This 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number VA-69D-08-RQ-0688 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 339113; small business size standard is 500 Employees. This request for quotation consists of the following: ITEM 1: Manufacturer: GISH Biomedical, P/N: 043625061, Description: Console Base, 6 Position (1 each) two IV poles/masts and one crossbar, one push bar, four locking casters and 20 cable clips, two hand cranks, 10 velcro strips, QTY: 1, Total Cost $_______________; ITEM 2: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043605000, Description: Perfusion Pump (5 each) Tubing inserts 3/16 to 3/8, Buckberg 4:1 plegia inserts, QTY: 5, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 3: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043655500, Description: Computerized Perfusion controller (CPC) (1 each) includes: Timers - 3 channels, Temperature Monitors - 6 channels, Pressure Monitors - 2 channels, Air Emboili Protection System (AEPS), Ultrasonic level detector, Ultrasonic bubble detector, Cardioplegia Delivery System (auto volume-amt, time since last delivery, over pressure shutdown), QTY: 1, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 4: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043256005, Description: Center Mast for 4-7 Position Console, QTY: 1, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 5: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043255000, Description: Halogen Console Lamp; QTY: 1, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 6: MFR: GISH, P/N: 3500CPG, Description: Sechrist Blender, QTY: 1, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 7: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043213105, Description: Venous Line Clamp for 4-7 Position Console, QTY: 1, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 8: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043258005, Description: Spill Top Tray for Five Pumps (n/c w/CPC), Total Cost $______________; ITEM 9: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043220250, Description: Transducer, Blood Level Sensor, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 10: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043206008, Description: Tubing Insert 8:1 Buckberg Cardioplegia, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 11: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043255005, Description: Crossbar Mast, Total Cost $______________; ITEM 12: MFR: GISH, P/N: 043255012, Description: Storage Drawer For 4-7 Position Console, Total Cost $______________. Warranty: one (1) year.These products must be Brand Name or Equal per FAR 52.211-6. Delivery, which shall occur within 45 calendar days of contract award, shall be FOB DESTINATION to the Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295. The Contractor is responsible for all freight charges. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS, APPLIES TO THIS SOLICITATION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RETURN A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROVISION WITH ITS OFFER. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html or completed at https://orca.bpn.gov/. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price. The following provisions and/or clauses shall apply to this acquisition: FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items Section (b) includes clauses 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 28, 31, and 37; FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; VAAR Clause 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal; VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals; VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee; and VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising. The Offeror shall also provide its Commercial and Government Entity code, DUNS number_______________, and Tax Identification number_______________. The successful offeror must be actively registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract. Contractors are responsible for the accuracy of information added to CCR. To register, go to http://www.ccr.gov/. 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/. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining any amendments that may be generated for this RFQ. Signing up for the bidders list in FedBizOpps will automatically electronically provide you with any amendment notification to this solicitation. Offers are due by September 12, 2008 at 4:00 pm CST. Offers shall be mailed to: VA Medical Center, Attn: Paula Scott, 5000 W. National Ave, Bldg 5, Milwaukee, WI 53295. The assigned Contracting officer is Paula Scott. You may also fax your quotes to Paula Scott at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or they may be emailed to
contact@example.gov. Quotes should be marked with the RFQ number VA-69D-08-RQ-0688. ORAL QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
