2 This solicitation is open to all companies interested in providing a quotation. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number VA261-17-Q-1067 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94 January 19, 2017. This requirement will be made using a cascading set-aside under the associated NAICS code 334510 with a small business size standard of 1250 Employees. Basis for Award: The Government intends to make the award using a purchase order. If any company holds a Federal Supply Schedule and is not willing to accept a purchase order at award, please refrain from responding. Evaluation of offers will be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, and award made based on lowest price technically acceptable. This is a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUIREMENT for the following: Part Number: 72203990 Lateral Hip Positioning System Quantity: 1 Each Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew Salient Characteristics: See Attached Link to Manufacturer s Website: http://www.smith-nephew.com/professional/products/all-products/hip-positioning-system-with-active-heel-technology/ Any equivalent products must meet the attached salient characteristics of the requirement. All responses must include product information that demonstrates equivalency to the salient characteristics. Deliveries must be completed by 30 September 2017, FOB-Destination, to the following location. San Francisco VA Health Care System, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm and www.acquisition.gov 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 text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm and www.acquisition.gov Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (August 1999) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors Commercial (Jan 2017) Vendors are advised to: Include a completed copy of their Representations and Certifications with their quote. AND Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions, provisions included in this solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions or this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017) 852.273-70 - Late Offers (Jan 2003) Clauses Incorporated by Reference (as applicable) 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items ((Jan 2017) 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2017) The following blocks are checked: 22, 25-28, 30, 33, 44, 48, 51, 57 52.232-40 - Accelerated Payments to SB Contractors (Dec 2013) 852.203-70 - Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) 852.232-72 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Nov 2012) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) Insertion: at least 12 months Evaluation Procedures. All quotations/companies will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness, best value to the United States, technical acceptability, and past performance. Any product offered must be new. Set Aside Cascading Set-Aside Procedures. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made using the following cascade set-aside procedures per VHA memorandum #17-09, June 21, 2017 and in compliance with 38 U.S.C. 8127. The evaluation of offers received in response to the solicitation will use a tiered or cascading order of precedence. tiered evaluation of offers, also known as cascading evaluation of offers, is a procedure used in negotiated acquisitions when market research is inconclusive for justifying limiting competition to small business concerns or sub-categories of small business concerns. The contracting officer- Solicits offers from both small and other than small business concerns that will be evaluated in the following tier order: Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB); Veteran-owned small business (VOSB); All other small business concerns; Other than small business. If an award or a sufficient number of awards cannot be made at the first tier, evaluation of offers will proceed at the next lower tier until an award or a sufficient number of awards can be made. For a company to be considered a SDVOB or VOSB, the company must be listed in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. The VA contracting officer reserves the right to consider competitive quotes submitted from all responsible offerors (including large businesses) in determining the fair market price. Due Date and Submission of Quotes: The quotes are due on September 6, 2017, PST 1400 and shall be directed electronically to
contact@example.gov. Quotes shall be marked with the solicitation number. Information regarding the solicitation can be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Shannon Reid,
contact@example.gov.
