65--Philips Respironics V60 Ventilators (Quantity 5)

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation RFQ number VA-246-10-RQ-0150 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. It is the Offerors responsibility to ensure that the quote is received. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450, with a small business size standard of 100. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. This action is unrestricted; small businesses, women and small disadvantaged business, as well as VOSBs AND SDVOSBs are encouraged to submit offers. If offeror has a FSS or GSA contract number, please include it on your offer. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 6 Centralized Acquisition Service has a requirement for the following items: Five (5) each: Ventilator Transport Systems - Item# 1062628 - V60 Ventilator Transport Package – Includes: - V60 ventilator with C-Flex and AVAPS software options, color touch screen, 6 hour Li-ion battery, graphics package, oxygen hose, quick reference card and power cord; - Universal Cart; - Circuit Support Arm Bracket; - V60 Mounting Plate; - Oxygen Tank Manifold/mounting Bracket; and - Oxygen Tank Holders; One (1) each: V60 Two-day Technical Training Seminar – Item# 1061219 (Note: Off-Site training class does not include transportation, meals, expenses, etc. Minimum class size is 10 students); One (1) each: Vision Bipap Trade-in Allowance (Clear Vision Promotion). Item numbers shown are Jordan Reses and provided for informational purposes. Seeking same brand or comparable (however must be a non-invasive ventilator) transport system. Delivery shall occur within 45 calendar days of contract award, shall be delivered to the VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. The contractor must indicate if there are freight charges. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, which represents lowest evaluated cost or price, technically acceptable bid. Technical acceptability will be evaluated based on the function and operation of the item in accordance with the Government's specifications or Equal. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature, product samples, technical features, and warranty provisions. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness and reasonableness as it relates to the items offered. Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (October 2003) (B) (2) the offeror shall provide its DUNS, or if applicable, it's DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the contracting officer to verify that the offerors is registered in the CCR database. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for requirements. CCR registration can be submitted by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Quotations shall include the RFQ number, the proposed unit price, the proposed extended price, any prompt payment discount terms, any shipping charges, company name, and point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, tax identification number, DUN number, and size status (i.e., small business, disadvantaged business, woman owned business, VOSB, etc). Interested persons may identify their interest and submit a quote. The Government shall consider all proposals received by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, May 12, 2010. Quotes are to be e-mailed to contact@example.gov or mailed to: Dori Dabbs, Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 6 Centralized Acquisition Service 201 Hay Street #304 Fayetteville, NC 28301