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 an Alpha Omega Microguide system 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. The Alpha Omega MicroGuide system is an electrophysiology system used by neurosurgeons to perform brain mapping during surgeries to implant deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrodes into patients with movement disorders like Parkinson's disease. The San Francisco VAMC is the largest volume center in the country performing these surgeries. While there are other companies that manufacture DBS electrophysiology systems, the Microguide has unique features and capabilities critical to the VAs requirement. The VA requires an electrophysiology system that can provide the ability to perform microstimulation and have multiple channels for recording from the brain as well as EMG sensors, accelerometers, and other peripheral devices that are used during surgery. In addition, the system must perform reliable real-time signal analysis in the operating room and have the ability to move an electrode to the desired position in the brain using an infinitely adjustable positioning stage. Only the Alpha Omega Microguide will meet all the requirements stated. 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 18, 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-0365 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 335999 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the following: LI Description Part Number Qty Unit 1 Alpha Omega Microguide,Base System With Eletronic Microdrive 000-011100-60 1 ea 2 Macro-Electrode Local Field Potential (LFP) 700-400010-000 6 ea 3 Additional Microelectrode Channel 700-300020-000 1 ea 4 Eletronic Microdrivebase With X-Y Stage For Leksell Stereotactic Head Frame 700-200010-011 1 ea 5 Multi-Channel Auto Mixer 700-200062-000 1 ea 6 17 Inch TFT LCD Flat Panel Monitor 700-200082-000 1 ea 7 Electrode Impedance Checker 700-300021-000 1 ea 8 Micro & Macro Stimulation 700-300030-000 1 ea 9 On-Line Spike Sorter 700-300050-000 2 ea 10 Additional Analog/Auxilliary Channel-BNC Input Or Db-Input N/A 7 ea 11 Statistics Tools 700-300051-000 1 ea 12 Starter Kit N/A 1 kt 13 Microdrive And Accessories Sterilization Tray 366-000122-000 1 kt 14 Onsite Installation And Training-3 Days 115-000001-000 1 jb 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 18, 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 52.232-38 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.
