65--AUTOMATED PRODUCT MACHINE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR 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. This solicitation RFQ-V4661-0001 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) 2005-23. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. If requesting by FAX, you may send your request to +1 (555) 000-0000, ATTN: Faranda Thomas. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 334119 and the business size standard is 1,000. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. Service disabled veterans and veteran owned small businesses are encouraged to submit offers. The proposed contract listed here is 100% Small Business Set-aside. This requirement is manufactured by Parata Systems, LLC. Listed below are the required line items for this solicitation: 0001 PARATA APM (AUTOMATED PRODUCT MACHINE) - FRONT ACCESS CONFIGURATION MFR: Parata Systems or EQUAL MFR P/N: APM-448 1 EA _____ ____ 0002 INSTALLATION & TRAINING MFR: Parata Systems or EQUAL 1 EA This requirement is Brand Name or Equal, FOB destination delivery date of 14 Apr 2008 to 7th Medical Group; 697 Louisiana Drive; Bldg. 9201; Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1352. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors 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) Technically acceptable; and 2) Price. Technically acceptable is more important than price. Technically acceptable will be evaluated based on the function and operation of the item. To be technically acceptable the item shall meet the Government's specifications. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature, product samples, technical features, and warranty provisions. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness, and reasonableness as it relates to the items offered. Priority for Contracting Preferences: Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(i), set-aside preferences for awarding contracts to small business concerns shall be applied in the following order of priority: (1) SDVOSB; (2) VOSB; (3) Contracts awarded pursuant to: (a) Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)); or (b) Section 31 of such Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657a) (HUBZone); and (4) Contracts awarded pursuant to any other small business contracting preference. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 29 (iii), 31, 37. The following additional clauses apply: CCR Clause: Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (B)(2) the offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, it's DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the contracting officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (C) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. 52.228-5, Insurance -Work on a Government Installation; 52.242-17, Government Delay of Work; Electronic Funds: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by References (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. VAAR 852.219-70, Veteran-owned Small Business; 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising; 852.273-70, Late Offer. Full text clauses are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARa.htm. The Federal Contractor Program requires that any contractor receiving a contract from the Federal Government in the amount of $25,000 or more, or any subcontractor receiving a contract in the amount of $25,000 or more from such a covered contractor must file a VETS-100 Report on an annual basis. **Please ensure that this report has been filled out. To register, go to http://vets100.cudenver.edu/. Offers are to be received at the Veterans Affairs Special Services (VASS), 1432 Sultan Drive, Suite C, Ft Detrick MD 21702, ATTN: Faranda Thomas, no later than 4:00 P.M. eastern daylight time on 14 Mar 2008. Contact Faranda Thomas, Associate Contract Specialist/YRC I Contractor, at +1 (555) 000-0000 or FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or Email - contact@example.gov. Kathryn Leatherman, Contracting Officer +1 (555) 000-0000.