Notice Type: Combine Solicitation

Posted Date: 13-MAR-17

Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs;West Palm Beach VAMC;7305 North Military Trail;Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410

Subject: 65-- Gastrointestinal Endoscopes and Bronchoscopes (Brand name or equal)

Classification Code: 65 - Medical, dental & veterinary equipment & supplies

Solicitation Number: VA24817Q0528

Contact: Terry Emory561-422-1364 mailto:[email protected] [Contracting Officer's]

Setaside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small BusinessService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Place of Performance (address): VA Caribbean Healthcare System (672);#10 Casia Street

Place of Performance (zipcode): 00921

Place of Performance Country: San Juan Puerto Rico

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Gastrointestinal(GI) Endoscopes and Bronchoscopes(pulmonary)

33410-6400

VA248-17-Q-0528

03-23-2017

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Department of Veterans Affairs

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center

7305 North Military Trail

Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-6400

Terry Emory

561-422-1364

VA Caribbean Healthcare System (672)

#10 Casia Street

00921

San Juan Puerto Rico

va.gov

Department of Veteran's Affairs

[email protected]

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and utilizing Subpart 13.5 Commercial Items-Test Program procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Department of Veterans Affairs, San Juan VA Medical Center has a need to procure Gastro-intestinal Endoscopes and Bronchoscopes, brand name or equal for the San Juan VA Medical Center GI and Pulmonary service.

(ii) The combined synopsis solicitation number is VA248-17-Q-0528. It s issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This combined synopsis solicitation RFQ and the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87-2 (4-06-2016).

(iv) The combined synopsis solicitation is 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The NAICS is 339112. Business size standard is 1000 employees. Note, Interested Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business [SDVOSB/VOSB] Offerors must be listed and registered in Vetbiz.gov to be considered for Award.

(v) This combined synopsis solicitation is for the purchase of Gastro-intestinal Endoscopes and Bronchoscopes that operate with the current system in place. Any response shall include manufacturer plus parts list, along with details on how such item(s) will operate with current equipment. Responses shall be on an all or none basis, no partial submission. The Government reserves the right to make no award at all.

(vi) A description of the items to be acquired is in the following Statement of Works x 2 for each set of endoscopes:

STATEMENT OF WORK:

GI Endoscopic Equipment Gastroenterology Section / Medical Service

INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND:

The San Juan VAMC is in need of the latest generation diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopes and maintenance and repair services. Having the latest technology will provide GI physicians the appropriate tools to better diagnose and treat diseases of the digestive tract. It helps to perform a precise diagnosis of the existence of ulcers, benign and malignant tumor lesions, lesions causing internal bleeding, etc. Also it facilitates the taking of biopsies and the performance of different therapeutic techniques. The purchase of this equipment will bring multiple benefits to our patients and the institution. It will guarantee that our patients are receiving state of the art evaluation and treatment.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The requested endoscopic equipment will be installed by the vendor with the support of Biomedical personnel. The vendor is responsible for the equipment maintenance for a 60 month period covered by a full service agreement as a base and four option period, beginning on date of award.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

All labor, training and maintenance are going to take place at VACHS Gastroenterology Section facility under VACHS policies.

VA Caribbean Healthcare System shall limit access to those individuals requiring access to perform functions related with this equipment.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

The vendor shall provide all labor, training and all other resources required to deliver the requirements stated herein.

All vendor employees have to successfully complete the Cyber Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior Training and the appropriate VA Privacy training based on their skill trade as it relates to privacy or security in their work on this procurement.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES:

All equipment acquired shall be fully compatible with existing technology within the section. The San Juan VAMC currently utilizes the Olympus Endoworks 7 reporting system. Therefore the new equipment/system must interface with institution HL7 support system and allow transmission of clinical images, procedure reports and critical patient data to patient s electronic medical record system. Also the requested equipment shall have full compatibility with the existing scopes including the models GIF 2Y-160, TJF-Q180V, GIF-XP180N and SIF-Q180 and the Automated Endoscope Reprocessors/Medivators. However, the vendor may offer an entire new system that emulates the current utilized system. The vendor will include all the training, installation and maintenance.

COMPONENTS

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Evis Exera III Video

Dual Focus (enabled with HQ endoscopes)

Narrow Band Imaging

Pre-Freeze feature automatically selects--the sharpest still image

Image Processing

Signal Output enables optimal image for the installed infrastructure. 16:9 and 16:10 format availability for HD monitors

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Evis Exera III Light

Narrow Band Imaging

Waterproof One-Touch Connector

Cooling Fan

Link Connection: A new link connection to peripheral devices, such as Scope Guide and flushing pumps, avoids complicated cable connections and accelerates transmission speed.

