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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF OCTOBER 27, 2017 FBO #5817
DOCUMENT

J -- bioMerieux Vidas Immunossay Sys Maint - for the St. Louis MO VA Medical Center - Attachment

Notice Date

10/25/2017
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

811219 — Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15;3450 S 4th Street Trafficway;Leavenworth KS 66048
 

ZIP Code

66048
 

Solicitation Number

36C25518Q0048
 

Response Due

11/1/2017
 

Archive Date

12/1/2017
 

Point of Contact

Larry A Buell
 

E-Mail Address

6-1961<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This announcement is based upon the best information available and is subject to future modification. OVERVIEW: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has a requirement to obtain on-site full service preventative maintenance and repair of one (1) IMMUNOASSAY TESTING SYSTEM - bioMerieux brand Vidas Parametric Immunoassay System and ancillary equipment for the testing and diagnosis of hemostasis, cardiovascular and infectious diseases, cancers, infertility, pregnancy and thyroiditis at the VA Medical Center, St. Louis MO. It is anticipated that a base one (1) year contract with up to four (4) one (1) year option years will be awarded. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The successful proposer must be able to: Furnish all parts, labor, supervision, material, supplies, test equipment, and emergency repair services, including transportation and per diem cost necessary to furnish the following annual manufacturer s recommended preventative maintenance and unlimited emergency repairs: Annual Preventative Maintenance. All parts for the repair and maintenance of the system are covered. Unlimited corrective maintenance. Unlimited number of telephone support calls 24x7. On-demand service visits. Response time. Respond via telephone within two (2) hours of receiving a request for repair services and must be able to arrive on-site to perform diagnostics and repairs within twenty-four (24) hours after notification. Parts. The Contractor shall have ready access to all parts, including unique and/or high mortality replacement parts. All parts supplied shall be compatible with existing equipment. The contract shall include all parts except -if applicable - those parts specifically listed as being EXCLUDED. The contractor shall use only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or OEM-approved parts. All parts shall be of current manufacture and have complete versatility with the presently installed equipment. All parts shall perform identically to the original equipment specifications. Parts removed from another system, rebuilt and/or used, shall not be installed without specific approval by the CO and the COR. All defective parts replaced become the property of the Contractor, unless otherwise specified by the CO, COR or Alt COR. No third party or grey market parts will be accepted. Contractor Personnel. The Contractor must have an established business, with an office and full time staff. The staff includes a "fully qualified" FSE and a "fully qualified" FSE who will serve as the backup. Fully Qualified" is based upon training and experience in the field. For training, the FSE(s) must have successfully completed a formal OEM Certified (or equivalent) training program for all equipment to be maintained and all equipment to be utilized in the performance of the contract. For field experience, the FSE(s) must have a minimum of two years of experience in the installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of the specific equipment. All work shall be performed by "Fully Qualified" competent FSEs. The Contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of their personnel and a list of credentials of approved FSEs. If subcontractor(s) are used, they must meet the same competency standards as Contractor personnel and be preapproved by the CO. VETERANS FIRST CONTRACTING PROGRAM: The Dept. of Veteran s Affairs is dedicated to the Veterans First Contracting Program and encourages any certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) capable of furnishing the required services to respond. In accordance with Veterans Affair Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) sections 819.7005 and 819 7006, if a sufficient number of eligible SDVOSB or VOSB firms are identified during market research the acquisition will be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB participation. SPECIFIC RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit your RFI response (capability statement) in accordance with the following: No more than 5 pages (excluding transmittal page). Include the name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company; Address if you firm have the capability to perform the repairs for the equipment listed above; Submit your response via email to larry.buell@va.gov; Submit your response by 4:00 P.M. Central Time on November 1, 2017; Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive; INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY: Please submit your response (capability statement) in accordance with the following: No more than 5 pages (excluding transmittal page). Include the name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company; Address if your firm has the capability to perform the ambulance services listed above; Address how long it would take from the date of contract award for you to commence furnishing services; Indicate whether your company, subcontractors, teaming partners, joint ventures have a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone. If Service- Disabled or Veteran Owned Small Business, is your company and/or partners registered in VA s VetBiz repository? Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive; NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are more than a 5-page limitation.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/LeVAMC/VAMCKS/36C25518Q0048/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C25518Q0048 36C25518Q0048.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3872478&FileName=36C25518Q0048-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3872478&FileName=36C25518Q0048-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Dept. of Veterans Affairs;St. Louis VA Medical Center;John Cochran Division;915 N Grand Blvd.;St. Louis

Zip Code: MO
 

Record

SN04722499-W 20171027/171025230939-e0c734d7e2f3bbcc23b00836af9342b6 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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