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. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) and is referenced by solicitation number VA-263-11-RQ-0862. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price purchase order. iii. The solicitation document, and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-53. iv. In accordance with FAR part 19 - Small Business Programs, this solicitation is a total small business set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 423450, which is categorized by 100 or less employees. v. The Department of Veteran Affairs, 2501 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: Line Item Description Quantity Price 0001 Audioscan Verifit Real Ear Hearing Aid Analyzer Includes Mouse, Monitor Headset, 4 Battery Pills, RECD Transducer, Telecoil Test Capabilities and 6 foot Video Extension Cables 02 __________________ 0002 VA-200 - NOAH Module. Compatible with Audioscan Verifit Real Ear Hearing Aid Analyzer 02 __________________ 0003 RM500 Paper, RE201-25. Compatible with Audioscan Verifit Real Ear Hearing Aid Analyzer 02 __________________ 0004 Probe Tubes, 36/bg, RE367-36. Compatible with Audioscan Verifit Real Ear Hearing Aid Analyzer 02 __________________ 0005 External Speaker Stand w/Cable, VA-111. Compatible with Audioscan Verifit Real Ear Hearing Aid Analyzer 02 __________________ 0006 Microphone Extension Cable, 10 feet, VA-133. Compatible with Audioscan Verifit Real Ear Hearing Aid Analyzer 02 __________________ Grand Total __________________ vi. This is a Brand Name or Equal purchase. Vendors offering products other than the Audioscan Verifit Real Ear Hearing Aid Analyzer shall demonstrate that their items perform all the same functions, have the same dimensions and conform to the same construction and safety standards of the specified items. Wireless Bluetooth patient care modalities must be compatible with NOAHLink hearing aid programming systems. Systems not compatible with current VA audiology-related modalities will be determined unsuitable for VA use. New equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's original warranty. CAUTION to OFFERORS. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the RFQ or reasonably available to the purchasing activity. vii. Delivery Schedule: a. Freight on Board (FOB) Destination. FOB Destination is preferred, please include any freight in the individual item pricing if possible. The government will arrange for shipping via VCBL if the estimated cost for handling is over $250.00. A loading dock is available for delivery. b. Item Numbers: 1 - 6 c. Ship to: VA Health Care System Attn: Warehouse 2501 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105 viii. The following provision applies to this solicitation: a. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, as well as applicable addenda ix. The following provision applies to this solicitation: a. 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items i. Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable process, where the non-price factors are evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable or pass/fail basis. Award will be made to the offeror of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest price. ii. The offeror must submit detailed specifications for each line item in their offer. The specifications must demonstrate whether or not the offered item meets the minimum specifications listed in the solicitation. x. The following provision applies to this solicitation: a. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items b. The Contractor must submit a hardcopy of the annual representations and certifications or have an updated ORCA report. xi. The following clause applies to this solicitation: a. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, as well as applicable addenda xii. The following clause applies to this solicitation: a. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, as well as all applicable FAR clauses cited in the clause xiii. Additional contract requirements, terms and conditions. The full text of clauses and provisions can be accessed at the following web address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. Prospective offerors are urged to submit any questions in writing to John Becker at
contact@example.gov. Offers from all qualified, capable and responsible sources will be considered. Vendors offering a response to this notice should ensure registration in the Central Contractor Registration database at http://www.bpn.gov/ prior to submission of offers for consideration. a. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration b. 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal c. 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature d. 52.216-1, Type of Contract, Firm-Fixed Price e. 52.216-24, Limitation of Government Liability f. 52.216-25, Contract Definitization g. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases h. 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than CCR i. 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party j. 52.233-3, Protest After Award k. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim l. 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards m. 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items xiv. Proposals are due by September 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM CST a. Proposals should be sent via email to
contact@example.gov xv. Contact information: a. Primary point of contact: John Becker,
+1 (555) 000-0000 x9-7719,
contact@example.gov b. Secondary point of contact: Kelly Nussbaum,
+1 (555) 000-0000 x9-7804,
contact@example.gov
