65--ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEM VA MEDICAL CENTER & HEALTH CARE CENTER FAYETTEVILLE, NC

I. 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All vendors shall be registered at www.sam.gov . Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov ). II. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ); submit written quotes on RFQ number VA246-17-Q-0592 This solicitation is a Brand Name or Equal request for Ultra Clean Systems Inc., Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems (model 1150), to be delivered to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center (VAMC) at Fayetteville, North Carolina, and the VA Health Care Center (HCC), also located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, which meets the requirements within this solicitation. All equipment shall be new and under warranty. III. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. IV. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 334510 and the size standard is 1,250 employees. V. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for procurement of the Brand Name or equal commercial supplies indicated below. The Brand Name product salient characteristics applied to this procurement are noted below. Ultra Clean Systems Inc. Ultra Clean System, model 1150 automatic single basin system: -24 dedicated irrigation port -titanium rod transducer delivering superior cavitation with shorter cycle times -13 minute ultrasonic cleaning cycle -25 lbs. instrument weight capacity -Capacity for 8 robotic instruments per cycle -Accepts regular hospital baskets or trays -Can be used as a regular ultrasonic without irrigation -30W x 27.5 D x 40 H (Lid open) -12.3 gallon basin capacity CLIN # Quantity MPN # Description Delivery Location 0001 1 1150 Single basin ultrasonic cleaning system with installation VA Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 0002 1 1150 Single basin ultrasonic cleaning system with installation VA Medical Center 7300 South Raeford Road Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303 VI. Required delivery within 30 days of award. DELIVERY SHALL BE F.O.B. DESTINATION; estimate your freight charges and incorporate into your equipment pricing at time of quote, as no add-on freight charges after delivery will be paid. NOTE: TWO (2) DELIVERY LOCATIONS IN THE SCHEDULE ABOVE. Unique obligation numbers for invoices will be issued for each location. VII. FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition. VIII. The Government intends to award a firm, fixed priced contract to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the requirements in this request for quote, will be most advantageous to the Government. A Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable award will be made based on the evaluation of technical experts. Technical acceptability shall be evaluated on a pass/fail basis considering whether the proposed product meets the salient characteristics (including dimension) noted above. For equal offers, provide sufficient narrative or diagrammed documentation of characteristics/specifications to allow for technical evaluation (limit one page). IX. The vendor must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2017), with its quote. A vendor shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the vendor has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://sam.gov. X. FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition. XI. FAR clause 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011), applies to this acquisition. XII. FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JAN 2017) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-6 Alt I; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-3 Alternate III; 52.225-13; 52.232-34. XIII. The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984); 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012); 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008); 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008). XIV. FAR clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition. XV. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (FEB 2015); 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017); 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999); 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002). XVI. The following VAAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 852.211-72, Technical Industry Standards (JAN 2008); 852.273-70 Late Offers (JAN 2003); 852.273-72 Alternate Evaluation (JAN 2003). XVII. Quotes are required to be received by the Contracting Officer electronically via email no later than 8:00 A.M. EDT on April 7, 2017; all quotes shall be emailed to contact@example.gov. NO FAXED OR MAILED OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All submissions become part of the procurement file.