65--Gyrus Generator and Associated Supplies

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number VA-262-08-RQ-0260LG is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and is a brand name or equal acquisition. Brand name or equal description is intended to indicate the quality and characteristic of products that will be considered satisfactory to meet the agency requirements. No telephone requests will be accepted. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334517 and the Small Business Standard is 500 employees. The proposed purchase order listed herein is Unrestricted. Small businesses are encouraged to submit offers. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST STATE THE BUSINESS SIZE.Line Item 0001: Item No. 777000 - G400 Generator, Gyrus or equal. 1 EA - UNIT PRICE $ ________________________. Line Item 0002: Item No. 744010PK-SP - Footswitch or equal. 1 EA - UNIT PRICE $ __________________________. Line Item 0003: Item No. IDC-0130 - Composite BNC 12 ft. Cable or equal. 2 EA - UNIT PRICE $ __________________________. Line Item 0004: Item No. 560085-002 - Cord Angle connector, hospital grade or equal. 1 EA - UNIT PRICE $ __________________________. Line Item 0005: Item No. 700000 - Cart (SP/G400 Generator) or equal. 1 EA - UNIT PRICE $ __________________________. The salient characteristic of the generator is that it must be compatible with the "da Vinci S Surgical System with HD". Quotations shall be submitted on an all or nothing basis. Partial quotations will be rejected. Place of performance is the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS), 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, California 92161. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to the Warehouse 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). At the time of delivery, the equipment and all associated accessories shall be new, free from defects and in optimum working condition. Re-manufactured equipment shall not be accepted. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (04/08). The following additional provision 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (01/99) applies. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Technically acceptable and 2) Price. Technically acceptable is more important than price. Technically acceptable will be evaluated based on the function and operation of the item. To be technically acceptable the item shall meet the Government's specifications. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature, product specifications, technical features, and warranty provisions. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness, and reasonableness as it relates to the items offered. 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (11/07) - THE CONTRACTOR MUST RETURN A COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE OFFER, a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far . 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (02/07); 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (04/08). The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 28, 31, and 37. The following additional clauses and provisions apply: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (04/08); FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (08/99); VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (01/08); VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manual (11/84); VAAR 852.211-71 Special Notice (01/08); VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (01/08); VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (01/08); VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content (01/08); VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedures (01/08). This purchase order incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. The full text of a clause and provision may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses: Federal Acquisition Regulation Home Page: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Home Page: http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/. Warranty requirements for new equipment shall be for one year parts and labor. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, are not applicable to this acquisition. The Government will consider all proposals received by 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time May 28, 2008. Offers are to be received at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Logistics Office, 5901 E. 7th Street, Building 149, Long Beach CA 90822, ATTN: Lon-Det Givens (VA-262-08-RQ-0260LG). For information you can contact Lon-Det Givens at +1 (555) 000-0000 ext.6051 or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000.