65--STERILIZED CONTAINERS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. This solicitation VA256-11-RQ-0086 issued as a Full and Open Competition Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-45. No telephone offer will be accepted. Only written offers received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 339113. This size standard is 500 Employees. OFFERORS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. OFFEROR TO SPECIFY WHETHER QUOTING ON BRAND NAME ONLY OR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL IF QUOTING ON BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE SHALL BE PROVIDE WITH YOUR OFFER OR SPECIFY QUOTING ON BRAND NAME ONLY. Item 0001 - Purchase of Medline Sterilized Container, Full Size, DRN, 5.25", Gray Handle, Product No. WAG2VC13ASA or Equal, 1/Pkg - 36 Each $_________ Unit Price; Item 0002 - Purchase of Medline Sterilized Container, Full Size, SV, 8", Gray Handle, Product No. WAG2V20ASA or Equal, 1/Pkg - 6 Each $_________ Unit Price; Total Amount $__________ FOB: DESTINATION ____; ORIGIN _____ (EST. SHIPPING COST $_______). Offeror proposed Delivery is __________ calendar days after receipt of award. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (1998) - incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Incorporated herein by reference the following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.211-6, Name Brand or Equal (AUG 1999); 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) - offerors must comply with all instructions contained in this provision; Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items - Sub-Part 13.5 Test Program; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Item (JAN 1999) - The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technically acceptable (name brand or equal) (2) Price and (3) Delivery. Technically acceptable is more important than price and delivery. To be technically acceptable the contractor must specify whether quoting on brand name or "or equal" items. If quoting on "or equal" descriptive literature shall be provided with your quote or offer may be rejected. Delivery will be considered as of equal importance with price. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness and reasonableness as it relates to items offered. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (OCT 2010); 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JUN 2010); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (OCT 2010) [(b)(4), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25), (26), (31) (32), (35), (41)]; 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997);. The following additional clauses apply: CCR Clause: Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. Lack of registration in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) - incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: 852.246-71, Inspection. VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); VAAR 852.273-76, Electronic Invoice Submission; Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - OCT 2008). Contract clauses and provisions cited in this solicitation may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://www.va.gov/oamm/acquisitions/ars/policyreg/vaar/vaar852.htm. Offers are to be received at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue - Bldg 7, Shreveport LA 71101, ATTN: Carolyn Sue Lee no later than 2:00 P. M. Local Time on November 2, 2010. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile to 318/990-5378 or an electronic copy may be submitted to contact@example.gov by date and time specified.