72--Cage Bottle Filler & Bottle Washer

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation number VA249-14-Q-0816 is issued as a (Request for Quotation (RFQ). This requirement is unrestricted. NAICS: The NAICS is 333993. To be receiving a government award, the offeror must be currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Offerors are encouraged to go to the SAM database www.sam.gov and start the registration process as soon as possible to avoid possible delays should the contractor be selected as a prospective awardee. Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) must also be current to qualify to received a contract award. Offeror may register with CCR at www.sam.gov Description of Services: The VHA NCO 09 - Murfreesboro, TN requires the following items, Request for Quotes are for products that meets or exceeds the following: LI 001: Bottle Filler with the following features and options: Overall Size 24" wide x 39" long x 48" high with Automatic Operations. 8 or 16 oz Bottle Capacity. Basket Configuration to Meet Facility Requirements. 304 Stainless Steel Construction. Interchangeable Header System. Adjustable Leveling Feet. Stainless Steel Splash Hood. Quick Disconnect Filler Manifold. UL Listed Control Panel. Roller Loading Table. Two (2) Year Warranty. 1 EA. LI 002: Cage & Bottle Washer with features as follows: Compartment: 48" wide x 32" high x 34" deep. Overall Unit: 72" wide x 82" high x 38 1/2" deep. All Stainless Steel Construction. Single Vertical Rise Sliding Door. Oscillating Spray Jet System. Personnel Safety Features. Multi-Cycle Color Touch Graphic, Micro-Computer Control System. Automatic 10-phase Treatment Cycle. Automatic Self-Cleaning Debris Screen. Temperature Guarantee. Insulated Construction. Incoming Utility Gauges. Ethernet Data Port. Modem for On-line Service Diagnostics. Interior Illumination. Stainless Steel Steam Coil Heating. 7 1/2 HP Treatment Pump. Stainless Steel Re-Circulating Piping and Components. Right or Left Side Service Access. Automatic Damper. UL Control System Inspection. Drain Discharge Cool-Down System-Injected. Two (2) Year Warranty. 1 EA. LI 003: Installation 1 EA. Contract Type: The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price award. Award will be made to lowest price quote which conforms to the requirements within this solicitation. To receive consideration as SDVOSB or VOSB, the firm must be registered and verified in the VIP database at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Submitting Quote: Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include unit price, total , unit qty and item description as specified above, as offered discounts, proposed delivery time, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, firm's DUNS# and ORCA document in SAM at www.sam.gov, terms of any express warranty, unit price, overall total price, applicable shipping charges, completed copy of 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document. Quotes must be received August 25, 2014 by 12pm CST. All quotes must be submitted by electronic submission in reference to VA249-14-Q-0816. All questions should be emailed to contact@example.gov. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7- Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items including subparagraphs: 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration; 52.333-3 Protest After Award; 52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Items; 52.217-8 Option for increased Quantity-separate priced line item VAAR 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, and VAAR 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments; FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and VAAR 852.219-9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements; and 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting. Full text can be obtained at www.arnnet.gov. DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTES: The government is in no way obligated to do business with or enter into the award a contract to any firm or its affiliates or otherwise pay for the information provided in this synopsis. This Request for Quote is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Request for Quote or use of any information provided. Failure to submit information in sufficient detail may result in considering a company as not a viable source and may influence competition and set-aside decisions. Regardless of the information obtained from, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriated for this requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.