Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Solicitation Number:

36C10X27R0011

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 Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 12.2, “Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award,” 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 36C10X27R0011 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). All applicable provisions, clauses, definitions, and procedures are those contained in the RFO text and the agency's implementation deviations. In the event of a conflict with the codified FAR, the adopted RFO text governs. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

Requirement Description:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a requirement to purchase Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Scanning Systems to deliver patient care to VA Medical Centers throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) (OCONUS includes locations of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Philippines, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands). A Requirements contract will be awarded in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Offers shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 – Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6525 – Imaging Equipment and Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary, and the associated size standard is 1,250 employees. There is an existing NMR Class Waiver for 334510, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing. This procurement action is issued as a total service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract with firm-fixed priced (FFP) delivery orders in accordance with RFO Subpart 16.5 for Philips Healthcare EPIQ CVx® brand name or equal TEE Scanning Systems as identified in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ TEE SCANNING SYSTEMS. Offerors shall provide a proposal for Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A – PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ TEE SCANNING SYSTEMS. The intent is to provide the Agency with a complete cardiovascular ultrasound system meeting the salient characteristics listed below to include accessories and training.