61--Premium High Output Batteries

1. General: This combined synopsis/solicitation VA-247-14-Q-0370 for commercial items has been prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A quotation in response to this notice must be received not later than 4:00pm EST, March 3, 2014. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72. 2. Set-Aside Requirement: This procurement is being set aside 100% for Small Business. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 333618, Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing; the size standard is 1000 employees. 3. Line items ITEM DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1 CAT PN# 153-5710 PREMIUM HIGH OUTPUT BATTERIES. ABSORBED GLASS MATYPICALLY (AGM) MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERIES. SEE SOW FOR SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 12.00 EA __________________ __________________ 2 DELIVER AND SET IN PLACE BATTERIES FOR GENERATORS, TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF OLD BATTERIES. SEE SOW FOR DETAILS 1.00 JB __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________ 4. Applicable Provisions and Clauses: This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-056. The following FAR and VAAR provisions and clauses are incorporate into this solicitation document by reference: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (of which 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34 are applicable); and VAAR 852.246-70, Guarantee. Additionally, please include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your offer. 5. Offeror Instructions: The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for the lowest price technically acceptable Offeror. Offerors shall submit quotes for Solicitation VA247-14-Q-0370. Quotes must be submitted electronically thru the VA eCMS Vendor Portal. Instructions for utilizing the VA eCMS Vendor Portal are available in the attached pdf document: eCMS Vendors Guide v4 2 20140226114010. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Delivery/POP: Department of Veterans Affairs RHJVAMC 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC, 29401 Delivery must be within 30 days ARO. FOB: Destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. 6. Brand Name or Equal: Bids for alternate items are acceptable provided those items meet all of the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the requested items and specified by this solicitation. Offerors MUST describe exactly what they are bidding as an equal (including make, model and description) in order for the bid to be considered. Equal items will be evaluated on the basis of information furnished by the Vendor or identified in the bid and reasonably available. The Buyer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the Bid. If an "or equal" item is being offered, the offeror shall submit product literature at the time of quote submission as an attachment in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the salient characteristics requirements in the RFQ/SOW. Additionally, if the offeror is not the manufacturer of the quoted items, the offeror shall submit written evidence at the time of quote submission that clearly verifies that the firm is an authorized distributor and/or reseller of the quoted products and will provide the items on or before the delivery date.