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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W9114F-09-T- 0105. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ), which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. This is an unrestricted acquisition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450. 0001 Sterilizer 1 Each Item#10033, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: Sterrad NX H2O2 Plasma-Sterilizer with 30 liter Chamber, Includes: Independent monitoring System for compliance with ISO 14937, 12 months warranty (without maintenance), On site Training 1 day. The system shall sterilize a wide range of instruments, including single-channel flexible endoscopes and semi-rigid ureteroscopes. The system shall be able to be cart mounted for mobility. The system shall be able to process in 28 minute cycle turnaround for most general surgical instruments. The system shall be able to process in 38 minutes cycle turnaround for single-channel flexible endoscopes. The system shall shall have a minimum of internal chamber dimensions of 6.2 x 12.3 x 23.6 inches (HXWXD). FOB: Origin 0002 1 Each Cart Item#10301, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: Cart with locking wheels FOB: Origin 0003 1 Each Shipping Cost Item# 30150 Shipping Cost FOB: Origin 0004 1 Each Installation Release Item#30161 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, Installation Release FOB: Origin SHIP DOOR TO DOOR 31-AUG-2009 LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ANNE BRAXTON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BR GEB 3739 LANDSTUHL/KIRCHBEG 66849 486-7963 FOB: Origin The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment SEP 2006 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2008 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items MAR 2009 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FEB 2008 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer MAY 1999 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin FEB 2006 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials JAN 2009 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.211-7003 Alt I Item Identification and Valuation (Aug 2008) Alternate I AUG 2008 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English JUN 1997 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform APR 2003 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties JUN 1997 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports MAR 2008 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.225-7043 ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION POLICY FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (MAR 2006). 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2009) (DEVIATION) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2009) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002). ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 Technical Factor. The vendor must explain how you will comply with the requirements in the request for quote by submitting a written quote which describes: Salient Characteristics Standard Standard Acceptable Unacceptable 1. The system shall sterilize a wide range of instruments, including single-channel flexible endoscopes and semi-rigid ureteroscopes. 2. The system shall be able to be cart mounted for mobility. 3. The system shall be able to process in 28 minute cycle turnaround for most general surgical instrument 4. The system shall be able to process in 38 minutes cycle turnaround for single-channel flexible endoscopes. 5. The minimum internal chamber dimensions of 6.2 x 12.3 x 23.6 inches (HxWxD). Failure to receive an acceptable rating of any of the 5 technical subfactors will result in an unacceptable technical rating unless the error(s), deficiency (ies) or omission (s) can be corrected. All CLINs shall be priced. If you fail to price all CLINs, your quote will not be considered for award. Quotes shall describe how your system contains the five salient characteristics and is an equal to the Item# 10033 Sterrad NX H02, Plasma sterilizer with 30 liter chamber with independent monitoring system for compliance with ISO 14937. Item 10301 Cart locking wheels. ELECTRONIC OFFERS. Vendors may submit electronic quotes in response to this RFQ. The quote must arrive by the time specified in the RFQ to the following email address:
contact@example.gov Vendors may call Gloria Asowata 06371-86-8470 to verify receipt of the quote. If the vendor chooses to email the quote, the Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quote, or any failure of the vendor to verify receipt of the emailed quote. QUESTIONS. Prospective vendors are strongly encouraged to submit any questions regarding this RFQ two days before closing date of quote submission by e-mail to
contact@example.gov or Fax 06371-86-8070. All questions received will be answered officially through an amendment for distribution to all prospective vendors. Award will be made on a lowest priced, technically acceptable quote that is rated acceptable for all of the stated salient characteristics. The following evaluation standards will be used: Acceptable: A proposal that satisfies all of the Governments requirements with minimal detail to indicate feasibility of the approach and shows a minimal understanding of the problems, with an overall moderate to high degree of risk in meeting the Governments requirements. Unacceptable: A proposal that contains a major error(s), omission(s) or deficiency(ies) that indicates a lack of understanding of the problems or an approach that cannot be expected to meet requirements or involves a very high risk; and none of these conditions can be corrected without a major rewrite or revision of the proposal. SPECIAL NOTE: All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling
+1 (555) 000-0000 or via Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. All quotes are due 19 Aug 2009 before 12:00 p.m. Central European Time. Offers may be sent via email to
contact@example.gov, hand-delivered, or faxed to 011-49-6371-86-8070. The point of contact for this acquisition is Gloria Asowata, phone no. 011-49-6371-86-8470
