65--RELIANCE WASHER/DISINFECTOR SYSTEM

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION DOCUMENT THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED; A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. IN RESPONSE OFFERORS MUST REFER TO RFQ VA255-10-RQ-0595. FAR 6.302/VAAR 810.005 authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by Brand Name Only equipment as listed below. This is a notice of intent for a Brand Name Only acquisition. The Government will consider all proposals received. .. The Government anticipates entering into sole source purchase negotiations with Steris Corporation in Mentor, OH for TURN-KEY Installation of the following: CLIN 0001; 1 EA., Reliance Synergy Washer/Disinfector 208V, 3PH, 4 Wire, 60HZ-Steam, P/N: FH03072 Single chamber washer/disinfector to include power double doors, pulsed enzyme treatment, vented system w/drying, lubricant w/pure water rinse, five detergent pumps w/50' extension tubes & to utility connection. CLIN 0002; 1 EA., Drain discharge cool down, P/N: FD67300. CLIN 0003; 1 EA., Fast cycles program w/o monitoring ultra con. (with field installation) P/N: FD02303. CLIN 0004; 1 EA., Condensate Return cool-down (steam heat only) P/N: FD67400. CLIN 0005; 1 EA., NON-VENTED for Synergy Washer; P/N: FD000021. CLIN 0006; 1 EA.,. 3 Level Manifold Rack; P/N: FD74900. CLIN 0007; 1 EA., Installation Synergy Washer, includes all necessary assembly, installation and re-erect of STERIS equipment; P/N: SE101502 . CLIN 0008; 1 EA., Install Fast cycle kit for Synergy Washer; P/N: SE0000001. CLIN 0009; 1 EA., Install Synergy Washer; P/N: SE101502. 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 under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and in accordance with FAR 6.302, FAR 6.302-3(a)(2) and VAAR 810.005. The authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by Brand Name ONLY equipment. .. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. NAICS code is 339112 and the small business size standard is 500. Award will be a firm fixed-price contract with payment in arrears. The government will award to obtain the best value for the government, price, price-related factors, technical capability considered and are approximately equal. The following incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect and are applicable to this acquisition; OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH THEIR OFFER. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/ (VAAR); FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offers - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders - Commercial Items; FAR 52.216-18 - Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 - Order Limitations; FAR 52.216-21 - Requirements; FAR 52.-217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity; FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest; and FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals; VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee; VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection; VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission; VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.219-70 Veteran-owned business; VAAR 852.219-70 Protest Content; and VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure. VAAR 852.273-75 Security requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (Interim - October 2008). .. Proposals are due September 28, 2010 at 3:30 pm CT. Proposals should be submitted to Lisa Bond, Contracting Officer, John J Pershing VAMC, 1500 North Westwood BLVD, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Electronic submittals WILL NOT be accepted. Point of contact: Lisa Bond at +1 (555) 000-0000.