Point of Care Ultrasound Unit

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. The solicitation reference number is FM48192261700; this solicitation is a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-61 and Defense DPN 20121116. This acquisition will be a 100% small business set-aside; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334510. The business size standard is 500 employees. This is a total small business set-aside. This request for quotation consists of the following items or equal. If submitting an or equal product, please supply manufacturer name and part number, and technical specifications. If equal, vendor must provide information with quote proving the equality of the items. Technical acceptability of or equal products shall be determined by the government. All quotes must reflect FOB Destination. Line Items to include: CLIN 0001: Sonosite Point-of-Care Ultrasound Unit, capable of being easily carried. The unit will serve for observing joint injections at the 325th Medical Group. Unit is to be comprised of the SonoSite EDGE (part no. L1400), Sony Up 897 Md Black and White Video Printer (part no. P06293), Color Application Software Package Edge (part no. P15704), a HFL50x/15-6 MHZ Transducer Biopsy Compatible (part no. P07693), user guide, service manual, and 5 year warranty (or equal) QTY: 1 Each ** Note: The item listed above is being solicited as "or equal" meaning products that conform to the physical, functional, and salient characteristics will be considered for evaluation. However, the government does not take used or refurbished goods which are sometimes referred to as "demo" products. Please provide your quote no later than 1:00 p.m. CST, 18 January 2013. Evaluation Factors: FAR Clause 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(c), the Contracting Officer may insert a provision substantially as follows: Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, including warranty requirements (ii) Price (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Clauses: FAR 52.204-99 System for Award Management Registration (Deviation) (Aug 2012) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items (Feb 2012) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1 Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items (Apr 2012) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2012) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2012) (Deviation) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Nov 2011) FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Representation (April 2012) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) FAR 52.232-99 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Deviation 2012-00014) (August 2012) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference ( Feb 1998) FAR 52-252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) FAR 52.252-5 -- Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) FAR 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses ( Apr 1984) DFAR 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) DFAR 252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jun 2005) DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jun 2012) (Deviation) DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Jun 2012) DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jun 2012) DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Jun 2012) DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jun 2012) DFAR 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jun 2012) DFAR 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFAR 252.247-7023 ALT III Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 ACC Ombudsman (APR 2010). Offerors shall be registered with SAM (System for Award Management. http://www.sam.gov) which is the successor of the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) and the Central Contracting Registration (CCR). For offerors previously registered in the former systems, their information and documents should be updated on the SAM network. However, it is the responsibility of the vendor to register and verify their information. Interested parties must include with the quote, their CAGE code, tax indentification number (TIN), and delivery date. Shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Tyndall AFB, FL with inspection and acceptance at destination Any further questions contact: Quinton Mitchell, A1C, USAF 325th Contracting Squadron Tyndall AFB, FL 32403 (850) 283-4135 quinton.mitchell@tyndall.af.mil Contracting Specialist ** Please e-mail quotes to quinton.mitchell@tyndall.af.mil ** Note: Payment terms will only be via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)