71--Bariatric Beds, Mattresses, and Pumps

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION VA250-17-Q-0135 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number VA250-17-Q-0135 for the procurement of Bariatric Hospital Beds, Mattresses, and Blowers. The government intends to make a single award firm fixed price Purchase Order. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing and the business size standard is 500 employees. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-91 published on September 30, 2016. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, 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. Basis for award will be lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness, and reasonableness as it relates to the offer. To be technically acceptable the items shall meet the Governments specifications. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items or confirm this has already been completed in their SAM registration. The clause at 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. 52.212-4, Addended to FAR 52.212-4 are the following clauses 52.203-3, 52.203-99, 52.204-4, 52.204-7, and 52.228-5. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 3, 5, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 31, 32, 36, 40, and 54. Requirements Description: See attached requirements and specifications. Brand name or equal applies vendors are allowed to submit quotes from more than one brand name and/or alternate. If or Equal product is quoted, specifications and complete descriptions shall accompany the quote for evaluation purposes. Known acceptable brands: Hill-Rom. Vendors shall be authorized resellers if offering a product they do not manufacture themselves. A copy of your authorization letter from the manufacturer shall be included with your offer. Products will be delivered FOB Destination to: Department of Veterans Affairs Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 Only VA verified SDVOSB s in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at the time of contract award will be considered for award. Quotations from Non-VIP verified firms will be considered non-responsive, will not be evaluated, and are ineligible for award. All contractors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. This system combines data that was formerly contained in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications (ORCA). For information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals, 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities, 852.246-71 Inspection, and 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Inquiries and offers to this solicitation shall be sent to Jeffrey P. Rozema, Contract Specialist, via email at contact@example.gov by December 7, 2016 at 4:00 PM EST. NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NOTICE: THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION REPLACES VA250-17-Q-0085 AND VA250-17-Q-0111 PREVIOUSLY ISSUED.