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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. Solicitation number is VA-250-07-RQ-0167 issued as an RFQ (Request for Quote). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circulars (FAC) 2005-18. This requirement is 100% small business set aside for commercial items under the North Atlantic Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 541710 Research and Development In the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Size standard 500 employees. Requirements: The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center (LSCDVAMC), 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141, (hereafter known as the LSCDVAMC), is seeking a recording system for programmable closed loop neural stimulation. Line Items; (1) Multichannel Z-series workstation EMG/Neural which includes: z-series 2 DSP High Performance Processor,Item:RZZ-2, Quantity of 1 Each (2)Z-Series Preamp, Item:PZ2-64, Quantity of 1 Each. (3) Z-Series 16-Channel Low Impedance Headstage, Item: RA16L-Z, Quantity of 4 Each. (4) Multichannel Impedance Connectors for RA16L,Item: LI-CONN, Quantity of 1 Each. (5) Optical PCI Card for High Speed Gigabit Interface, Item:PO5,Quantity of 4 each. Equal items require specification sheets, manufacturer, and part numbers. FOB destination is preferred. Shipping of over $250 will be provided by the Government through a third party carrier. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercials, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall thoroughly review the nineteen requirements listed above and provide individual pricing on each line item. Each line item must have a description and pricing information. Quotes must contain a proposed installation and educational training timeline. The following addendum to the provisions, delete paragraphs (h) and (i) of the standard provisions. In accordance with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items) all offers will be considered Best Values in descending order of importance. Technical elements are significantly greater than the price element. (1) Technical: Acknowledgement of ability to acquire product; a copy of specifications for other than brand name product. (2) Past Performance: Please include three references of customers who have purchased a similar system. (3) Price: Quote for each line item. (4) Warranty: Indicate Terms in statement of work; (5) Installation: 30 Days FOB: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, vendors, shall submit the most favorable terms. Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran owned small businesses, are encouraged to contract their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition.Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Regulations 52.212-4(g) and shall be submitted to Financial Mangement Systems, P.O. Box 149971, Austin, Texas 78714. Remittance address: Payments under this contract shall be made to the address indicated in your quote. Offerors shall complete FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause; 52.232-18,52.232-19( which provides that funds are not authorized past September 30, of any fiscal years, unless written authorization is received from the Contracting Officer)52.233-3,VAAR clause 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising and 852.271-70 Nondiscrimination in Services Provided beneficiaries apply to these acquisition. The clause at 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: 52.222-21,52.222-26, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3 Alternate I. The preceding Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The preceding Veterans Administration (VAAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/oa&mmlvarr/. All questions must be submitted to Antoinette Collins (
contact@example.gov) in writing by e-mail or fax only. All responses to questions that may affect offers will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Question submitted after September 12, 2007 that may affect the competitive process can not be addressed. Quotes are due no later than COB, 4:30 p.m. EST September 14, 2007.Quotes can be sent by email
contact@example.gov or fax to
+1 (555) 000-0000. The successful offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract. You may register easily and quickly on-line at http://www.ccr.gov
