CASMED 740-3NL VITAL SIGN MONITORS

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR CASMED 740 -3NL VITAL SIGNS MONITOR 1.The 37th Contracting Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX, has a requirement for a CasMed 740 Vital Signs Monitor or equal. Award will be made in accordance with FAR part 13 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603, 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. Reference Number 09TC0209 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This requirement is being offered for full and open competition. The associated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339112; and the size standard is 500 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the United States Air Force. The Government is NOT liable for any costs and/or activity associated with providing a response to this announcement. Any costs incurred as a result of a response to this announcement shall be borne by the firm and will not be charged to the government for reimbursement. CLIN 0001 Quantity 20 each Part No./Description 01-02-0238G/740 3NL MAXNIBP, NELLCOR SP02 & Temp Monitor Brand Name or Equal Monitors shall be compatible with the CasMed 720 Roll-Stand and Basket, Part No. 01-02-0172G. - AAC Power Cord: NiMH Battery - Temp Probe, Oral - Temp Probe, covers - Temp Calibration Keys - 740 Quick Ref Guide - 10 NIBP Hos - Reusable Large adult cuff - Reusable adult cuff - P9 Adaptor/Calibration - Spo2 Adult finger sensor - SPo2 extension cable - 740 Service manual - 740 operators manual 2. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this solicitation and can be viewed through Internet access at the FAR site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.212-6 Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference with fill-in text http://farsite.hill.af.mil; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to the resulting contract: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-4 Addendum; 52.212-5 Deviation: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference with fill-in text http://farsite.hill.af.mil; 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 52.225-4 Buy American Act; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; WAWF Invoicing information; and any local clauses/statements as necessary. 3. As the award will be made using SAP, the evaluation procedures at FAR 13.106-2 will be used. Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items - (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation is Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical Acceptability and Price are the evaluation factors. 1. Technical acceptability. If providing an "equal" product, comply with FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Explain how your company will meet the characteristics of the contract line item number(s) (CLIN) as specified in the the solicitation. 2. Price. 4. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price quote if the lowest price quote is determined to be technically unacceptable. The Government also intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. Since award will be based on initial responses, offerors are encouraged to submit their most advantageous pricing in their initial response. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest. The resultant single award shall be placed with the offeror that represents the best value to the Government. A firm-fixed price award will be made to the responsible quoter submitting the quote that provides the best value to the Government. 5. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement MUST submit a written quote to include their tax identification number (TIN), CAGE code, DUNS, firm evidence of their ability to perform, and any discount terms. Oral quotes will not be accepted. All responses that meet the criteria contained within will be considered. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ/solicitation, as prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, the contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database; NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may call 1-888-227-2423 or apply via the Internet at http://www.bpn.gov. The CCR registration must be completed before award can be made. Contractor must also complete the Representations and Certifications in the ORCA database at http://www.bpn.gov/orca; NO EXCEPTIONS. All responsible sources may submit a quote. Written quotes must be received no later than 26 Jun 2009, 1:00 PM, Central Standard Time and use the reference number shown in Paragraph 1above. Late quotes/quoters will not be considered. 6. Point of Contact: LT. Jennifer Hutchison, Contract Administrator, at 210-671-9395, jennifer.hutchison@lackland.af.mil or Ms. Jacqueline Glosson, Contracting Officer, at 210-671-2812, jacqueline.glosson@lackland.af.mil .