70--Cardiovascular Imaging Software

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 solicitation in its entirety; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement shall be conducted under FAR Parts 12 Commercial Acquisitions and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Award to this solicitation shall be based on the Offeror's ability to provide those specific supplies and services stated in the solicitation. Solicitation number VA262-14-Q-0934 is issued as a "Brand Name or Equal" request for quotation (RFQ). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 423430. The Small Business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business firms who are capable of providing the requirements described within this solicitation. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price award. Responses to the solicitation shall be due on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 12:00 PST. Offerers are advised to review and monitor the FBO website to ensure receipt of the most recent information, including all amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Gabe Caganap, Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov within 24 hours of the posting of this solicitation. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. All deliveries shall be coordinated with the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare System POC (TBD) and delivered FOB destination to: Department of Veterans Affairs VA West Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA90073 See solicitation attachment for requirement details; salient characteristics, schedule, etc. CONTRACT CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS This contract incorporates one or more clauses and 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-74 May 30, 2014. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 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 -- Commercial Items FAR 52.233-1, Disputes FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination VAAR 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising VAAR 852.216-70, Estimated Quantities VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payments VAAR 852.246-70, Guarantee VAAR 852.246-71, Inspection 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (a) The Government will award a 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1 - Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement Factor 2 - Price (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.