65--Audiology Sound Booths, modification

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Proposal number is VA-244-08-RP-0394. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-26 are incorporated. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at this address: www.acqnet.gov/far. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 423450, with at small business size standard of 500 employees. The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract. The Louis A. Johnson VAMC, Clarksburg WV requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing specialized audiology sound booths to include installation with any necessary modification to fit the space allocated. The booths shall be either brand name or equal to the following items with specifications: Acoustic Systems RS-254 Single Wall Control/Double Wall Exam Suites. Quantity of 3 each. Features: Acoustically engineered independent ventilation mounted external to wall or roof panels; Jack panel with cable pass-thru; recessed with cam-lift hinges 32" clear opening; Window double glazed laminated safety glass 30" x 24"; Electrical service via a 20 foot grounded power cord; Isolated acoustical floor in both Control Room and Exam Room. Overall Outside Dimensions: 19' wide x 10'4" deep x 8'8" high. Inside Exam Room: 9'wide x 8'4" deep x 6'6" high. Note that all quotes must be given with ability to modify dimensions of booths to be incorporated in price. Drawings of area where booths are to be installed and appointments for site surveys are available upon request. Quantity 6 each to upgrade of 32" doors on exam room to 36" clear opening doors. Additional Options package to be added to original audiology booths: 1. Conduit drops for alert devices, network, phone, etc, quantity 3 each. 2. Additional Duplex outlets quantity 12 each. 3. Oversize (36" wide x 30" high) exam window - quantity 3 each. 4. Windows in doors, quantity 3 each. 5. Interior appearance enhancement package to include installation on all 3 booths. Delivery FOB Destination with installation to Louis A. Johnson VAMC, 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301. FAR and VFAR provisions and clauses shall include: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.233-2 Service of Protest, 52.216-1 Type of Contract, VAAR 852.233-70, VAAR 852-233-71, 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical features meeting or exceeding minimum requirements. 2. Price (all items and installation shall be priced). 3. Past performance with a quality evaluation will be considered equal with items 1 and 2. Please provide past contract information to cover at least 2 years along with points of contact with contact information to Jennifer L Robinson, Contracting Officer, email: contact@example.gov phone: (304)623-3461x3152. The offerors initial proposal shall contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. The Government reserves the right to make no award as a result to this solicitation. Offerors shall provide sufficient technical documentation (including but not limited to: product literature, specifications) to allow for throrough evaluation of proposal. Additionally the vendor shall fully explain their ability to meet the requirements from above. ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Financial Service Center (FSC) is the designated agency office for invoice receipt in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (5 CFR part 1315)). FSC or its designated representative may contact the vendor to provide specific instructions for electronic submission of invoices. The vendor will be responsible for any associated expenses. FSC may utilize third-pary contractors to facilitate invoice processing. Prior to contact by FSC or its designated representative for electronic invoicing submissions, the vendor shall continue to submit all invoices to FSC at the following mailing address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, P.O. Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714-8971. Offers shall be submitted to the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Attn: Jennifer Robinson (304)623-3461x3152, Contracting Specialist, 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301, no later than 3:00 PM EST on 22 September 2008. The offer must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to this office, showing the time specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and your company name and address. Offers will also be accepted by email at contact@example.gov .