Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Cost Per Test

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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. The solicitation number 36C25724Q0847 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-01. The NAICS Code for this request for quotes is 334516 (1,000 Employees). This solicitation is being issued as unrestricted (Large and Small Business ).

The items being requested are for a contract for two fully automated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) analyzers that will include onsite service and maintenance, reagents, controls, calibrators, and supplies using the Cost Per Test (CPT) invoicing method supporting an estimated annual test volume of 4,440.

The items being requested are for ESR CPT testing for the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System (STVHCS), 7400 Merton Mentor Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78229. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria are technical acceptability and price.

Under technical includes the ability to provide all of the requested items in accordance with the Statement of Work, provide a letter of authorization to distribute and provide maintenance services (if not the manufacturer). Offerors are to provide a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to this clause.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017); 52.204 23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub.

L. 115 91); 52.204 25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115 232); 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015); 52.232 40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C.

3553); 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)); 52.203 6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655); 52.203 17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community see FAR 3.900(a).

52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109 282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); 52.204 30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115 390, title II); 52.209 6, Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note); 52.219 4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)); 52.219 28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)); 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O.

13126); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015); 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246); 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212; 52.222 36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222 37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627); 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I); 52.225 5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury); 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513); 52.229 12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332); 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Additional Terms and Conditions:

FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018);

FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016);

FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024);

FAR 52.237-3, Continuity of Services (JAN 1991);

FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (AUG 2020);

FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations (OCT 1995);

FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995);

FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999);

VAAR 852.201-70, Contracting Officer s Representative (DEC 2022);

VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018);

VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (FEB 2023);

VAAR 852.232 72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018);

VAAR 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020);

VAAR 852.246-71, Rejected Goods (OCT 2018);

VAAR 852.247-73, Packing for Domestic Shipment (OCT 2018);

Additional Provisions:

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018);

FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020);

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2019);

FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation (JUN 2020);

FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (SEP 2006);

VAAR 852.215-72, Notice of Intent to Re-Solicit (OCT 2019);

VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (OCT 2018);

VAAR 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedures (OCT 2018);

VAAR 852.273-70, Late Offers. See attached RFQ document for more information. Late quotes or documentation may be accepted if advantageous to the Government. All comments or inquiries are to be submitted in writing via email to the Point of Contact, referenced in this notice on or before August 2, 2024, 12:00 PM Central Time. Vendors interested in providing the requirement will need to submit all required documentation, detailed in the attached RFQ document, by email to Kathryn Prose at Kathryn.prose@va.gov, no later than August 13, 2024, 3:00 PM Central Time (4:00 PM Eastern Time).