65--Edwards Lifesciences Vigilance II, CCO/Sv02 Monitor Systems

(i) This sole source combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is now amended to a brand name competitive, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. (1) The reference/solicitation number is VA-263-09-RQ-0119 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a contract and corresponding purchase order. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. 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 (VAAR). (iv)North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 (size standards in number of employees is 500) applies to this solicitation. (v) This requirement consists of (18) VIG2YS1, Vigilance II, CCO/Sv02 Monitor Systems, including operating and service manuals; (19) OM2, Module Optical; (19) 70CC2, Patient Cable; (17) VIG2YS1, Plate adaptor with roll stand; (2) MHM1, Vigo Monitor and Accessories. Contract will also replace current malfunctioning OM2 cables.(vi) Vigilance II, CCO/Sv02 Monitor Systems are intended to measure both bolus/injectate and continuouscardiac output, in addition to continuous right ventricular ejection fraction and end diastolic volume. (vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination within 30 days of receipt of order to VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and incorporate the following addenda to 52.212-1, 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; VAAR 852.219-70, 852.233-70 Protest Content; 852.236-76 Correspondence; 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; 852.270-1. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this requirement. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers, (a) Technical: ability of vendor to provide all Edwards LifeScience's products in accordance with the model numbers given in the description; (b) Size Status: preference will be given to socioeconomic business types following the VA hierarchy; and (c) Price. When combined, technical evaluation factors are approximately equal to price. (x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification, Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. (xi) The clause at 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act, 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration; 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. (xvi) RESPONSES ARE DUE January 2, 2009, by noon central standard time. Mail to: Bridget Purdy, Contracting Officer (90C), VA Medical Center, Bldg 68, Room 136, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Electronic Mail may be used to submit quotations provided there is a scanned electronic signature. However electronic mail is submitted at the contractor's own risk as large pdf files may not be transmittable. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, please submit questions regarding this solicitation via email to contact@example.gov. Note: Only quotes on Edwards LifeSciences equipment will be considered. This is not a brand name or equal solicitation.