78--FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION SYSTEM

The Canandaigua VA Medical Center currently has a procurement request for ErgoScience license / reporting softwareinder support, training, physical therapy equipment, and software license for year two. This is a combine synopsis/solicitation notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties that can respond to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation must provide evidence that they have a potential to meet the requirements as identified herein. The following equipment and quantities are needed: ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT AMOUNT 1 LICENSE / REPORTING SOFTWARE 1 EA _____________ VERTEK OCC FINDER SUPPORT 2 TRAIN 5 PERSONS ONSITE FCE 1 JB _____________ 3 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR SYSTEM: Qty of 1 each - adjustable height shelving _____________ Qty of 1 each - Wooden lift box 10"x10"x14" _____________ Qty of 1 each - Wooden lift box 12"x12"x14" _____________ Qty of 1 each - Wooden lift box 14"x14"x14" _____________ Qty of 1 each - Push/Pull weight sled _____________ Qty of 1 each - Balance Beam _____________ Qty of 1 each - Stairs _____________ Qty of 2 each - Stopwatch _____________ Qty of 1 each - Blood pressure cuff _____________ Qty of 2 each - Polar HR monitor _____________ Qty of 1 each - Chatillon Push/Pull Dynamometer _____________ Qty of 1 each - Chatillon Accessory kit _____________ Qty of 1 each - Baseline Grip Dynamometer _____________ Qty of 1 each - Baseline Pinch Gauge _____________ Qty of 1 each - Hand Tool Test _____________ Qty of 1 each - Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test _____________ Qty of 1 each - O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test _____________ Qty of 1 each - Purdue Pegboard _____________ Qty of 1 each - Weight Cart _____________ Qty of 1 each - Weights _____________ Qty of 1 each - Plastic Tray 11"x8" _____________ Qty of 3 each - Plastic Tray 9.25"x6.5" _____________ Qty of 1 each - Ladder _____________ Qty of 1 each - Ruler _____________ 4 LICENSE RENEWAL / SUPPORT AFTER 1 EA ________________ FIRST YEAR (ii) The reference/solicitation number is VA528-13-Q-0244 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a contract and corresponding purchase order. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/, respectively. (iv) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423910 (size standard of 100 employees) applies to this solicitation. (v) This requirement consists of ErgoScience licensing, software, equipment and training. (vi) The provision at FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this requirement (vii) Delivery and acceptance of deliverables will be FOB destination within 30 days of receipt of order to Canandaigua VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Avenue, Canandaigua, NY 14424-1159. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and incorporate the following addenda to 52.212-1, 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters, 52.216-1 Type of Contract, 52.233-2 Service of Protest, VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content, 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure, 852.236-76 Correspondence, and 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this requirement. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. The evaluation factors for award are price and technical capabilities (meeting salient characteristics) with price and technical capabilities being evaluated as equal. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification, Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall either: (1) return a completed copy of this provision with its quote (a copy of the provision may be attained from https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or (2) complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/ and reference it in your quote. (xi) The clause at 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101), 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business concerns (JUL 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a), 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (2) and (3)) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representations (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) E.O. 11755), 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2009) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.225-1 Buy American Act - Supplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d), 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration. (xiii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR). CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov . (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. (xv) There are no applicable Numbered Notes that apply. (xvi) Anyone wishing to respond to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that they can meet these requirements. Interested parties that feel they have the ability to provide the required service must submit in writing their qualifications and capabilities information including technical data and pricing in to this office for consideration. RESPONSES ARE DUE Monday, May 6, by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight time. (xvii) Use electronic mail to submit quotations with a scanned electronic signature to contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, please submit questions regarding this solicitation via email to contact@example.gov.