65--PROSTHETIC CARVER

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice in conjunction with the procedures in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation VA258-08-RQ-0045 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) 2005-19. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable for additional information. If requesting by FAX, you may send your request to +1 (555) 000-0000, ATTN: Enrique Rivera. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 339113 and the business size standard is 500. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. Service disabled veterans owned small business are encouraged to submit offers. This requirement is set aside for small business. This requirement is being solicited as a brand name or equal purchase. The line item listed below is manufactured by OMEGA TRACER. The line item is as follows: Line Item 0001 1 each Omega Carver, or equal; to include Omega Tracer Home-base software, security key, 2-year manufacturers warranty, 2-year extended mfrs warranty, and 3-year technical support. FOB destination delivery date of January 31, 2007 to Warehouse- Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, 650 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, considering price and price related factors. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 15,16,17,18,20,25,27, and 33. 52.233-2, Service of Protest. The following additional clauses apply: CCR Clause: Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 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 offeror is registered in the CCR database. (C) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Electronic Funds: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by References (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. VAAR 852.219-70, Veteran-owned Small Business; 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising; 852.233-70, Protest Content; 852.233-71, Alternate Protest Procedures; 852.273-70, Late Offer. Full text clauses are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARa.htm. The Federal Contractor Program requires that any contractor receiving a contract from the Federal Government in the amount of $25,000 or more, or any subcontractor receiving a contract in the amount of $25,000 or more from such a covered contractor must file a VETS-100 Report on an annual basis. **Please ensure that this report has been filled out. To register, go to http://vets100.cudenver.edu/. Offers are to be received at the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 18, Consolidated Contracting Activity (CCA), 650 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012, ATTN: Enrique Rivera, no later than 12:00 P.M. eastern daylight time on January 18, 2008. Contact Enrique Rivera, Contract Specialist, at +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or email to: contact@example.gov.