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7

Interface Converter

CV Interface Converter Device

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Remote Cable Peripheral

REMOTE CABLE PERIPHERAL DEVICE 1.8M for CV-190

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9

SDI Cable 2.5M

SDI Cable f/ CV-180/CV-190/OTV-S190/CV-290, 2.5m

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25 ft PC video Cable for CV-180

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3ft PC Video cable for CV-180

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HD Printer

Power Supply

Power Supply: 100 120 V AC --10% 50/60 Hz

Apparent Power: 280 VA

Ambient Temperature: 10 35"-C (50 to 95"-F)

Size

Size (W x H x D): 280 x 125 x 398 mm

Weight: 9 kg

Printing

Printing Method: Dye sublimation

Print Area: 2528H x 1920V dots (169.4 x 128.6 mm)

Printing Resolution: 379 dpi

Print Speed (Approximate): 29 s (normal), 21 s (high)

Multi-Picture Splitting: 1, 2, 3, or 4

Input Terminal: RGBsync (BNC type), VIDEO (BNC type), S VIDEO (mini DIN type), SDI (BNC type)

Output Terminal: RGBsync (BNC type), VIDEO (BNC type),S VIDEO (mini DIN type), SDI (BNC type)

Supplied Accessory: Trial printing pack

Available Accessories: Remote control unit (MAJ-898), color printing pack (UPC-55)

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BNC Cable

BNC cable for CV-160

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Electrosurgical Generator

Contains unit, combination footswitch, active cord

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Peristaltic Water Pump

Flow rate

10 270 ml/min (Pump tube ID 3.2 mm)

20 600 ml/min (Pump tube ID 4.8 mm)

Pump head

4 rollers, detachable

Type, protection class

CF, Class I

Power supply

100 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 60 VA

Size (W --D-- H), incl. pump head

295" - 430" -115 mm

Weight, without footswitch

5.6 kg

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Water Bottle Holder

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Power Cord for ESG-100 and AFU-100

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10

26" Full HD LCD Monitor

LCD Panel

Screen size 26 inches

Display devices a-Si TFT active matrix

Resolution 1,920" - 1,080 pixels (full HD)

Contrast ratio 1,400:1

Aspect ratio 16:9

Viewing angle 178"- (horizontal and vertical)

Number of colors 1.07 billion

Size

Dimensions 626.8 (W) -- 395.2 (H) -- 79.6 (D) mm

Weight 7.8 kg

Power Supply

LCD monitor AC IN: 100 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.96 0.47 A

DC IN: 24 V, 3.6 A, 5 V, 0.03 A

(supplied by optional AC adapter)

Input SDI (1)

BNC connector

SDI (2)

VIDEO BNC connector

Y/C 4-pin mini-DIN

HD15 D-sub 15-pin

DVI (1) DVI-I connector

DVI (2) DVI-I connector

Aux in (HD/SD-SDI) BNC connector

Output

HD/SD SDI (1)

BNC connector with active-through output

SDI (1) SDI (2)

VIDEO BNC connector with loop-through output and auto 75 termination

Y/C 4-pin mini-DIN with active-through output

HD15 D-sub 15-pin with active-through output

DVI (1)

DVI-I connector with active-through output

DVI (2)

Clone Out (3G/HD-SDI) BNC connector

Remote

RS-232C connector D-sub 9-pin

GPI connector RJ-45

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Mounting Adaptor for flat panel

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Workstation GI Standard

Storage

The WM-NP2 trolley accommodates a wide range of electro-medical devices to meet the requirements of either routine or advanced endoscopic procedures.

Monitor position

The all new LCD Monitor Arm allows the operator to optimise the viewing position with ease, due to the integral gas spring and tensioned joints providing excellent balance in use.

Cable management

Optimised cable management is achieved through a range of cable channels integral to the workstation hoop, with the addition of dedicated cable winders at the rear of the workstation shelves for safety and convenience.

Electrical safety

An Olympus separation transformer is fitted as standard to meet electrical safety requirements. Output from the transformer is controlled by a central switch, allowing all connected equipment to be powered up simultaneously.

Clip in accessories

In a completely new concept, a range of clip in accessories are provided for the cart, from water bottle clips to cable holders allowing users to customise their workstation.

Drawer pack

The drawer pack facilitates safe storage of a variety of devices, providing a practical addition to the workstation. Multiple drawer packs can be fitted to a single workstation.

Gas bottle holder

Safe and easy to use single and double gas bottle holders for various bottle sizes support all procedures with CO2 insufflation in surgical and medical endoscopy.

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Workstation CO2

WORKSTATION GI CO2

STANDARD SET

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Universal Stowage Container

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Videoscope cable Evis

CV-180 Pigtail cable

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Cable

HD-RGB CABLE CONNECTING THE EU-ME1 TO THE SDI CONVERTER

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SDI Converter

VGA/RGBS/YPBPR/SOG INPUT UNIT 90T0013

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remote cable 2m

REMOTE CABLE REQUIRED FOR CONNECTING EU ME1 TO CV 190

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Keyboard integration cable

MAJ 1710 INTEGRATION USB ADAPT

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Forward-Viewing ultrasound videogastroscope

