65--MICROSCOPES

Request for Zeiss microscopes. (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service 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 for this action. Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ VA246-15-Q-0988. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. (IV) Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov). (V) The Network Contracting Office 6-SAO EAST intends to award a firm-fixed price service contract for ZEISS MICROSCOPES (VI) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450 with a large business size standard of 100 employees. This procurement is unrestricted to and for all eligible offerors may submit quotes. All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. (VII) Questions concerning this solicitation shall be addressed to Gail Bargaineer, Contracting Specialist, and emailed to contact@example.gov. All questions or inquires must be submitted no later than 13:00 AM Eastern Standard time on July 9, 2015. No phone calls will be accepted. (VIII) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote is the lowest price and meets the requirements of the SOW. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM Eastern Standard time on an July 10, 2015. Quotes received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Quotes shall be submitted via email to contact@example.gov. (IX) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following commercial products: CLIN DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES QUANITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 303322-0000-000 ZEISS MS \F\ OPMIAr 1-FC MICROSCOPE BODY 2 EA 0002 000000-1055-278 ZEISS MS \F\ DUST COVER FOR OPMI BLUE 2 EA 0003 000000-1403-542 ZEISS MS \F\ S100 FLOOR STAND 2 EA 0004 304977-9043-000 ZEISS MS \F\ HALOGEN ILLUMINATION FOR S100 SUSPENSION 2 EA 0005 303765-0000-000 ZEISS MS \F\ STRAIGHT BINOCULAR TUBE F=170 MM 2 EA 0006 305542-0107-000 ZEISS MS \F\ ADAPTER SLEEVE WITH SCREW THREAD TO ALLOW\ binoculars to use newer style 4 EA 0007 305542-0000-000 ZEISS MS \F\ WIDEFIELD, PUSH-IN EYEPIECE 10X 4 4 EA 0008 305705-0000-000 ZEISS MS \F\ OBJECTIVE LENS F=250MM, MOUNT DIAMETER 48MM 4 EA 0009 000000-1080-351 ZEISS MS \F\ 120? COUPLING FOR S100 AND OPMI PICO 2 EA 0010 303244-0000-000 ZEISS MS \F\ PAIR OF OPMI MANOEUVERING HANDLES 2 EA 0011 303450-0000-000 ZEISS MS \F\ ADAPTER FOR 2 OPMI HANDGRIPS 2 EA 0012 305810-9012-000 ZEISS MS \F\ 1 PAIR OF HANDGRIP COVERS FOR OPMI 1 FC 2 EA The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition and are available for view at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR Provisions: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (JUL 2013) Offeror shall provide a quote addressing all CLINS: 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) The government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order to the vendor whose quotation represents the best value for the government. The Government intends to make an award based on the initial quotations. 52.212-3 Certifications and & Representations (NOV 2013) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of Provision) VAAR Provisions: 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (JAN 2008) 852.233-71 Alternative Protest Procedure (JAN 1998) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) 852.270-1 Representative of Contracting Officers (JAN 2008) 852.273-74 Award without Exchanges (JAN 2003) FAR Clauses: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (MAY 2014) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (MAY 2015) Full text of the reference FAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. - 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards - 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment - 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days. (End of Clause) - 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. (End of Clause) - 52.222-3 Convict Labor - 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies - 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities - 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity - 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans - 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities - 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards - 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving - 52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special works - 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) VAAR Clauses: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (APR 1984) 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal ( JAN 2008)