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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 13.5, 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 Request for Proposal number is N6264507RC30063. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-26 are incorporated. It is the contractor s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. The NAICS code is 423450, with a small business size of 500 employees. There is no set aside restriction for this solicitation. All qualified vendors are encouraged.
The Naval Medical Logistics Command request responses from qualified sources capable of providing a Mobile O-Arm Radiographic/Fluoroscopic System.
Salient Characteristics:
The requirement is for a Mobile O-Arm Radiographic/Fluoroscopic System. The system shall:
- be a multidimensional surgical imaging system capable of both two-dimensional digital fluoroscopy and three-dimensional digital imaging;
- include the imaging platform and a mobile image viewing station;
- have a telescoping gantry, robotic positioning system, and use digital flat panel detector technology;
- be capable of power assisted transport for transport within the facility;
- have the ability to interface with a Stealth Station Neurostereotactic Surgical Imaging System;
- be DIACOM 3.0 compliant; and
- have a bore diameter greater than 35 inches, measured from the center of the bore, to allow for imaging of the spinal cord.
- The imaging platform shall have physical dimensions no larger than 100 long x 36 wide x 83 high.
- The electrical requirements for the system are 110-240 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase.
- Regulatory Requirements: The Mobile O-Arm Radiographic/Fluoroscopic System and all of the components, shall be compliant with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements to market and deliver medical products for use in the United States of America, even should delivery be requested outside of the United States. The claims made for the product shall comply with the regulations of the FDA with respect to products for marketing and delivery of a medical product for use in the United States of America, even should delivery be requested outside of the United States. The system shall be in compliance with OSHA requirements.
Delivery:
On-site delivery is at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland.
Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the order, the offeror is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. Acceptance testing will be required to insure minimum patient and staff exposure to radiation.
FAR Provisions & Clauses:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors---Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the exception of (d), (h), and (i) of the clause, which are RESERVED;
FAR 52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items;
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-Commercial Items. In compliance with said clause, the following FAR clauses apply:
52.222-3, Convict Labor;
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity;
52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans;
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers with disabilities;
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)
Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 ALT I with RFP response. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are:
FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination;
DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items;
DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders---Commercial Items, In compliance with said clause, following additional DFARS clauses apply:
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program;
252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities,
252.225-7021, Trade Agreements;
252.227-7015, Technical Data Commercial Items;
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests;
252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment;
252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea.
DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate;
DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
Evaluation Factors for Award:
The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the Best Value, cost and other factors considered. The technical and past performance factors, factors a. and b. below, combined are significantly more important than price, and are listed in descending order of importance. However, price may become a critical factor in the event that two or more offerors are determined to be essentially equal following the evaluation of technical and past performance factors. Evaluation of price will be based on the offeror s total price for all line items as delivered to the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland.
The factors identified below are in descending order of importance and will be the evaluation factors used to evaluate all offers received:
a. Technical Offerors shall provide in sufficient detail a technical proposal that shall meet or exceed each of the requirements of the salient characteristics.
b. Past Performance Offerors shall provide at least two past contracts of similar size and complexity held within the last three years. Each past contract will be identified by the Past Performance instructions below. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance, the past performance will be viewed as neutral.
c. Price Offerors shall provide a firm fixed price for all items, including delivery.
The offeror s initial proposal shall contain the offeror s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest offeror if the Government determines that a price premium is warranted due to technical merit. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the highest rated offeror. The Government reserves the right to make no award as a result of this solicitation.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.5 Test Programs for Certain for Commercial Items.
Quote/Proposal Instructions:
Offerors shall provide sufficient technical documentation (including but not limited to: product literature, specifications) to allow for thorough evaluation of proposal. Additionally, the vendor shall fully explain their ability to meet the requirements from above. Shipping shall be FOB Destination. Quote shall specify the Total Price. Quotes will be evaluated for Completeness (all CLINS are priced). Adequate competition is anticipated for this acquisition. The government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Offerors shall submit firm-fixed pricing for all above requirements. Include commercial price lists and if applicable, any FSS schedule numbers and pricing. Include any applicable discounts to the Government.
The offeror should describe its past performance on two (2) similar contracts it has held within the last three (3) years, which are for the same or similar equipment to that which is detailed in this solicitation or affirmatively state that offeror possess no relevant directly related or similar past performance. Offerors who present similar contracts should provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the relevance of the contracts to the requirements of the solicitation. The offeror should provide the following information regarding its past performance:
1. Contract number(s), award date and dates of performance.
2. Name, phone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact at the Federal, State, Local Government or commercial entity for which the contract was performed.
3. Dollar value of the contract.
4. Description of the equipment provided under the contract.
5. The number, type of severity of any quality or delivery problems in performing the contract, the corrective action taken and the effectiveness of the corrective action (if applicable).
6. Any other relevant information.
Other Administrative Instructions:
Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov; provide DUNS number; Cage Code and TIN.
Quotes/Proposals shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Shannon Lertora at Shannon.Lertora@med.navy.mil. Proposals are due by 1200 Eastern Time on 29 SEPTEMBER 2008. Any questions must be addressed to Shannon Lertora by email only NLT 24 SEPTEMBER 2008. No phone calls accepted.
