This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. For solicitation number VA256-07-RQ-0241, award will be made using the simplified acquisition procedures part 13.5. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19. The North American Industry Classification System # 334517 and the small business are 500 employees. The acquisition is for the purchase of 1 each of Medrad product No. 3012011 Spectris Solaris EP MR Injector, 1 each Medrad product No. 78101-00-BM-01 Product inform pack, 2 each Medrad Product No. 535-0243-012 North American style power cord, 1 ea oMedrad product No. 3012080 Spectris Solaris EP, CBC, 1 each Medrad product No. 203943 Addedum Spectris Solaris EP, OP Manual, 1 each Medrad Product No. 203089 Spectris Solaris EP iCBC manual paper and 1 each Medrad product No. SSI 300 Installation Spectris Solaris MR Injector (brand name), equal or better. If or equal, supply adequate information to determine whether the equal can be used. The quoter shall provide pricing and warranty information on the above listed equipment/supplies. Delivery is to be made to Chief, A&MMS, VA Medical Center, 2495 Shreveport Highway, Pineville, LA 71360. Delivery of equipment is desired between September 25, 2007 and October 19, 2007. Inspection and acceptance is at the VA Medical Center Alexandria, LA. Quote shall specify FOB, VA Medical Center Alexandria, LA (Destination). The provisions at FAR 52.212 1, Instructions of Offeror Commercial Items (Sept 2006) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to these provisions. Add the following provisions: FAR 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 provision 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/ or http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (End of Provision); VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content and VAAR 852.233-71 (Jan 1998), Alternate Protest Procedures (Jan 1998). The clauses at FAR 52.212 4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Feb 2007) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add the following clauses: 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 text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (End of Clause); FAR 52.204-7, Central Contract Registration (Jul 2006), 852.270-4, Commercial advertising (NOV 1984) and VAAR 852.211-77, Brand name or equal (NOV 1984). The clause at FAR 52.212 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Aug 2007) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212 5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2007) (E.O. 13126), FAR 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222 35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222 36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222 37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225 3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, Alternate I (Jan 2004), FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations and status administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of Department of the Treasury) and FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). Additional contract requirements: The vendor responding to this acquisition shall provide this office with the following information: a cost per item on company letterhead (equipment and consumables supplies), stating unit price, warranty, FOB, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212 3 (Aug 2007), Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If offering an equal product, the vendor must submit documentation of the product with the quote. A company not in possession of FAR 52.212 3 dated Jun 2006 it has been provided as an attachment. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3) dated Aug 2007 or they will be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of this solicitation, best meets the minimum needs of the Government and has the lowest price, all factors being considered. Award made be made without discussions. For information regarding this solicitation and/or to send quotes, contact Dennis DeYoung (90C), VA Medical Center, PO Box 69004, Alexandria, LA 71306-9004; phone:
+1 (555) 000-0000 ext. 2240; fax:
+1 (555) 000-0000. Quotations are due by 2:30 pm CST, September 14, 2006. Please reference the solicitation number, VA256-07-RQ-0241, on your quotation.
