3426--Tabletop Laser Marking System Surgical Instruments
ID: 36C25224Q0803Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

PSC

METAL FINISHING EQUIPMENT (3426)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for a tabletop laser marking system to enhance surgical instrument marking at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The procurement includes a NuTrace NUX-20 laser marking system along with associated services such as training and a one-year service contract, with specific technical requirements including a maximum power supply of 20W and compatibility with the VA's CensiTrac system. This initiative is crucial for ensuring compliance and efficiency in surgical instrument processing within VA medical facilities. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses must submit their quotes by 5:00 PM on September 11, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey, at Stacy.Massey@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stacy MasseyContracting Officer
    (414) 844-8400
    Stacy.Massey@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting quotes for a tabletop laser marking system to facilitate surgical instrument marking at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This solicitation, numbered 36C25224Q0803, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and details the supply requirements, including a NuTrace NUX-20 laser marking system and a range of associated services such as training and a one-year service contract. The project's specifications include essential technical characteristics like a maximum power supply of 20W, inclusion of fume extractors, and compatibility with the VA's CensiTrac system. Contractors are expected to provide all necessary materials for installation within 60 days post-award, with all equipment required to be FDA approved and operational. The evaluation of quotes will focus on technical features, delivery timelines, warranty terms, and pricing. The responses must be submitted by September 11, 2024, with the goal of procuring necessary equipment and training to enhance the surgical instrument processing at the facility, thereby ensuring compliance and efficiency in VA medical care.
    This document serves as an addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and outlines the instructions for offerors submitting quotes for federal contracts involving commercial products and services. Key points include the definition of applicable NAICS codes and small business size standards, with stipulations on submission formats and content requirements for quotes. Offerors must include technical descriptions, pricing, warranty terms, acknowledgment of amendments, and compliance certificates. The acceptance period for quotes is 30 days, and product samples may be required at the submitter's expense. Multiple quotes are encouraged, and late submissions may be accepted under specific circumstances. The government maintains the right to award to any quoters, not solely based on pricing. Additionally, it discusses the requirement for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and the procedures for acquiring various specifications associated with the solicitation. Ultimately, the instructions ensure a structured and compliant approach to quote submissions, reflecting the government’s aim to foster vendor participation while maintaining procurement integrity.
    The document serves as an addendum to the evaluation standards for government procurement proposals for commercial products and services, with an effective date of March 15, 2023. The main purpose is to outline the criteria used by the Government to evaluate quotations for the award of purchase orders, emphasizing that the most beneficial quotation will be chosen while considering price and other factors. Key evaluation factors include: 1. **Technical Features**: Quotations will be assessed based on the characteristics of the products offered, particularly "equal" products that meet specified requirements. 2. **Delivery Date**: Offers must indicate expected delivery dates, with performance measured against the Government’s needs. 3. **Warranty**: Quotations will be evaluated based on warranties that are most favorable to the Government. 4. **Price**: The total evaluated price will be calculated by adding all line-item prices. The document highlights that while the lowest price is considered, the Government reserves the right to select offers that exceed the minimum requirements if they provide additional benefits. This addendum reflects the Government's commitment to a fair and competitive evaluation process for procurement.
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