65--PortableUltrasound Biometric ruler - computer based ultrasonic diagnostic system for Ophthalmic applications

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C25618Q9572 Posting Date: 6/21/2018 Original Response Date: 6/28/2018 Current Response Date: 6/28/2018 Product or Service Code: 6540 Ophthalmic Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies Set Aside: VOSB Only NAICS Code: 339115 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 16 Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This combined synopsis solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-98 (5-31-2018). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339115 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. Sonomed is the referenced manufacturer, brand name or equal. The RFQ Number is 36C25618Q9572. The combined synopsis solicitation is: 100% Set-Aside for Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). The NAICS Code is 339115; the size standard is 1,000 Employees. Note, interested SDVOSB/VOSB Offerors must be listed and registered in Vetbiz.gov to be considered for Award. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 E Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101 is seeking to purchase a Sonomed VuPad brand name or equal portable ultrasound biometric ruler for use in Ophthalmic applications. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Price/Cost Schedule MATERIAL LIST Sonomed or Equal Ultrasound System (Full Description is Attached) CLIN Item QTY Unit of Issue Price Per Unit Extended 0001 Portable Stand-alone Ultrasound Biometric Ruler System - Sonomed VuPad-B Portable B-Scan Tablet With B Probe or EQUAL Part #: US0SMVUPADBFG 1 EA $ $ Delivery shall be provided not later than 45 days after receipt of award. Delivery shall be FOB-Destination. DELIVERY DATE: ______________ days ARO Delivery and Installation will be FOB Destination. Place of Performance/Delivery Department of Veterans Affairs, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 E Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101. Evaluation Procedures: Comparative evaluation of quotations will be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), which means evaluating one quote with another in a uniform and fair manner. Only quotations from authorized distributors will be accepted. Award: An award will be made based on the lowest price quotation that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics. VA will issue a purchase order to the selected submitter at the submitted price or at the discussed discounted price. The contracting office will post awards over $150K to FBO.gov. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Nov 2017) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2018) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 4, 8, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33, 42, 46, 55, 59, The following VA provisions and clauses are applicable: 852.203-70 - Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) 852.219 10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Dec 2009) 852.219-11 - VA Notice of Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 2016) 852.232-72 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Nov 2012) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) All quoters shall submit the following: Quote that includes (1) Vendor Contact Information, (2) DUNS number, (3) Unit Price & Extended Price, (4) Any brochures, specifications that will allow the VA to determine whether any substitutes offered are indeed equals to the specifications. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. - The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Quotes shall be submitted via e-mail and received not later than 2:00 CST, June 28, 2018 to contact@example.gov. Vendor shall include in the Subject Line: RFQ 36C25618Q9572 - Ultrasound Biometric Ruler System. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Arlene A. Blade, contact@example.gov Point of Contact. - Contract Specialist, Arlene A. Blade, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000. See attached document: DESCRIPTION-SPECIFICATIONS-FUNCTIONALITY.