Flowtron AC 800 Universal Compression System
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
FOR
FLOWTRON AC 800 UNIVERSAL COMPRESSION SYSTEM.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (supplies) prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is VA246-14-Q-0892. The synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2005-69 dated August 01, 2013. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334510, which has a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. This is 100% set aside for small business. The Small Business Administration has granted a Non-Manufacturing Rule Class Waiver for the selected NAICS code.
The Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, VA. has a requirement for twenty (20) BRAND NAME Flowtron AC 800 Universal Compression System. All items must be new; refurbished items will not be accepted.
Line Items:
Item No. Description Quantity UI
CLIN 0001 Flowtron AC 800 Universal Compression System 20 EA
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
(A) The Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Systems are designed to help in reducing the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
(B) The following are the performance requirements for the IPC Systems
a. Audible and visual alarms
b. Standard to Bariatric garments for foot, ankle, calf, thigh
c. Continuous real-time monitoring
d. Battery back-up
e. Mountable on bed, stretcher
f. Quiet, vibration free pump
g. Automatic setting of controls
h. Minimum 40mmHg for calf/thigh compression; 130mmHg for foot compression
(C) The essential physical characteristics of the required IPC Systems are
a. Portable
b. No more than 10 lbs
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veteran Administration Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) provisions and clauses that are included in this solicitation are denoted by the applicable acronyms.
FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) - Full Text
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):
WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV
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FAR 54.204.99, SAM Registration (SEP 2012) - Full Text
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) - By Reference
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2012) - By Reference
FAR 52.232-99, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Deviation) (AUG 2012) - Full Text
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (APR 2012) - Full Text
The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause at paragraph (b) are applicable to this acquisition:
(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012)
(6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010)
(12 ii) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) Alternate I (NOV 2011)
(23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012)
(26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor, (JUN 2003)
(27) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012)
(28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (FEB 1999)
(29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, (MAR 2007)
(31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)
(40 ii) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2012) Alternate I (MAR 2012)
(42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)
(48) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)
Veteran Administration Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses:
VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) - Full Text
VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manual (NOV 1984) - Full Text
VAAR 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (DEC 2009) - Full Text
VAAR 852.215-70 Evaluation Factor Commitments (DEC 2009) - Full Text
VAAR 852.323-72 Electronic Submission of Payment (NOV 2012) - Full Text
VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) - Full Text
VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008) - Full Text
852.273-72 Alternative evaluation.
ALTERNATIVE EVALUATION (JAN 2003)
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced offer that conforms to the solicitation. Offerors may revise offers anytime during the specified period. At the end of the specified time period for receipt of offers, the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced offer will be in line for award. IAW VAAR 812.302 Tailoring of Provisions and Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial items, this contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Technical ability will be evaluated as either Acceptable/Unacceptable, Pass/Fail, or Go/No-Go. Tradeoffs are not permitted.
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All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means by 4:00 P.M. ET on July 11, 2014. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to [email protected]. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service. Potential vendors may direct all inquiries pertaining to the solicitation in writing to [email protected]. Telephone requests will not be honored.
Chinedu C. Nwauwa
Department of Veterans Affairs
Network Contracting Office 6
100 Emancipation Drive
Hampton VA 23667
[email protected]
