65--Carl Zeiss Visucam NM/FA for Fresno Clinic

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, 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 and negotiate on a brand-name basis under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to March 19, 2010, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS code is 333314, size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-38. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): Line Item Description 01 Carl Zeiss Meditec Visucam NM/PA Camera, with 1 each $_________ Stereo, License, 19"Flat Monitor Printer and IT3F Table Delivery Location: VA Medical Center, 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703 Offeror proposed delivery date: _______________ Days ARO Requested delivery date is 30 days ARO. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to contact@example.gov by 1:00 PM. Pacific Time, March 19, 2010. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer or fill out online representations and certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/ . FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Feb 2010) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 32, 33, 39 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) FAR 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); for the purpose of this provision, the fill-in's are https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ respectively. FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); for the purpose of this clause, the fill-in's are https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ respectively. VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984) (a) 811.107(a) VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim-October 2008) Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net .