65--COMMODITIES: SINKS SPS

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; electronic proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA248-14-Q-2115. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The RFQ closing date and receipt of bids are due no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, September 25, 2014. Submit offers by email to Frank Lloyd, email: contact@example.gov. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation. This acquisition is conducted as a Small Business Set-Aside. The requirements will be fulfilled using the Simplified Acquisition procedures, FAR Part 13. The associated North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 with a size standard of 500 employees. The following clauses and provisions are applicable. FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (Jul 2004), FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS Number) Apr 2008), FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984), FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on subcontractors Sales To The Government (Sep 2006), FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Oct 2010), FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (April 2008), FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Feb 2009), FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011), FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008), 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 2009), 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009), 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 2009), with the following clauses selected in paragraph b 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), FAR 52.213-2 Invoices (Apr 1984), FAR 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability (APR 1984), FAR 52.216-25 Contract Definitization (Oct 2010), FAR 52.222-17 Non-displacement of Qualified Workers (JAN 2013), 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007), 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003), FAR 52.233-2 (Service Protest (Sep 2006), FAR 52.233-3 (Protest After Award (Aug 1996), FAR 52.233-4 (Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004), FAR 52.252-2 (Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984), FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984), FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act (Jun 2009), FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513), FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Dec 2012), FAR 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003), FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006), FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984), FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Apr Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (Jan 2008), VAAR 852.252-70 Solicitation provisions or clauses incorporated by reference (JAN 2008), VAAR 852.273-74 Award without exchanges (JAN 2003), VAAR 852.273-70 Late offers (JAN 2003). The full text of these clauses is available at http://www.acquisition.gov and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/. Line Item 1. Quantity - 4 EA DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT TO BE ACQUIRED. Stainless Steel Pre-Cleaning Sink for cleaning Flexible or Rigid Medical Devices: Stainless Steel construction - Single Bowl clearly marked in one gallon increments, Freestanding, Cabinet style 32"W x 26"D x 40.5"H, Electrical: 120vac, 60Hz, 51" Spout, 5 micron hot & cold water filtration. Capability to reprocess flexible endoscopes; the sink must be able to connect to the scope and flush the enzymatic detergent into the scope channels without damaging the scope and should be able to set a specific flushing time (2 minutes) in the scope. The sink should fill itself to a pre-determine water level and auto stop at that level. Sink must be able to mix the enzymatic detergent to the correct water detergent ratio with capability to change the ratio. Sink must be able to flush a predetermine amount of clean water into the scope channels without damaging the scope. Sink must be able to operate manually if electric power fails. The sink manufacturer must provide the attachment from the sink to the scopes for all scope models from different manufacturers. Sink drain must be simple to operate. Sink cabinet must have an internal storage space to accommodate several enzymatic detergent containers (one gallon). Line Item 2. Quantity - 6 EA DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT TO BE ACQUIRED. Stainless Steel Pre-Cleaning Sink for cleaning Flexible or Rigid Medical Devices: Stainless Steel construction - Single Bowl clearly marked in one gallon increments, Freestanding, Cabinet style 32"W x 26"D x 38.5"H, Electrical: 120vac, 60Hz, 49" Spout, 5 micron hot & cold water filtration. Capability to reprocess flexible endoscopes; the sink must be able to connect to the scope and flush the enzymatic detergent into the scope channels without damaging the scope and should be able to set a specific flushing time (2 minutes) in the scope. The sink should fill itself to a pre-determine water level and auto stop at that level. Sink must be able to mix the enzymatic detergent to the correct water detergent ratio with capability to change the ratio. Sink must be able to flush a predetermine amount of clean water into the scope channels without damaging the scope. Sink must be able to operate manually if electric power fails. The sink manufacturer must provide the attachment from the sink to the scopes for all scope models from different manufacturers. Sink drain must be simple to operate. Sink cabinet must have an internal storage space to accommodate several enzymatic detergent containers (one gallon). EVALUATION FACTORS AND BASIS FOR AWARD The government intends to evaluate bids using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable that meets the technical requirements. The government will determine the technical acceptability of all proposals and then identify which of these proposals offered the lowest price.