Combined synopsis /solicitation for commercial items 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. The solicitation number is VA258-16-Q-0880 and is issued as an invitation request for quotation (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-88 06/15/2016. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 with a small business size standard of $38.5 Million. This requirement is a Full and Open without exclusions and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on posting should be consistent with the attached price cost schedule. The following NAICS will also be considered for this solicitation: 334516 - Analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing 334517 - Irradiation apparatus manufacturing 339112 - Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing 446199 - All other health and personal care stores 811219 - Other electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance The date this solicitation is posted and will end on (close date) 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FBO.gov. Bid packages shall be e-mailed to
contact@example.gov before the solicitation close date and time. Include a copy of your VIP Verified Businesses certificate as listed on https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ The order of selection and priority will be SDVOSB, VOSB and other Small Businesses. Failure to present VIP Verified Businesses certificate with RFQ package will be cause to declare bidders technically unacceptable. The Department of Veteran Affairs, VHA requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following: SOW/Price Cost schedule Scope of Work The Department of Veterans Affairs (SAVAHCS, Tucson, Research 0-151) specifically research study 1I01BX001183-01, has a requirement to purchase an Omni Bead Ruptor 24 with accessories to support operations in conducting VA funded research. In order to meet this requirement, the VISN network contracting team will award a delivery order to the vendor who is able to provide all required items for the lowest total price. Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) Prospective Vendor Eligibility Requirements Prospective vendors must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to be able to bid on this requirement. Offers submitted by vendors who do not meet all of the outlined requirements shall not be considered. 1. Vendor must supply the following items: a. Omni Bead Ruptor 24 b. 50mL carriage plate assembly c. 30mL adaptor kit d. 2mL adaptor kit 2. Vendor must provide GSA pricing, or better. 3. Vendor must be able to supply ALL of the required items. 4. Vendor must have up to date registration information in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at the time of award. Delivery and Shipping Information All items quoted must be F.O.B. destination. All items shall be shipped to the following location: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System Building 14 3601 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723 Items Required for Submission of Quotes All of the following items are to be submitted by the vendor no later than RFQ closing date. Evaluation Factors (SEE ATTACHED) The Government will make the award based to the vendor who is able to provide all of the required items at the lowest total price. Required Items match the following example Product Number Description Manufacturer Quantity Required 19-040 Bead Ruptor 24 Omni 1 19-010-310 BR24 2mL Kit Omni 1 19-345-035 30mL Adaptor Kit Omni 1 19-345-150 50mL Carriage Plate Assembly Omni 1 ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by e-mail to
contact@example.gov. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be freight on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. (see attached for location) 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. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and Also see attached documents. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.
