Ergonomic Height Adjustable Sterile Processing and Wrap Insp ection Workstation

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items Please note this notice is to CLARIFY the requirements for 36C25024Q0251 and EXTEND the response time. Please ensure to review the below in its entirety for requirements and clarifications made.

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02.

This solicitation is set-aside for: Total SDVOSB Set Aside The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337127, with a small business size standard of 500. The FSC/PSC is 6515. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center s Sterile Processing Service (SPS) needs to updated their Sterile Processing & Wrap Inspection Workstations to meet ANSI/AAMI ST9.2010 and A1:2010 Guidelines. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services Catalog No. Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price PS-ERGTB-HA-7232 Ergonomic Height Adjustable Sterile Processing & Wrap Inspection Workstation with Built in Table Top Illumination & Accessories 8 EA Unpacking and Installation Shipping TOTAL Quoted Value (including below described)

Specific Tasks: The contractor shall provide equipment with the above and below listed requirements: Workstation MUST include all of the following:

72 L x 31-39 W Width not to exceed 39 and no less than 31 32 plus preferable Non-porous material construction - durable, easy-to-clean surfaces Electronic, Pushbutton, Height Adjustability range of around 24 - 45.5 Illumination light built into the tabletop surface for inspection of sterile instrument packs (woven and non-woven materials) for perforations / deformities / defects and quality, etc. Adjustable illumination Removable and replaceable illumination source and cover Dimmable Hood lights Tabletop ruler etched into the surface of the table, at minimum 12 in length Tabletop flat top (surface, not bucket) scale with capability to weight up to at least 25lbs (at minimum 10 x 10 ) Slide / pull out scale or regular scale Digital readout of weights Two-pronged hooks to hang brushes and other accessories on peg boards for organization Mounted Dispensing Rail at minimum 25.6 Durable (non-porous material), and capable of adequately accommodating accessories, and materials placed / stored on it, such as peel pouch rolls, stickers, and other sterilization materials for easy dispensing, refilling, and organization for rolls, labels, etc. Basket / bins with bin dividers for organization Front facing Six (6) Plastic Bin with (6) dividers 12-18 x 6-9 x7-11 One (1) Stainless steel wire basket 8-11" x 8-12 x 5- 7" Preferable to be front facing with slant Mounted (singular) Monitor and Keyboard Arm For organizing computer monitors With built in flexibility for wrist, arm, and height adjustment; as well as for organizing keyboards, mouse, and handheld scanner Accessory mounting apparatuses that include multiple mounting positions for flexibility of accessory placement to the workstation Adequately and stabilizes attached accessories (including; plastic and wire bins, hooks for brushes and other accessories, (roll) dispensing rail (with contents), basket/bins (with contents), monitor and keyboard; to the Workstation, and can adequately support accessories with contents, where applicable Adjustable with the workstation s height adjustability (moves with the table) Storage drawer for organization/storage to organize and keep packing accessories within reach Lockable wheel casters capable of supporting the workstation / desk, accessories, and equipment Accessories to organize cords for PC, Label Printer, Scanners, and printers Power Strip / Surge Protector, with at least 8 outlets to plug in PC, Scanners, Printers, Magnifying lights, and for wiring additional equipment Quoters shall list any exception(s), clearly explain, provide documentation to exhibit why the offer should be considered, and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Brand Name Or Equal (BNOE) offers: BNOE offers will be considered. BNOE offers must provide documentation that the alternate item is of the same form, fit, and function as the listed item. Alternate submission: Offerors submitting alternate items must provide technical information sufficient for a lay person to determine acceptability. Information will not be paid for by the government nor returned to the supplying party. The information will be used to determine product acceptability.

Lack of sufficient information for our staff to determine product acceptability will result in a negative determination. Any quote will then be found non-responsiveness to the solicitation and the quote will not be considered. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured, used/refurbished, or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No product in development shall be considered.

Authorized dealers: Experienced firms only who are authorized dealers will be considered in addition to the original equipment manufacturer. A letter from the manufacturer stating your company is an authorized dealer for the line items must be in possession by the due date and be available for submission, if requested. Equipment items, and related services will be delivered, as required, to:

Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45220-2213 Period of Performance Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

FOB: Destination The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services 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 Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)) Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

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Company Name and Address: The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors (price, past performance, speed of delivery) resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms and conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" This RFQ EXTENSION closes February 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM Eastern Time.

When submitting your proposal please email the Point of Contact for this solicitation; Morgan Stein, Contracting Specialist, NCO10 Contracting, at Morgan.Stein@va.gov, using RFQ 36C25024Q0251 - Ergonomic Height Adjustable Sterile Processing & Wrap Inspection Workstation with Built in Table Top Illumination as the subject line. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). No phone calls please.