Pharmaceutical Blister Packaging System

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 HHSP284-R-2009-04 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 333993 - Packaging Machinery Manufacturing. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside and the small business size standard is 500 employees. A proposal is requested for the following item. Supply and install one new pharmaceutical blister packaging system at the HHS, Supply Service Center, Perry Point, Maryland, 21902. The system must be - brand name or equal to the TF-1 Blister Packaging Thermoformer System. Pricing should be for each configuration listed below. The configurations range from a base machine with limited accessories to a base machine plus accessories. Price each configuration, below: Configuration 1. Item Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 Configuration 2. Item Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Configuration 3. Item Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Configuration 4. Item Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 1. Base Micron TF-1 Thermoformer 2. Thermoform (solid dose) Tooling 3. FPDS 4. Cold Form/Plug Assist Package 5. Burnout Sensors 6. Cooling Flow Monitors 7. Scanware Lynx - 11 B&W Vision System 8. Chiller hoses and connections 9. Manual Feed Tray 10. Gottscho 806 Platen Printer 11. 21 CFR-11 Package 12. IQ, OQ PQ Validation Documentation The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008) applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of technical capability to meet the Governments requirement and price. Offerors shall submit a fully executed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Feb. 2009) with their offer. Please note: Any interested offeror who has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website are urged to do so at the following address: https://orca.bpn.gov/. The clauses 52-211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug. 1999); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct. 2008) and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Feb. 2009) apply to this acquisition as well as the following clauses sited therein: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor (Feb. 2008); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb.1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar. 2007); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb. 2009) (applies to all contracts); 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec. 2007); 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (Feb. 2009); 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements (Feb. 2009); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug. 1996). All FAR clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement can be found in full text form at www.arnet.gov/far. FAR Subpart 32.2 - Commercial Item Purchase Financing applies to this solicitation. All prospective offerors interested in submitting proposals MUST be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), www.ccr.gov to be eligible for award. All proposals must meet all minimum specifications. It is incumbent upon all Offerors to provide proper documentation ensuring the equipment meets the minimum criteria. Award will be made to the vendor meeting the best value to the government including cost and technical factors. All transportation shipping costs are to be included in the proposal. Offers must be received by March 25, 2009, 3:00 p.m. EST at the HHS, Supply Service Center, ATTN: Tim Bouchelle/Allison Lempka, Bldg. # 14, Perry Point, MD 21902. Please note that late offers will be handled in accordance with the rules set forth in FAR Clause 52.212-1 (f) - Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Proposals. Faxed offers are acceptable, however it is the responsibility of the offeror to verify receipt of faxed documents. Offers may be faxed to: +1 (555) 000-0000, ATTN: Allison Lempka or Tim Bouchelle. Offerors may also elect to transmit electronic copies to contact@example.gov by the due date. Electronic copies must be in Adobe PDF format and it is the responsibility of the offeror to verify receipt of email copies. See attached full detailed specifications. Technical specification questions and information may be addressed to Capt. Murray Potter, email: contact@example.gov