65--Neptune 2 Rover & Docking Station

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to 22 SEP 08 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS code is 423450. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. EQUIPMENT: QTY UNIT 0702-001-000 1) NEPTUNE II ROVER ULTRA (120V) QTY (4) UNIT (EACH) 0702-014-000 2) NEPTUNE II DOCKING STATION (120V) QTY (1) UNIT (EACH) Delivery, acceptance and FOB point: VA Medical Center 4150 Clement St. San Francisco, CA 94121 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to contact@example.gov by NLT 3:00 P.M. Pacific time, 22 SEP 08. For information regarding the solicitation you can e-mail me at the above address or phone at +1 (555) 000-0000. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2006). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) For the purposes of this clause the evaluation factors will be price and past performance both being of equal importance. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JUN 2008): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (FEB 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JUN 2008) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 15,16,17, 18,19,21,24,28,31 & 37 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand name or equal. (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984) Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net.