PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, WARRANTY, TRAINING INSTALLATION, AND LICENSE FOR THE IOL MASTER 500 FOR THE VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF THE OZARKS (VHSO) LOCATED IN FAYETTEVILLE, AR. (I) 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All Small Businesses submitting an offer must be registered on www.sam.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov ). (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number VA256-13-Q-0223. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61. (IV) This procurement is restricted to Small Business Concerns. The associated NAICS code is 423450. The small business size standard is 100 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase, on the following commercial: Item # 0001 IOL Master 500, Manufacture Carl Zeiss, includes 7.5SW, option Holladay 2, options Sonolink for accutome, printer and table IT 1060, or equal QUANITY 3 EACH $___________ (VI) Description of requirements is listed below. Equipment must have the following features/capabilities: " New equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered under the manufacturer's warranty. " Equal to the Carl Zeiss IOL Master 500 for gold standard for the field of ophthalmology " Ability for comprehensive calculations for all lens types " Axial length and keratometry measurements are fast, and distance independent captured in one measurement. " Switchover between modes are automatic and no interaction required " Allows measurement in phakic, pseudophakic, silicon-filled eyes, or phakic implant ("internal contact lens")- allowing for adjustment after data acquisition with a "one click selection". This is required, due to patient base. " Measurement range as follows: o Axial length 14 - 38 mm o Corneal radi 5 -10 mm o Anterior chamber depth 1.5 - 6.5 mm o White to white 8 - 16 mm (VII) Place of delivery is Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, VA Medical Center, Warehouse, Building #8, 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Feb, 2012), applies to this acquisition. (IX) Award will be made to the offeror whose offer, meeting the requirement of this solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (April 2012), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb, 2012), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug, 2012) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (12) 523219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr, 2012) (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb, 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (XIII) The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan,2008) 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (Nov, 1984) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan,2008) 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan, 2008) 852.466-71 Inspection (Jan, 2008) 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Oct, 2008) (XIV) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing via email to the Contract Specialist,
contact@example.gov. Questions must be received no later than 4:00 PM, December 17th, 2012. No phone calls will be accepted. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 P.M. EST on December 20, 2012. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Dena Young, email address is
contact@example.gov with the reference of quote #VA256-13-Q-0219 in the subject line.
