65--Synthes-Fragment Instrument Sets & Implants

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial requirements 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; a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This simplified acquisition procurement is also being accomplished in accordance with FAR Part 6.302- 1. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Southern AZ VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), Surgical Services Line, Operating Room Section, at 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson, Arizona intends to negotiate a sole-source procurement for :Ti Locking Mini Fragment Implants, Ti Locking Small Fragment Implants , Ti Locking Large Fragment Implants Ti Locking Periprosthetic Implants, Locking Mini Fragment System Instrument & Graphic Case, Locking Small Fragment Instruments & Graphic Case, Locking Large Fragment Instruments & Graphic Case, Locking Periprosthetic Instruments & Graphic Case, with Synthes (USA) 1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA 19380-5990. Fragment Instrument Sets and Implants are used for internal fixation of fractures during orthopedic surgeries, particularly those that require both locking and compression capability. SAVAHCS intends to upgrade the instrumentation sets for implanting the LCP devices, purchase an initial quantity in a variety of sizes of fragment compression locking plates, cannulated sets, and calcaneal sets to make available an additional set in various sizes. Instruments sets and Implants must match the system already in place at SAVAHCS and is being purchase for the purpose of standardization. Representatives from the manufacture may be required to train and provide guidance for the surgical implant. The applicable NAICS for this requirement is 339113, size standard is 500 employees. The Government will award a Firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. The Contractor shall provide a complete copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3 Nov 2007) with its offer or complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. Many of the provisions and clauses cited in this solicitation are incorporated by reference, FAR 52.252-2 (FEB 1998), to the appropriate section of the FAR and VAAR. A review of these provisions and clauses will be necessary for you to understand all aspects of the solicitation. The full text of any FAR provision and clause can be found at http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/. The following applicable FAR clauses apply: Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1 NOV 2007); Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3 NOV 2007); Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4 FEB 2007); Addendum to FAR 52.212-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-5 NOV 2007), including the following clauses: Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (ALT I FAR 52.203-6 SEPT 2006), Utilization of Small Business Concerns (52.219-8 MAY 2004), Equal Opportunity (FAR 52.222-26 MAR 2007), Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (FAR 52.222-35 SEPT 2006), Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (FAR 52.222-36 JUN 1998), Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (FAR 52.222-37 SEPT 2006), Evaluation- Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-1 NOV 2007), Correspondence (VAAR 852.236-76 APR 1984), Contractor's Responsibilities (VAAR 852.237-70 APR 1984), Commercial Advertising (VAAR 852.270-4 NOV 1984), Representatives of Contracting Officers (VAAR 852.270-1 APR 1984). Any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer by December 26, 2006, 4:00PM, AZ Time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail, to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Responses received will be evaluated; however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the SAVAHCS will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Synthes.