Optical System

Field of view 120"-

Direction of view Forward viewing

Depth of field 3 to 100 mm

Insertion Tube

Distal end outer diameter 14.6 mm

Insertion tube outer diameter 12.6 mm

Working length 1245 mm

Instrument Channel

Channel inner diameter 3.7 mm

Minimum visible distance 5 mm from the objective lens

Bending Section

Angulation range UP 180"- , DOWN 90"- , RIGHT 90"- , LEFT 90"-

Total Length

1560 mm

Ultrasound Functions

With EU-ME1, EU-ME2 With ProSound SSD- 10, F75

Operation Mode

EU-ME1: B mode, color flow mode, power flow mode

EU-ME2: B mode, THE mode, H-FLOW mode, COLOR FLOW mode, POWER FLOW mode, PW mode, CH-EUS mode and ELST mode (Elastography) B-mode, M-mode, D-mode, Flow mode, Powerflow mode

Scanning Method

Electronic curved linear array Electronic curved linear array

Scanning Direction

Parallel to the insertion direction Parallel to the insertion direction

Frequency

5, 6, 7.5, 10, 12 MHz*1 5, 6, 7.5, 10 MHz*1

Scanning Range

90"-

contacting Method

Sterile deaerated water immersion method, Direct contact method*2

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Curvilinear Endoscope

Optical System

Field of view 100"-

Direction of view Forward oblique viewing 55"-

Depth of field 3 to 100 mm

Insertion Tube

Distal end outer diameter 14.6 mm

Insertion tube outer diameter 12.6 mm

Working length 1,250 mm

Instrument Channel

Channel inner diameter 3.7 mm

Minimum visible distance 6 mm

Bending Section

Angulation range UP 130"- , DOWN 90"- , RIGHT 90"- , LEFT 90"-

Total Length

1,555 mm

Ultrasound Functions

With EU-ME1 With Hitachi Aloka 10 / 7

Cable

MAJ-1597

Cable Length

1,500 mm 1,500 mm

Operation Mode

B-mode, Color Flow mode, Power Flow mode

Scanning Method

Electronic curved linear array Electronic curved linear array

Scanning Direction

Parallel to the insertion direction Parallel to the insertion direction

Frequency

5, 6, 7.5, 10, 12 MHz

Scanning Range

180"-

contacting Method

Balloon method, Direct contact method

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Ultrasound Cable

Detachable cable for EUS & EBUS scopes

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Scope Guide Endoscope

SCOPEGUIDE PROCESSOR INCLUDES MAJ-1859,1868,1875,1881,1907

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Cable

MAJ 1898 CLV UPD CABLE

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Communication Cable

COMMUNICATION CABLE 1.8M

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SDI Cable 2.5M

SDI CABLE 2.5M

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Scope Guide Reference Plate

SCOPEGUIDE REFERENCE PLATE

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Evis Exera III High

Optical System

Field of view 140"-

Direction of view Forward viewing

Depth of field 2-100 mm

Insertion Section

Distal End outer diameter 9.2 mm

Insertion Tube outer diameter 9.2 mm

Working Length 1,030 mm

Instrument Channel

Channel inner diameter 2.8 mm

Minimum visible distance 3.0 mm from the distal end

Bending Section

Angulation range Up 210"-

Down 90"-

Right 100"-

Left 100"-

Total Length

1,350 mm

Compatible EVIS EXERA System

Video System Center OLYMPUS CV-190

Xenon Light Source OLYMPUS CLV-190

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Evis Exera III High

Optical System

Field of view Normal 140"-

Near 140"-

Direction of view Forward viewing

Depth of field Normal 5-100 mm

Near 2-6 mm

Insertion Section

Distal End outer diameter 9.9 mm

Insertion Tube outer diameter 9.9 mm

Working Length 1,030 mm

Instrument Channel

Channel inner diameter 2.8 mm

Minimum visible distance 3.0 mm from the distal end

Bending Section

Angulation range Up 210"-

Down 90"-

Right 100"-

Left 100"-

Total Length

1,350 mm

Compatible EVIS EXERA System

Video System Center OLYMPUS CV-190

Xenon Light Source OLYMPUS CLV-190

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Ultra Slim Endoscope

Optical System

Field of view 140"-

Direction of view Forward viewing

Depth of field 3-100 mm

Insertion Section

Distal end outer diameter 5.4 mm

Insertion tube outer diameter 5.8 mm

Working length 1,100 mm

Instrument Channel

Channel inner diameter 2.2 mm

Minimum visible distance 3.0 mm from the distal end

Bending Section

Angulation range Up 210"-

Down 90"-

Right 100"-

Left 100"-

Total Length

1,420 mm

Compatible EVIS EXERA System

Video System Center OLYMPUS CV-190

Xenon Light Source OLYMPUS CLV-190

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1

Therapeutic two channel HD

Optical System

Field of view 140"-

Direction of view Forward viewing

Depth of field 2 to 100 mm

Distal End

Outer diameter 12.2 mm

Insertion Tube

Outer diameter 12.6 mm

Bending Section

Angulation range Up 210"- , Down 90"- , Right 100"- , Left 100"-

Working Length

1,030 mm

Total Length

1,350 mm

Instrument Channel

Inner diameter A: 2.8 mm, B: 3.7 mm

Minimum visible distance A: 3 mm from the distal end

B: 5 mm from the distal end

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Evis Exera III HD

Channel Width: 3.7

Working Length: L: 1680, I: 1330

Field of View: Normal 170, Near 160

Direction of View: Forward viewing

Depth of Field: Normal 5-100, Near 2-6

Outer Diameter: 13.2

Outer Diameter Insertion Tube: 12.8

Max Angulation Up: 180

Max Angulation Down: 180

Max Angulation Right: 160

Max Angulation Left: 160

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Evis Exera III colonovideoscope

Optical system

Field of view 170"-

Direction of view Forward viewing

Depth of field 2 100

Insertion section

Distal end outer diameter 13.2 mm

Insertion tube outer diameter 12.8 mm

Working length L: 1680 mm, I: 1330 mm

Instrument channel

Channel inner diameter 3.7 mm

Minimum visible distance 3.0 mm from distal end

Direction from which endotherapy accessories

Bending section Angulation range

Up 180"-

Down 180"-

Right 160"-

Left 160"-

Total length L: 2005 mm I: 1655 mm

Compatible

EVIS EXERA system

Video system center OLYMPUS CV-190

Xenon light source OLYMPUS CLV-190

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Uktra Slim EE III colonovideoscope

Channel Width:--3.2

Working Length:--L: 1680, I: 1330

Field of View:--140

Direction of View:--Forward viewing

Depth of Field:--2-100

Outer Diameter:--9.7

Outer Diameter Insertion Tube:--9.5

Max Angulation Up:--180

Max Angulation Down:--180

Max Angulation Right:--160

Max Angulation Left:--160

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Video Duodenoscope

Optical System

Field of view 100"-

Direction of view Backward side viewing 5"-

Depth of field 5to 60 mm

Distal End

Outer diameter 13.7 mm

Insertion Tube

Outer diameter 11.3 mm

Bending Section

Range of distal end bending Up 120"- , Down 90"- , Right 110"- , Left 90"-

Working Length

1,240 mm

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18 Powdered-Coated Steel Storage Cabinet

Type

EDC Plus

Number of endoscope positions

8 (for extension units 8 and 4)

Drying time (default setting)

120 minutes

Storage time (default setting)

168 hours

Ambient temperature location

25" -C (+/ 5" -C) briefly 35" -C

Relative humidity location

30 75%

Dimensions

EDC Plus W: 1280 x D: 470 x H: 2130 2180 (height adjustable feet)

EDC Plus 8-scope extension unit

W: 1100 x D: 470 x H: 2130 2180 (height adjustable feet)

EDC Plus 4-scope extension unit

W: 680 x D: 470 x H: 2130 2180 (height adjustable feet)

Weight

200 kg

Depth of chamber

350 mm

Volume of cabinet

0.65 m3

Space per endoscope

90 mm

Electrical connections

Power supply 220 - 240 V

Connections

L1, N, PE

Frequency

50 - 60 Hz

Max. current

1,0 A

Max. power consumption

230 W

Air supply

Compressed air Pressurized medical grade air or compressed dry air

Connection

Preferably '' inner thread (hose '' 8mm)

Pressure

3 8 bar

Dew point

43" -C

Max. consumption

100l/min, 8 endoscopes

Max Consumption per scope per day

7.2 m3/h

Air feed into chamber

Internal ventilator approx.12 m--/h

HEPA filter

H13

Resistance HEPA filter

200 Pa

Network connections

Connections TCP/IP; 10/100 (RJ45)

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Interior Led storage cabinet

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Keyless storage cabinets

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Circulation Fan storage cabinets

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1

Balloon Control Unit

Power

100 V 240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Consumption electric power

150 VA

Set Pressure of Balloon

5.4 kPa

+ 2.6 kPa / - 0.0 kPa

Size (W--H--D)

374"-151"-486 mm

Weight

11 kg (Balloon Control unit)

0.4 kg (OBCU Remote Controller

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Single Use Splinting tube

Insertion Tube

Outer diameter 13.2 mm

Inner diameter 11 mm

Working Length

1,320 mm

Total Length

1,400 mm

Material of the Tube

Silicone rubber

Material of the Balloon

Silicone rubber

Hydrophilic Lubrication Coating

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Co2 Regulation Unit

Control Button: Simple start/stop button on front panel efficiently controls gas flow.

Gas Connection: Dedicated cylinder hose allows easy exchange of carbon dioxide cylinders, or unit may be connected to hospital medical gas supply.

Size: Compact size and lightweight at just 4.9 kg to easily fit on existing endoscopy station.

Flow Rate: High gas flow rates allow rapid insufflation when required.

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Cylinder Hose with Switchover

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Gas/water valve

Endoscope Compatibility

Colonoscopes: OES 40, EVIS 140, 145, 160, 165, 180, 185, 170, 190, 240, 260, 290

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Gas/water container

Endoscope Compatibility:

Gastro-, colono-, and duodenoscopes:

OES 40, EVIS 140, 145, 160, 165, 180, 170, 240, 260, 290

Water bottle for use with CO

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Extra long flow gas

SCHEDULES/MILESTONES

Upon delivery of the equipment to VA Caribbean Healthcare System, the vendor shall provide on-site set-up and assembly, installation and integration of new equipment to existing system based on VISN 8 and VA Caribbean Healthcare System policies and procedures, available on request by our Bio-medical Department. During the installation, the vendor will provide technical support by being able to respond to questions related to the equipment. The vendor is responsible for providing VACHS staff with instructions for all workstations procured under this contract.

