65--Blanket Folder

AMENDMENT NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The solicitation number is 679-11-3-5238-0112 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-52. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2011-07-26 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Tuscaloosa , AL 35404 The VHA VISN 07 - 521 - Birmingham requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, 1 Blanket Folder. Braun single-lane two-fold primary folder and single-lane, two-fold cross-fold blanket folder. 75-program 24VDC B&R blue line microprocessor control with bi-lingual capability, full diagnostics, self-contained troubleshooting circuitry, Ethernet ready and memory card insert capability for program loading 55" working width super reliable combination air clutch and air disk brake automatic size compensation. Primary folds and cross-folds by knife-thru pinch roll. Thru-scan LED infrared sensors requiring no reflectors. Static eliminator bar. Digital production counter. Programmable inverter-type variable-speed conveyor drive with digital speed indicator. Super-reliable air clutch and air disk brake. Caster-mounted for easy mobility. Doffer roll and spread bar on infeed conveyor. Jog reverse. Illuminated E-stop., 1, EA; LI 002, Braun large-piece blanket stacker with 6' discharge conveyor, 24VDC B&R blue line microprocessor controls in omega or theta folder/cross-folder preset stack counter caster-mounted for easy movement. Infrared sensor Illuminated E-stop., 1, EA; LI 003, Rigging and set-up. Also see "Blanket Folder SOW.pdf" attachment., 1, JB; LI 004, Site work. Also see "Blanket Folder SOW.pdf" attachment., 1, JB; LI 005, Equipment commissioning. Also see "Blanket Folder SOW.pdf" attachment., 1, JB; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA VISN 07 - 521 - Birmingham intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA VISN 07 - 521 - Birmingham is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to the standard VHA buy terms, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed the attached solicitation (RFQ) document (BLANKET_FOLDER.docx), item details, and delivery (collectively "requirements"), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation document. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Delivery must be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 30 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer.