65--Acudose Equipment Cabinets

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The proposed contract action is for AcuDose-Rx Medicine Dispensing Equipment for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 'Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements'. The use of a brand name specification is essential to the Government's requirements and precludes consideration of a product manufactured by another company because this equipment is being procured for the expansion of the current AcuDose-Rx System already installed at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. These devices must be compatible with the current AcuDose-Rx system since they are being used to expand point of care medication delivery by dispensing more medications to different areas of the hospital. Since the equipment being procured must be compatible with the current system, only AcuDose-Rx cabinets will meet the requirement as no other product currently on the market is compatible with this system. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to September 11, 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This solicitation VA-261-08-RQ-0347 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 423450 and the business size standard is 100 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the following: 1. AcuDose-Rx Main cabinet, Lg 8 EA 2. AcuDose-Rx Auxiliary cabinet, Lg 12 EA 3. AcuDose-Rx supply tower 6 EA 4. AcuDose-Rx Barcode Scanner 2 EA 5. AcuDose-Rx Tadpole label printer 2 EA 6. AcuDose-Rx Custom Report 1 EA Prices for the above items should include hardware, software, installation, training and manuals. Delivery, acceptance and FOB point: VA San Francisco Medical Center, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to contact@example.gov by NLT 4:30 p.m. Pacific time, September 11, 2008. For information regarding the solicitation you can e-mail me at the above address or phone at +1 (555) 000-0000. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive, , Orders -- Commercial Items (June 2008) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 1, 7, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 31, and 37 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984). FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.203-71 Display of Department of Veterans Affairs Hotline Poster (DEC 1992) VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984) VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (JAN 1998). VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net.