65--BPA for FDA approved Implantable CardiacBiventricular Resynchronization Devices and the appropriate leads.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items requirements prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; a written solicitation will NOT be issued. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Southern AZ VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), Clinical Care Support Service Line, Prosthetics, and Primary Care, Cardiology Lab, 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson, Arizona, intends to negotiate multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) resulting from this solicitation. Blanket Purchase Agreement shall include the following items: FDA Approved Implantable Cardiac Biventricular Resynchronization Devices, the appropriate leads, and support services from the manufacturer's representative during and post implantation. The contract period shall be for one (1) base year from date of award with the Government having the option to exercise one (1) six month option for a total of one year and six months. The establishment of a BPA with a respondent in no way obligates the government to issue any calls against the BPA. Ordering requests will be made by the COTR on an as-needed basis. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 339113 size standard 500 employees. The Contractor shall provide a complete copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3 Nov 2006) with its offer or complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. Many of the provisions and clauses cited in this solicitation are incorporated by reference, FAR 52.252-2 (FEB 1998), to the appropriate section of the FAR and VAAR. A review of these provisions and clauses will be necessary for you to understand all aspects of the solicitation. The full text of any FAR provision and clause can be found at http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/. The following applicable FAR clauses apply: Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1 SEPT 2006); Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3 NOV 2006); Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4 FEB 2007); Addendum to FAR 52.212-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-5 MAR 2007), including the following clauses: Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (ALT I FAR 52.203-6 SEPT 2006), Utilization of Small Business Concerns (52.219-8 MAY 2004), Equal Opportunity (FAR 52.222-26 MAR 2007), Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (FAR 52.222-35 SEPT 2006), Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (FAR 52.222-36 JUN 1998), Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (FAR 52.222-37 SEPT 2006), Option to Extend the term of the Contract (FAR 52.217-9 MAR 2000), Evaluation- Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1 SEP 2006), Correspondence (VAAR 852.236-76 APR 1984), Contractor's Responsibilities (VAAR 852.237-70 APR 1984), Commercial Advertising (VAAR 852.270-4 NOV 1984), Representatives of Contracting Officers (VAAR 852.270-1 APR 1984). All quotes received by 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, June15, 2007 will be considered by the Government. Inquiries will only be accepted by E-mail at Lillian.Provencio@.va.gov. Point of contact is L. Danielle Provencio.