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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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: offers are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number 36C26225Q1229 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2020- 07, July 2, 2020.

This solicitation intends to award a contract through total SDVOSB set-aside procedures to a business associated with NAICS Code 339113 and a size standard of 800 employees.

The Department of Veterans affairs (VA) seek a contractor to provide Stryker Orthopedic Instruments. The requirement is for the Venom 100MM (model number please see below) brand name only.

Offeror quotation must demonstrate meeting physical, functional or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specification for this requirement is listed for Brand Name per FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i).

The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the brand name supplies requested.

Manufacturer: Stryker Sales Corporation
Brand Name Item/Part Number: Venom 100MM Multigen2 Electrode
Additional Items & Qty: Please see accessories and product numbers listed below

Line-Item
Number
Product Number
Description

Qty

UOM
1
8400-825-010
Venom 100MM Multigen2 Electrode
6
EA
2
8400-825-015
Venom 150MM Multigen2 Electrode
6
EA
3
0406-650-400
Sterilization Box, Lightweight
4
EA

Delivery requirements:

Place of Delivery: PHOENIX VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - Warehouse/SPS Receiving - 650 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85012 - 1839.
Delivery Timeframe: Delivery shall be completed within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation Addendum:
All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Monday, August 25th, 2025, 6:00 am PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26225Q1229 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than August 20th, 2025, 8:00 AM PST.
Submit written offers with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Offers shall be sent by email to Rochelle.Malveaux@va.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the quote packet:

Vendor Information with SAM UEI

Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions
Items shall be FOB destination.
Provide an Authorized Distributor Letter/Memo form manufacturer.
Product must comply with the Buy American Act; Trade Agreement Act and all other clauses
(BAA) US law that requires federal agencies to purchase domestic goods and construction materials
For public use withing the United States. The act applies to federal procurement for the government s own use, as well as third-party purchases using federal funds.

(TAA) Federal law enacted in 1979 (codified at 19 U.S.C. ss 2501 2581) to foster fair and open international Trade while allowing the U.S. to waive certain domestic procurement restrictions.

Quote must be on company letterhead and include: complete POC contact information and quote expiration

Please complete the Certification of Compliance Attachment C
52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)
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 and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
Lowest priced quotation that meets all the requirements of this solicitation that is both responsive and responsible.

Acceptability of equipment shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator (s). Submission to this solicitation must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that the listed items are brand name

2

items. Offers that include any items that are not the exact match shall result in an unacceptable offer.
A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified with a minimum of at least sixty days, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

Must include the clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following clauses also apply:

(End of clause)

852.212-71 Gray Market Items and Counterfeit Items

No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.

No counterfeit supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of Clause)

In addition, the following clauses shall also apply:

52.232-33
Payment by electronic funds transfer system for award management
Jul 2013
52.233-1
Disputes
May 2014
52.233-3
Protest after award
Aug 1996
52.252-2
Clauses incorporated by reference
Feb 1998
852.203-70
Commercial advertising
Jan 2008

852.232-72
Electronic submission of payment requests
Nov 2012
852.237-70
Contractor responsibilities
Apr 1984
852.219-73
VA Notice of Total Set-Aside For Certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned
Jan 2023

Small Businesses

852.219-76
Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Supplies and Services

852.242-71
Administrative Contracting Officer
Oct 2020
852.246-71
Rejected Goods
Oct 2018
The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following:
http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following provisions shall also apply:

52.204-7
System for Award Management
Oct 2018
52.204-16
Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Option for Increased Quantity

Service of Protest
Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution

Solicitation Provision or clauses Incorporated by Reference
Oct 2016
52.212-3
May 2024
52.217-6.
Mar 1989
52.233-2
Sep 2006
852.233-70
Sep 2018
852.252-70
Jan 2008

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