65--STERILE PROCESSING (SPS) ACTIVATION SEALCUT POUCH MAKER

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 (current as of FAC 2005-84), 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. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 423840/100 employees respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the following items: 0001: Sealcut Pouch Maker, Validateable pouchmaking machine for the automatic production of flat and gusseted pouches for hospitals and the medical industry. ISO 11607-2 and the new international ISO/TS 16775 guidance document explicitly require validated packaging processes for: - sealing temperature - contact pressure - sealing time (dwell) 100 - 400V 50/60Hz Brand Name or Equal Mfr: Hawo Model: HM 800 AS-V Qty: 1 EA 0002: Sorting Unit Mfr: Hawo Model HM 800 Qty: 01 EA 0003: User and Operator Manuals Qty: 02 EA Delivery to VA Roseburg Health Care System 913 Garden Valley Blvd Roseburg, OR 97470 All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail) to contact@example.gov not later than Sept 8, 2015. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (APR 2014), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal (1999) applies to this requirement. FAR 52.212-4 (MAY 2015), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (MAY 2015), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-34 VAAR 852.203-70, Commerical Advertising (Jan 2008) The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor. VAAR 852.211-70, Service Data Manuals (Nov 1984) VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Nov 2012) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- (1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m). (3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests. (4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract. (b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required. (c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following: (1) VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.) (2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats. (d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the contracting officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for: (1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States; (2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information; (3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies; (4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or (5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.246-70, Guarantee (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.246-71, Inspection (Jan 2008) Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (MAR 2015), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: http: //farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. If the contractor has already completed these at www.sam.gov they should indicate such on their offer. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.htm l . The VAAR may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/. Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit, price, and past performance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)). SAM: Vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management prior to the award of the contract. You may register by going to www.sam.gov. You will need to your Tax ID, Duns Number, Bradstreet number and banking information. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by Sept 10, 2015 to contact@example.gov and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative.