65--NXSTAGE CYCLER

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. Request for Quote (RFQ) VA-256-08-RQ-0149 is assigned to this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24. NAICS 334519 with a size standard of 500 employees applies; this procurement is 100% set-aside for small businesses. This equipment is for the Operative Care Line and Medical Care Line at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX. Contractor should quote brand name or equal for the following line items: (1) NXStage System One, to include NXStage Cycler, Fluid Warmer, Oneview Accessory, and Stand - 2 each. (2) Operating and Service Manuals 3 ea. NOTE: Quote price FOB Destination with delivery to be made to the VA Medical Center in Houston, TX 77030-4298 within 14 days after receipt of order. The provision at 52.212.-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial applies to this acquisition. Because this is an urgent requirement for the liver transplant program, the quotation is to be received in the Contracting Office, Room 4B-307, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-4298 no later than 11:00 a.m. March 7, 2008. Electronic responses may be sent to the Contracting Officer. The quotation will be evaluated on the basis of price, past performance, and the proposed system's capabilities to meet the agency's need. Offerors' response must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. This provision may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far/. Offeror must include the certification at 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Small Business. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following provisions/clauses added by Addenda: 852.211-70 Service Data Manual; 852.211-72 Rejected Goods; 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; 852.273-70; Late Offers; 852.233-70 Protest Contest; 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure; and 852.211-71 Guarantee (The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material, workmanship, and performance for a period of one-year. For this and other provisions/clauses with an 852 prefix, please download full-text at http://www.va.gov/oamm/vaar/). Payment can only be made upon receipt of equipment. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses as listed under 52.212-5 apply: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation; 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 Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements -Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than Central Contractor Registration. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.