65--ECIS Model 1600R(L)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. RFQ VA-263-08-RQ-0348 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This acquisition is set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS code 423450. The requirement of this solicitation is (1) ECIS Model 1600R(L) Electric Cell-substrate Impedence Sensing System to include the following: (a) All ECIS electronic instrumentation including the Model 1600R controller, the 16-well array holder, required cables and all specialized software data gathering and analysis including model calculations; (b) A Dell Inspiron 6000 Notebook PC with a USB hub and security cable; (c) A starting supply of 15 eight-electrode consumable arrays; (d) Elevated-field applications module; (e) Custom compact water-jacketed CO2 tissue culture incubator (2.0 ft(3)) with thermal conductivity CO(2) control system and access port for ECIS leads; (f) Continuous medium ECIS flow module to include a specialized ECIS array holder, flow pump, media reservoirs and all tubing with 6 disposal ECIS Flow arrays; (g) One-year extended warranty to include full parts and labor (including array holder pogo pin replacement when defective), software upgrades and unlimited phone support (excludes incubator, computer, printer and monitor); and (h) Installation, on-site final testing of electronics and software and on-site hands-on training. All quotes submitted in response to this RFQ must remain firm through September 22nd, 2008. Delivery required 30 days after receipt of order. Shipping shall be FOB Destination to: Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System - Warehouse, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. Provisions and clauses are available by accessing http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ: 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Deviation, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; and 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Other than Central Contractor Registration. The closing date and time of this RFQ is August 22nd, 2008, 4:00 PM CST. Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an authorized company representative. Quotes may be faxed to the NWIHCS Omaha VAMC Contracting Office, Attn: Gregg Sutcliffe, +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to contact@example.gov. Paper copies of this RFQ will not be issued.