65--Biomet Vanguard Knee Systems Brand Name or Equal

This combined synopsis/solicitation VA248-14-Q-1532, for commercial items has been prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation that will be issued. A quotation in response to this notice must be received no later than 6:00 pm EST Tuesday September 9, 2014. The solicitation number, VA248-14-Q-1532, 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) 2005-056. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. It is the Offerors' responsibility to ensure that the quote is received. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; the size standard is 500 employees. Offers' must state their business size when submitting their offer. This procurement is a 100% Total Small-Business Set-Aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-056. The following FAR and VAAR provisions and clauses are incorporated into this solicitation document by reference: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (of which 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34 are applicable); and VAAR 852.246-70, Guarantee. Additionally, please include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your offer. 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, and VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal, are also incorporated into this solicitation. The offered items must meet all requirements set forth in the product specifications/salient characteristics section to be considered a responsive offer. The offeror must meet the requirements of the solicitation and have the lowest cumulative price for all items. If an "equal" item is offered, the offeror must submit descriptive literature that conclusively establishes product equivalency and technical acceptability and compatibility at time of quote submission. Also, if the offeror is not the manufacturer of the quoted items, the offeror shall submit written evidence at time of quote that clearly verifies that the firm is an authorized distributor and/or reseller of the quoted products and an authorized installer/maintenance provider to ensure proprietary equipment, licensing, and warranties are not voided. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price contract. Offerors shall submit quotes on solicitation VA248-14-Q-1532. Submit the quotes electronically via email to contact@example.gov. The Subject Line of your email shall state: "RFQ VA248-14-Q-1532 Quote Submission" The offered items must be for new products ONLY. No remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid must be valid for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM), pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines is required prior to award. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. See attached solicitation for a list of the CLIN (Contract Line Item Number.)