All installation, training and maintenance shall be performed at VA Gastroenterology Section from 7:00am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday under supervision of VACHS staff.

The vendor shall work with Bio Medical Engineering and Office of Information Technology (OIT) to implement an effective training program for both users and administrative support staff. GI Section shall be responsible for scheduling training and arranging for the presence of personnel to be trained.

User training shall cover all user aspects. Trainees should be fully capable of training others in the proper use and operation of the equipment.

Technical training shall cover preventive maintenance and testing of image display and associated equipment.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

The biomedical engineering and the Office of information Technology (OIT) are responsible for final acceptance testing. Equipment will be put into clinical use during the implementation. Implementation must be 100%, all equipment operational full functionality as specified within the resulting contract before being considered as complete and accepted.

If deficiencies found at the time of acceptance testing are corrected, final acceptance will be issued upon validation of deficiency correction, and the warranty start date shall commence on the date the initial acceptance testing was completed.

Statement of Work

Bronchoscopes

General Scope of Work

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) provides a minimally invasive means for physicians to see beyond the bronchial wall to sample tissue, lymph nodes, or lesions outside of the bronchial airway. Two imaging modalities for EBUS including radial and curvilinear platforms are needed. Radial ultrasound provides 360o images of the airway wall and surrounding structures external to the airway. Curvilinear ultrasound provides 60o images of the airway wall and surrounding structures external to the airways. This requirement is for the below equipment with maintenance and repair services, for a base and four year option period, beginning on date of award.

Place of Performance:

All training and in-service orientation is going to take place at VACHS Pulmonary & CCM Section OPA in the room 1F1-146 facility under VACHS policies.

Work Requirements:

The vendor shall provide all supervision, training and resources required for delivery, set-up, and operability of the equipment.

Description of Equipment and Services:

All equipment proposed by the vendor shall have full compatibility with VACHS and Pulmonary Service Equipment that is currently being used in our facility. The cleaning and maintenance procedures of equipment shall follow applicable standard operating procedures as outlined by VA regulations and manufacturer guidelines. Scheduled maintenance will be provided by the Biomed division following manufactures guidelines.

Schedule / Milestone:

Upon delivery of the equipment to VA Caribbean Healthcare System, the vendor shall provide on-site set-up and assembly and training of new equipment to Respiratory Therapy Staff based on VISN 8 and VA Caribbean Healthcare System policies and procedures. During the installation, the vendor will provide technical support and respond to questions related to the proper function of equipment.

The vendor shall work with Bio Medical Engineering to implement an effective training program for users and related support staff. Pulmonary Section shall be responsible for scheduling training and arranging for the presence of personnel to be trained.

User training shall cover all operational aspects and post training a Certified Trainee should be fully capable of training others in the proper use and operation of the equipment.

Technical training shall cover preventive maintenance and testing of image display and associated equipment.

Acceptance Criteria:

Biomedical engineering is responsible for final acceptance testing. Equipment will be put into clinical use during the implementation. Implementation must be 100% usable of all equipment on operational and functionality as specified within the resulting contract.

If deficiencies found at the time of acceptance testing are corrected, final acceptance will be issued upon validation of deficiency correction, and the warranty start date shall commence on the date the initial acceptance testing was completed.

COMPONENTS

LINE ITEM

DESCRIPTION

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Video System Center

Narrow Band Imaging.

Waterproof One-Touch Connector: waterproof connector enables a one-step connection to the light source and does not require a separate video cable for connection to the video processor. Reduced time during procedure setup and dismantling.

Cooling Fan: Reduced operating noise.

Link Connection: Link connection to peripheral devices, such as Scope Guide and flushing pumps, un-complicated cable connections and accelerated transmission speed.

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High Intensity 300 W Xenon Light Source

Bright powerful imaging: Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) provides brightness as well as twice the viewable distance in the lumen.

Easy connection and fast transmission speed: Waterproof connector to allow one-step connection to the light source. A link connection to the peripheral devices, such as scope guide or flushing pumps, un-complicated cable configurations.

Reduced operating noise: Cooling fan that reduces operating noise.

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Videoscope Cable

Videoscope cable for CV-165, -180

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26" LCD HD TV flat panel monitor

26-inch full-HD

26-inch full-HD LCD monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio, high brightness, high contrast, and high gradation images.

FLIP function

FLIP function (such as mirror and 180"- rotation) which provides a suitable display pattern and monitor layout for the procedure.

Multimodality display capability

At least a 26 monitor with a variety of display modes including picture-in-picture (PIP), picture-out-picture (POP), and clone out with various image-size combinations.

