Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items
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Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular: 2022-05, 3-07-2022.
This solicitation is set-aside for Brand Name, Small Business Concerns
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210, with a small business size standard of $25 Million. The FSC/PSC is 7E20.
The NCO 16 is seeking a source to provide Welch Allyn, Brand Name Only, Direct Connectivity Licenses, Connex Software Agreement, Subscriptions for technical support, diagnostics and repair of Welch Allyn vital signs monitors purchased under mandatory NX Contract 36C10G22D0008.
See attached Statement of Work
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
Supplies/Services
Line Item
Description
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Unit Price
Total Price
0001
Welch Allyn Device Connectivity License
18
EA
0002
S3-PREMIUM-CS Connex Server Application Software Support Agreement: Direct Access to the SmartCare Support Center Remote Diagnostics and Repair 24 x 7 x 365 Telephone Support Corepoint License and Support Software Updates/Upgrades EMR Interface Map Changes (2x annually) Technical Training Allowances (2 techs/yr.
1
EA
0003
FlexiPort Fast Blood Pressure Hose, 1O'
18
EA
0004
Annual subscription includes: Access to SmartCare Remote Management Access to the SmartCare Customer Support Center Remote Diagnostics and Repair 24 x 7 x 365 Telephone Support Software Updates Hosting Services Technical Training Allowances (1 Admin/yr)
18
EA
See Attachment 1 Statement of Work (SOW)
Delivery shall be provided "no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
2002 Holcombe Houston, TX
Postal Code:
77030
Country:
UNITED STATES
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response.]
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.
The following contract clauses 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
The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:
All quoters shall submit the following: Price Proposal
.
All quotes shall be sent to the Shannon.west1@va.gov
Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.
The following are the decision factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.
Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.
To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
Submission of your response shall be received not later than September 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM CST to Shannon.west1@va.gov hand delivery will not be accepted.
Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.
Point of Contact
SHANNON L. WEST, CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Shannon.west1@va.gov
THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.
STATEMENT OF WORK
1. Contract Title: Eighteen (18) WELCH ALLYN Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor Connectivity License and Software Agreement
2. Background: The Operative Care Line is requesting 18 WELCH ALLYN Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor Connectivity License and Software Agreement for multiple nursing units in the Operative Care Line. These units are used by clinicians and medically qualified personnel for monitoring of noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate, noninvasive functional oxygen saturation of arteriolar hemoglobin (SpO2), and body temperature in normal and axillary modes of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.Â
3. Scope. The Operative Care Line utilizes this equipment in multiple nursing units to monitor the status of Veterans.
4. Specifications/Characteristics:
Minimum technical specs must be provided
Common Nomenclature
WELCH ALLYN Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor with SureBP Non-invasive Blood Pressure, Covidien SpO2, SureTemp Plus Thermometer
18 Welch Allyn Device Connectivity License
1 Connex Server Application Software Support Agreement
18 FlexiPort Fast Blood Pressure Hose, 1O'
18 Annual subscription for Access to SmartCare Remote Management
5. Delivery.
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Warehouse
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030