CANCELLATION NOTICE: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 VA246-12-Q-3584 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-60. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-09-05 14:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Salem, VA 24153 The VHA NCO 06 - 590 - Hampton, VA requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, HEMODIALYSIS SOLUTION AC-2409: Dextr mg%:200; Na+mEq/L:100.0; Ca++mEq/L: 2.50; K+mEq/L:2.0; Mg++mEq/L:0.75; Cl-mEq/L:105.25; AcetmEq/L: 4.0 SAME AS AC-2409, Part # SB-152, 192, CS; LI 002, HEMODIALYSIS SOLUTION AC-2409: Dextr mg%:200; Na+mEq/L:100.0; Ca++mEq/L: 2.50; K+mEq/L:2.0; Mg++mEq/L:0.75; Cl-mEq/L:105.25; AcetmEq/L: 4.0 SAME AS AC-2409, Part # SB-152, 192, CS; LI 003, ITEM ID NO. 17952 HEMODIALYZER, REXBRANE. USE IN HEMODYALYSIS. Part # REXEED-25S, 120, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 06 - 590 - Hampton, VA intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 06 - 590 - Hampton, VA is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (
+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at
contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (
+1 (555) 000-0000) or
contact@example.gov of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; XII. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Apr, 2011) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-4, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-3 Alternate I, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. XIII. The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008), 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008), 852.246-70, Guarantee (Jan 2008), 852.246-71, Inspection, 852.273-76, Electronic Invoice Submission. XIV. The following VAAR Provisions apply to this acquisition: 852.273-70, Late offers, and 852.273-74, Award without exchanges. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. technical specifications, etc.) may be requested, pricing shall be entered in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the awardee may be required to complete the solicitation documents at the time of award. All items must be approved for use in Rexeed 25S Dialyzers by the dialyzer manufacturer.
