65--SURGICAL SUPPLIES 528A7

The Syracuse VA Medical Center currently has a procurement request for sterile containers, filters for the sterile containers, and indicator cards for the sterile containers. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties that can respond to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation must provide evidence that they have a potential to meet the requirements as identified herein. Sterile containers are used for storage of sterile surgical instruments. The following container sizes are needed: 7 each Sterile container base, depth 4 13 each Sterile container base, depth 5 13 each Sterile container base, depth 6 17 each Sterile container base, depth 8 50 each Sterile container lids 1 box of 1000 Filter papers for Sterile containers 1 box of 250 Indicator cards for Sterile containers Submissions received in response to this notice shall be evaluated based on lowest price technically accepted. All those interested should submit, in writing, the company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and business size; a detailed statement regarding technical capabilities and qualifications, and any additional supporting literature. Vendor must provide a DUNS number (http://www.dnb.com/us/) and register with the Central Contractors Registration (Http://www.ccr.gov/) to further qualify for this contract. All interested parties shall respond to contact@example.gov by 2:00 PM EST September 21, 2011. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Information can be emailed to the Contracting Specialist. 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 (1) the Syracuse VA Medical Center (SVAMC) anticipates entering into a procurement for Sterile Containers. (ii) The reference/solicitation number is VA-528-11-RQ-0371 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ , respectively. (iv) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450 (size standard of 500 employees) applies to this solicitation. (v) This requirement consists of sterile containers, lids for the sterile containers, filters for the sterile containers, and indicator cards for the sterile containers (vi) The provision at FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this requirement (brand name Aesculap) (vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination within 30 days of receipt of order to Syracuse VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210-2716. (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, 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters, 52.216-1 Type of Contract, 52.233-2 Service of Protest, VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content, 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure, 852.236-76 Correspondence, and 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities. (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 price and technical capabilities (meeting salient characteristics) with price and technical capabilities being evaluated as equal. 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or (2) complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.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, 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101), 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business concerns (JUL 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a), 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (2) and (3)) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representations (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) E.O. 11755), 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2009) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d), 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 Central Contractor Registration (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 Wednesday, September 21, 2011, by 2:00 p.m. Eastern 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.