Various input/output terminals

A back panel for multiple HD and SD inputs including 3G/HD/SD SDI (2"-), DVI-I (2"-), HD15, Y/C, and Composite.

Image multiple enhancer.

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Endoscopic ultrasound processor compatible with the GF-UM160, GF-UM130/Q130 and GF-UM20

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Converter

VGA/RGBS/YPBPR/SOG INPUT UNIT 90T0013

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cable connector

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MAJ-1951 Cable connector 2

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EU-ME1 keyboard integration USB cable

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WM-NP2 Workstation GI/SI Basic

CV Interface Converter Device

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Remote cable for peripheral

1.8M for CV-190

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Universal storage container

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Workstation GI/SI/Basic

Mobile endoscopic workstation with access to all devices that are needed in surgical and medical endoscopy.

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Swing keyboard arm Side Mounted

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Sliding keyboard arm

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Flat panel swing arm flat panel

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Scope pole kit

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Swing keyboard arm

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Ultrasound connector holder attachable to endoscope pole.

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Diagnostic Bronchoscope

Channel Width:--

2.0 mm

Working Length:--

600 mm

Field of View:--

110"-

Direction of View:--

0"- Forward Viewing

Depth of Field:--

2-50 mm

Outer Diameter:--

4.2 mm Distal End

Outer Diameter Insertion Tube:--

4.1 mm

Max Angulation Up:--

210"-

Max Angulation Down:--

130"-

Max Angulation Right:--

120"- with Rotary Function

Max Angulation Left:--

120"- with Rotary Function

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Diagnostic Bronchoscope

Channel Width:--

2.0 mm

Working Length:--

60 cm

Field of View:--

120"-

Direction of View:--

0"- Forward Viewing

Depth of Field:--

3-100 mm

Outer Diameter:--

4.8 mm Distal End

Outer Diameter Insertion Tube:--

4.9 mm

Max Angulation Up:--

210"-

Max Angulation Down:--

130"-

Max Angulation Right:--

120"- with Rotary Function

Max Angulation Left:--

120"- with Rotary Function

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Therapeutic Bronchoscope

Channel Width:--

2.8 mm

Working Length:--

60 cm

Field of View:--

120"-

Direction of View:--

0"- Forward Viewing

Depth of Field:--

3-100 mm

Outer Diameter:--

6.2 mm Distal End

Outer Diameter Insertion Tube:--

6.0 mm

Max Angulation Up:--

180"-

Max Angulation Down:--

130"-

Max Angulation Right:--

120"- with Rotary Function

Max Angulation Left:--

120"- with Rotary Function

23

Diagnostic Bronchoscope

Channel Width:--

2.0 mm

Working Length:--

600 mm

Field of View:--

120"-

Direction of View:--

0"- Forward Viewing

Depth of Field:--

3-100 mm

Outer Diameter:--

5.5 mm Distal End

Outer Diameter Insertion Tube:--

5.1 mm

Max Angulation Up:--

210"-

Max Angulation Down:--

130"-

Max Angulation Right:--

120"- with Rotary Function

Max Angulation Left:--

120"- with Rotary Function

24

EBUS Bronchoscope

Channel Width:--

2.2

Working Length:--

600

Field of View:--

80

Direction of View:--

35 degree forward oblique

Depth of Field:--

2-50

Outer Diameter:--

6.9

Outer Diameter Insertion Tube:--

6.2

Max Angulation Up:--

120

Max Angulation Down:--

90

25

BALLOON FOR BF UC160F OL8 PACKAGE OF 20

26

Channel cleaning brush

Bronchoscopes: OES 20, 30, 40, 60, EVIS 160, 180, 190,

200, 240, 260

Ultrasonic bronchoscopes: BF-UC160F, -UC180F

Pleuroscopes: LTF-160

Ultrasonic rectal probes: RU-75M-R1, -12M-R1

Choledochoscopes: CHF-P20, -T20, -P20Q

For instrument channel of cystoscopes: CYF-5, -5A, -V, -VA,

CYF-V2, -VA2, -VH

Tracheal intubation scopes: LF-T, -TP

Rhinolaryngoscopes: ENF-VT, -T3, -VT2

27

Semi-disposable suction valve

Bronchoscopes: OES 30, 40, 60, E2, EVIS 160, 180, 190, 240, 260, MAF-TM, MAF-GM

Ultrasonic bronchoscopes: BF-UC160F, -UC180F

Pleuroscopes: LTF-160

Rhinolaryngoscopes: ENF-VT

Cystoscopes: CYF-5, -5A, -V, -VA

28

Single-use, sterile biopsy valve

Bronchoscopes: OES 20, 20D, 30, 40, 60, E2, EVIS 160, 180, 170, 190, 200, 240, 260, 290, MAF-TM

Ultrasonic bronchoscopes: BF-UC160F, -UC180F

Pleuroscopes: LTF-160 Single-use, sterile biopsy valve

29

Single-Use EBUS-TBNA Aspiration Needles 21G

5 Needle 5 biopsy valves 5 syringes

30

Single-Use EBUS-TBNA Aspiration Needles 22G

5 Needle 5 biopsy valves 5 syringes

31

Manual Leakage Testing

All OES and EVIS endoscopes Maintenance unit

32

Water-leakage tester

All OES and EVIS endoscopes

33

A6 Analog and Digital Black and White Thermal Printer

A6 medical grade black and white digital printer that can accept analogue video as well as PC-friendly digital USB signal inputs.

