Tube Sealer (Blood Bank)
Combined Synopsis Solicitation: Tube Sealer (Blood Bank)
1. General:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA247-14-Q-0768 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30. This procurement is set-aside 100% for Small Business and only qualified Offerors may submit bids. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 500 employees. OFFERORS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE and include their DUNS number when submitting their offer AND if the item is on a FSS/GSA schedule awarded to the Offeror' include the schedule information on your offer.
This procurement is set-aside 100% for Small Business and only qualified Offerors may submit bids.
New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "GRAY MARKET" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Quote must be good for 30 calendar days after close of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
2. Line items
MFR PN referenced: Genesis BPS
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1
Genesis Medium Volume Bench-Top Sealer with fixed head and hand sealing unit, AC powered.
MFR PN: 428-SE540 1.00 EA
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2 Operators/service manual w/schematics 1.00 EA
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GRAND TOTAL
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Product Specification Requirements/Salient Characteristics:
Tube Sealer (Transfusion Service/Blood Bank)
A di-electric Tube Sealer for sealing and segmenting blood/component auxiliary tubing in a Transfusion Service (Blood Bank).
Di-electric tube sealer specifications:
- Space saving bench top sealer
- Both fixed and hand-held sealing unit
- Flexible multi-head option
- Splash guard
- 6' standard cable
- Seals in 0.5 to 1.2 seconds
- Sealer stand
- Easy clean head protector
- Slim design to maximize available space
- Flexible head spacing (75 / 80 / 85 / 90 mm)
- Power source 115/120 V
3. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point.
Delivery must be within 30 days ARO
FOB: Destination
Deliver to: Department of Veterans Affairs
RHJVAMC Warehouse
1001 Trident Street
Hanahan, SC. 29410
4. Applicable Provisions and Clauses:
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-056. The following FAR and VAAR provisions and clauses are incorporate into this solicitation document by reference: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (of which 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34 are applicable); and VAAR 852.246-70, Guarantee. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Additionally, please include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your offer.
52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, and VAAR 852.211-73 and Brand Name or Equal, is also incorporated into this solicitation. At minimum, the offered item must meet all requirements set forth in the product specifications/salient characteristics section to be considered a responsive offer. The Offeror that submits the offer that meets all the requirements of the solicitation, is responsive and responsible, and has the lowest cumulative price for all items (inclusive of delivery) will be selected.
5. Offeror Attachments
If an "equal" item is offered, the offeror MUST submit descriptive literature that conclusively establishes product equivalency and technical acceptability AT TIME OF QUOTE SUBMISSION. IF THE OFFEROR IS NOT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE QUOTED ITEMS, THE OFFEROR SHALL SUBMIT WRITTEN EVIDENCE AT THE TIME OF QUOTE SUBMISSION THAT CLEARLY VERIFIES THEIR FIRM IS AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR AND/OR RESELLER OF THE QUOTED PRODUCTS and will provide the items on or before the specified delivery date.
6. Offeror Instructions:
The Government intends to issue a single award firm fixed price purchase order. Offerors must submit quotes electronically via email. No telephone requests for information will be accepted. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. It is the Offerors responsibility to ensure the quote is received.
RESPONSES ARE DUE Monday June 16, 4:00 PM ET. Offers will only be accepted electronically via e-mail to [email protected]. Enter "RFQ VA247-14-Q-0907 Tube Sealer (Blood Bank)" in the email subject line. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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