Solicitation Number: VA-241-11-RQ-1539 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: (i) 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. (ii) The solicitation number is VA-241-11-RQ-1539 and is issued as an RFQ. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35, July 14, 2009. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113, and the size standard is 500 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for a proposal. A solicitation document will not be issued and proposals will not be requested. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate and award a contract on a noncompetitive basis to Natus Medical Incorporated, who is a small business, and they are located at 1501 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070-4111. This action shall be undertaken in accordance FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). However, all other responsible sources that feel they can provide this item may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. (v) This requirement consists of (3) line items: 1. Part Number #: PK1121 - PROTEKTOR32 CART-BASED SYSTEM, DELL USF PC, 19" FLAT PANEL MONITOR, COLOR PRINTER, TROLLEY CART, SPEAKERS, FOUR (4) 10' STIMULATION PODS, ONE (1) TCMEP POD, ISOLATION MODULE, STIMULATION MODULE, ACQUISITION MODULE, CAUTERY DETECTOR, LED GOGGLES, INSERT EARPHONES, SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY, ROLLER BAG, ISOLATION TRANSFORMER - Qty: 1 2. Part Number #: 006704 - 20 FT ACQUISITION PODS, FOUR (4) - Qty: 1 3. Part Number #: PROTRAIN - PROTEKTOR TRAINING 2 DAYS - Qty: 1 (vi) The following STATEMENT OF WORK is a detailed description of the requirements for this solicitation: Description of requirements: Product Information The XLTEK Protektor32 IOM system sets new standards for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. - NEW 64 fully software switchable inputs (32 channels) - NEW 128 trace display - NEW world class TcMEP stimulator - NEW mixed-mode EMG feature - NEW two component design Versatility - 16 software selectable high-level SEP stimulator outputs - 2 software selectable low-level constant current/voltage outputs - SEP, MEP BAEP, VEP, EMG, EEG and more - Automatic ESU detection - Data trending and history views Portability - Laptop-based systems with self-contained roll bags make the Protektor32 system easy to transport anywhere, and fit into most airline overhead storage space - Desktop and cart-based systems feature large displays and custom designed storage Ease-of-use - System hardware components deliver recording and stimulation functionality wherever you need it most - System software easily adapts to even the most complex monitoring needs, while stacked, superimposed and historical signal windows are easy to display and can be positioned where you want them (vii) Delivery FOB Destination to: VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus 150 South Huntington Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 More information will be provided upon contract award. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who is deemed the lowest bidder technically acceptable. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE SUBMITTED QUOTE, unless offeror has a current ORCA certification. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.211-70 Servicing Data Manuals, VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection, VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources, VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-10, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34. (xiii) N/A (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM eastern standard time (EST). Electronic offers will ONLY be accepted; submit quotation to - Chris Humphrey, Contracting Specialist, e-mail
contact@example.gov (xvi) Please address questions to Chris Humphrey, Contracting Specialist, e-mail
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