The federal procurement notice from SAM.gov is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the procurement of "Watch-PAT 300 sleep recorders, or equal: Sleep Apnea Test." This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and falls under the NAICS Code 339112 for medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
The purpose of this procurement is to acquire 10 Sleep Apnea Tests, plus accessories, including delivery, for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System. The Sleep Apnea Tests are used to diagnose and monitor sleep apnea, a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. The Watch-PAT 300 sleep recorders, or an equivalent product, are required to have specific features such as 6 channels of sleep recording measurements, USB connectivity, rechargeable battery, 6 sleep stage recordings, and compatibility with supplemental oxygen and sleep therapy.
The place of performance for this procurement is the Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in Prescott, AZ. The primary contact for this procurement is John Harrison, a Contract Specialist, who can be reached at john.harrison2@va.gov or 562-766-2267.
Interested offerors are required to submit quotes that include the necessary information such as company name, address, phone number, point of contact, SAM Unique Entity ID, company business size, and firm delivery date/time frame. The quotes should be submitted on company letterhead as a single document and should also include an authorized distributor/reseller letter for the items and a capabilities statement.
The evaluation of offers will be based on technical acceptability, where the submitted quotes will be reviewed to ensure they meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in the solicitation. The Government will award a contract to the offeror whose quote is most advantageous in terms of meeting the minimum requirements and providing the lowest price.
The deadline for submitting quotes is 11/24/2023, 4:00 PM PST, and any quotes received after this date will be considered late and non-responsive. All questions regarding this solicitation should be sent to John Harrison at john.harrison2@va.gov and must be received no later than 11/20/2023, 4:00 PM PST.
The contract terms and conditions, as well as the required representations and certifications, are outlined in the clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, respectively. The Contractor is also required to provide an Authorized Distributor Letter (ADL) from the manufacturer to be considered for award.
Overall, this procurement notice seeks to acquire sleep apnea tests and accessories for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, with specific requirements for the Watch-PAT 300 sleep recorders or an equivalent product.