Breast Biopsy System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a single award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) breast biopsy system prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) 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 for this requirement is FA8601-13-T-0154 and is hereby issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) using FAR Subpart 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66, 01 Apr 2013. DFAR DPN 20130617 26 Jun 2013 and AFFARS AFAC 2013 - 0327, 27 Mar 13. This acquisition is going to be under Full and Open Competition under North American Industry Classification System Code 334510, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. Size standard is 500 employees. The AFLCMC/PZIO Operational Contracting Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the following requirement: Technical Specifications: The Diagnostic Imaging department at Wright-Patterson Medical Center is requesting a Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy System for dedicated use in the Ultrasound section. Instrumentation Minimum Requirements: 1. Must acquire tissue samples in a manner which will facilitate quick procedure time length. 2. Must be able to deliver local anesthetic without procedure interruption. 3. Must be a fully closed system to reduce contamination risk. 4. Console must be simple and user-friendly requiring no/minimal software to program or operate. 5. Must be 110V. 6. Dimensions of equipment: Must be within a size to provide mobility of unit. Instrument Install and Training Support: 1. Must provide system transportation, delivery, installation, and calibration of system. 2. Must provide on-site training to staff. Instrument Repair and Maintenance: 1. Must include one year standard parts and labor warranty with option to purchase subsequent years of coverage. Minimum Consumables Requirements: 1. Must require fully disposable devices and tubing. 2. Must have the option for multiple needle options to accommodate varying cases. 3. Must be warranted through expiration dates. 4. Products must be FDA approved. Quotations need to adhere to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, and include a completed FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications. The Government's preferred method is Online Representations and Certifications. This can be accomplished by registering in SAM at https://www.sam.gov and completing the Online Representations and Certifications. The quotations may be in any format but MUST include: 1) Proposing company's name, address, phone, Tax ID and CAGE Code 2) Point of contact's name, phone, and email 3) Quotation number & date 4) Item price 5) Total price 6) Shipping (FOB Destination) 7) Applicable discounts 8) Timeframe that the quote is valid 9) Delivery Schedule 10) Warranty Information (if applicable). 11) Payment Terms, Net 30 (after delivery acceptance) 11) Completed FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications 12) Completed DFARS 252.209-7995 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law- Fiscal Year 2013 Appropriations. (attached) Quotations MUST also contain a complete description of item offered to clearly show item meets or exceeds the requirements listed above. The Contracting Officer will review quotations based on the factors listed in this solicitation and the information furnished by the offeror. Before price is considered, the proposal must meet the technical capabilities. The Contracting Officer will review quotations based on the factors listed in this solicitation and the information furnished by the offeror. Before price is considered, the proposal must meet the technicl capabilities. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability and price. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: All prospective awardees are required to register at the System for Award Management (SAM) and to maintain active registration during the life of the contract. SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. Any award resulting from this solicitation will include DFARS Clause 252.237-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Section 1008 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 requires any claims for payment (invoices) under DoD contract to be submitted in electronic form. Wide area Workflow- Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at no cost to the contractor. Contractors must complete vendor training, which is also available at no cost at http://www.wawftraining.com. Prior to submitting invoices in the production system, contractors must register for an account at http://wawf.eb.mil/. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions in full text may be accessed via the Internet at website http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial tailored to replace SF1449 with DD Form 1155 FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Factors (Technical and Price) FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications FAR 52.252-3, Alterations in Solicitation The following clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZoneSmallBusiness Concerns FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The clauses that are check marked as being applicable to this purchase are: DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests DFARS 252.209-7995, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability of a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law All Quotations and responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time on 12 August 2013. Submittal of quotes in response to this RFQ constitutes agreement by the offeror of all terms & conditions contained herein, which will also be the terms & conditions of resulting contract. Please email to Krista.Keighley@wpafb.af.mil via a PDF or MS Word compatible attachment: Any questions should be directed to Krista Keighley at Krista.Keighley@wpafb.af.mil. 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