65--NeuroScan

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and 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 solicitation number is VA-248-11-RQ-1398 and it is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-51 interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, all proposals received prior to 09/15/2011 will be considered by the Government NAICS code is 334510, size standard 500 employees. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): Please note, all of the line items are designated brand name or equal LI 001, 9032-0010-01 SynAmosRT EEG/EP Amplifier: 64.4.2 Channels Channel Configuration: 64 Monopolar, 4 Bipolar, 2 High Level analog: Includes: SunAmps RT, Amplifier: 9032-0001-01 SynAmps RT, System Unit: 9032-0002-01 SynAmps RT, 9032-0003-01 Power Supply: 1 EA ______________ LI 002, 00103150 Scan 4 Analysis Software: 1 EA _____________ LI 003, 1013151 Scan 4 Acquire Software: 1 EA _____________ LI 004, Custom High-Level Input Cable (with one BNC connector and one 3.5mm Mono Plug connector: 1 EA ____________________ Requested Delivery Date: 20 DARO Proposed delivery date: ___________________ Delivery, acceptance and FOB Destination point: Malcom Randall VAMC, NF/SGVHS AMMS (90D 1601 SW Archer Road Gainesville FL 32608 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to contact@example.gov 2:00 p.m. EST Sept 15 2011. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to contact@example.gov 3:00 PM EST July 15, 2011. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) To the maximum extent practicable, offerors are encouraged to respond to this solicitation using pre-existing materials (such as brochures, catalogs, marketing documents) rather than creating new documents. (e) Offerors shall annotate the salient characteristics listed above to indicate the location of the relevant information used to meet the specification (document name and page number). (f) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Meeting the salient characteristics listed above. The Government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable offeror. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this clause, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm, respectively. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (June 2010). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2011) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 4, 6, 20, 24-26, 28, 35, 36, 39, and 45 are considered checked and apply. VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) For the purpose of this clause, the fill-in is "all states in which performance under this order occurs". VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this provision, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm, respectively. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Apr 2011): Offerors must return this provision with their proposal. They may either (1)complete all relevant portions of the provision or (2) complete paragraph (b) of the provision and indicate that it has completed official representations and certifications online at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx.