6540--Slit Lamps & Tonometers

d as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. (iv) This solicitation is to be fulfilled through a 100% SDVOSB set aside, using NAICS Code 339115 having a size standard of 1,000 employees. (v) Vendor must be a verified SDVOSB in VETBIZ.gov at the time of solicitation. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES: (vi) The US Government, Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make a procurement for the Phoenix VA Healthcare System. Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6. 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 or equal to supplies being requested. PARTICIPATING VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: Phoenix VA Healthcare System 650 E Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ, 85012 2. ROUTINE ORDERS Routine orders require delivery the next business day, unless specified elsewhere in this contract. 3. EMERGENCY ORDERS An emergency delivery requires same day delivery and with the time specified during the placement of order. 4. DELIVERY LOCATION, NORMAL WORK HOURS AND INSTRUCTIONS: Time of delivery specified or mutually agreed to at the time of receipt of telephone orders shall become mandatory upon the Contractor s acceptance to commitment. Delivery of supplies by the scheduled time will be complete except as otherwise authorized by Government personnel. If the Contractor cannot make delivery and an outside source must be utilized, the Contractor will be responsible for paying the difference in cost. 5. RECALLED AND DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS The Contractor will immediately notify the Point of Contact and Contracting Officer of any recalls of product or other important product safety issues. As appropriate, the Contractor will replace and/or reimburse recalled / defective products at no cost to the Government. The Contractor may be liable for costs of processing recalls, i.e. administrative and clinical services to replace recalled / defective products. 6. SAFETY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS Delivery personnel shall be trained in Radiation Safety Techniques, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Joint Commission safety guidelines and Department of Transportation requirements. 7. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE GOVERNMENT New Year s Day January 1 Martin Luther King s Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th The President of the United States of America may declare additional days as a Federal holiday, and if so, this holiday will automatically be added to the list above. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. 8. CONTRACTOR DELIVERY PERSONNEL All contractor personnel are required to wear clothing bearing the name of the Contractor and wear a badge that has the Contractor name. Contractor personnel must have a picture I.D. and must be able to speak English. 9. PARKING AND SPEED LIMIT Park only in areas designated by the POC or otherwise directed by Police and Security Service personnel. The Contractor shall display on each of its vehicles the company name in a size that is clearly visible. Upon receipt of award, the Contractor shall submit a list of employees and vehicles to the POC of each facility. The Contractor shall conform to the speed limit set at each Government facility. Should Contractor personnel receive a citation for parking, speeding or other infraction from VA Police and Security, the offenses will be handled in Federal Court as they are Federal offenses. 10. PLACEMENT OF VERBAL ORDERS Contractors shall provide on a separate sheet of paper, the name, location, and telephone number of the office where the participating VA facility/POC will call to place orders. 11. INVOICE AND PAYMENT No advanced payments will be authorized. The contractor shall submit invoices on a monthly basis. The invoice must have at a minimum, the contract number, assigned purchase order, assigned obligation number, date order was placed, date order was shipped, and any additional necessary detailed information to identify service rendered. Payment on invoice may be delayed in invoice(s) are not completed properly. 12. PERSONNEL POLICY The parties agree that the contract personnel working this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the contractor. 13. SMOKING POLICY Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Haag-Streit 900 BQ LED Slit Slit image width: 0 8 mm continuous Slit image length: 1 8 mm continuous Illumination field diameter: 8, 5, 3, 2, 1, and 0.2 mm (Test mark with fixation star) Slit image radial range: ± 90° Radial movement to the microscope axis: Horizontal ± 40 ° Filters: blue, red-free (green), grey (10%), heat absorption filter Light source: Tungsten incandescent light bulb 6 V /4.5 A Illumination intensity: 0 380 000 LuxTech Laser source: Q-switched Nd:YAG 1064 nm Energy settings: max. 10 mJ (30mJ) (27 steps 0.2 10 mJ) Spot size: 7 m Cone angle: 16 ° Defocus: Anterior / Posterior Pulse duration: 4 ns Pulse setting: 1, 2 or 3 pulses per burst Repetition frequency: 3 Hz Breakdown threshold: < 1mJ (in NaCl Solution) Aiming beam: Dual rotating mode beam (633 nm), variable intensity and variable rotating speed enveloping the treatment laser beam Spot size (aiming beam): 50 m (approx.) Cooling: Forced air cooling Electrical requirements: 100 240 V VAC, 45 65 Hz, 280 VA Minimum/Maximum height: 70 cm / 90 cm (table) Table dimensions: 90 cm (L) x 62 cm (W) Application range: Capsulotomy, Iridotomy, Pupillary Membranectom Most 100% compatible with current equipment on station Objective lens focal length: 105 mm Magnification changer: 6.3x 10x 16x 25x 40x (optional) Ocular magnification: 12.5x Range of adjusting oculars: +8 to 8 diopters Inter-pupillary distance: 52 78 mm TONOMETER (ONLY Compatible w/Haag-Streit BQ/BP Slit Lamps) The BQ type applanation tonometer fits the Haag-Streit slit lamps BQ 900 and BP 900 It provides a parking position and can easily be moved into place for working The applanated surface is observed monocularly through the right eyepiece of the stereo microscope. (vii) Delivery Requirements: Place of Delivery Phoenix VA Healthcare System | 650 E Indian School Road | Phoenix, AZ, 85012 (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1 Addendum: All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 4:00 PM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26224Q1692 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received