65--RADIATION WATER TREATMENT EQUIP & SUPPLIES

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.The solicitation number is VA251-12-R-0235 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450 with a small business size standard of 100.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-05-31 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The VHA NCO 11 - 583 - Indianapolis, IN requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, Product Number: L981007 TPR OPTION FOR MP3 for automatic measurements of tissue-phantom-ratios, consists of water sensor with connection parts, cable, Mephysto software module and firmware upgrade., 1, EA; LI 002, Product Number: T43162/SL20 OPTION MP3 LIFTING CARRIAGE ELEVATION, 4, EA; LI 003, Product Number: TN60017DOSIMETRY DIODE E, 2, EA; LI 004, Product Number: TN60018DOSIMETRY DIODE SRS, 2, EA; LI 005, Product Number: TN34001ROOS ELECTRON CHAMBER 0.35 cm, 1, EA; LI 006, Product Number: TN34045ADVANCED MARKUS ELECTRON CHAMBER 0.02cm, 1, EA; LI 007, Product Number: TN31010SEMIFLEX 0.125cm ION CHAMBER, 2, EA; LI 008, Product Number: K37211.51ADCL CHAMBER CALIBRATION IN WATER, 8, EA; LI 009, Product Number: L981151TRUFIX HOLDER FOR DOSIMETRY DIODE, 1, EA; LI 010, Product Number: T29672/U31RW3 PLATE FOR DOSIMETRY DIODE P, 1, EA; LI 011, Product Number: T29672/U20RW3 PLARE FOR ROOS CHAMBER, 1, EA; LI 012, Product Number: T29672/U10RW3 PLATE FOR THE MARKUS CHAMBER, 1, EA; LI 013, Product Number: T29672/U6RW3 PLATE FOR CHAMBER 0.125cm FLEX, 1, EA; LI 014, Product Number: T4316/U471TRUFIX HOLDER FOR ROOS CHAMBER, 1, EA; LI 015, Product Number: T43162MP3 Lifting carriage, 1, EA; LI 016, Product Number: T43163-115AMP3 water reservoir, 115V/50-60 Hz, 1, EA; LI 017, Product Number: trade-inTrade-in Value for Lift Table, 1, EA; LI 018, Product Number: discount, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 11 - 583 - Indianapolis, IN intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 11 - 583 - Indianapolis, IN is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. technical specifications, etc.) may be requested, pricing shall be entered in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the awardee may be required to complete the solicitation documents at the time of award. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Delivery must be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 30 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer.