65--Microplate Reader

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA-261-11-RQ-0162 for Synergy 2 Multi-mode Microplate Reader. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 will be used in conjunction with commercial items procedures of FAR Part 12. NAICS code is 511210, size standard is 500 employees. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-49 and VA Acquisition Circulars through January 24, 2011. List of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are as follows: Item 1 - Synergy 2 Multi-mode Microplate reader 1EA GRAND TOTAL $ ____________________ Note: Offers of "equal" products - Offeror must clearly indicate in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product. The "equal" product must have the same physical, functional, or performance characteristic as the Synergy Multimode Microplate reader described above. The "equal" system requires the capability of utilizing a low volume plate. In addition, the "equal" system must have comparable support, warranty, and equipment services, and services and installation shall not be conducted by third party subcontractors. Delivery, acceptance and FOB DESTINATION Point: VA Medical Center San Francisco 4150 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94121-1593 Requested Delivery Date: 30 Days ARO Proposed delivery date: ______ Days ARO Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to contact@example.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, March 7th, 2011. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. If the offeror has completed online representations and certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/, the offeror only needs to complete paragraph (b). If the offeror has not completed online representations and certifications, the offeror must complete all relevant portions of this provision. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2010). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2011) For the purposes of this clause items 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 33, 34, 45, are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). For the purpose of this provision, the fill-in's are provided at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). For the purpose of this clause, the fill-in's are provided at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 (b) Service Data Manuals (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) VARR 852.246.70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material; workmanship and performance for a period of 12 months, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material that are found to be defective during the guarantee period. Replacement of material and parts will be furnished to the Government at the point of installation, if installation is within the continental United States or f.o.b. the continental U.S. port to be designated by the contracting officer if installation is outside of the continental United States. Cost of installation of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the contractor. (End of Clause) VARR 852.246.71 Inspection (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21 3801 Miranda Avenue, 90CCA Palo Alto, CA 94304 Primary Point of Contact: Susan Battjer contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000