COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION VA246-17-Q-1849 AED DEFIBRILLATOR 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this action. Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ VA246-17-Q-1849 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. Any amendments issued to this combined/synopsis will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov). The Network Contracting Office 6-SAO East intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for ZOLL AED for the VAMC FAYETTEVILLE NC 28301-3856. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. This procurement is a set-aside for SDVOSB and all eligible offerors may submit quotes. All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. All SDVOSB s must be listed and registered in Vetbiz.gov to be considered for award. Questions concerning this solicitation shall be addressed to Audrey Wooten Contract Specialist, and emailed to
[email protected]. All questions or inquires must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm Eastern Standard time on 8/30/2017. No phone call will be accepted. The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote is the lowest price technically acceptable. Quotes are due by NOON. Eastern Standard time on 8/31/2017 Quotes received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Quotes shall be submitted via email to
[email protected] This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following commercial items: ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 Item 1, Model 20100000101011910, AED plus with graphical cover 40.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0002 Item 2, model 8000-0855, standard metal wall cabinet 40.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0003 Item 3, 8000-0668, AED plus 3-D wall sign 40.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0004 Item 4, 8900-0800-01, CPR D padz 40.00 EA __________________ __________________ 0005 Item#5 8000-0807-01, Type 123 Lithium Batteries 40.00 EA __________________ __________________ The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition and are available for view at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR Provisions: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (JUL 2013) 1. Offeror shall provide an itemized list of the items Offeror shall provide a quote addressing CLINS (0001-0005) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror who is the lowest priced technically acceptable. 52.212-3 Certifications and & Representations (NOV 2013) VAAR Provisions: 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008) 852.233-71 Alternative Protest Procedure (JAN 1998) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges (JAN 2003) FAR Clauses: 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (SEP 2013) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (SEP 2013) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) VAAR Clauses: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984) JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1 (OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3.5K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K)) IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3), COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3). Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase. 1. ACQUISITION PLAN ACTION ID: 565-17-3-090-0243;0278 1A. PROJECT/TASK No. 1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: 2.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: BRAND NAME ONLY: The Fayetteville VAMC Patient Care Service Department is requesting Zoll AED device for direct patient care. The Zoll AED s are currently being used at the Fayetteville VAMC facilities. a) AED Wall Cabinet Height 17 1/2 in Width 17-1/2 in Depth 8 1/2 in b) Door Type Manual Door Opening Height 14 in Door Opening Width 14 in c) Color White Powder Coat Epoxy Over 20-Gauge Steel Construction Includes Alarm 3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: The request for the AED (automated external defibrillators) is needed for direct patient care which analyzes and looks for shockable heart rhythms, advises the rescuer of the need for defibrillation and delivers, a shock if needed. Currently the Zoll AEDs are being used at the Fayetteville VAMC facilities. The inclusion of an off brand now would require the training of staff across multiple service lines and discipline which would cost both time and additional financial resources which is not anticipated to be recouped. Failure to standardize could lead to an increase of probability of human error involving patients who are in a serious situation. 4. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED: Brand Name only (AED s) is being requested for this procurement for standardization. Items have been recently purchased for the Fayetteville VAMC and currently being use is the VAMC facilities. Market research conducted shows there are more than two SDVOSB Vendors capable of providing the requirement open market via FSS schedule for Brand name only items. A competitive procurement is planned for this requirement. This requirement will be posted on FedBizOpps for Brand Name Only as a SDVOSB set-aside.