Veterinary X-Ray System
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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.
Additional information regarding USU can be found on our website: www.usuhs.edu.
USU has a requirement for a veterinary x-ray system.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in 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. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) for commercial items in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-75 (June 24, 2014) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (June 24, 2014).
This requirement is set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacture) with a size standard of 500 employees. A waiver to the non-manufacture rule exists for this NAICS code and Product Service Code. In order to be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov, with completed representations and certifications.
Offerors interested in responding to this requirement must provide a quote for a veterinary x-ray system, which at a minimum, meets the specifications listed below. A single firm fixed-priced (FFP) order will be awarded. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple quotes for veterinary x-ray systems, which will be evaluated separately by the Government.
Minimum Specifications:
Veterinary X-ray System capable of supporting a variety of laboratory animal sizes, including mice, rats, monkeys (macaques) and swine (Gottingen minipigs).
Quantity: 1 complete system
• Generator
o High frequency generator (approximately 20kHz)
o Approximate kVp range: 40-125, in 1 kV increments
o Approximately four mA stations
o Approximate mAs range: 0.2-400
o Display of kVp, mA and mAs
• Table/Tube Stand
o Approximate 65" table length
o 4-way float table
o Grid cabinet/Cassette tray
o A minimum 7:1 grid ration, but a higher grid ratio is preferred
o A minimum 103 LPI, but higher is preferred
o Table level animal restraining device
o Preparatory hold exposure circuit
• Manual collimation with adjustable field light-on time. Collimation must exceed federal standards for radiation leakage protection for human medical systems.
• Delivery and installation, which should be complaint with all Federal and State regulations.
• Training for staff
• The option for removal and proper disposal of the existing x-ray system, which may or may not be exercised, depending on transfer to the DoD re-utilization program
The government intends to award a single firm-fixed priced (FFP) purchase order to the offeror representing the best value to the government based on the evaluation factors listed below. Evaluation factors are listed in order of importance, with most important listed first. The government will conduct a trade-off between price and non-price factors. The Government is not required to award to the lowest priced offeror or the offeror quoting the highest technically rated item.
The government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Evaluation Factors (Listed in order of importance):
1. Technical - Offerors must provide product literature, which demonstrates the capabilities of the quoted item(s). At a minimum the product literature must demonstrate that the quoted item meets the specifications outlined above. Information on warranty, , disposal of existing equipment , installation and delivery lead-time must be included in the quote submission and will be evaluated. The government reserves the right to utilize technical (i.e, trade magazines) and customer reviews/references as part of the technical evaluation.
2. Price - Offerors must include all applicable costs (Example: Components, Shipping) in their quote. The total quoted price for all components, will be the evaluated price.
Offerors must submit the following with their quote:
• Completed copy of provision 252.209-7993
• Completed copy of provision 252.225-7000
• Radiation Safety Report
See attached list for applicable provisions and clauses for this requirement.
Quoted items must be new. Quotes for refurbished equipment will not be considered.
Offerors must also indicate in quote where item is manufactured.
Items will be shipped to Bethesda, MD.
Questions/clarifications regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to [email protected] by July 8, 2014. Any question received after July 8th will not be answered. Questions will not be answered over the phone or submitted by any other means. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation posted on or around July 10, 2014.
Quote packages are due by 10:00 PM EST on July 16, 2014. Quotes must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Quotes will not be accepted by any other means. Late quotes will not be considered. Quote packages should include a cover sheet that provides the following information:
• Company Name
• Point of Contact, to include email and phone number
• DUNS Number
• Statement that includes acknowledgement of latest amendment number
Sherri Ori, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-295-3127, Fax 301-295-1716, Email [email protected]
