COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION VA260-11-RQ-0012 NPCU3 NEOPROBE DGS CONTROL UNIT AND ACCESSORIES This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, the test program in FAR Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued under Request for Quotations (RFQ) number VA-260-11-RQ-0012. All quotations shall reference the RFQ number VA-260-11-RQ-0012 and shall be submitted by 10:00:00 AM (PDT) on 18 OCT 2010. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-43. This acquisition is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification system code (NAICS) is 339112 and the size standard is 500 employees. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ITEMS TO BE ACQUIRED: CLIN 0001: NEOPROBE GDS CONTROL UNIT (PN: NPCU3) to include the following accessories: Integrated Bluetooth 14mm Straight Probe (PN: NPB14S) 14mm External Collimator (PN: NPE14) Accessory Case (PN: NPA71) AC POWER CORD (PN: NPA75) QTY: 1 Each All items must comply with FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal and must have the alike salient characteristics of the items stated above, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. If offering an equal product offeror must complete the following: Manufacturer Name; Brand; and Make or Model No. If offering an equal product; product must include product literature, technical features, warranty provisions, and any training and or installation that will be required. FOB-DESTINATION FOR DELIVERY TO: The contractor is responsible for all freight charges to VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Bldg 100 2d 196, Seattle, WA. Delivery shall be made no later than 10 calendar days after receipt of purchase order. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). BASIS OF SELECTION: The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on all or and Best Value to the Government. QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: A complete quotation consists of four parts; Part I; Technical: Provide brief description of alike salient characteristics of the items stated above, to include technical documentation to support products being offered as equal items. If offering an equal product offeror must provide the following information: Manufacturer Name; Brand; and Make or Model No. If offering an equal product; product must include product literature, technical features, warranty provisions, and any training and or installation that will be required. Part II; Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule. Include unit price and extended total price. Part III; Three (3) recent and relevant past performance references with whom recent past performance can be verified. Past performance reference information should include points of contact names, telephone numbers and an email address. The Government will also use other available resources to evaluate and assess risk for past performance. Part IV; A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items if the offeror is not currently registered in ORCA at website http://orgca.bpn.gov. Offers shall either be accompanied by Representations and Certifications or the offeror shall be registered in ORCA at website http://orgca.bpn.gov . Include with your quote 1) RFQ number; 2) Name, address, and telephone number of point of contact of quoter. Vendors must be actively registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). The CCR website is http://www.ccr.gov . QUOTATIONS SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Quotations shall be submitted via email to
[email protected]. For information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation, contact Maria De L Santiago via e-mail at
[email protected] . THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITION: This solicitation incorporates solicitation provisions and clauses by reference, the full text of the solicitation provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil . The following provisions are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items; paragraph (a) to this provision is completed as follows: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical; (2) Past Performance (provide a list of no more than 3 relevant [relevant is defined in this RFQ as within the last 3 years]; (3) Price (the total of all the extended prices for all CLINs). Technical, past performance and price, when combined, are of equal importance. The following clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executives Order-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Representation; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O 11246); FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration; Also applicable to this acquisition are the following clauses: FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals; VAAR 852.246-70; VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal; VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. PAYMENT: Payment will be made by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, Austin TX.