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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation VA-541-07-RQ-0012 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars (FAC) 2001-27. This is a small business set aside for commercial items under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 423450, size standard 100 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Ohio is seeking Silverhawk Plaque Excision Devices, brand name or equal, for use in treating veteran patients. These items are used by Vascular Surgery and Radiology Services, are disposable (one-time use) and are an alternative to limb amputation. CLINs are as follows: CLIN 0001 Silverhawk Plaque Excision Device, LS-F, Item no. P4014, Qty: 40 each, Unit Price $________; CLIN 0002 Silverhawk Plaque Excision Device, MS-F, Item no. P4018, Qty: 55 each, Unit Price $________; CLIN 0003 Silverhawk Plaque Excision Device, LX, Item no. P4015, Qty: 12 each, Unit Price $________; CLIN 0004 Silverhawk Plaque Excision Device, SX, Item no. P4023, Qty: 22 each, Unit Price $________; CLIN 0005 Silverhawk Plaque Excision Device, SS, Item no. P4020, Qty: 12 each, Unit Price $________; CLIN 0006 Minihawk Plaque Excision Device - Mini, Item no. P4028, Qty: 20 each, Unit Price $________. More details about the desired products may be found at website: http://www.foxhollowtech.com/wt/page/plaque_excision Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Cleveland: Offerors responding to this announcement shall provide all information contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (Far 52.212.2 Evaluation) See Below: NOTE: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions; therefore submit you're most favorable terms with your quote. The combination of Technical and Past Performance elements are greater than the Price element. Offeror shall provide the following, to be considered for the BEST VALUE selection: Technical: Acknowledgement of ability to acquire product; a copy of specifications for other than brand name product;. Price Quote for each line item; Warranty: Indicate terms; Delivery: FOB Destination is requested-the VA mandates that when delivery charges are over $250, a Government contract carrier must be involved. Additionally, give an estimated date of arrival. Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran owned small businesses, are encouraged to contract their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net. Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Regulations 52.212-4(g) and shall be submitted to Financial Management Systems, PO Box 149971, Austin, Texas 78714. Remittance address: Payments under this contract shall be made to the address indicated in your quote. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the following addendum to the provisions, delete paragraph e and h of the standard provisions: FAR 52.233-2, VAAR 852.233-70, and 852.233-71. Offerors shall submit with their offer, a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause: 52.232-18, 52.232-19 (which provides that funds are not authorized past September 30, of any fiscal years, unless written authorization is received from the Contracting Officer) 52.233-2 {Nancy A. Phares, Cleveland VAMC, Acquisition Service 90C, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141}, 52.233-3, VAAR clauses 852.203-71, 852.211-77, 852.233-70, 852.233-71, 852.270-4, and 852.273-74. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 52.219-4, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34. The preceding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The preceding Veterans Administration (VAAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/varr/. Offerors shall submit their quotation along with the completed copy of FAR 52.212.3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m. EST, September 27, 2006 by E-mail
contact@example.gov or fax to
+1 (555) 000-0000. The successful offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract. You may register easily and quickly on-line at http://www.ccr.gov.
