65 -- Surgical/Medical Equipment

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the Armed Forces Radiobiological Research Institute (AFRRI) located on the National Naval Medical Campus have a requirement for various surgical supplies to be delivered to AFRRI. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotations (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures. It is the responsibility of the contractor to monitor FedBizOpps for any amendments to the solicitation. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-09. This solicitation is set-aside for small business only and the applicable NAICS code is 339113-Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, the size standard in the number of employees is 500. All quotes are due on June 30, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. EST and may be either e-mailed or faxed to the listed contract specialist. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that their quote arrives to the designated contracting activity by the due date and time. Anticipated award date is July 14, 2006. The Government requires the best commercial warranty offered. All quotes shall be FOB Destination with delivery and acceptance to AFRRI. Contractors are to provide pricing for the base year and four option years. The awarded order will be paid with a Government Purchase Card (GPC). The USUHS has a firm fixed price requirement for the following surgical supplies: Base Year: September 01, 2006 to August 31, 2007 Option Year I: September 01, 2007 to August 31, 2008 Option Year II: September 01, 2008 to August 31, 2009 Option Year III: September 01, 2009 to August 31, 2010 Option Year IV: September 01, 2010 to August 31, 2011 All items listed are to be delivered during the first week of each month beginning September 2006: - Polypropylene, water proof, x-large shoe covers (2 cases of 100 pairs/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Powder free latex gloves, 9.5 in. cuff, x-large (1 case of 1000 delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Powder free latex gloves, 9.5 in. cuff, large (1 case of 1000 delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Powder free latex gloves, 9.5 in. cuff, medium (1 case of 1000 delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Powder free latex gloves, 9.5 in. cuff, small (1 case of 1000 delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - 18 tyvek sleeves (2 cases of 50 pairs/case delivered each month) - Unit Cost: _________ - 21 blue bouffant caps (1 case of 1000 delivered each month) - Unit Cost: _________ - 21 tyvek bouffant caps (1 case of 250 delivered each month) - Unit Cost: _________ - Polypropylene coveralls, elastic wrist and ankle, x-large (2 cases of 25/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Polypropylene coveralls, elastic wrist and ankle, 4x (3 cases of 25/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Blue dust mask (2 cases of 1000/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Disposable lab coats, polypropylene, elastic wrist, 2 front pockets, x-large (2 cases of 25/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Disposable lab coats, polypropylene, elastic wrist, 2 front pockets, large (2 cases of 25/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Trash bags, L-48 x W-40, 40-45 Gal. capacity (4 cases of 100/case to be delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Nitrile gloves, 9.5 cuff, x-large (1 case of 1000/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Nitrile gloves, 9.5 cuff, large (1 case of 1000/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Nitrile gloves, 9.5 cuff, medium (1 case of 1000/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ - Nitrile gloves, 9.5 cuff, small (1 case of 1000/case delivered each month) Unit Cost: _________ Contractors must provide pricing for each CLIN to be eligible for award. A single award will be made. CLIN 0001: Base Year: September 01, 2006 to August 31, 2007 Price Per Month ___________________ Total Price Per Year __________________ CLIN 0002: Option Year I: September 01, 2007 to August 31, 2008 Price per Month ___________________ Total Price Per Year __________________ CLIN 0003: Option Year II: September 01, 2008 to August 31, 2009 Price per Month ___________________ Total Price Per Year __________________ CLIN 0004: Option Year III: September 01, 2009 to August 31, 2010 Price per Month ___________________ Total Price Per Year __________________ CLIN 0005: Option Year IV: September 01, 2010 to August 31, 2011 Price per Month ___________________ Total Price Per Year __________________ Total Price for the period of September 01, 2006 to August 31, 2011: _______________ Award will be based on the following evaluation factors: 1. Price-Offerors are to provide a quote for the base year and four option years inclusive of any delivery costs. The resultant award will be FOB Destination. Offerors that do not provide pricing for each CLIN will be considered non-responsive. Offerors must also provide separate unit pricing for each item to be delivered. 2. Past Performance-Offerors are required to provide two references of similar contracts they currently have in scope, delivery and dollar to the requirement. Offerors must provide the company or agency name and address, contact information for a current point of contact, contract amount, period of performance and a brief description of services provided. 3. Technical-Offerors are required to submit product literature for all supplies listed above. All supplies must meet the minimum specifications stated. The selected offeror's quoted supplies will be those listed in the order. Offerors must also describe how the items will be packaged. Example: One case includes 10 boxes with 100 to a box. The contractor may not deliver alternative supplies without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Offerors must also submit a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Failure to do this will result in a non-responsive quote. Offerors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) by the due date of the RFQ. Provision and Clauses: Provisions: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; Clauses: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.217-6-Option for Increased Quantity; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract Contact the listed contract specialist for full-text versions of provisions and clauses. All questions must be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov, by June 23, 2006. Questions will not be answered over the phone and questions submitted after this date will not be answered.