This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ), and the reference number is VA-257-07-RQ-0165. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19. This is 100% set-aside for small business. The NAICS code is 334510 and the size standard is 500 employees. The government intends to purchase 1(ea) IAC Audiometric booth in accordance with the following specifications: panel construction; noiselock v (inner walls), noiselock iv (outer walls) and noiselock vi (inner & outer ceiling)interior surfaces; 22ga. galvanized stucco embossed perforated steel, exterior surfaces: 14ga. cold rolled stucco embossed solid steel floor interior surface: 11ga. hot rolled steel, baked acrylic enamel paint finish, industrial nylon carpet floor covering; 3/8" thick underlayment and 2 " h black cove base molding included. Unit will have (3) 29" x 61-1" clear opening cam-lift split-frame with push plate and pull handles door openings; (2) 26" wide x 210" high aluminum frame double glazed with " thick laminated safety glass windows; vibration isolator rails to be provided below floor panels; 2" minimum clearance is required between the exterior of testing suite and host facility walls/ceiling; dust seal to be provided within air space around doors and windows sill angle to be provided between doors.ventilation system comprised of integrated spasaver exhaust/inlet air ceiling silencer panels and 120v, 60hz, 14w fans. Contractor will provide all labor, supplies, equipment, transportation and insurance to All equipment to include on-site installation and training. The contractor agrees to furnish two copies of a manual, handbook or brochure containing operating, installation, and maintenance instructions (including pictures or illustrations, schematics, and complete repair/test guides as necessary). The system shall include a warranty for a minimum of one year by manufacturer. Unit must be constructed to accomodate existing 9'x 15' recessed slab. The Government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed price contract to the contractor providing the best value for the Government. Technical elements are significantly greater than the price element. (1) Technical: Acknowledgement of ability to acquire product; a copy of specifications for other than brand name product. (2) Past Performance: Please include three references of customers who have purchased a similar system. (3) Price: Quote for each line item to include GSA contract number (if applicable)(4) Warranty: Indicate Terms in statement of work; (5) Installation: FOB. All equal products must be accompanied with manufacturer's salient characteristics, brochures, and literature or other information that will enable a clear technical capability analysis. ALL OFFERORS ARE TO INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISIONS AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH OFFER. The following FAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercials Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: section (b) (5),(14-20),(24i),(26i)(34) section (c) (1),(2),(4), 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, 52.247-34 F.O.B. - Destination, 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations,52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended, 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, 52.228-5 Insurance--Work on a Government Installation, VAAR clauses; 852.211-77 Brand name or equal, 852.211-70 Requirements for Operating and Maintenance Manuals, 852.211-71 Guarantee Clause, and 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising. Wage Determination No.: 2005-2519 Revision No.: 3 applies. Proposals shall be submitted on company letterhead NLT COB September 25, 2007, via the above address or facsimile. The full text of previous clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: www.arnet.gov/far. For any further information contact the contracting officer, Sally Lanoue at
+1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes should be marked with the request for quote number VA-257-07-RQ-0165, F.O.B. destination. Oral Quotes will not be accepted, faxed quotes must be followed up with a verbal or email confirmation of receipt. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining any amendments that may be generated for this RFQ. Signing up for the bidders list in FedBizOpps will automatically electronically provide you with any amendment notification to this solicitation. The successful offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract. You may register in CCR easily and quickly on-line at http://www.ccr.gov.
