The purpose of this amendment to the previously issued combined synopsis solicitation is to extend the response date and time to 2 April 2015 3PM ET. All other information remains the same. Solicitation: VA-247-15-Q-0456 Unit Dose Packaging System for Oral Solids Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (i) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and 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. (ii) The solicitation number is VA-247-15-Q-0456 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-52, November 2, 2011. 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.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ (VAAR). (iv) This solicitation is issued as a total SMALL BUSINESS set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is NAICS Code 334510 Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing and the size standard is 500 employees. (v) This procurement is for NEW EQUIPMENT ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. This requirement consists of the following items brand name or equal: MFR: Medical Packaging Inc. Auto?Print Unit Dose Packaging System CLIN Item Part Number Description Unit Qty 001 a AP?2?9300?2?115 Auto?Print ? 2.0" Standard EA 1 b PF?1 Auto?Print Oral Solid Feeder EA 1 c VL?1 Variable Package Length Option EA 1 d CA?SCAN4 2D USB Barcode Scanner EA 1 e CF?1 Custom Canister Feeder EA 1 002 a INST?2 On?site Installation and Training EA 1 003 a Warranty One year warranty and product life technical support EA 1 ***See Statement of Work for requirement details*** OFFER SUBMISSION: Acceptable offer submission is each CLIN listed separately with individual pricing on standard company quote form and include shipping. Include any requisite supporting documentation identified in this solicitation with your offer. *Manufacturer and model number not intended to limit competition, but to accurately and fully describe required features. Offer must be good for 30 days after close of solicitation Delivery: 14 Days ARO Shipping: FOB Destination Shipping Address: Department of Veterans Affairs Huntsville Annex 500 Markaview Rd. NW Huntsville, AL. 35805 (vi) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (vii) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal is also incorporated into this solicitation. At minimum, the offered item must meet all requirements set forth in the product specifications/salient characteristics of the requested items manufacturer documentation to be considered a responsive offer. The Offeror that submits the offer that meets all the requirements of the solicitation, is responsive and responsible, has the lowest cumulative price for all items (inclusive of delivery) and the offer is fair market price will be selected. The Government anticipates awarding a single award contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer that is fair and reasonable and conforms to all solicitation requirements. Award without discussions is contemplated and all offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial submission. To be considered technically acceptable for award each offeror must provide with their submitted quote/offer: 1. Documentation that confirms the company/employees are manufacturer authorized resellers/distributors/installers of the quoted/offered items. 2. If you are quoting/offering "or equal" items, the offeror must submit manufacturer product literature that confirms the item(s) meets all the salient characteristics for the specified items. The salient characteristics for the specified item(s) are contained in the applicable manufacturer's literature. 3. If you are quoting/offering "or equal" items, the offeror must clearly identify the exact make, model, manufacturer and item description for each line item to be considered. Quotes/offerors that do not provide an adequate description of how the "equal" product meets the salient characteristics will not be considered for award. This is not applicable to offerors that are quoting "EXACT MATCH" items. 4. Documentation that confirms the company is registered and is the required socio-economic category in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at https:// www.sam.gov (viii) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE QUOTE. A copy of the provision may be attained from https:// www.sam.gov. If not provided, the offer may not be considered for award. (ix) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. (x) 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: 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-1, 52.232-34, 52.222-41, 52.222-44 (xi) n/a. (xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. (xiii) n/a. (xiv) n/a. (xv) Site Visit: n/a. (xvi) QUOTES/OFFERS ARE DUE April 2, 2015 at 3PM ET. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Submit quotation to - Dino LaRocca, NCO 7 Contract Specialist e-mail
contact@example.gov. All offers must include the solicitation number "VA-247-15-Q-0456" in the subject line of the email. Quotes/offers received after this date and time may not be considered for award. (xvii) Contact information Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 7-SAO EAST Department of Veterans Affairs 325 Folly Road, Ste 300 Charleston, SC 29412 Primary Point of Contact: Dino LaRocca, NCO 7 Contract Specialist
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