65--Surgical drills, saws, attachments and instruments.

Solicitation Number: VA-260-10-RQ-0756 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: Added: May 07, 2010 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) the Portland VA Medical Center (PVAMC) anticipates entering into a procurement for Stryker Corporation products including surgical drills, saws, and accessories. (ii) The reference/solicitation number is VA-260-10-RQ-0756 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a contract and corresponding purchase order. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and (VAAR). (iv) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450 (size standards is 100) applies to this solicitation. (v) This requirement consists of two each P/N 4200-000-000 Cordless Driver 2. (2) two each 4100-132-000 5/32" drill with key (3) two each 4100-131-000 1/4" drill with key (4) two each 4100-400-000 Sagittal Saw (5) two each 4100-110-000 Synthes drill (6) two each 4100-125-000 Pin Collet (7) 4100-131-132 Universal Key (8) two each 4100-135-000 Hudson /Mod Trinkle (9) two each 4100-235-000 Hudson/Mod Trinkle Reamer (10) two each 4100-700-000 High Speed Burr Attachment (11) two each 4100-451-000 Sterilization Case and Tray (12) four each 4215-000-000 Smart Large Battery (vi) The provision at FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this requirement (vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination within 30 days of receipt of order to Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and incorporate the following addenda to 52.212-1, 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; VAAR 852.219-70, 852.233-70 Protest Content; 852.236-76 Correspondence; 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; 852.270-1. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this requirement. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. The evaluation factors for award are technical capabilities, past performance and price with technical capabilities and past performance being evaluated as significantly more important than cost considerations. (x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification, Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall either: (1) return a completed copy of this provision with its quote (a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far); or (2) complete the Online Reps and Certs. Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov and reference it in your quote. (xi) The clause at 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representations, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act, 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration. (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. (xv) There are no applicable Numbered Notes that apply. (xvi) Anyone wishing to respond to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that they can meet these requirements. Interested parties that feel they have the ability to provide the required service must submit in writing their qualifications and capabilities information including technical data and pricing in to this office for consideration. RESPONSES ARE DUE Thursday May 14, 2010, by 9:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight time. (xvii) Use electronic mail to submit quotations with a scanned electronic signature to contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, please submit questions regarding this solicitation via email to contact@example.gov. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA NW Health Network-VISN 20, 5115 NE 82nd Ave., Suite 203, Vancouver WA 98662 Point of Contact(s): Mathew Berta, Purchasing Agent