This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation VA-256-08-RQ-0485 issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. No telephone offer will be accepted. Only written offers received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 326199. This size standard is 500 Employees. OFFERORS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. OFFEROR TO PROVIDE BRAND NAME ITEMS ONLY. 0001 - Purchase of McClure Industries Sani Trux fiberglass, fire retardant trash cart, COLOR BLUE, Model TC-650FL, for emergency trash containment, Casters - 6" Performa, two (2) rigid and two (2) swivel; Cart - two (2) removable panels; Lid - attached to the cart with a continuous stainless steel hinge, easy open and close, assisted by gas props, contain a fusible link that will operate if there is a fire in the cart and will close the lid, thereby containing the incident; Stenciling - as requested by the VA customer - 3 Each @ $___________ Extended Price $_________ ; Items 0002 - Purchase of McClure Industries Sani Trux fiberglass, fire retardant, trash cart, COLOR RED, Model TC-650LFL, for regulated medical waste; Casters - 6" Performa, two (2) rigid and two (2) swivel; Cart - two (2) removable panels; Lid - attached to the cart with a continuous stainless steel hinge, easy open and close, assisted by gas props, contain a fusible link that will operate if there is a fire in the cart and will close the lid, thereby containing the incident; Stenciling - as requested by the VA customer.. 2 Each @ $___________ Extended Price $_________; Items 0003 - Shipping and Handling $_______________; Total Cost Items 0001-0003 $_______________ ; Offeror proposed Delivery is __________ calendar days after receipt of award. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (1998) - incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Incorporated herein by reference the following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) - offerors must comply with all instructions contained in this provision; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Item (JAN 1999) - The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors 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: (1) Technically acceptable (name brand only) (2) Price and (3) Delivery. Technically acceptable is more slightly more significant than price and delivery. To be technically acceptable the contractor must be quoting on brand name items only. Delivery will be considered as of equal importance with price. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness and reasonableness as it relates to items offered. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) - a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer; 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2007); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) [(b)(5)(i), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (24(i)), (26) (28) (31)(37)]; 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997), 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999); Electronic Invoice Submission (Undated). The following additional clauses apply: CCR Clause: Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. Lack of registration in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling
+1 (555) 000-0000 or
+1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.252-70, Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) - incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); 852.246-71, Inspection (JAN 2008). Contract clauses and provisions cited in this solicitation may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://www.va.gov/oamm/acquisitions/ars/policyreg/vaar/vaar852.htm. Offers are to be received at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue - Bldg 7, Shreveport LA 71101, ATTN: Carolyn Sue Lee no later than 2:00 P. M. Local Time on September 15, 2008. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile to 318/990-5378 or an electronic copy may be submitted to
contact@example.gov by date and time specified.
