Leica Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, simplified acquisition procedures and the resultant purchase order will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 05-35. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333314. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking quotes for Leica Equipment (see attached for description of items) Brand Name or Equal. CCR Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need your Dun & Bradstreet number and banking information. A Firm Fixed Price award will be made to the party whose quote offers the best value to the Government, technical, price, and other factors considered. The Government may award the purchase order to other than the lowest price technically acceptable quote. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability factor described to "Meet or Exceed the Requirement," and 2) Price. Technical Capability is significantly more important than price. All quotes shall include price (s); FOB point; a point of contact (name and telephone number. All quotes are due to Patricia Wright via email at: patricia.wright@fda.hhs.gov not later than August 28, 2009, 4:30 PM EST. Offerors shall ensure the RFQ number is visible in the header of the email. FDA intends to make an award soon after the response date of this notice QUESTIONS DEADLINE: All questions are to be submitted via email to patricia.wright@fda.hhs.gov no later than August 20, 2009, 4:30 PM EST. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.217-8, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36 and FAR 52.232-33. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. The award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.