Vascular Surgical Instruments   2

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. The solicitation number 36C24825Q0041 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated provisions and clauses in this document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07 Effective 09/30/2024. This solicitation is for a set-aside for Small Businesses. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The PSC is 6515. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office -8 located at VA Caribbean Health System (VACHS), 10 Casia Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00921 is seeking a vendor to provide Vascular Surgical Instruments via a Purchase Order. Items will be shipped through the VACHS consolidated warehouse, at 1250 Imeson Park Blvd, Suite 213 Jacksonville, FL 32218. Description and characteristics of the supplies to be furnished can be seen on the Salient Characteristics document, which is attached to this solicitation. The contract period of performance is expected to be from December 1, 2024 until January 31, 2025. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: 1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Addendum attached) 2. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services (www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response) 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: 1. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (Addendum attached) 2. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. Options will be evaluated at time of award. 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. Questions submission shall be received not later than 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST) on November 6, 2024 at wilfredo.perez3@va.gov. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 10:00 AM AST on November 13, 2024 at wilfredo.perez3@va.gov. The quoter shall submit a PDF version of the quote to the Government. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Omission of any one item MAY result in a quoter package being deemed not technically acceptable. 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 Wilfredo Perez, Contract Specialist, 939-759-6783 and email wilfredo.perez3@va.gov.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office -8, located at VA Caribbean Health System (VACHS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking a vendor to provide Vascular Surgical Instruments.

The goal of this contract is to procure necessary surgical instruments to support the healthcare services provided by the VACHS.

Work Details
The contract involves the provision of Vascular Surgical Instruments as specified in the attached Salient Characteristics document.

Items will be shipped through the VACHS consolidated warehouse located at 1250 Imeson Park Blvd, Suite 213 Jacksonville, FL 32218.

The specific products and their characteristics are detailed in the Salient Characteristics document attached to this solicitation.

Period of Performance
The expected period of performance for this contract is from December 1, 2024, until January 31, 2025.

Place of Performance
The primary place of performance will be at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), located at 10 Casia Street, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00921.