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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, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures 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.
(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24523Q0281 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07, fiscal year 2023. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR)

(iv) This requirement will be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and the size standard is 1,000 employees.
(v) The VA Huntington Medical Center is seeking to purchase a Brand name or Equal PSL Classic Hand-Held (Portable) Slit-Lamp Biomicroscope. This requirement consists of one (1) line item:
Product Number
Product Description
Units of Measure
Quantity
SL0KEPSLFG
Keeler PSL Classic Slit Lamp - with Case
Each
3

ESTIMATED DELIVERY: 30 Days ARO
STATEMENT OF WORK:
1.0 General

1.1 Background
The mission of the eye clinic of the Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center is to provide care for its veteran population; in this task, multiple devices are daily employed.

1.2 Objective
The PSL Classic hand-held (portable) slit-lamp biomicroscope is used in patient-care to examine structures of the eye and its adnexae, usually of patients who are chair- or bed-bound.

1.3 Scope of Work
Same as above.

1.4 Period of Performance
From date of award until end-of-life of item.

1.5 Place of Performance
This device is to be used on-site, in the eye clinic of the Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

1.6 Applicable Documents
All applicable documents (e.g., price quotation, sole source letter, and technical specifications) are attached.

2.0 Specific Requirements/Tasks

The contractor will coordinate with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center department of biomedical engineering, to service all on-site installation of hardware and software, as well as to provide any on-going support within the frame of their warranty-period. The warranty contract shall be pursued and maintained by the department of biomedical engineering.
3.0 Delivery or Deliverables
See above.

4.0 Meetings
See above.

5.0 Required Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
See above, as well as attached document comprising price-quotation for device, installation, and service.

6.0 Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Information
This device will be installed and used on existing property of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
(vii) All material shall be used by Huntington VA Medical Center.
(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provision.
(ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. Award will be based on lowest price and meeting or exceeding Statement of Work requirements.
(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- the Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.
(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: applies to this acquisition.
(xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; the following FAR clauses identified at paragraph (b) of FAR 52,204-10; 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-13, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-3; 52.225-13, 52.232-34.
(xiii) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term, 52.52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year. Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will be addressed as necessary.
(xiv) Proposals/Quotes shall be submitted in writing to Ronnie Swailes at Ronnie.swailes@va.gov No later than 1500 on Monday, February 13, 2023. Questions are due No later than 1600 on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, eastern standard time.

Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged.

All proposals/quotes shall include the following information:

Legal Business/Company Name (as it is indicated in www.sam.gov)
DUNS Number
Contract Number (if applicable)
Warranty Information (Can be a separate attachment)
Point of Contact Name
Telephone number
E-mail Address

(xvi) Point of contact for this solicitation is Ronnie Swailes, Ronnie.swailes@va.gov . Inquires must be in writing via email.

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