This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is VA262-15-Q-0179, and this solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS) has a requirement for fiberoptic illumination and visualization systems for use during surgery. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a Brand Name or Equal solicitation. All items shall be new, and not refurbished or recycled. Specific requirements are listed on the attached Schedule of Supplies and Services and Statement of Work (SOW). Offerors should thoroughly review the Schedule of Supplies and Services and SOW, and be familiar with the requirements of the solicitation prior to submitting quotes in order to be fully aware of the scope of supplies and services required. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful offeror from performing in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government. The Government shall not reimburse any cost not incorporated into the offeror's price. Respond to the requirements of this RFQ by completing the blanks in the Schedule of Supplies and Services and by including FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with quotes. Both are attached to this RFQ. Also, vendors shall include local stock numbers with quotes. Quotes and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items shall be emailed to
contact@example.gov. Please ensure that the subject line of all emails include "VA262-15-Q-0179." Technical inquiries may be emailed to
contact@example.gov. Technical inquiries will be accepted through 1 p.m. EST, on April 10, 2015. For technical inquiries, please ensure that the subject line of all emails include "VA262-15-Q-0179." Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. No hard copies of this RFQ will be provided. CLAUSES, PROVISIONS, AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. 2. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR Parts 52.202-1, 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.233-1, 52.233-4, 52.243-1, 52.247-34, 52.249-8 VAAR 852.203-70, 852.211-70, 852.232-72, 852.233-70, 852.233-71, 852.246-70, 852.246-71, 852.271-74, and 852.273-74. 3. FAR Part 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial and FAR Part 52.212-4 apply to this acquisition and no addenda are attached. 4. FAR Part 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in FAR Part 52.212-5 that are applicable to this acquisition are 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-10, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-13, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-34, 52.333-3, and 52.233-4. 5. FAR Part 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies. 6. The following FAR clause applies: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full test of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaarpdf.asp http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html (End of Clause) 7. Procurement for these commercial supplies and/or services is being conducted according to FAR Part 12 Commercial Items, FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) as supplemented with additional information in this notice. 8. BASIS FOR AWARD: Subject to the provisions contained herein, award shall be made to the Offeror deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and who conforms to the solicitation requirements; and whose proposal, judged by an overall assessment of the Offeror's qualifications specified in this solicitation, meets the technically acceptable standard for the non-price factors and provides the lowest evaluated price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order for commercial supplies and/or services. Delivery shall be f.o.b. destination. Offers submitted on a basis other than f.o.b. destination will be rejected as nonresponsive. Procurement for these commercial services is being conducted according to FAR Part 12 Commercial Items, FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) as supplemented with additional information in this notice. See attached document: Sections A, B, and C
