Added: March 25, 2008
Numbered notes 13 and 25 apply. 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. SPM2D1-08-R-0012 is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is 100% unrestricted. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24. It is the contractors 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. This is a Full and Open Competition requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quote that if timely received shall be considered by the agency.
The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia request responses from qualified sources capable of providing an anesthesia machine BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO the following: GE Healthcare S/5 Avance Anes. Machine, Quantity = 3 EA.
Salient Characteristics as follows:
-2 Large full color displays with one fixed and the other mounted on adjustable arm
-Two vaporizer trolley configuration with factory installed folding side shelf
-Flow sensor module, auxiliary O2 flow meter
-NIBP, 3/5 lead ECG, ST analysis, SpO2, 2 temperatures, 2 invasive pressures, and respiration modules with all cables and connectors
-Allows room for expansion modules to increase functionality of the machine and use in special procedures
Latex free child and adult (small, standard, and large) pressure cuffs
-Finger sensor
-Recorder module and paper (20 rolls)
-Uses electronic gas mixing with at least 500ms response time for fast changes in delivery of anesthetic agents. Flow sensors check gas mixture 200 times per second to ensure accurate delivery of agents.
-Fully autoclavable advanced breathing system with a small number of parts and connections to limit potential of a leak
-Ventilation system which allows for tidal volume compensation. Modes of operation include: volume control, pressure control, Pressure Support with Apnea backup, and Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
-Allows for networking of anesthesia and patient monitoring across the department or to centralized locations, web servers, or data servers to save information. Works with third party information management systems.
-Includes surge protection and backup battery for use under power outages or fluctuations
-Allows easy switching from automatic to manual control of gas and ventilation functions
FOB Destination. Delivery required by 90 DAY after the date of the order to:
N68094
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Receiving Bldg. H 135 MCB
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5191
Inspection/Delivery/Acceptance all at above address.
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:
52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies;
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities;
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;
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 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal;
FAR 52.212-9000, Changes in Military Readiness;
FAR 52.211-9010 ALT I, Shipping Label Requirements Mil-Std-129;
FAR 52.247-9012, Requirement for Treatment of Wood;
FAR 52.211-9022, Superseded Part-Numbered Items;
FAR 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities;
FAR 52.246-9007, Inspection and Acceptance at Destination;
FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination;
FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program;
FAR 52.239-9000, Y2K Compliance Notice;
FAR 52.246-9P38, Warranty of Supplies (Commercial Items);
FAR 52.252-02, Clauses Incorporated by Reference;
FAR 52.252-06, Authorized Deviations in Clauses;
FAR 52.233-9000, Agency Protests;
FAR 52.211-9011, BSM Delivery Terms and Evaluation;
DFAR 252.211-7006, Radio Frequency Identification;
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;
252.247-7024, 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 lowest price technically acceptable offer, which shall represent best value to the Government. Award shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price meeting or exceeding the non-cost factor (technical conformance to the requirements of the solicitation). Evaluation of price will be based on the offerors total price for all line items as delivered to Camp Pendleton, CA. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.5 Test Procedures for Commercial Items. Past Performance is not an evaluation factor for this acquisition.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in descending order of importance:
1. Technical Features Meeting/Exceeding Minimum Requirements
2. Price (all CLINs shall be priced)
The offerors initial proposal shall contain the offerors 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 make no award as a result of this solicitation.
Quote/Proposal Instructions:
Offerers shall provide sufficient technical documentation (including but not limited to: product literature, specifications) to allow for thorough evaluation of the proposal. Additionally, the vendor shall fully explain their ability to meet the requirements from above. Shipping shall be FOB Destination. The proposal/quote shall specify the Total Price. Proposals 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.
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.
The following information will be mandatory on your proposal: correct RFP number, vendor legal name and address (same as it appears in the Central Contractor?s Registration), telephone and fax numbers, point of contact, DUNS numbers, Cage Code, Tax ID number, business size and HubZone representation, and any completions required as stated above.
Proposals/Quotes shall be submitted by email or fax to Katie Hughes at Katie.Hughes@DLA.MIL/ Fax: (215) 737-8002. Quotes are due by 4:30 Eastern Time on 10 APRIL 2008. Any questions must be addressed to Katie Hughes by email only NLT 08 APRIL 2008. No phone calls accepted.
Added: Apr 29, 2008 11:05 am
THE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IS HEREBY CANCELLED IN ITS ENTIRETY. NO AWARD WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON THIS SOLICITATION.
