65--Wound VAC

(i)This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. The proposed contract action is for Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) Equipment for the VA Medical Center Minneapolis, MN 55417. This equipment must meet the minimum requirements as described in Section (vi). (ii) The solicitation number is VA263-10-RQ-0418 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43, July 23, 2010. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR). (iv) This solicitation is issued as full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450, and the size standard is 100 employees. (v) This requirement consists of one (1) line items: CLIN (1): Wound Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) , Negative pressure, color touch screen, 110V/50-60Hz,/60W. Most current model. Warranty one year parts/labor. Include operator and service manuals. Quantity 10, (vi) The Negative pressure wound vacuum assisted closure (VAC) will help to monitor and maintain target pressure to help locate and resolve leaks. The wound VAC shall use foam dressings. Shall have easy-to use-full color touch screen navigation and digital wound imaging.. Must be US Manufactured. One operator and service manual included for each item. Warranty of 12 months parts and labor. The price must include FOB Destination. Offers must state standard warranty provisions for the systems. The offer shall specify technical specifications and proposed adaptive equipment and provide estimated number of days to deliver. (vii) Delivery FOB Destination to VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, 52.233-2 Service of Protest, VAAR 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards, VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution, VAAR 52.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference, 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture.852.273-74 Award without exchanges (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offerors are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE QUOTE, a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far. (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manual, FAR 52.252-2 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference, VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection. VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission, VAAR 852.252.70 Solicitations provisions or clauses incorporated by Reference; (xii) The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons, 52.222-37Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans,52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification, 52.225-5 Trade Agreements, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. Warranty is to be 12 months parts and labor. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE August 19, 2010 10:00 central standard time (CST). Electronic offers will be accepted; submit quotation to – Jennifer Johnson, Minneapolis Contracting and Purchasing Office, 708 South Third St, Ste 200E, Minneapolis, MN 55414, or e-mail contact@example.gov (xvi) Point of contact for this solicitation is Jennifer Johnson, +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail contact@example.gov. All Inquires must be in writing.