Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Items Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06. This solicitation is set-aside for: Total SDVOSB Set Aside The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510, with a small business size standard of 1,250. The FSC/PSC is 6632. The Roudebush VA Medical Center s Audiology Departments is in need of new Probe Microphone Measurement (PMM) - Hearing Aid Testers - Natus Freefit s and accessories. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services Catalog No. Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 8-04-14546 1081 Natus Freefit PMM CS, HI-PRO NOT REQUIRED Wireless real ear measurement system; provides verification of hearing aid settings and performance Integrated / interfacable with the NOAH application 4 EA 8-62-61200 1053 Ear Hook Upgrade Kit Used to hang the probe below the client s ear 4 KT 8-62-61000 1053 REM Tube Kit with ruler Probe tube has a black marker ring for marking how far into the ear canal the tube should be inserted 4 KT Installation (if required) 4 EA Alternate submission: Offerors submitting alternate items must provide technical information sufficient for a lay person to determine acceptability. Information will not be paid for by the government nor returned to the supplying party. The information will be used to determine product acceptability. Lack of sufficient information for our staff to determine product acceptability will result in a negative determination. Alternate must provide documentation that the alternate item is of the same form, fit, and function as the listed item. Any quote will then be found non-responsiveness to the solicitation and the quote will not be considered. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured, used/refurbished, or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. No product in development shall be considered. Authorized dealers: Experienced firms only who are authorized dealers will be considered in addition to the original equipment manufacturer. A letter from the manufacturer stating your company is an authorized dealer for the line items must be in possession by the due date and be available for submission, if requested. Equipment items, and related services will be delivered, as required, to: Roudebush VA Medical Center 1481 West 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46202-2803 Period of Performance Delivery shall be provided no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). FOB: Destination The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Specialist, Morgan Stein at
contact@example.gov Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors (price, past performance, speed of delivery) resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Submission of your response shall be received not later than 12:00 PM NOON Eastern Time on January 11, 2024. No phone calls please. Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact for this solicitation; Morgan Stein, Contracting Specialist, NCO10 Contracting,
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