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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract action is for a Carl Zeiss Operating Microscope (OPMI) Vario/S88 or equal for the VA Medical Center Seattle, WA 98108. This brand name or equal piece of equipment must meet the minimum requirements as described below. The solicitation number, VA-260-10-RQ-0838, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-42, effective June 16, 2010 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 7, 2010. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334314, Size Standard: 500 Employees. This procurement is unrestricted. Telephone calls regarding this solicitation will not be accepted. This requirement consists of four (4) line items: CLIN 0001, Quantity of 1, Unit of Issue is Each, $______________________, CN: 0000002100745009, X/Y System for Handsurgery OPMI Vario S88 to include the following accessories: CN: 000000104310300, X-Y Coupling (1999); CN: 305952803000000, Coupling for VISU, PRO magis; CN: 3049709020000000, Foot control panel wireless (FCP WL). Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Medi-tec (Or Equal). CLIN 0002, Quantity of 1, Unit of Issue is Each, $______________________, CN: 0000001097465010, Face to Face System with Stereo Bridge to include the following accessories: CN: 0000001040058000, Stereo Bridge; CN: 3037910000000000, 180 degree tiltable tube; CN: 3055420000000000, Widefield , push-in eyepiece 10x; CN: 3010070000000000, Rotatable adapter for binoculars. Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Medi-tec (Or Equal). CLIN 0003, Quantity of 1, Unit of Issue is Each, $______________________, CN: 000000HOO1195499, OPMI Vario/S88 Height Adj.Col. System Package to include the following accessories: CN: 0000001026700000, OPMI Vario; CN: 0000001174212000, Xenon illumination S8/S81/S88; CN: 3037910000000000, Tiltable binocular tube f=170mm, 180 degrees; CN: 0000001055278000, Dustcover Blue; CN: 3034819225000000, S light guide 2.5M w/90 degree; CN: 0000001169820000, S88 floor stand with lifting column; CN: 3055420000000000, Widefield, push-in eye piece 10x; CN: 0000001026772000, S8 Coupling for OMPI Vario; CN: 3060710000000000, Drape OPMI 65mmobj with acc (x5) no. 71; CN: 3560880000000000, Ziess Sterile drapes, type 88 pk of 20; CN: 3058109002000000, Asepsis set 12mm (x 6); CN: 3058109003000000, 6 pack Asepsis caps 180 deg bino tube; CN: 3058109001000000, Asepsis set 22 mm (6-pack); CN: 3058109008000000, 6-pack Asepsis caps 27mm. Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Medi-tec (Or Equal). CLIN 0004, Quantity of 1, Unit of Issue is Each, $______________________, CN: 0000001097465010, Face to Face with Stereo Bridge Package to include the following accessories: CN: 0000001040085000, Stereo Bridge; CN: 3037910000000000, 180 degree tiltable tube; CN: 3055420000000000, Widefield, push-in eyepeiece 10x; CN: 3010070000000000, Rotatable adapter for binoculars; CN: 0000001079870000, Dovetail for mounting MM6 on OPMI Vario; CN: 30258099000000000, Auxillary lens AA 500 (Vario+Neuro NC4). Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Medi-tec (Or Equal). FOB point is Destination (The Contractor is responsible for all freight charges): Seattle VA Medical Center, 1600 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. Delivery shall be made no later than 15 Calendar Days after receipt of purchase order. Proposed Delivery Date: ________________ The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror--Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with technical capability, compliance with the solicitation requirements and price. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999). All items offered must comply with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal and must have the alike salient characteristics of the items stated above, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. If offering an equal product, offeror must complete the following: Manufacturer Name __________, Brand _________, Make or Model Number ___________. If offering an equal product, offer must include product literature, product samples (if requested), technical features, warranty provisions, and any training and or installation that will be required. The provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Comercial Items (January 1999), applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with compliance with the solicitation requirements, technical capability, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are of equal importance when compared to price. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (Aug 2009), 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/ or completed at https://orca.bpn.gov/. Contractors are responsible for the accuracy of information added to CCR. To register, go to http://www.ccr.gov/. Full text version of the clauses and provisions can be viewed at: http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/index.cfm. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Mar 2009). Addenda to FAR 52.212-4: FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008), VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008), VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan 2008) (the fill in is two years), VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Apr 2010),for the purposes of this document, the following blocks in paragraph (b) are considered checked: (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009), (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009), (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998), (28) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007), (31) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (June 2009), (33) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008), (39) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999). Quotations must be submitted in the format outlined in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-1. Quotations are due by July 16, 2010, 1:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. The assigned Contracting Officer is Alisha Joyce. Quotations can be mailed, faxed or emailed to: American Lake VA Medical Center, Attn: Alisha Joyce Contract Specialist, A-10-F-ACQ, 9600 Veterans Drive SW, Tacoma, WA 98493; E-mail:
contact@example.gov or fax:
+1 (555) 000-0000. Quotation should be marked with the Request for Quote number VA-260-10-RQ-0838. Oral quotes will not be accepted.
