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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 22, 2018 FBO #5935
DOCUMENT

66 -- Tissue Processors 36C25818Q0186 - Attachment

Notice Date

2/20/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting;777 E. Missouri, Suite 300;Phoenix AZ 85014
 

ZIP Code

85014
 

Solicitation Number

36C25818Q0186
 

Response Due

2/27/2018
 

Archive Date

2/28/2018
 

Point of Contact

Theresa Hamilton
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
 

Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Tissue Processors This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The attached documents include a Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97 effective January 24, 2018. This requirement is a Firm Fixed Price 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and only qualified respondents may submit quotes. Quotes are requested from VIP verified SDVOSB s only. Only quotes from firms that are certified to meet Small business size standard will be considered. You may contact your local U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) office (federal, not state office) for more information on the small business program. Your local SBA office's contact information may be found by accessing the SBA website www.sba.gov or the Vendor Information Pages at www.vip.vetbiz.gov RFQ: 36C25818Q0186 Questions Due Date: 02/26/2018 3:00 PM EST Quote Due Date: 02/27/2018 6:00 PM EST This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97 issued and effective January 24, 2018. This solicitation 36C25818Q0186 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 334516 Medical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. Product Code (PSC) 6515. This RFQ is being issued as a SDVOSB Total set a-side with a small business standard of 1,000 employees. Any Award Made as a result of this Solicitation will be made on an All or Nothing Basis based on Price, then Technical Acceptability. A comparative evaluation/analysis will be conducted IAW FAR Part 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine the quote that is in the best interest of the government. Vendors must submit quotes in accordance with the solicitation and attachments. Quotes must be submitted by email, with attachments as needed to include all requested/associated documents. Quotes submitted by other methods (mail, fax) will not be accepted. This procurement is for NEW Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All, warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The quote MUST include a copy of the authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer to verify that the vendor is an authorized distributor of the products being quoted or an equal acknowledgement. regulations and guidelines. Registration must be complete by end date/time of solicitation or vendor may be found unresponsive, information can be found at www.sam.gov Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to this solicitation must be registered with the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans Enterprise VetBiz Registry located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov by the end date/time of this solicitation. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ The full text of the referenced VAAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/. Submission of Quotes: the following information is required for your quote to be considered: Estimated delivery time (ARO): Complete company name and address: Company Point of Contact: Email -Phone Number: DUNS Number: Letter from Manufacturer showing Distributor status, unless quoting as a manufacturer. Status as a VIP verified SDVOSB concern Email Quotes to : Theresa.hamilton@va.gov Quotes Due: 6:00PM Eastern Time February 27, 2018 Submit quotation and all supporting documentation to Theresa Hamilton by email Theresa.hamilton@va.gov no later than 6:00PM Eastern Time February 27, 2018. Only requests submitted electronically to the above address will be considered. Mailed, faxed or physically submitted documents will not be accepted for this solicitation. Please feel free to contact by email if you have any questions. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Tissue Processor 1. Background: The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) Histology department processes a large volume of patient specimens daily to prepare paraffin blocks and ultimately stained slides for diagnostic review by the department s pathologists. The new model of tissue processor has many safety features including a rotation system for reagents. This allows the operator to remove exhausted reagent bottles without the hazard of pouring off reagents. 2. Scope: The Histology department requires one new tissue processor. Besides the safety features, a new processor shall decrease reagent cost by utilizing the reagents until they are exhausted before being replaced. 3. Specific Tasks: We are requesting specific, high quality Equipment that meets or exceeds the example of the following tissue processor: Fisher Excelsior AS with line conditioner; Part/item# A82300001A Vendor shall be an Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, distributor or reseller for the quoted equipment such that the OEM warranty and conditions remain in full effect. Quote shall include evidence of this status-such as an authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer. 3.1 CLIN: 0001: Tissue Processor with criteria as described 0002: Installation and training Specific criteria the tissue processor must meet or exceed: CLIN 0001 Touch screen user interface Downdraft fan to remove fumes when chamber is opened to reduce chemical vapor exposure of employees Negative pressure in reagent storage cabinet where fumes are passed through filters to remove hydrocarbons and formaldehyde. Reaction chamber with three fill levels At least 220 cassette capacity Automated in-process reagent rotation Automatic monitoring of quality of first reagent alcohol. When quality isn t acceptable, automatic rotation of reagents, discarding of used reagents into an empty bottle, and notification of operator. Chamber design with continuous agitation Reaction chamber viewing window Customizable programs and flushing options Battery back-up with minimum four hours of battery operation Access code protection Automatic transfer of paraffin into the waste container for easy removal- avoiding spills Two user manuals one hard copy one electronic if available email here address on award document Two maintenance manuals one hard copy one electronic if available email here address on award document Vendor shall supply initial install/set-up and on-site training for lab team: CLIN 0002 On site is delivery location, Albuquerque, NM 87108 4. Performance Monitoring Lab staff will contact biomedical engineering if there are any questions about the performance of the tissue processor. 5. Security Requirements: The C&A requirements do not apply. A Security Accreditation Package is not required. 6. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). N/A 7. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. N/A Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions: Ship to Warehouse, NMHCS Albuquerque, NM b. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria: The tissue processor shall have OEM warranty and will be Inspected by Bio-med prior to use. 8. Risk Control : Staff is familiar with use of tissue processors, which is part of annual safety training for all staff working in the laboratory. The Vendor will include training and manuals on use of equipment 9. Place of Performance.: NMVAHCS, Albuquerque, NM 10. Delivery Schedule: 4-5 wks ARO
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/PhVAMC/HMC/36C25818Q0186/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C25818Q0186 36C25818Q0186_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4096999&FileName=36C25818Q0186-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4096999&FileName=36C25818Q0186-000.docx

 

File Name: 36C25818Q0186 36C25818Q0186 Tissue Processor.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4097000&FileName=36C25818Q0186-001.pdf)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4097000&FileName=36C25818Q0186-001.pdf

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Albuquerque, NM

Zip Code: 87107
 

Record

SN04827851-W 20180222/180220231111-45f7a83268ea44db665bd131dd3956f3 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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