Metabolic Measurement System

The US Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for a quantity of ONE EACH Metabolic Measuring System. This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. All persons responding must reference solicitation number H92239-12-T-0037 which is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-60 effective 26 July 2012. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. Full text clauses are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This requirement is set aside for a small business. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516 and the size standard is 500 employees. REQUIREMENT. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for a quantity of ONE EACH Metabolic Measurement System, Brand Name Parvo Medics' TrueOne 2400 or Equal. Metabolic Measurement System shall be NEW and not refurbished or remanufactured. The Parvo Medics' TrueOne meets all the pre-requisites for type and compatibility with current requirements. Items called for by this Request for Quotation have been identified by a "Brand Name or Equal" description. Such identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotations offering "equal" products will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified and are determined by the Government to fully meet the salient characteristics and requirements listed in the solicitation. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the offeror shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. Offerors not providing technical information may be excluded from competition. The contract line item Number (CLIN) and description for this procurement are (New Equipment Only): *** CLIN 0001, * QTY OF ONE (1) EACH, SPECIFICATION FOR Metabolic Measurement SYSTEM 1. Description The system includes, a computer, Windows 7 Professional, laser printer, high efficiency mixing chamber, metabolic measurement software, acessories, mobile cart and a compact analyzer module. 2. SPECIFICATIONS Commercial Grade, Metabolic Measurement System Compact Analyzer Module OUSW-4.3 Windows O2 Uptake Software Dell Optiplex 790 Small Form Factor with 23" Flat Panel LCD Monitor Dell Laser Printer A/D Card and Analog Signal Cable Hans Rudolph Breathing Circuits 4-Liter High-Efficiency Mixing Chamber Five 5 um Gas Sampling Filters and Four Perma Pure Drying lines 3-Shelf Mobile Cart with Extra Large Wheels, Gas Mounting Brackets, 10-ft Power Strip Swing Arm with Adapter Bracket Thermometer/Barometer/Humidity Weather Station, Operators Guide and Installation Manual 2-Stage CGA973 Gas Regulator Standard Calibration Gas, ED Cylinder Oxygen Update Software with Results Filing System and Export to Excel Ability to interface with woodway RS232, Treadmill ***CLIN 0002, *QTY OF ONE (1) EACH , 2-way Non-Rebreathing T-shape valve with saliva trap ***CLIN 0003, *QTY OF ONE (1) EACH Polar Heart Rate Interface ***CLIN 0004, *QTY OF ONE (1) EACH Resting/Stress Test ECG, Face Piece(XS-L), Head Cap (S,M,L) and Hardware and Software for Resting Measurements ***CLIN 0005, *QTY OF ONE (1) EACH, UID PER DFARS 252.211-7003 *Any item that is valued over $5,000.00 requires a UID per DFARS 252.211-7003 and should be priced in to the item or as a separate line item. * REQUEST VENDORS PROVIDE WARRANTY INFORMATION AND QUOTES FOR EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIODS. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clause are hereby incorporated by reference to this procurement action. FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (August 2012) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.211-8 Alt II, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price, is applicable to this requirement, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items applies. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable to this requirement with the following clause addenda to paragraph (a), EVALUATION AND AWARD: The government will make an award to the responsive, responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to this solicitation and is the lowest price technically acceptable to the Government. The following evaluation factors in the descending order of importance will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Price and (3) Delivery. Technical acceptability is defined as the contractor's ability to meet or exceed the requirement. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass or No-Pass basis. Only those offers evaluated, as Pass will be further evaluated and considered for award. Offerors will be evaluated for Price. Price shall be quoted in accordance with the CLIN(s) to be incorporated in the Schedule of Supplies and Services in the event an award is made. Offers will be evaluated for delivery. Delivery is defined as the capacity of the offeror and affirmation by the offeror to deliver all items per shipment as specified within the timeframe as stated within this requirement. As shipped, all deliveries shall be delivered to Fort Bragg, N.C. in one shipment. The factor of technical acceptability is significantly more important than price and delivery combined. The factor of price is slightly more important than delivery. Offers shall remain valid for a minimum of 30 days. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) 252.212.7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items are applicable to this requirement and offerors shall include a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications with their bid. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2011) Deviation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor. FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. FAR 52.225-1, FAR 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreement--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.246-2 Alt I, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price. FAR 52.247-29, F.O.B. Origin or FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination, as applicable to award(s). FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference. FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration Alt A. DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation). DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. SOFARS 5652.201-9002, Authorized Changes only by the Contracting Officer with the following clause addenda: The address and telephone number of the Contracting Specialist is Lynn Conatser, HQ, USASOC, E-2929 Desert Storm Drive (Stop A), DCS, Acquisitions and Contracting, Fort Bragg, NC 28310-9110, Com: 910-432-1246; Fax: 910-432-9345; lynn.conatser@soc.mil . SOFARS 5652.219-9004, Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning this solicitation using the same contact information identified in clause 5652-201-9002. DELIVERY/ ACCEPTANCE POINT: Delivery location is Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310. Full delivery address will be provided upon award. It is requested that all items are delivered in oner shipment. DUE DATE. Offers shall be submitted not later than 9:00 am EST, 14 September 2012. Offers shall be in writing in order to be considered. Offers may be emailed to lynn.conatser@soc.mil CC to Gloria Harris at harrisgl@soc.mil , faxed to 910-432-9345, Attn: Lynn Conatser. REQUEST FOR QUOTES QUESTIONS. Questions shall be submitted to Lynn Conatser at lynn.conatser@soc.mil or faxed to (910) 432-9345, Attn: Lynn Conatser not later than 11:00 AM, EST on 10 September 2012. Telephonic questions pertaining to the technical requirement of this solicitation will not be answered, but emails requesting technical clarity will be sent to the technical representative. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure e-mail or fax submissions are received by the Contracting Specialist. If an acknowledgement is not received, please contact Lynn Conatser at (910) 432-1246. Vendors are encouraged to contact the Government for clarification if there are, or appear to be, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the RFQ. Government point of contact is Lynn Conatser.