65--FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION SYSTEM

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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation VA-244-09-RQ-0453 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. The procurement is being issued as a small-business set aside under NAICS code 423460, size standard 100 employees. The Wilkes Barre VAMC requires one (1) Carl Zeiss Meditec IOL Master Version 5.4 XP, with ATS A-Plus printer with table. The items called for by this RFQ has been identified by a brand name or equal description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of product that will be satisfactory. Equal products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the offer and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the RFQ: non-contact unit, accuracy to within +/- 0.02 mm, calibrated against resolution, 40-mhz Grieshaber Biometric System, minimum of one-year warranty on the equipment and two-year warranty on the lasers, capable of fast and precise consecutive measurement of the following eye parameters in one session: axial length, corneal curvature, anterior chamber depth and optionally white-to-white. In addition, offeror must quote on a table and printer equivalent to those listed above. Only new (no used/refurbished/surplus) products with full manufacturer warranty will be accepted. Shipping will be FOB Destination 45 days ARO to Wilkes Barre VAMC, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. All questions concerning this RFQ can be directed to Rachel Turk, Contract Specialist (contact@example.gov). Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to contact@example.gov by 3:00 PM EDT 25 September 2009. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005 36. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008): Email quote and any product literature/warranty information to contact@example.gov. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999): The evaluation factors are technical (capability of the item offered to meet the agency need), price and past performance. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with quote or have an updated filing with ORCA. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Sept 2009): For the purposes of this clause items (b) 8, 18-22, 24, 32 ii, 34, and 40 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984), para (a) VAAR 852.211.73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.246.70 Guarantee (Jan 2008): Warranty information to be specified in quote. VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008)