78--Anti GravityTreadmill

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 in conjunction with procedures in FAR Part 15. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number, VA-261-12-R-1394 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58 effective May 18, 2012 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 7, 2010. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a price proposal. Any company that has equipment with the same features, capabilities and compatibility will be considered. All price proposal received prior to 08/03/2012 will be considered by the Government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is NAICS code is 339920, size standard 500. Only emailed requests received directly from the offeror are acceptable. Please provide price proposal using the attached RFP. To reply to the notice, send an email to the point of contact. Email address: contact@example.gov ITEM DESCRIPTION OF QTY UNIT UNIT AMOUNT NO. SUPPLIES/SVCS PRICE 1 4.00 AY ___________________ ____________________ M320 Anti Gravity Treadmill package to include the followings: FOB destination Onsite installation at the VA Northern California Health Care System in Martinez CA M300 Series Annual Extended Warranty for 4 years package One (1) Large Short Floor Mat: 4' x 9' x 5/8" Ultra Sponge Plus, Black Alter G Step 2 1.00 EA ___________________ ____________________ Large Short - L 3 4.00 EA ___________________ ____________________ Extra Large Shorts - XL 4 4.00 EA ___________________ ____________________ Extra-Extra Large Short - 2XL 5 4.00 EA ___________________ ____________________ Extra-Extra-Extra Large Short - 3XL 6 4.00 EA ___________________ ____________________ Extra-Extra-Extra-Extra Large Short – 4XL ____________________ GRAND TOTAL --- ==================== Evaluation Factors Offerors will be evaluated to the extent they can provide the items (or equal) referenced above. The Government will award to the lowest priced, responsible offeror. Note: Offers of “equal? products - Offeror must clearly indicate in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal? product. The “equal? product must have the same physical, functional, or performance characteristics as the M320 Anti Gravity Treadmill package referenced above. Ship to: VA Northern California Health Care System Warehouse 150 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by-- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of Provision) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. If the offeror has completed online representations and certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/, the offeror only needs to complete paragraph (b). If the offeror has not completed online representations and certifications, the offeror must complete all relevant portions of this provision. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2010). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2012) For the purposes of this clause items (b)1, 4, 6, 7, 8,12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38,39, 40, 41,42,45,48 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). For the purpose of this provision, the fill-in's are provided at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). For the purpose of this clause, the fill-in's are provided at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 (b) Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) VARR 852.246.70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material; workmanship and performance for a period of 12 months, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material that are found to be defective during the guarantee period. Replacement of material and parts will be furnished to the Government at the point of installation, if installation is within the continental United States or f.o.b. the continental U.S. port to be designated by the contracting officer if installation is outside of the continental United States. Cost of installation of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the contractor. (End of Clause) VARR 852.246.71 Inspection (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) To improve the timeliness of payments and lower overall administrative costs, VA strongly encourages contractors to submit invoices using its electronic invoicing system. At present, electronic submission is voluntary and any nominal registration fees will be the responsibility of the contractor. VA intends to mandate electronic invoice submission, subject to completion of the federal rulemaking process. At present, VA is using a 3rd party agent to contact contractors regarding this service. During the voluntary period, contractors interested in registering for the electronic system should contact the VA's Financial Services Center at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp (End of Provisions and Clauses) Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21 3801 Miranda Avenue, 90CCA Palo Alto, CA 94304 Primary Point of Contact: Carol Lam contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 X65825 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000