65--STERIS Equipment Installation

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. The solicitation number is VA-261-09-RQ-0350 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to 9/8/09 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. NAICS Code is 621991 with a size standard of $10.0M. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36 August 11th, 2009 and VAAR rewrite dated 02/14/2008. Closing date for this notice is 10:00am, pacific time September 9th, 2009. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST 0001 See below 1 JB $___________ VA Sierra Pacific Health Care System Reno Facility has a need for INSTALLATION SERVICES for previously purchased STERIS equipment, including Reliance Vision MC L-R 460-480V 3PH 60HZ Steam; Teliance Ultrasonic Console 11-GAL; and several 60" Platform Prevac Sterilizers. This equipment has features specific to the manufacturer. The SPD renovation is within two weeks of being completed. The entire facility renovation was designed around the STERIS product line. Installation services by anyone other than STERIS for the STERIS product line would invalidate the warranty of the equipment. Requested Delivery Date: 14 Days AROProposed Delivery Date: _______________Delivery, acceptance and FOB point is: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 1000 Locust Ave.Pathology Dept.Reno NV 89 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008)FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009)FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Sept 2009) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 18, 19, 20, 21, 32, 34, 40 are considered checked and apply. For the purposes of this clause items (c) 1, 2 and 4 apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984)VAAR 852.273-76 ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION (OCT 2008)VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN 2008)