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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number, VA-260-09-RQ-0667, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33 effective July 15, 2009 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to December 2008. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 423450, Size Standard: 100 Employees. This procurement is set aside for Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Item 0001, Motorized patient transfer stretcher with battery supply, 2 EA, $_____________ System to include, but not limited To: Fowlers positions, lift assist, bucket seat, no crank knee gatch, Trendelenburg and chair positions, must not go higher than 23 from ground to reduce risk of patient falls as stretchers will be used for shorter, frail patients. 1. Thermoformed ABS base with extra capacity storage tray 2. 700 pound weight capacity 3. 30 wide patient surface 4. 5 inch mattress easy to clean and maintain surfaces 5. Secure O2 canister storage under the mattress 6. Adjustable height; must go 23 inches from ground 7. Integrated utility tray 8. 30 inch Integrated transfer board 9. Dual side-mounted foot control hydraulics with uni-lower pedal 10. Glideway siderails; Dual End Siderail Release 11. 4 integrated IV receptacles 12. 2- Stage Perm. Fold IV Pole Head Lt. 30 inch surface 13. 3-Stage Perm. Fold IV Pole Foot Rt. 30 inch surface 14. Retractable Cord Reel 15. Integrated bumpers 16. +/- Trendelenburg 17. All wheel maneuverability, steering and brake for one driver 18. 4-Wheel ring brake system with dual end activators 19. Integrated foot end pull handles 20. Lift Assist Backrest/Hydraulic Knee Gatch, 30 inch surface 21. 2 year warranty 22. 2 year parts, labor and travel Manufacturer: Stryker, M-Series with Zoom (SM304) (or equal). Item 0002, Motorized patient transfer stretcher with battery supply, 1 EA, $_____________ System to include, but not limited To: Fowlers positions, lift assist, bucket seat, no crank knee gatch, Trendelenburg and chair positions, must not go higher than 23 from ground to reduce risk of patient falls as stretchers will be used for shorter, frail patients. 1. Thermoformed ABS base with extra capacity storage tray 2. 700 pound weight capacity 3. 26 wide patient surface 4. 5 inch mattress easy to clean and maintain surfaces 5. Secure O2 canister storage under the mattress 6. Adjustable height; must go 23 inches from ground 7. Integrated utility tray 8. 26 inch Integrated transfer board 9. Dual side-mounted foot control hydraulics with uni-lower pedal 10. Glideway siderails; Dual End Siderail Release 11. 4 integrated IV receptacles 12. 3- Stage Perm. Fold IV Pole Head Lt. 26 inch surface 13. 3-Stage Perm. Fold IV Pole Foot Rt. 26 inch surface 14. Retractable Cord Reel 15. Integrated bumpers 16. +/- Trendelenburg 17. All wheel maneuverability, steering and brake for one driver 18. 4-Wheel ring brake system with dual end activators 19. Integrated foot end pull handles 20. Lift Assist Backrest/Hydraulic Knee Gatch, 30 inch surface 21. 2 year warranty 22. 2 year parts, labor and travel Manufacturer: Stryker, M-Series with Zoom (SM304) (or equal). Delivery, Acceptance and FOB point is (The Contractor is responsible for all freight charges): Spokane VA Medical Center, 4815 North Assembly Street, Spokane, WA 99205. ARO: 45 Calendar Days, Proposed Delivery Date: ________________ All items offered must comply with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal and must have the alike salient characteristics of the items stated above, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. If offering an equal product, offeror must complete the following: Manufacturer Name __________, Brand _________, Make or Model Number ___________. If offering an equal product, offer must include product literature, product samples (if requested), technical features, warranty provisions, and any training and or installation that will be required. Full text version of the clauses and provisions can be viewed at: http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/index.cfm. The resulting firm fixed price award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Mar 2009). Addenda to FAR 52.212-4: FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008), VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (Nov 1984), VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008), VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan 2008), VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (June 2009),for the purposes of this document, the following blocks in paragraph (b) are considered checked: (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009), (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008), (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998), (29) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007), (32) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (June 2009), (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008), (39) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror--Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. All quotes will be evaluated in accordance with technical capability, compliance with the solicitation requirements and price. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999). The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (Jul 2009), applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far/ or completed at https://orca.bpn.gov/. As of October 1, 2003, all Contractors, both large and small, are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award. Contractors are responsible for the accuracy of information added to CCR. To register, go to http://www.ccr.gov/. Offers must be submitted in the format outlined in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-1. Offers are due by September 25, 2009, 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, to be considered responsive. The assigned Contracting Officer is Rick Rinderle. Offers can be mailed, faxed or emailed to: Spokane VA Medical Center, Attn: Rick Rinderle-Contracting, 4815 North Assembly Street, Spokane, WA 99205; Fax:
+1 (555) 000-0000; E-mail:
contact@example.gov. Quotes should be marked with the request for quote number VA-260-09-RQ-0667. Oral quotes will not be accepted.
