66--Singulator for Robot Ready PACMED

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to September 2, 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This solicitation VA-261-08-RQ-0317 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 339999 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the following: Singulator For Robot Ready PACMED to include installation/implementation and maintenance plan for one year. Delivery, acceptance and FOB point: VA Medical Center, 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to contact@example.gov by NLT 4:30 p.m. Pacific time, September 2, 2008. For information regarding the solicitation you can e-mail me at the above address or phone at +1 (555) 000-0000. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive, , Orders -- Commercial Items (June 2008) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 28, 31, and 37 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net.