SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- 36C241-21-AP-1482 | 523-22-1-9166-0004 | New Contract to procure Matrix tubes
- Notice Date
- 9/22/2021 11:29:15 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- RPO EAST (36C24E) PITTSBURGH PA 15212 USA
- ZIP Code
- 15212
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24E21Q0095
- Response Due
- 9/27/2021 7:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 10/27/2021
- Point of Contact
- Michael Haydo, Contracting Officer, Phone: (412) 822-3158
- E-Mail Address
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michael.haydo@va.gov
(michael.haydo@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. The solicitation number 36C24E21Q0095 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-92. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation will be issued using a cascading set-aside under the associated NAICS code 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000. The intended award will be made as a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with Firm-Fixed price task orders. The full solicitation document is included as an attachment to this notice; to include: a list of contract line items, a Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, SOW/PWS, Date(s) and place(s) of delivery, and applicable clauses and provisions. Evaluation procedures: Evaluation of offers will be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, and award made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Salient Features for Specimen Tubes. These are minimum specifications. All responses shall provide support that offered supplies are equal to, or better than the items specified. 500 each X Racked 1.0 ml Cryovial 1.0 ml MATRIX 2D Barcoded ScrewTop Storage Tube and Latch Rack, Pre-racked 1.0 ml volume capacity Permanently attached, laser-etched 2D barcode on bottom of tube Leak tested Tube material; virgin class VI medical grade polypropylene Cap material; virgin class VI medical grade polypropylene with virgin class VI medical grade silicone O-ring Tube/cap temperature range; -180°C - 121°C Rack material; virgin class VI medical grade polycarbonate with polypropylene latches Stackable, microplate footprint latch rack SBS microplate format Latch rack compatible with automated liquid handling, can be moved robotically for high-throughput applications Manufacturer Product #: 3741 500 each X Racked 0.5 ml Cryovial 0.5 ml MATRIX 2D Barcoded ScrewTop Storage Tube and Latch Rack, Pre-racked 0.5 ml volume capacity Permanently attached, laser-etched 2D barcode on bottom of tube Leak tested Tube material; virgin class VI medical grade polypropylene Cap material; virgin class VI medical grade polypropylene with virgin class VI medical grade silicone O-ring Tube/cap temperature range; -180°C - 121°C Rack material; virgin class VI medical grade polycarbonate with polypropylene latches Stackable, microplate footprint latch rack SBS microplate format Latch rack compatible with automated liquid handling, can be moved robotically for high-throughput applications Manufacturer Product #: 3744 This is a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUIREMENT for the Nalge Nunc Screwtube and Screwtops. Any potential equivalent products shall meet, or exceed, all of the salient characteristics described above. All responses shall include product information that demonstrates equivalency to the salient characteristics. Delivery FOB Destination to: Boston VAMC Boston, MA The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, (ix) A statement regarding the applicability of Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal 852.211-73, Brand name or equal. 852.246-70, Guarantee Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer: Set Aside Cascading set-aside procedures. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made using a cascading set-aside order of precedence as follows: 1. In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.1405 and VAAR Subpart 819.7005, any award under this solicitation will be made on a competitive basis first to an eligible Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business [SDVOSB] concern provided that the conditions of 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) are met (the VA Rule of Two) whereby the Contracting Officer receives adequate competition of two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. 2. If there is inadequate competition for award to an SDVOSB concern, the SDVOSB set-aside shall be withdrawn and cascaded to the next contracting order of priority in accordance with VAAR 819.7004, which is Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in VAAR 819.7006 provided that the conditions of 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) are met (the VA Rule of Two) whereby the Contracting Officer receives adequate competition of two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. 3. If there continues to be inadequate competition between SDVOSB and VOSB concerns, the cascading will continue through the contracting order of priority in accordance with VAAR 819.7004 and FAR 19.203. If the contracting officer determines that offers from small business concerns do not meet the solicitation requirements in terms of technical acceptability, past performance, and fair market price, the small business set-aside[s] will be withdrawn and award will be made on the basis of full and open competition. Adequate competition: Adequate competition shall be deemed to exist if At least two competitive offers are received from qualified, responsible business concerns at the set-aside tier under consideration; and Award could be made at fair market price as determined in accordance with FAR 19.202-6. The VA contracting officer reserves the right to consider competitive proposals submitted from all responsible offerors (including large businesses) in determining the fair market price. Due date and submission of quotes: The quotes are due on 9/27/2021 at 10:00 AM EST and shall be directed electronically to Michael.haydo@va.gov. Quotes shall be marked with the solicitation number. Information regarding the solicitation can be addressed to the Contracting Officer, Michael Haydo, michael.haydo@va.gov
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Boston VAMC Boston, MA
- Record
- SN06141382-F 20210924/210922230124 (samdaily.us)
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