DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number: VA-250-10- RQ-0333 is being issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) and the intent is to award a firm fixed price contract for supplies. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-41. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside for commercial items under the North Atlantic Industrial Classification System (NAICS)334510; the business standard size is 500 employees. REQUIREMENTS: The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 10000 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141, is seeking Quotes. Any quotes with additional features will be considered, provided the minimum requirements of the Government have been met. Each line item must have a description and pricing information. Quote shall contain a proposed delivery and installation (applicable). The place of delivery is the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106. There shall be no site visit for this procurement. PRICING: Offeror shall provide pricing as described in requirements below. The total price offered shall include all charges (e.g., to include but not limited to installation, maintenance, and training). LINE ITEMS: ALL PRODUCT ITEMS ARE PART OF CAREFUSION INC. 1. Base PC System with 10/100/1000 Ethernet Network Support DVD-RWArchive Device Operator's Manuals and One Year Warranty Stimulator Control Unit (SC-1) Electrical Stimulator IES-2 with S403 Probe Two independent electrical stimulation generators Hand-held electrical stimulation probe with remote controls IOM IES-16 Electrical Stimulator 16 pairs of electrical stimulation outputs, switchable by software control portable with cable (3M), Input for S402/403 stimulation probe Auditory Stimulator AS-1 Ch Amplifier with Arm and Cable Digital FireWire Communication, Internal Impedance and Calibration, Power Switch for each Channel, 5-pin DIN connector on all channels LED Power Indicator Light Amplifier with Rolling Stand, Cable, and one Headbox (ET16A) Digital FireWire Communication, Internal Impedance and Calibration, LED Power Indicator Light, one headbox and cable (ET16A), Amplifier Stand and Amplifier Cable NCS / EMG / 3 Modality EP Standard / Report MSW Software Bundle MNC, SNC, ANS, F-Waves, H-Waves, Blink Reflexes, Repetitive Stimulation Conduction Velocity Distribution, Signal Enhancer, MUNE Spontaneous EMG, Maximum Volitional EMG, Quantitative EMG, Interference Pattern Analysis, Analyzed Motor Unit Analysis, EMG Storage and Replay, Somatosensory Evoked Potentials, Auditory Evoked Potentials, Visual Evoked Potentials, Report Software including Microsoft Word IOM Software Package VikingProducer Software Support Connect Software TDH-39 Headphones TIP-300 Tubal Insert Phones (300 ohms) English Country Kit Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Language Specific Application Software, Language Specific Control Panel, Installation Guide 19 inch LCD monitor with speakers UB3 Cart 850 VA Isolation Transformer Power Supply Speaker Monitor Arm for LCD Monitor up to 20 lbs. Footswitch 4 Side Hook Cable Holders (2 holders per side) Mounting Straps for FireWire Stimulators Inkjet Printer 1 EA 2 North American Localization Kit Power Cord 1 EA 842-679400 3 Factory Conversion from Inkjet to Laser Printer 1 EA 268-411800 4 VS Disk Surface Temp Probe with Flexible Cord 1 EA 842-120800 5 VS ET-16B OR Headbox (18 Electrode Jacks) (1) 1 842-648100 6 2015 Visual Stimulator with 17 Inch Monitor (8, 10) 1 EA 828-049100 7 MMP PLUS Software Package (14) 1 EA 828-048500 8 NCS Reference Values Software Package (15) 1 EA 701-446200 9 Customer location Training 2-day 1 EA 842-106504 10 LED Goggles with 15 Foot Cable (11) PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the following addendum to the provisions of the standard provisions. The provision at VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal applies. The items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the quote and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the RFQ. WARRANTY AND SERVICE: Indicate terms. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION: F.O.B. Destination is preferred, please include any freight in the individual item pricing if applicable. The government will arrange for shipping if the estimated cost for handling is over $250. Please include an estimated date of arrival. NOTE: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, vendors shall submit the most favorable terms. Small businesses, especially service-disabled veteran owned small businesses and veteran owned are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their quote. The web site address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net. ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Financial Service Center (FSC) is the designated agency office for invoice receipt in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (5 CFR part 1315). FSC or its designated representative may contact the vendor to provide specific instructions for electronic submission of invoices. The vendor will be responsible for any associated expenses. FSC may utilize third-party contractors to facilitate invoice processing. Prior to contact by FSC or its designated representative for electronic invoicing submissions, the vendor shall continue to submit all invoices to FSC at the following mailing address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, P.O. Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714-8971. Offerors shall complete FAR 52.212-3 - Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items available for online registration at http://orca.bpn.gov or include a written copy with the quote submitted. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause: 52.204-7 (CCR registration) the successful offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract, you may register easily and quickly on-line at http://www.ccr.gov, 52.232-34 (Payment by Electronic Funds), VAAR 852.237-70 (Contractor Responsibility) and 852.203-70 (Commercial Advertising). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses by reference. FAR Clauses: 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, 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, 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Special disabled veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 - Affirmative action for workers with disabilities, 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans, 52.225-1 - Buy American Act- Supplies. 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference - The preceding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The preceding Veterans Administration (VAAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/oa&mmlvarr/. All questions must be submitted to Davina Williams, Contract Specialist Intern by e-mail only. All responses to questions that may affect offers will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Quotes and accompanying information are due no later than 10 p.m. EST Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Technical questions and Quotes must be sent by email to
contact@example.gov.