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(i) 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number 36C26223Q1379 (BRAND NAME ONY) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.
(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-05, March 7, 2022.
(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through full and open competition after exclusions under a SDVOSB/VOSB SET- ASIDE. VA Rule of Two will still apply and priority will be given to SDVOSB vendors. Applicable businesses will be associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System
Code 334516 and a size standard of 1000 employees.
(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for the EVOS M7000 EW, 1PM, SMST AND OTHER ACCESSORIES (BRAND NAME ONLY) for the VA Phoenix Healthcare System.
(vii) Delivery Requirements:
REQUIRED ITEMS
clin
Product number
Item description
quantity
001
A42844
EVOS M7000, EW, 1PM,
SMST EACH: This package includes the following
* EVOS M7000 Microscope
* EVOS M7000 Monitor
* EVOS M7000 Computer
* SmartStart
* Extended Warranty 1PM
1
1.1
AMF7000
EVOS M7000 MICROSCOPE ONE
The EVOS M7000 Imaging System
includes:
EVOS M7000 Imaging System
(AMF7000)
23 Dell color monitor
Dell Precision 3650 Tower (510544)
EVOS M7000 Accessory Kit
EVOS M7000 Quick Start Guide
EVOS calibration slide (AMEP4720)
Vessel holder with retention for two
slides (AMEPVH021)
Vessel holder with retention for
microwell plates (AMEPVH022)
Block condenser slider (AMEP4688)
Diffuser condenser slider for
brightfield applications (AMEPDFS1)
Slider for 4X objectives (AMEP4738)
On-site installation
Limited Warranty:
One year from installation for parts,
labor and service travel pursuant to
the terms of the Thermo Fisher
standard limited warranty provisions
One-year parts and labor (as
provided in Thermo Fisher written
limited warranty statement and
accompanying terms in the user
manual or other product
documentation)
*Note that three (3) country-specific
power cords must be ordered
separately in regions not using the
Type B (North American) power plug
1
1.2
A31921
SMARTSTART FULL DAY
EVOS EACH
1
1.3
ZG61SCE
VOSFLAU
TO2D
EXT WARR 1PM M7000/
AUTO EACH
1
2
AMEP4926
OBJ FL 60X LWD, 0.75NA/
1.28WD EACH
1
3
AMEP4980
OBJ FL 4X LWDPH 0.13NA/
10.58WD EACH
1
4
AMEP4981
OBJ FL 10X LWDPH 0.30NA/
7.13WD EACH
1
5
AMEP4982
OBJ FL 20X LWDPH 0.45NA/
6.12WD EACH
1
6
AMEP4968
EVOS LIGHT CUBE, TAGBFP
2.0 ONE
1
7
AMEPVH0
67
VH SLIDE RESTRAINED, 4X ONE
EACH
1
8
S202
TRADE-IN CREDIT EACH trade-in
credit for the return of your Model
AMAFD1000. Serial number
E2014-178C-093.
1
9
S202
TRADE-IN CREDIT EACH trade-in
credit for the return of your Model
AMAFD1000. Serial number
J1113-178C-136.

1
10
S202
TRADE-IN CREDIT EACH trade-in
credit for the return of your Model. Serial number
E2014-178C-092 .
1
Place of Delivery: VA PHOENIX Healthcare System, 650 E INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD, Phoenix, AZ 85012-1839 (Warehouse)
Delivery Timeframe: Items shall be delivered no later than 120 days after receipt of a fully executed order from the VA Network Contracting Office.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

Addendum:
All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than July 19, 2023, 8:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26223Q1379 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, 8:00 AM PST.
Offers shall be sent by email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov

Offerors shall submit the following via email:
Offerors shall provide an itemized quote which includes a quote number, quote expiration date, and a point of contact (name, phone, email) as an email attachment.

Offeror shall provide verification that their items are not Gray Market such as examples on page 4, section Gray Market.

Offerors shall complete and sign attachment C; Limitations of Subcontracting- Certificate of Compliance

Offeror shall list shipping lead time
(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Lowest priced quotation that is both responsive and responsible and meets all requirements as stated.
Acceptability of equipment shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator(s).
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within (20) business days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of Provision)
(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xiii) The following clauses also apply:
Gray Market Items
(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturer s (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (e.g. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.
(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e., replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter from the manufacturer to be submitted with offer/quote, such that the OEM s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.
(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right to enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.
(End of clause)
In addition, the following clauses shall also apply:
52.209-6
Protecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment
Aug 2013
52.232-18
Availability of Funds
Apr 1984
52.232-33
Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management
Jul 2013
52.232-40
Providing accelerated payments to small business subcontractors
Dec 2013
52.233-1
Disputes
May 2014
52.233-3
Protest after award
Aug 1996
52.252-2
Clauses incorporated by reference
Feb 1998
852.203-70
Commercial advertising
Jan 2008
852.232-72
Electronic submission of payment requests
Nov 2012
852.237-70
852.219-77

852.219-78
Contractor responsibilities
Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Services and Construction
Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Supplies and Services
Apr 1984


The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following:
http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html
http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following provisions shall also apply:
52.204-7
System for Award Management
Oct 2018
52.204-16
Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
Oct 2016
52.209-7
Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
Oct 2018
52.217-5
Evaluation of Options
Jul 1990
52.233-2
Service of Protest
Sep 2006
852.233-70
Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution
Oct 2018
852.252-70
Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Jan 2008

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