10--Ultrasound System

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ number is W9114F-11-T-0093. This RFQ documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, effective 04 August 2011 and DCN 20091015. This acquisition is Unrestricted. This will be a low price technically acceptable (LPTA) award. Europe Regional Contracting Office (ERCO), Landstuhl, Germany intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for an Ultrasound System. The following Contract Line Items (CLINS) are applicable to this requirement. CLIN 's 0001-0020, PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT ONE. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, with addenda: add Electronic Submission of Payment Request for the use of Wide Area Workflow-Receipt and Acceptance as Invoice as 2-1in-1), 52.204-9, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-29, 52.222-50(Alt I), 52.225-13, 52.225-14, 52.232-33, 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 52.237-2, 52.242-13, and 52.252-1and 2, insert: http://farsite.hill.af.mil; 52.252-6, insert DoD FAR supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2), DFARS 252.201-7000, 252.203-7000, 252.203-7002, 252.204-7000, 252,204-7003, 252.212-7001(Deviation), 252.222-7002, 252.223-7006, 252.225-7041, 252.225-7043, 252.229-7000, 52.229-7001, 252.229-7002, +1 (555) 000-0000, 252.229-7003, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7008, 252.232-7010, 252,233-7001, and 252.247-7023, 52.212-3 Alt I, 52.212-5(Deviation), The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, with addenda: ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, The following paragraphs are hereby amended: Para (a) Does not apply to this quotation. Para (b) Replace subparagraph (4) with the following: (4) Technical Capability. The quoter must demonstrate compliance with the requirements in the quotation by submitting a written quotation which addresses compliance with the following technical subfactors: Subfactor 1: Meet manufacturer's salient characteristics as described in the manufacturer's product literature. Subfactor 2: FOB destination door-to-door to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany. Subfactor 3: Quote is complete and includes all items listed in attachment one. (NOTE: Failure to receive an acceptable rating of any of the above technical subfactors will result in an unacceptable rating unless the error(s), deficiency (ies) or omission (s) can be corrected.). Para (c) Change 30 to 60. Para (d) Does not apply to this quotation. Para (i) Does not apply to this RFQ. Add the following: Para (m) FORMAT and SIZE. Quotations should be submitted in type which is no smaller than 10 font, single-spaced, on plain white paper, with a maximum of 25 pages. Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the quotation and (for paper copies) will be returned to the offeror as soon as practical. The technical quote shall address how you will comply with the requirements set forth in the PWS and must clearly explain each of the technical subfactors as shown in paragraph (4) above. The following is excluded from the page count: copies of certificates, price schedule, completed FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and acknowledgement of any amendments issued. Para (n) ELECTRONIC QUOTES. Quoters may submit electronic quotes in response to this quotation. The quote must arrive by the time specified in the quotation to the following email address: contact@example.gov. Quoters may call Roger Leake at +49-6371-86-8363 to verify receipt of the quote. If the offeror chooses to email the quote, the Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quote, or any failure of the offeror to verify receipt of the emailed quote. Para (o) QUESTIONS. Prospective quoters are strongly encouraged to submit any questions regarding this quotation by 15 September 2011 through email to contact@example.gov, or fax +49-6371-86-8070. All questions received will be answered officially through an amendment for distribution to all prospective quoters. FAR 52.222.29, 252.225-7042, 52.212-2, EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Gov-ernment will award a purchase order resulting from this quotation to the responsible quoter whose quotation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made on the basis of the low price technically acceptable offer. If any one subfactor under the technical factor is rated Unacceptable, your quotation will no longer be considered for award. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor I - Technical. The offeror must show compliance with the requirements in the quotation by submitting a written quotation which describes: Subfactor 1: Meet manufacturer's salient characteristics as described in the manufacturer's product literature. Subfactor 2: FOB destination door-to-door to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany. Subfactor 3: Quote is complete and includes all items listed in attachment one. Factor II - Price. The Government will select the quotation that is based upon the lowest evaluated price, technically acceptable offer. EVALUATION STANDARDS. The contractor's technical factors will be evaluated using the following standards for a final rating: ACCEPTABLE: A quote that offers a product which meets all salient characteristics identified in the solicitation. UNACCEPTABLE: A quote that offers a product which fails to meet one or more of the salient characteristics identified in the solicitation. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, 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 or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; Remarks. (1) Quotations shall include: (a) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3. (2) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered. (3) Quotations must be received by 16 September 2011 at 1600 (4:00 p.m.) Central European Time, and reference the quotation number. Quotations shall be emailed to: (contact@example.gov) or faxed to 01149-6371-86-8070. For information regarding this quotation contact Roger Leake at 01149-6371-86-8363 or email to the above address and reference the quotation number.