AMD #1 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation RFQ VA-245-11-RQ-0038 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-46. No telephone responses will be accepted. Only written responses received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 339113 and the business size standard is 500. Contractor to provide … Base Year (1/6/11 - 1/5/12) - Item 1 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 8mm X 7.5cm (IMF 42462) 110 each at $ __________. Item 2 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 2.5cm X 7.6cm (IMF 42463) 1 each at $__________. Option Year 1 (1/6/12 - 1/5/13) - Item 1 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 8mm X 7.5cm (IMF 42462) 120 each at $ __________. Item 2 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 2.5cm X 7.6cm (IMF 42463) 1 each at $ __________. Option Year 2 (1/6/13 - 1/5/14) - Item 1 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 8mm X 7.5cm (IMF 42462) 130 each at $ __________. Item 2 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 2.5cm X 7.6cm (IMF 42463) 1 each at $ __________. Option Year 3 (1/6/14 - 1/5/15) - Item 1 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 8mm X 7.5cm (IMF 42462) 140 each at $ __________. Item 2 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 2.5cm X 7.6cm (IMF 42463) 1 each at $ __________. Option Year 4 (1/6/15 - 1/5/16) - Item 1 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 8mm X 7.5cm (IMF 42462) 150 each at $__________. Item 2 Patch, Vascular, Ultramax Knitted Double Velour 2.5cm X 7.6cm (IMF 42463) 1 each at $__________. NOTE: All quantities are estimated. This is a requirements contract in accordance with 52.216-21. The following FAR/VAAR Clauses apply 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 30, 31, and 39. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless ORCA registered which must be noted in quote. Attention Contractors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR http://www.ccr.gov) prior to award, failure to register will result in non-responsiveness of offer. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by References (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising; 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (NOTE: quote shall indicate brand, manufacturer and part number offered for each item); 852.216-70 Estimated Quantities; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services - The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract - (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause shall not exceed five (5) years 6 months; 52.232-18 Availability of Funds - Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30, 2011. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30, 2011, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer; 52.232-19 Availability of funds for the Next Fiscal Year; 852.246-71 Inspection; 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. The full text of clauses may be accessed electronically at the following addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://www.va.govoa&mm/vaar/ (VAAR) or upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Quotes are to be submitted to Veterans Affairs Medical Center (613/90C), SAO East VISN 5 Network Contracting Activity, 510 Butler Ave, Bldg 308B, Martinsburg, WV 25405, no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on January 3, 2011. Faxed/Electronic proposals will not be accepted. All responsive offers will be considered.
