65 -- Computed Radiography Upgrade

The 37th Contracting Squadron at Lackland AFB intends to award a contract for a Computed Radiography System on a sole source basis to Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc., 419 West Avenue Stamford, CT 06902-6300. Wilford Hall Medical Center is requesting an software/hardware upgrade of alreay puchased/in-use equipment and Fugifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. is the only authorized vendor due to proprietary information of the software. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR 13.106-2 and FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is soley within the discretion of the government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 07TC0960 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20 and DFARS Change Notice 20070828. The North American Industry Classification System Code 423450 and size standard 500 employees apply to this procurement. Contract Line Items (CLINs) for this solicitation are as follows: CLIN 0001: Computed Radiography System Hardware/Software Refresh for IIP?s QTY: 13 units Delivery is to 2200 Bergquist Dr., Suite 1, Lackland Air Force Base TX. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition and the full text of each clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror--Commercial Items, Addendum: Para (e) of this clause is tailored as follows: (e) Multiple offers. Multiple offers will not be accepted. The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offerors are required to complete and update their representations and certifications online at http://www.bpn.gov and include a completed copy of the provision with their quote. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, Addendum: Para (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and firm evidence of their ability to perform. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award, FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference, http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov, FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses, fill in: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2), DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor (52.204-7) Alternate A, DFARS 252.212-7001 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may call 1-888-227-2423 or apply via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Quotes should be forwarded to the attention of Rebecca M. Bishop via e-mail rebecca.bishop@lackland.af.mil or by fax to (210) 671-0674. Quotes are due 14 September 2007, 3:00 pm., Central Standard Time (CST).