MXR Flowmeter and Accessories

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION MXR Flowmeters and Accessories Solicitation Number FM705412570105 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FM705412570105 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 and DFARS Change Notice DCN 20111028. This solicitation is being issued on a restricted basis to allow for other than full and open competition. This solicitation will be a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Pursuant to FAR 13.5, this acquisition shall comply with the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. This is a brand name or equal purchase description. As such, the provision at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) applies to this RFQ. The brand name, manufacturer, and part numbers/model numbers, along with the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet. This acquisition is for the following items as identified in each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): Line Item Manufacturer Item No. Qty Unit of Issue Salient Characteristics for "Equal" 0001 Parker Porter or Equal 3445-2AV 2 EA MXR Flowmeter, Adult Breathing Circuit with Auto Vacuum Switch and E Block Assy 0002 Parker Porter or Equal 5053AD144C 2 EA Adult Disposable, Citrus Liners 0003 Parker Porter or Equal 5054B 2 EA Pedo Hood with 3 Liners 0004 Parker Porter or Equal 4100-3NL 2 EA 3 Liter Bag The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington, MD 20762 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of offers submitted. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical specifications. (2) Delivery date (3) Price (to include shipping). All pricing quoted shall be F.O.B. destination. The basis for award is best value. "Best value" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, in the Government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Capabilities, (2) Delivery, and (3) Price. Contractor shall also have satisfactory Past Performance. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications, delivery, and price); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. The following clauses apply under FAR 52.212-5: 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 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The following clauses apply under DFARS 252.212-7001: DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Quoters shall provide completed copies of FAR 52.212-3 or their Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA) record. Additionally, the quoters shall provide completed copies of DFARS 252.225-7000 with their quote. ORCA is located at http://orca.bpn.gov. The provisions and clauses can be found at FAR website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and DFARS website: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm. Quoters are required to provide their Contractors' DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code with their quote. The CAGE code entered shall be for that name and address provided by the Contractor. Offerors are required to be registered and current in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF-RA) databases. For WAWF-RA assistance, visit their website at: https://wawf.eb.mil or contact 910-451-2142. For assistance with CCR registration, contact the CCR Regional Assistance Center at 888-227-2423 or visit their website at: http://www.ccr.gov. Submit quotes to TSgt Brandon Ferris, 11th Contracting Squadron, via email to brandon.ferris@afncr.af.mil and courtesy copy MSgt Daniel Taylor, 11th Contracting Squadron, via email to daniel.taylor@afncr.af.mil. For questions, please email or call TSgt Ferris at 240-612-5659 Quotes are due by 15 November 2011 by 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time