6515--Non-Expendable Equipment (NX EQ) Electrocardiographs VA-23-00084433 Amendment

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 6 of 12 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field DESCRIPTION Solicitation Number: 36C10G24R0023 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10G24R0023 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03, dated 23 January 2024. Requirement Description: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrocardiograph product line as a candidate for a Veterans Administration (VA)-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. This requirement will be in accordance with (IAW) FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the GE HealthCare® and Electrocardiographs. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. A Brand Name or Equal (BNOE) single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 13.303 by all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement 334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies, and the associated size standard is 1000 employees. This procurement action is issued as a total set aside for Service Disabled Veterans Small Business (SDVOSB). All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH The proposed acquisition is for a Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders IAW FAR 16.503, Requirements Contract. The type of Electrocardiograph required for this program has been identified as most advantageous to the Government to be incorporated into a national Requirements Contract. The salient characteristics for these commercial items are identified in the NX EQ Electrocardiograph Product Description. The period of performance is for a base of 12 months with four 12-month option periods. Delivery is Free on Board (FOB) destination. Firm-fixed price Orders will be placed against this Requirements contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates, and exact quantities. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including the attached addenda to the provision. The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also apply to this acquisition. The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. The addendum is attached. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause apply to the acquisition. The addendum is attached. All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Proposals shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59 PM EST on May 10, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Lisa Thompson at Lisa.Thompson10@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Hosea Berkley at Hosea.Berkley@va.gov. No calls will be accepted. Proposals are due via email by 11:59 PM EST on May 24, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Lisa Thompson at Lisa.Thompson10@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Hosea Berkley at Hosea.Berkley@va.gov. 1. SCOPE OF WORK The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Electrocardiographs product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. Electrocardiographs (also called 12 lead ECG or EKG machines) are used to detect the electrical signals associated with cardiac activity and produce an ECG, a graphic record of the voltage versus time. They are used to diagnose cardiac abnormalities, determine a patient's response to drug therapy and reveal trends or changes in heart function. Electrocardiographs differ from ECG monitors, which provide a continuous real time display of the ECG waveform and other physiologic measurements on a screen and warn of potentially life threatening or precursor rhythms. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Electrocardiographs. to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for a base of 12-months with four 12-month option periods. 2. REQUIREMENT This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the GE HealthCare® and Electrocardiographs. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Table 1. Contract Line Items Contract Line Item# Brand Part Number Description 0001 GE HealthCare 2030360-091 MAC VU360 US GOV 15-LEAD ECG, 12SL, LAN, FULL DISCLOSURE FUNCTIONALITY (includes subCLINs 0001AA - 0001AL) 0001AA GE HealthCare 2030360-202 MAC VU360 CAM, MOUNTING ARM/BRACKET 0001AB GE HealthCare 2030360-311 MAC VU360 AHA LEADWIRES WITH 42" LIMB LEADS, BANANA CONNECTORS 0001AC GE HealthCare 2030360-221 MAC VU360 WIDE MOUTH ADAPTERS FOR BANANA CONNECTOR 0001AD GE HealthCare 2030360-231 MAC VU360 CC14 TRUNK CABLE ASSEMBLY 2.5 METERS 0001AE GE HealthCare 2108406-207 UNITED STATES (USA) 0001AF GE HealthCare 2030360-027 MAC VU360 ENGLISH 0001AG GE HealthCare 2030360-015 MAC VU360 NORTH AMERICAN POWER CORD 0001AH GE HealthCare 60HZ SET TO 60HZ 0001AJ GE HealthCare SET-LETTER PAPER TRAY CONFIGURATION FOR LETTER 0001AK GE HealthCare 2030360-110 MAC VU360 EDELIVERY SOFTWARE ENTITLEMENT 0001AL GE HealthCare 2091358-004 MAC VU360 Installation 0002 GE HealthCare 2030360-039 MAC VU360 USGOV FIPS WIRELESS A/B/G/N 0003 GE HealthCare 2030360-040 MAC VU360 ACS / CRITICAL VALUES 0004 GE HealthCare 2030360-046 Extra Battery 0005 GE HealthCare 2030360-074 MAC VU360 EXTERNAL BARCODE W/MOUNTING HW- ZEBRA 0006 GE HealthCare 2086800-001 MAC VU360 EASY CLEAN TROLLEY, HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE, WITH REAR/FRONT BINS 0007 GE HealthCare 2091358-001 ECG WIFI/LAN GE Install and Configuration Per Cart Charge 0008 GE HealthCare 2091267-001 DCAR ONE DAY On-Site Clinical Product Training 0009 GE HealthCare CE2018400-001 Clinical Education Remote Online Training - 1 Hour 0010 GE HealthCare 2104770-001 Paper A, Red Grid 155MM Wide, Z-Fold, Hole Queue, 300 Sheets, 8 Packs The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide GE HealthCare® Electrocardiographs or equal as listed above which meet all the following salient characteristics: Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Vendors are asked to quote any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be captured in the vendors pricing volume. Table 2. Salient Characteristics CLIN 0001 applies to the following SC s SC # Salient Characteristics Method Of Evaluation Location in Technical Literature Where SC is Met- SC 1 The unit shall have a 10 minimum LCD/LED display screen. Literature Review SC 2 The unit shall have pacemaker detection capabilities. Literature Review SC 3 The unit shall have a Gain/Sensitivity setting of at least 5, 10, or 20mm/mV. Literature Review SC 4 The unit shall be capable of recording at least the standard 12 leads (3 bipolar, 3 augmented or unipolar, and 6 chest or precordial). Literature Review SC 5 The unit shall have the capability to interface with the integral MUSE System. Literature Review SC 6 The unit shall be capable of storing at least 200 ECG waveforms. Literature Review SC 7 The unit shall have indicators for battery status, loose electrode contact, system status, and artifacts. Literature Review SC 8 The unit shall have an AC and/or rechargeable battery power supply. Literature Review CLIN 0002 applies to the following SC SC 9 The unit shall offer the capability to transmit data using FIPS LAN or wireless LAN network. Literature Review CLIN 0003 applies to the following SC SC 10 The unit shall have an algorithm for ECG interpretation software package which includes gender-specific criteria. Literature Review CLINs 0001 and 0005 applies to the following SC SC 11 The unit shall have an alphanumeric keyboard and bar-code scanner capability for entering patient data. Literature Review CLIN 0006 applies to the following SC SC 12 The unit shall offer an integral cart/trolley to enable unit portability. Literature Review