after receipt of order (ARO). Place of Delivery Address: 1201 NW 16th St. Postal Code: Miami, FL 33125 Country: UNITED STATES The following Commercial Items clauses apply to this acquisition: 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/ FAR Title Date 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS Jun 2020 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE Oct 2018 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE Aug 2020 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT Nov 2021 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS Nov 2021 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS Nov 2021 52.219-27 NOTICE OF SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE Sep 2021 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR Jun 2003 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMIDIES Jan 2020 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES Jun 2020 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS Nov 2021 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION Nov 2021 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING Jun 2020 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS Jan 2021 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES Feb 2021 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT Oct 2018 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS Nov 2021 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (DEVIATION) Mar 2020 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE (DEVIATION) Nov 2020 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018) The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.211-70 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS (NOV 2018) The Contractor shall follow standard commercial practices to furnish manual(s), handbook(s) or brochure(s) containing operation, installation, and maintenance instructions, including pictures or illustrations, schematics, and complete repair/test guides, as necessary, for technical medical equipment and devices, and/or other technical and mechanical equipment provided per all CLIN s. The manuals, handbooks or brochures shall be provided in hard copy, soft copy or with electronic access instructions, consistent with standard industry practices for the equipment or device. Where applicable, the manuals, handbooks or brochures will include electrical data and connection diagrams for all utilities. The documentation shall also contain a complete list of all replaceable parts showing part number, name, and quantity required. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) (DEVIATION) (a) This solicitation includes VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020); (b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement. (c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. (d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement. (End of clause) VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause (1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m). (3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests. (4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract. (b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required. (c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following: (1) VA s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.) (2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats. (d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the contracting officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for: (1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States; (2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information; (3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies; (4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or (5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018) (a) Supplies and equipment. Rejected goods will be held subject to Contractor s order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the Contractor's address at the Contractor s risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the Contractor. (b) Perishable supplies. The Contractor shall remove rejected perishable supplies within 48 hours after notice of rejection. Supplies determined to be unfit for human consumption will not be removed without permission of the local health authorities. Supplies not removed within the allowed time may be destroyed. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for, nor pay for, products rejected. The Contractor will be liable for costs incident to examination of rejected products. (End of Clause) The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 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 addresses: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ FAR Title Date 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT Oct 2018 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING Aug 2020 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS Nov 2021 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Nov 2021 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERICAL ITEMS (NOV 2021) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v)) of this provision. (b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM. (2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.] (End of Provision) Instruction to Offerors All quoters shall submit your Quotes no later than June 16, 2022, at 2:00PM (EST), via email to contact@example.gov . Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail no later than June 10, 2022, at 2:00PM (EST), via the same email address. Questions received later than this time/date may not receive a response. Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Interested SDVOSB offerors shall be registered and listed in Vetbiz.gov, submit an Authorized Distributor letter, and submit a signed Attachment 1- 852.219-78 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products, to be considered for Award. The following are the decision factors: Technically Acceptable Past Performance Price Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Point of Contact John Quijada Jr Contract Specialist Network Contracting Office 8 contact@example.gov