General: This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items has been prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A quotation in response to this notice must be received not later than 1:00pm EST Tuesday May 13, 2014. The solicitation number is VA247-14-Q-0730 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. It is the Offerors responsibility to ensure that the quote is received. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; the size standard is 500 employees. OFFERORS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE when submitting their offer AND if the offeror has a FSS/GSA number, please include it on your offer. This procurement is being set aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. 2. Set-Aside Requirement: Only verified SDVOSB and VOSB firms are eligible to submit an offer or receive an award of a VA contract that is set-aside for SDVOSBs or VOSBs in accordance with VAAR Part 819. A non-verified vendor that submits a bid or proposal should be rejected as non-responsive or technically unacceptable as listing in VIP is not self-correctable as a minor informality as, for example, a listing in SAM. All other purported SDVOSBs and VOSBs must apply for and receive verified status in accordance with 38 CFR Part 74 and be listed in VIP prior to submitting a bid or offer on an acquisition conducted in accordance with VAAR Part 819. The VIP database will be checked both upon receipt of an offer and prior to award. 2. Line items MFR PN referenced: Siemens/Unify ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1 PN: 60400010400 ATS 4000 TOURNIQUET W/HOSES, STAND, BASKET 2.00 EA ____________ ______________ 2 TRADE IN ** 2 ATS2000 Trade-ins 2.00 EA ____________ ______________ 3 Operators'/service manual w/schematics 2.00 EA ____________ ______________ GRAND TOTAL ______________ **Indicate trade in amount as minus (-) ? 4. Applicable Provisions and Clauses: This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-056. The following FAR and VAAR provisions and clauses are incorporate into this solicitation document by reference: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (of which 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34 are applicable); and VAAR 852.246-70, Guarantee. Additionally, please include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your offer. 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, and VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal, are also incorporated into this solicitation. At minimum, the offered item must meet all requirements set forth in the product specifications/salient characteristics section to be considered a responsive offer. The offeror that submits the offer that meets all the requirements of the solicitation, is responsive and responsible, and has the lowest cumulative price for all items (inclusive of delivery) will be selected. 5. Offeror Attachments If an "equal" item is offered, the offeror must submit descriptive literature that conclusively establishes product equivalency and technical acceptability and compatibility at time of quote submission. Also, IF THE OFFEROR IS NOT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE QUOTED ITEMS, THE OFFEROR SHALL SUBMIT WRITTEN EVIDENCE at time of quote submission that clearly verifies that the firm is an authorized distributor and/or reseller of the quoted products. 6. Offeror Instructions: The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order. Offerors must submit quotes electronically via email to
contact@example.gov. The email subject line shall reflect the following: "RFQ VA247-14-Q-0730 Quote Submission" New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation. Deliver to: Department Of Veterans Affairs RHJ VA MC Warehouse 1001 Trident St Hanahan, SC 29410 Delivery must be within 30 days ARO. FOB: Destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
