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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01 (effective 12/30/2022).

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Businesses.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6632, Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use.

Requirement
The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295-0001 is seeking to purchase an automated liquid-based cytology processor for gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. The Government is seeking a manufacturer and/or authorized distributor/reseller capable of providing a brand name or equal product to the Hologic ThinPrep Genesis Processor. This sources sought is restricted to domestic end products. In order to qualify as a small business seller your company must meet the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii).

The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order. All interested contractors shall provide quotations for the following:

Estimated Period of Performance 12/30/2022 through 03/30/2023
Line Item
Description
Qty
Unit of Measure
Unit Price
Total Price
0001
THINPREP GENESIS PROCESSOR (Manufacturer part # PRD-04573)
1
EA

Minimum salient characteristics:
- Maximum weight 100 lbs
- Dimensions 25"H x 20"W x 18"D
- Waste bottle and tubing included
- Power requirement: 100-120 VAC ~3A 47-63 Hz/220-240 VAC ~1A 47-63 Hz, max 300 watts
- Compatible with Hologic ThinPrep vials, filters, and slides already in use

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.
The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)
Refer to Attachment 1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1
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 Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)
FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature (APR 2002)
FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022)
End of Addendum to 52.212-1
FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2021)
FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022)
FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION AUG 2020)
VAAR 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (NOV 2018)
VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items (APR 2020)
VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising
VAAR 852.211-70, Equipment Operations and Maintenance Manuals
VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
VAAR 852.246-71, Rejected Goods
VAAR 852.212-71, Gray Market Items (APR 2020)
VAAR 852.212-72, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (MAR 2020) (DEVIATION)
VAAR 852.242-71, Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)
End of Addendum to 52.212-4
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022)
Refer to attached FAR 52.212-5 for subparagraphs the contractor shall comply with the following clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services.

All quoters shall submit the following:

Quotation in accordance with addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Attachment 1: Tailored FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Authorization letter or other documents from the OEM verifying offeror is an authorized dealer, distributor or reseller.
Completed Buy American Certificate as necessary
Statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey at Stacy.Massey@va.gov.

Award will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than 5:00pm on February 26, 2023. Responses should be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey at Stacy.Massey@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact
Stacy Massey
Contracting Officer
Network Contracting Office 12
Stacy.Massey@va.gov

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