NX EQ Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope   2

Number: 36C10G24Q0092 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 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 will not be issued. Solicitation number 36C10G24Q0092 is issued for this combined synopsis/solicitation; this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-02, dated 22 January 2024. Requirement Description: VA has a requirement to purchase Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope to deliver patient care at its VA Medical Centers around the country. An indirect ophthalmoscope is a device that produces a reversed or inverted direct images with two to five times magnification. In comparing direct vs indirect ophthalmoscope, the indirect ophthalmoscope delivers a stronger source of light, greater opportunity for stereoscopic inspection of the eyeball interior, and a specifically designed objective lens. Indirect ophthalmoscopes have proven to be an exceptionally valuable device for the treatment and diagnosis of detachments, holes, and retinal tears. In order for the satisfactory use of an indirect ophthalmoscope, the patient's pupils must be completely dilated. Indirect ophthalmoscopes can be divided into two different categories that include, Monocular indirect ophthalmoscopes and Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes. Instead of only projecting one, binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes project three elements in the eye. As a result, the ophthalmologist, or optometrist can get a three-dimensional rendition of the patient's interior eye, which facilitates a much more thorough examination. Indirect ophthalmoscopes are commonly mounted on the physician's head and can be used as a teaching aid. This device allows the lead practitioner to demonstrate diagnostic and procedural information to optometry students in the process of conducting an ocular exam. A single award Requirements contract will be awarded IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and schedule of this solicitation herein. Quotes shall contain the terms for cost/price and technical capabilities of the brand name or equal equipment. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339115 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement action is issued as full and open competition. This acquisition is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with FAR Part 16.5 for Keeler or Equal Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope related equipment and accessories as identified in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. All interested companies shall provide a quote for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in ATTACHMENT A PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. The ordering period is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years. Delivery is FOB destination. Firm-Fixed Price Orders will be placed against this contract in writing and will provide the delivery locations, delivery dates and exact quantities. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition including attached addenda to the provision. The FAR provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, and the specific evaluation criteria as attached addenda also applies to this acquisition The Offeror is to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding Terms any addenda to the clause. Addendum is attached. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Addendum is attached. All interested quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a quote. You may access SAM at https://sam.gov/SAM/. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due via email by 11:59PM EST on March 22, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Kimberly LeMieux at Kimberly.LeMieux@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov. No calls will be accepted. Quotes are due via email by 11:59PM EST on April 12, 2024, to Contract Specialist, Kimberly LeMieux at Kimberly.LeMieux@va.gov and Contracting Officer, Sara Vickroy at Sara.Vickroy@va.gov. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1. SCOPE OF WORK: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopes product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirement contract award. An indirect ophthalmoscope is a device that produces a reversed or inverted direct images with two to five times magnification. In comparing direct vs indirect ophthalmoscope, the indirect ophthalmoscope delivers a stronger source of light, greater opportunity for stereoscopic inspection of the eyeball interior, and a specifically designed objective lens. Indirect ophthalmoscopes have proven to be an exceptionally valuable device for the treatment and diagnosis of detachments, holes, and retinal tears. In order for the satisfactory use of an indirect ophthalmoscope, the patient's pupils must be completely dilated. Indirect ophthalmoscopes can be divided into two different categories that include, Monocular indirect ophthalmoscopes and Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes. Instead of only projecting one, binocular indirect ophthalmoscopes project three elements in the eye. As a result, the ophthalmologist, or optometrist can get a three-dimensional rendition of the patient's interior eye, which facilitates a much more thorough examination. Indirect ophthalmoscopes are commonly mounted on the physician's head and can be used as a teaching aid. This device allows the lead practitioner to demonstrate diagnostic and procedural information to optometry students in the process of conducting an ocular exam. The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods. 2. REQUIREMENT This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal which requires the offeror indicate that each product being offered as an equal product to the Keeler or Equal Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The offeror must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the offeror must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. CLIN # Brand Part Number Description 0001 Keeler 1205-P-1020 Vantage Plus LED Convertible Slimline Wireless Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope with Charger and two (2) Batteries(with Hi Mag Lens and Cord, LED Module, and dim) 0002 Keeler 1945-P-5019 Slimline Wireless Charger (wall mount to charge Indirect and Back-up Battery) 0003 Keeler 1202-P-7117 Teaching Mirror 0004 Keeler 1202-P-7192 Keeler Vantage Plus includes a High Mag Lens (optional attachment) 0005 Keeler 3412-P-7000 Traveler Bag (optional bedside consults) 0006 Keeler 1205-P-1010 Vantage Plus LED Convertible Wired Headset Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope (with Hi Mag Lens and Cord, LED Module, and dim) 0007 Keeler 1945-P-1001 Smart pack Power Pack (Powers the Wired Indirect-Clips to belt) 0008 Keeler 1945-P-1000 Wall Pack (wall mount to charge indirect and back up battery) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Keeler Vantage Plus LED Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics. SC # SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS METHOD OF EVALUATION APPLICABLE CLINS PAGE # WHERE SC IS FOUND IN TECHNICAL LITERATURE SC 1 Must have a minimum of Red Free and Blue Filters Literature Review 0001 SC 2 Must have a minimum Interpupillary distance or range of; 46-74 mm Literature Review 0001 SC 3 Must have a minimum working distance of 400mm Literature Review 0001 SC4 Must use LED Illumination Literature Review 0001 SC 5 Must have a battery status indicator Literature Review 0001 SC 6 Must have a wall mounted charger with ability to store extra battery Literature Review 0001 Vendors may quote any product solution or configuration so long as they meet the salient characteristics. Products quoted in the technical volume must be captured on the Vendor s pricing volume (Attachment A, Price Cost Schedule) of the solicitation. The following attachments are incorporated by reference. All criteria outlined in the attachments are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation. See attached document: ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX EQ Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. See attached document: ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - NX EQ Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. See attached document: ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX EQ Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. See attached document: ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX EQ Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. See attached document: ATTACHMENT E - REPORTING TOOL - NX EQ Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopes to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The procurement is for a single award Requirements contract in accordance with Part 16.5 for Keeler® or Equal Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope related equipment and accessories.

Work Details
The scope of work includes the purchase of specific products listed in the solicitation, such as Keeler Vantage Plus LED Convertible Slimline Wireless Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope, Slimline Wireless Charger, Teaching Mirror, and other related items. Vendors are required to provide quotes for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) listed in the Price Cost Schedule.
The period of performance is for one 12-month base year with four 12-month option years.

Period of Performance
One 12-month base year with four 12-month option years.

Place of Performance
Nationwide