6550--Brand Name Only Combined Synopsis Solicitation for Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 Assay Kits for Coatesville VA Medical Center UNRESTRICTED

Description 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. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-04 (effective 01-31-2022) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation 2008-32 (effective 11-01-2021) This solicitation is unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees. The FSC/PSC is 6550. The Network Contracting Office 4, 1010 Delafield Road,

Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1802 is seeking to purchase the Delivery of Abbott ID NOW COVID Test Kits meeting Salient Characteristics specified in the Statement of Need (SON), paragraphs 2 and 3, for Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Black Horse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320-2096. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: See Attachments 02A and 02B (Attachment 02A is informational and Attachment 02B is required for Response [submission]); Certifications at Attachments 03 and 04; Original Equipment Manufacturer Warranty information; and Certification (endorsed letter/memo) from the Manufacturer that your firm is an authorized distributor of the equipment supplies offered. Statement of Need is included as Attachment 01. Delivery shall be provided: No Later than 10 Days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery Terms are Freight On Board (FOB). Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Black Horse Hill Road Coatesville, PA Postal Code: 19320-2096 Country: UNITED STATES The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The full text of VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/vaar. Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 02-09-2022. No questions will be answered following this date. Questions received after this time may not be considered for review. Questions shall be submitted to mark.murray4@va.gov. Prospective Vendors are asked to submit their questions grouped by solicitation section and make reference to the particular paragraph in that section. The Subject Line for questions shall state Delivery of Abbot ID NOW Test Kits Coatesville Questions . Responses to all inquiries/questions will be posted to System for Award Management Contract Opportunities (CO) as an Amendment. Vendors shall be responsible for monitoring SAM CO for the agency s responses. No information concerning this solicitation shall be provided in response to telephone calls. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 17:30 ET on 02-14-2022 at mark.murray4@va.gov in order to be considered for award. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). 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 Mark Murray, mark.murray4@va.gov