65--VA256-08-RQ-0519Midas Rex Drill System or Equal

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation VA-256-08-RQ-0414 issued as a Full and Open Competition - Unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ) for purchase of a Midas Red Drill System. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. No telephone offer will be accepted. Only written offers received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 423450. This size standard is 100 Employees. OFFERORS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. OFFEROR TO SPECIFY WHETHER QUOTING ON BRAND NAME ONLY OR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL IF QUOTING ON BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE SHALL BE PROVIDE WITH YOUR OFFER OR SPECIFY. Items 0001 - Purchase of Legend Gold Motor Kit, P/N PM100 or equal - 1 Each $_________; Items 0002 - Purchase of ATT AF03 Legend F3(S) 3.2MM Stem, P/N AF03 or equal - 2 Each $_________ Total Amount $__________ FOB: DESTINATION ____; ORIGIN _____ (EST. SHIPPING COST $_______). Offeror proposed Delivery is __________ calendar days after receipt of award. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (1998) - incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Incorporated herein by reference the following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.211-6, Name Brand or Equal (AUG 1999); 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) - offerors must comply with all instructions contained in this provision; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Item (JAN 1999) - The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors 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: (1) Technically acceptable (name brand or equal) (2) Price and (3) Delivery. Technically acceptable is more important than price and delivery. To be technically acceptable the contractor must specify whether quoting on brand name or "or equal" items. If quoting on "or equal" descriptive literature must be provided with your quote. Delivery will be considered as of equal importance with price. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness and reasonableness as it relates to items offered. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) - a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer; 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2007); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) [(b)(15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (24(i)), (28) (31)(37)]; 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997), 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999). The following additional clauses apply: CCR Clause: Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. Lack of registration in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) - incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); Electronic Invoice Submission; Electronic Invoice Submission (Undated). Contract clauses and provisions cited in this solicitation may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://www.va.gov/oamm/acquisitions/ars/policyreg/vaar/vaar852.htm. Offers are to be received at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue - Bldg 7, Shreveport LA 71101, ATTN: Carolyn Sue Lee no later than 3:00 P. M. Local Time on September 23, 2008. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile to 318/990-5378 or an electronic copy may be submitted to contact@example.gov by date and time specified.