65--VERIFIT REAL EAR ANALYZER AUDIOSCAN

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number: W9114F-09-T-0149 issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33. (iv) Not a set-aside. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 423450. (v) The Europe Regional Contracting Office has a requirement to purchase an AccuScreen Newborn Hearing Screening System. Description of the requirements for the items to be acquired: 0001 2 Each ANALYZER, VERIFIT REAL EAR Verifit Real Ear Anlyzer Audioscan, Clinical Real Ear Analyzer compete with monitor headset, 4 battery pills & RECD transducer. Model# Biocoustics VF-1. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL FOB: Origin NSN: 651501Q080283 VENDOR PART NR: VF01 0002 2 Each SPEAKER, EXTERNAL External Speaker with Tripod Stand for use with Item 0001 Part# Biocoustics VA-110. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. FOB: Origin NSN: 651501Q080283 0003 2 Each CABLE EXTENSION, MICROPHONE Microphone Extension Cable for use with Item 0001 Model# Biocoustics VA-130. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. FOB: Origin NSN: 651501Q080283 VENDOR PART NR: VA-130 0004 2 Each SHIPPING SHIPPING CHARGES TO LANDSTUHL FOB: Origin NSN: 651501Q080283 VENDOR PART NR: SHIPPING 0005 2 Set MANUALS SET OF 2 OPERATOR'S AND SERVICE MANUALS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOB: Origin NSN: 651501Q080283 VENDOR PART NR: MANUALS The contractor will provide the following: 1) Electrical requirements will be 220 Volt, 50 Hz 2) Two copies of the Operators Manuals in English 3) Two copies of the Maintenance Manuals in English 4) Display and control labels will be in English 5) Statement of warranty terms and conditions in English The place of delivery and acceptance will be U.S. Hospital Landstuhl, 66849 Landstuhl, Germany. All offerors must quote FOB Origin, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany. THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS APPLY TO THIS REQUIREMENT 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2008 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2009) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002) THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS REQUIREMENT 52.209- Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment SEP 2006 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items MAR 2009 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies AUG 2009 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer MAY 1999 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin FEB 2006 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials JAN 2009 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform APR 2003 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties JUN 1997 252.229-7002 Customs Exemptions (Germany) JUN 1997 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports MAR 2008 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.225-7043 ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION POLICY FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (MAR 2006) 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):http://www.arnet.gov/far; http://www/farsite.hill.af.mil/ (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this quote to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made on the basis of the low price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. If any one subfactor under the technical factor is rated Unacceptable, your quote will no longer be considered for contract award. The following factors shall be used to evaluate all quotes: In order to be eligible for award, registration in the Central Contractor Registration database is required. To register, please go to http://www.ccr.gov. All offers are due 15 September 2009 before 10:00hrs (10:00am) Central European Time. Offers may be sent via email to contact@example.gov, hand-delivered, or faxed to +49-6371-86-8070. The Point of Contact for this requirement is Gloria Asowata, +49-6371-86-8470, fax +49-6371-86-8070, or email contact@example.gov. The offeror must show compliance with the requirements in the solicitation by submitting a quote that shows the capability of providing Equal products. Equal products of the brand name manufacturer must meet the following equipment salient characteristics: Factor I - Technical. The vendors quote shall show compliance with the five salient characteristics in the table below: Salient Characteristics Standard Standard Acceptable Unacceptable 1. Real Ear must have speech mapping capability. Speech mapping capability must include recorded speech for repeatability and option for live voice. Real Ear system must have both single and double viewing screen of test results. Real Ear system must have dual probe modules. 2. Real Ear system must have dual source speakers to measure directionality of hearing aid microphones. Real Ear system must have Battery simulator and battery drain meter. 3. Real Ear system must be able to print test results. Real Ear system must be able to evaluate FM systems. Rear Ear system must be quick and easy to use. Real Ear system must have power supply compatible with 220V. 4. Real Ear system must have multiple stimulus types to include pure tones (40-90dB SPL); frequency modulated tones, and pink noise (40-90dB SPL). Real Ear system must have digitized speech mapping with stimulus to include: male speakers, female speakers, and child speakers. 5. Real Ear system must be able to assess T-coil function. Real Ear system must be able to interface with NOAH software. Real Ear system must include external speaker, stand, and necessary cables. Factor II Price. The Government will select the quote that is based upon the lowest evaluated price, technically acceptable quote. All CLINs shall have been priced by the offeror. If the offeror failed to price all CLINs, the quote will not be considered for award. Evaluation Standards: Award will be made on a lowest priced, technically acceptable quote that is rated acceptable for all of the stated salient characteristics using the following standards for a final rating: ACCEPTABLE: A quote that satisfies all of the Governments requirements with minimal detail to indicate feasibility of the approach and shows minimal understanding of the problems, with an overall moderate to high degree of risk in meeting the Governments requirements. UNACCEPTABLE: A quote that contains a major error(s), omission(s) or deficiency(ies) that indicates a lack of understanding of the problems or an approach that cannot be expected to meet requirements or involves a very high risk; and none of these conditions can be corrected without a major rewrite or revision of the quote.