THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO REFLECT THAT THIS SOLICITATION IS UNRESTRICTED. THE RESPONSE DATE HAS CHANGED TO FEBRUARY 15, 3013 AT 4:00PM CST. (I) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All businesses submitting an offer must be registered on www.sam.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov ). (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number VA256-13-Q-0272. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61. (IV) This procurement is unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 423450. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase, installation of, and training on the following commercial items: WRIST FRACTURE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TRAY, BIOMET BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE. (VI) Description of requirements is listed below. Equipment must have the following features/capabilities: " New equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered under the manufacturer's warranty. (VII) Place of delivery is Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, VA Medical Center, Warehouse, Building #8, 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Feb, 2012), applies to this acquisition. (IX) Award will be made to the offeror whose offer, meeting the requirement of this solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (April 2012), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb, 2012), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug, 2012) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb, 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (4) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract (27) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (29) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (31) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (38) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (40) (iii) 52.225-3 (Alt. III) Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (XIII) The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan,2008) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan,2008) 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan, 2008) 852.466-71 Inspection (Jan, 2008) 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Oct, 2008) (XIV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 P.M. CST on Friday, February 15, 2013. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Dena Young, email address is
contact@example.gov. Reference the solicitation #VA256-13-Q-0272 on subject line of email, and reference on the quotes submitted.