65--TRITON WIRELESS URODYNAMICS VOIDING DYSFUNCTIONSYSTEM.

This is a SOLE SOURCE 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. Questions are NOT being requested and a separate written Request for Quotations will not be issued. Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1), the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care Systems (VANTHCS), 4500 S Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216 anticipates entering into sole source procurement with Laborie Medical Technologies Corp, Williston, VT 05495-7828 for a Triton Wireless Urodynamics Voiding Dysfunction System. The Government believes Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. is the only responsible source that can provide the equipment and supplies that will satisfy the agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS (ii) The reference/solicitation number is VA-257-08-RQ-0138 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 test. 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.arnet.gov/far and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (iv) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450 (size standards: 100 employees) applies to this solicitation. (v) Items to be purchased are: (1) Triton Wireless Urodynamics Voiding Dysfunction System, Triton, (1 ea). (2) Premier Wireless Urodynamic Processing Tower, #PRO835, (1 ea). (3) Medical Grade Power Cord, POW005 (1 ea). (4) LIT, Cable, LIT080 (1 ea). (5) Uroflow Transducer, Type B, TRA875 (1 ea). (6) Laborie Getting Started Manual, MAN247 (2 ea). (7) Triton User Manual, MAN320 (2 ea). (8) Triton Service Manual, MAN660 (2 ea). (9) T-Doc Cable p1/2, CAB665, (1 ea). (10) T-Doc Cable p3, CAB666 (1 ea). (11) Deluxe Commode Chair, CHA171 (1 ea). (12) Computer Tower, PC, Black, COM870 (1 ea.). (13) 17" High Resolution Flat Panel Monitor, MON175, (1 ea). (14) LIT, 120V, LIT030 (1 ea). (15) Triton Comprehensive UDS Software Package, LAB850 (1 ea). (16) Triton Clinical Software Enhancement Package, LAB855 (1 ea). (17) Features, UDS Viewer, FEA485 (1 ea). (18) Report Generator Package, SOF005 (1 ea). (19) Video Interface Package, VID035 (1 ea). (20) UROPIX II, VIDO35 (1 ea). (21) EMG, Variable High Rate Samapling Mode II, FEA667 (1 ea). (22) IR Wireless Configurable Remote Control, REM095 (1 ea). (23) Uroflow Stand, STA700 (1ea). (24) Inkjet Color Printer, PRI120 (1 ea). (25) Cart, Workstation, CAR538 (1 ea). (26) Urodynamic Procedure Table, SON205 (1 ea). (27) Shipping Charges. (28) Trade-In of Existing Equipment. Triton Wireless Urodynamic Voiding Dysfunction System is used to evaluate both routine and complex physical and neurologic problems that result in voiding problems (urinary incontinence, obstruction due to prostate enlargement, and overactive bladder). This system also has the ability to perform video (or fluoroscopic urodynamics. The equipment must have the capabilities of displaying up to 16 channels at once for bettering testing results and readability. This allows for multiple tests to be ran at the same time on the same screen. The system must have a small footprint due to the space limitations. This equipment will be used by Surgical Services. (vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB origin within 60 days after receipt of order to VA North Texas Health Care Systems (4500 S. Lancaster Road, Bldg. 44, Dallas, Texas 75216. (viii) The provisions 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; VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals, 852.233-70 Protest Content; 852.236-76 Correspondence; 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers. (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 to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability to meet the Governments Requirements; Past Performance, Price and price related factors. (x) 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 http://www.arnet.gov/far); or (2) complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov and reference it in their quote. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) 52.21-5 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; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representations; 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act, 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. (xiv) Anyone wishing to respond to this notice must show clear 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 into this office for consideration. Such qualifications, capabilities and pricing will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. RESPONSES ARE DUE MARCH 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. (xv) Submit Faxed or Electronic quotation to Belinda Cook, Contracting Officer at +1 (555) 000-0000 with signed original forwarded by mail to: Belinda Cook, Contracting Officer (90C), VA North Texas Health Care Systems, Bldg. 8, 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216. Signed original is not required by due date, as long as faxed copy is received. Electronic Mail should have a scanned electronic signature. ___________________________________________