Table of Contents PRICE/COST SCHEDULE 2 Item Information 2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE 2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 2 SALIENT CHARACTERISTIC 4 This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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, proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit a BrainAmp DC 32 Channel Amplifier. Interested persons may submit offers, and all eligible offers received prior to August 19, 2015 at 5:00 PM PST will be considered by the Government. The NAICS code is 334510 and the size standard is 500 Employees. This is an open market competitive with a small business set aside, brand name or equal acquisition. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-82 effective, May 7, 2015. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable). PRICE/COST SCHEDULE Item Information ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1 BrainAmp DC 32 Channel Amplifier: Stock# BP-01820 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 1 VA San Francisco Medical Center 4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121-1545 ALL 30 DAYS ARO INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS Only electronic offer will be accepted. Offers are due by 5:00 PM PDT August 19, 2015. FAR 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 factor shall be used to evaluate offers: The Government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable offeror. Brand name or equal only. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this clause, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (VAAR), respectively. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (FEB 2012). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2015) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 4, 12, 23, 26-29, 31, 38, 40ii, 42, and 48 are considered checked and apply. VAAR 819.7003 Class Deviation from VAAR 819.7003, Eligibility VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (November 2012) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (VAAR) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jul 2013). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2011): Offerors must return this provision with their proposal. They may either (1)complete all relevant portions of the provision or (2) complete paragraph (b) of the provision and indicate that it has completed official representations and certifications online at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx. ? SALIENT CHARACTERISTIC Brand Name or Equal Brand Name Item: BRAIN AMP DC 1) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. The BrainAmp DC can be used for a variety of applications, ranging from standard EEG/ERP recordings to simultaneous EEG/TMS and EEG/MEG acquisitions, Brain Computer Interface and Neurofeedback. a) Compatibility - compatible with BrainAMP MR Plus and Brain products b) Dimensions - 68 mm x 160mm x 187 mm c) Weight- 1.1 kg d) Industry Standard - used primarily for scientific research and development e) Purpose - obtain an EEG amplifier for Dr. Fryer's investigator-initiated, SFVAMC office of Research and Development-approved, human subjects research neurophysiology study f) Governing Body or Organization -N/A 2) Complete generic identification - DC recording mode, up to 32 channel amplifier, ability to digitize electroencephalography (EEG) data, compatible with Brain Products ActiCAP* EEG recording caps and electrodes, compatible with Brain Products TMS-EEG caps and electrodes, rechargeable battery (Power pack). 3) Applicable model/make/catalog number - BP-01820 4) Manufacturer name - Brain Products Per VAAR 811.104 and 811.105, I certify the following regarding the above information: The salient characteristics listed above are essential to the Government's requirements. To my knowledge, the restrictions listed above will not limit the acquisition to an item peculiar to one manufacture.