34

Remote cable

35

Sony UPP-110HG 110 mm high gloss black & white thermal imaging paper 10 Rolls/pk

36

Probe driving unit

37

20 MHz frequency, radial scanning, for direct contact or EBUS guide sheath procedure

38

Ultrasonic miniature probe

Display mode

B-mode

Scanning method

Mechanical radial scanning

Scanning direction

360"- circumferential, in perpendicular direction with respect to probe insertion direction

Working length

2,050 mm

Total length

2,140 mm

Insertion tube

1.7 mm (distal end 850 mm)

2.0 mm (on connector side)

Maximum diameter

2.0 mm

Compatible scope

2.2 mm or more

contact method for ROI

Direct contact Method

Balloon-sheath compatibility

39

Miniature probe

Display Mode

B-mode

Scanning method

Mechanical radial scanning

Scanning direction

360"- circumferential, in perpendicular direction with respect to probe insertion direction

Ultrasonic Frequency

20 MHz

Working length

2.050 mm

Total length

2,140 mm

Insertion tube

2.5 mm

maximum diameter

2.6 mm

Compatible scope

2.8 mm or more

contact method for ROI

Balloon contact Method

Guide-sheath compatibility

40

Guide Sheath Kit

41

Probe Driving Unit

Unit power a wide variety of ultrasound miniature probes with frequency ranges of 7.5 to 20 MHz.

42

WM-P2 arm mount

43

Connector cable for EUS-CV-190

Schedule is for a base and four option years to begin on the date of award and encompasses both SOW s. Annotate under separate cover/offer pricing for each item above for both SOW s separately and pricing for the service portion of maintenance and repair separately for both SOW s.

(vii) The equipment is to be delivered on or before 60 days after award at the expense of the offeror, FOB destination to San Juan, Puerto Rico(specific delivery address on award).

(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial (Oct 2015), applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items: Offerors are to e-mail complete quotes to [email protected] no later than 4 PM EST on 21 Mar 2017. All provisions and clauses applicable to this solicitation can be viewed in full text using the following web addresses: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 2014), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability, past performance and price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price.

(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial items (MAY 2014) applies to this acquisition. It is advised that Offerors include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certification Commercial Items (FEB 2016) with their offer. Provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certification can be accessed electronically at the following web address: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (APR 2015) applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014)

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010)(41 U.S.C. 3509).

[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[x] (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved]

[] (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved]

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved]

[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (OCT 2014) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[X] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246).

[] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[X] (36)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT---Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-13.

[] (37)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT---Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (38) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (39)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT---Registered Personal Computer Products (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

[X] (41) 52.225-1, Buy American Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (42)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (45) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (46) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (47) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (48) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (49) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (51) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (52) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (53) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (54)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014) (Executive Order 13658).

[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(End of Clause)

(xiii) Statement regarding any Additional Provisions and Clauses, or other terms and conditions important to the requirement/procurement process consistent with commercial practices:

Provisions in full text:

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (MAR 2015).

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except

(1) FPSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

(b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly

(1) [] In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or

(2) [] Outside the United States.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998).

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of provision)

852.252-70"- Solicitation provisions or clauses incorporated by reference (JAN 2008).

The following provisions or clauses incorporated by reference in this solicitation must be completed by the offeror or prospective contractor and submitted with the quotation or offer.-- Copies of these provisions or clauses are available on the Internet at the web sites provided in the provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, or the clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference.-- Copies may also be obtained from the contracting officer.

(End of provision)

Provisions incorporated by reference are:

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure regarding payments to Influence certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007);

52.204-7 System for award management (JUL 2013)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (NOV 2014)

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)

852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (Jul 2016)(Deviation)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (APR 2014);

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with entities engaging in certain activities or transactions relating to Iran Representation and Certification (DEC 2012)

Clauses in Full Text:

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998).

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of clause)

VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008)

(Note: as used in this clause, the term "brand name" includes identification of products by make and model.)

(a) If items called for by this invitation for bids have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Bids offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bids and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the invitation.

(b) Unless the bidder clearly indicates in the bid that the bidder is offering an "equal" product, the bid shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in the invitation for bids.

(c)(1) If the bidder proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the space provided in the invitation for bids, or such product shall be otherwise clearly identified in the bid. The evaluation of bids and the determination as to equality of the product offered shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the bidder or identified in his/her bid as well as other information reasonably available to the purchasing activity. CAUTION TO BIDDERS. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the bid and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Accordingly, to insure that sufficient information is available, the bidder must furnish as a part of his/her bid all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to:

(i) Determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirement of the Invitation for Bids, and

(ii) Establish exactly what the bidder proposes to furnish and what the Government would be binding itself to purchase by making an award. The information furnished may include specific references to information previously furnished or to information otherwise available to the purchasing activity.

(2) If the bidder proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the Invitation for Bids, he/she shall:

(i) Include in his/her bid a clear description of such proposed modifications, and

(ii) Clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications.

(3) Modifications proposed after bid opening to make a product conform to a brand name product referenced in the Invitation for Bids will not be considered.

The clause entitled "Brand name or equal" applies only to items that are specific to operation of the equipment and does not include standard connectors, peripherals, cables etc. commonly found in the market place that works with/on any type of the aforementioned items.

(End of clause)

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2015)

52.222-20 Contracts for materials, supplies, articles, and equipment exceeding $15,000.00 (MAY 2014);

52.228-5 Insurance Work on a Government Installation (Jan 2007);

52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984);

52.232-8 Discounts for prompt payment (FEB 2002);

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984);

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontrators (DEC 2013);

52.243-1 Changes Fixed Price (AUG 1987);

852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008);

852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984) Alternate I (JAN 2008);

852.232-72 Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (Nov 2012);

852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008);

852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008)

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND VENDOR PROVIDED ON REQUEST DUE TO FBO CHARACTER LIMITATIONS

(xiv) DPAS is N/A

(xv) The RFQ is due on 23 Mar 2017, 3:00 pm by e-mail at Contract Specialist s e-mail address below. Offers received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition or are deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

(xvi) For further information contact the below by phone at 561-422-1364. For technical only questions email both the CO below and the COR at [email protected]. For contractual only questions email the CO below.

Contracting Office Address: 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach 33410

Point of contact/Contracting Officer: Terry Emory, terry.emory@ va.gov

Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/WPBVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA24817Q0528/listing.html

“There is no emergency,” Connecticut interim Insurance Commissioner Joshua Hershman wrote this week of the liquidation proceedings involving PHL Variable Insurance Co.

There is “no basis” for large policyholders to intervene in the process, and Judge Daniel J. Klau should deny such requests, Hershman added in a memorandum filed Tuesday.

SWS Holdings and BroadRiver Asset Management share the same frustrations: When former insurance commissioner Andrew Mais took over the financially troubled PHL in May 2024, he sought an accompanying moratorium that capped PHL benefits at $300,000. Large policyholders say the moratorium discriminates against them while not impacting smaller policyholders.

Mais retired on Nov. 28 and was succeeded by Hershman, who pivoted to liquidation in a Dec. 31 status update. That prompted renewed anger from SWS and BroadRiver, who filed emergency motions to intervene in the liquidation process.

The motions sought a total or partial premium holiday for their universal life policies, arguing they were misled into continuing payments under the assumption that a rehabilitation plan would sustain coverage indefinitely. The filing from Hershamn this week disputes those claims, saying the rehabilitator never promised ongoing coverage and has provided options to preserve policyholder claims during the receivership.

“The Movants’ narrative is false,” the filing reads, noting that the rehabilitator has been transparent that any rehabilitation plan would depend on a successful marketing process and would only proceed if it provided policyholders with greater coverage than a standard liquidation.

Efforts continue to pursue a transaction that would provide over-the-cap policyholders — those with benefits exceeding guaranty association limits — more coverage than they would receive in a standard liquidation, Hershman wrote.

The court previously denied a similar motion to intervene and approved modifications to a moratorium that allow policyholders to assert claims for premiums paid if they surrender their policies. The rehabilitator’s filing emphasized that the premium holiday sought by BroadRiver and SWS would be inequitable to other policyholders, particularly the majority with positive cash surrender values who have already prepaid premiums.

“The Moratorium Modifications approved by the court are the best and fairest path forward at the present time,” the filing states, adding that policyholders still have options to terminate policies and recover premiums paid under the approved plan.

Multi-million-dollar policies

SWS Holdings owns two Phoenix Generations universal life policies worth $18 million in death benefits, policies intended to fund an eventual stock purchase agreement. The company has paid more than $12 million in premiums to date, court documents say.

The BroadRiver policyholders have paid $57.1 million in premium payments, $19.7 million in the 19 months since Connecticut regulators began their rehabilitation of PHL Variable, their memo reads.

From the end of 2023 to September 2025, the amount of cash and short-term investments held by the PHL companies increased from $103 million to $437.5 million. Regulators fattened PHL’s coffers through the large premiums investors paid, the BroadRiver motion claims.

But Hershman's memo says that the allegation is "false."

The estate’s increase in cash during that period is primarily the result of three items having nothing to do with premium payments, Hershman said: A reimbursement of $100 million from the separate account to the general account for benefits the general account paid (post-rehabilitation) on behalf of the separate account; about $66 million in funds received from reinsurers; and about $81 million received from the sale of investments.

"Even if there were a legal basis for the Intervention Motion, the ultimate relief requested by Movants should be denied, because the premium holiday they seek is inequitable to other policyholders," Hershman concluded. "It would have been inappropriate in a rehabilitation plan, it will be inappropriate in a liquidation plan, and it is inappropriate as part of this ongoing receivership case."

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