This is a SOLE SOURCE combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are NOT being requested and a separate written request for quotations will not be issued. Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC) anticipates entering into a sole source procurement with Hocoma of Rockland, MA for an Erigo Tilt Table with an Integrated Robotic Stepping System. The Government believes that Hocoma is the only responsible source that can provide the equipment and supplies that will satisfy the agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS The reference/solicitation number is VA-263-10-RQ-0274 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a purchase order. 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 http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR). North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334510 (size standards in number of employees is 500) applies to this solicitation. This requirement consists of 3 line items: contract line item number (CLIN) 0001: Tilt Table with two robotic drives generating physiologic leg movements, range of motion hip flexion 0-45 degrees, continuously adjustable leg length, footplates adjustable for different foot positions. One drive for hip extension 0-15 degrees, one drive for tilt angle 0-80 degrees, and one drive for height recliner plate base 52-85 cm, all three drives adjustable by an electronic hand switch, integrated emergency release in the tilt drive. Four casters with integrated central blocking and direction control function for the front casters. One erigocontrol-PC with an installed user software and touch screen user interface (12-inch).User software: adjustable guidance force for leg drives, adjustable range of motion, and data base for training and patient settings, in service diagnostic for error handling. One Erigomaster-PC with an installed real-time operating system controlling the leg drives. Three harnesses and eight leg cuffs for patients in different sizes. Included with system; staff in-service, shipping, and uncrating and installation and owners manual. Qty: 1. CLIN 0002: Patient Transfer Rollboard-Samarit Standard, item# 22783. Qty. 1 CLIN 0003: Delivery, Installation and Training, item #N/A. 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. 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. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this requirement. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification, Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall either: (1) return a completed copy of this provision with its quote (a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far); or (2) complete the Online Reps and Certs. Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov and reference it in your quote. The clause at 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 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: 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representations, 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, 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, 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. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. There are no applicable Numbered Notes that apply. Anyone wishing to respond to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that they can meet these requirements. Interested parties that feel they have the ability to provide the required equipment must submit in writing their qualifications and capabilities information including technical data and pricing in to this office for consideration. Such qualifications, capabilities and pricing will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. RESPONSES ARE DUE Monday, July 19, 2010 by 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Submit faxed quotation to Michael Reed, at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or email scanned copy to
contact@example.gov with signed original forwarded by mail to: Michael Reed, Contracting Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs Minneapolis Contracting and Purchasing Office (90C), 708 South Third Street, Suite 200E, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Signed original is not required by due date, as long as faxed copy is received. Electronic Mail may be used to submit quotations provided there is a scanned electronic signature. However electronic mail is submitted at the contractors own risk as large pdf files may not be transmittable. Contact Michael Reed at
+1 (555) 000-0000 for more information regarding this solicitation.
