65--Aquamantys 3 System

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOICITATION FOR "BRAND NAME" OR "EQUAL" AQUAMANTYS 3 SYSTEM This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (supplies) prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and is being conducted pursuant to FAR Part Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13. The synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No: 2005-81 and Department of Veteran Affairs, Acquisition Regulation Circular 2008.02. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS Code is 339113 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. The Department of Veteran Affairs, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, has a requirement for: Clin 0001: Aquamantys 3, pump generator, stock number, 40-404-1, quantity, 1 each; Clin 0002: Aquamantys 3, pump generator cart, stock number 30-401-1, quantity, 1 each; Clin 0003: Aquamantys 3, BSC 9.1S, bipolar sealer w/cutting:, stock number, 25-106-1, quantity, 3 each; Clin 0004: Aquamantys 3, BSC 9.1L, bipolar sealer with cutting, stock number, 25-105-1, quantity, 1 each. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS NEEDED W/THE QUOTE: If offering a product other than the "Brand Name" the vendors are required to provide descriptive literature in sufficient detail to determine if the items quoted are technically acceptable in terms of "Brand Name" or "equal" to the Aquamantys 3 System. IAW FAR 52.211-6, please provide the following if bidding an "or equal," product: A. Manufacturer's name B. Manufacturer's Part Number C. Description to include salient physical, functional, and or performance characteristics The following provisions apply to this acquisition FAR 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerers - Commercial Items (Apr 2014) This provision is incorporated by reference, and the addendum below is modified to read as follows: To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quotes, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. The response shallconsist of two (2) sections; Price & Technical Capability. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) This provision is incorporated by reference, and paragraph (a) is modified to read as follows: (a) This is a competitive source selection in which the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The Government intends to make award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offerer. The Government intends to award without discussions with respective offerors. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest. The following listed are evaluation factors that shall be used in the evaluation process: 1. Price 2. Technical Capability: Technical Acceptability is achieved when the offeror provides proof that the products meet the minimum standards of the Items Description, the stated Delivery Date, and Quality). *All offerers shall submit technical description of the products being offered in sufficient detail in addition to the price proposal, to evaluate compliance with the requirements in this solicitation (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, 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 The following Provisions & Clauses applies to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998): This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offerers cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offerer and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offerer may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998): This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): FAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm NOTE: After selecting the appropriate regulation above, at the TABLE OF CONTENTS page, conduct a search for the desired regulation reference, using your browser's FIND function. When located, click on the hyperlinked regulation reference to access the clause. VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jan 2008): This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address( es): VAAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfvara.HTM The following FAR Provisions and Clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013), FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation (May 2011), FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), FAR 52.212-3 Offerer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2013), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Dec 2014) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items Only the following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984), FAR 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Sep 2006), FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification (Dec 2012), FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (July 2002), FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996), FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004), FAR 52.243-1 Changes -- Fixed Price (Aug 1987), FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) FAR 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (Apr 1984), FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) The following VAAR Provisions & Clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation & incorporated by reference: VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008)- Full Text, VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manual (NOV 1984)- Full Text, VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008), VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment (NOV 2012)- Full Text, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) - Full Text, VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008)- Full Text, VAAR 852.273-70 Late Offers (Jan 2003) In order to comply with the debt collection improvement act of 1966, all contractors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. This system combines data that was formerly contained in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA). For information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted by September 23, 2015, 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Quotes must be electronically submitted via email to contact@example.gov