Handheld X-Ray Video Imaging Systems

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, and its attachments, constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. SF18 has been generated merely to provide applicable information in a coherent format and is not, in and of itself, a written solicitation. This is a simplified acquisition under Part 13 issued in the open market for a brand name or equal solution. Provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal is applicable. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58, effective May 18, 2012. This solicitation is unrestricted/not reserved for small business concerns, in accordance with FAR 19.502-2. The following are included in an attachment to this synopsis/solicitation HSSS01-12-Q-0162: (1) A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure; (2) A description of requirements for the items to be acquired; (3) The date and place of delivery and acceptance and FOB point; and (4) Additional terms and conditions, if any. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Instructions to Offerors are contained in the RFQ SF18. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is not applicable to this acquisition. Items are being procured per 13.106 and will be evaluated in accordance with 13.106-2. Award will be based on a best value/trade off evaluation, price and other factors considered, in order to award a firm-fixed price order to the Offeror presenting, in the judgment of the Government, the most advantageous offer to the Government. Best value evaluation is, in and of itself, a subjective assessment by the Government of the proposed solutions in order to acquire the most advantageous result for the Government, price and other factors considered. Subjectivity is inherent in the process. It is noted that the requirements for negotiated procurements contained in FAR Part 15 are not applicable; for example, the Government is not obliged to follow formal evaluation procedures, to establish a competitive range, or to engage in discussions with contractors. Evaluation will be made on three factors: Technical Capability, i.e. conformity with technical specifications and warranty requirements; ability to meet Delivery terms; and, Overall Price. Offerors are not required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offers. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition along with any additional FAR clauses cited in that clause. Agency clause USSS 3052.204-90 is applicable: "In accordance with 18 U.S.C. 709, any contractor, except with the written permission of the Director of the U.S. Secret Service, who knowingly uses the words "Secret Service", "Secret Service Uniformed Division", "U.S.S.S.", "U.D." or any colorable imitation or such words or initials, in connection with or as a part of any advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet or other publication, play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, other production, product or item, in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet or other publication, product, or item, is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or by associated in any manner with, the U.S. Secret Service or the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division shall be punishable as follows: a corporation, partnership, business trust, association, or other business entity, by a fine under this title; an officer or member thereof participating or knowingly acquiescing in such violation or any individual violating this section, by a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both." Note: Awardee will be required to complete HSAR 3052.209-70 - Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates, as found in this solicitation. Amendments to this synopsis/solicitation, if any, will be posted here in the same manner as the initial synopsis and solicitation.