65--RETCAM 3 Wide Field Digital Imaging System

Synopsis: 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA-248-12-Q-0125 and this solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 effective 4 Aug 2011. This is a 100% set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 339115, Size Standard is 500 employees. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The contractor is requested to provide a quote for the following: The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable). Please note, all of the line items are designated Brand Name or Equal: CLIN w/DESCRIPTION/QTY/UNIT/UNIT PRICE/TOTAL AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA $___________________ $____________________ RETCAM 3 Wide Filed Digital Imaging System or Equal Description: Bedside angiography testing capability for patients unable to position upright consisting of the following: - Portable/mobile cart, fully integrated image pro processing unit, with HiRes Digital Video, DVD drive, complete system software. - Lightweight and ergonomic hand piece - Light control unit. - Flat panel display. - Photo and Text Printer - Sytem warranty. Quoted on: Manufacturer name_____________________________________ Brand________________________________________________ No.__________________________________________________ 0002 1.00 EA $___________________ $____________________ Brand Name or Equal Flourescein Angiography Quoted on: Manufacturer name_____________________________________ Brand________________________________________________ No.__________________________________________________ DELIVERY INFORMATION: All items must be delivered not later than 21 December, 2011. FOB Destination shipping is requested to the following address: Orlando VAMC 5201 Raymond Street Orlando, FL 32803-8208 RFQ INSTRUCTIONS: All quotes must be formatted according to the line item breakout listed above. Your quote must include discount terms, delivery date, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS number. Each quote must include an electronic copy of any system/component warranty documents. Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted only via email to contact@example.gov. Questions shall reference the RFQ number in the subject line. Questions must be received not later than12:00 PM EST, 16 December, 2011. Answers to questions will be posted not later than 12:00 PM EST, 19 December, 2011. Quotes must be received by 21 December, 2011, 12:00 PM EST. Quotes shall reference the RFQ number in the subject line. Late responses will not be considered. Quotes will be submitted by email only to: contact@example.gov. POC information: Darrin Nicholson Orlando VAMC 5201 Raymond St, Room 210 Orlando, FL 32803-8208 contact@example.gov CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this provision, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm, respectively. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this clause, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm, respectively. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. Price and delivery will be the deciding factors for the award. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2011): Offerors must return this provision with their proposal. They may either (1)complete all relevant portions of the provision or (2) complete paragraph (b) of the provision and indicate that it has completed official representations and certifications online at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (June 2010). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 2011) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 7, 9, 20, 21, 24-27, 36, 37, and 40 are considered checked and apply. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999)