This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13.5 Test Program; simplified acquisition procedures apply. VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of FAR Par 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Under the auspices of FAR 13.501(a)(2) the Cleveland VA Medical Center (VAMC) anticipates entering into a sole source procurement with Berchtold Corporation, 1950 Hanahan Rd, Charleston, SC, 290406 for a three (3) Berchtold OR Surgery Suite Systems comprised of Lights, Monitor Arms and Booms. The government believes that Berchtold Corporation is the only manufacturer that will satisfy the agency requirements for the specified Brand Name equipment. (ii) The solicitation number is VA250-13-Q-0716 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113 (small business size standard of 500 employees). (v) This requirement consists of twenty-seven (27) line items: 1) Chromophare Installation/0006008 3ea 2) Teletom Installation, TS/RS 0006010 6010 3ea 3) Teletom Installation, TC/0006139 6139 3ea 4) Drawer Assembly, 9" Surgimed/5000260 1ea 5) IntegraMount Structure, TS/TC Teletom/5000320 6ea 6) IntegraMount Structure, Chromophare Single/5000321 3ea 7) Accessory Pole, Ass'y Extension/5000548 5000548 1ea 8) Kit, Platform LED/5000563 5000563 2ea 9) Kit, Metal Rail, 4 series 1 Sie LS/5000572 5000572 6ea 10) Kit. Med Rail, 6 Series 2 Sides, DIN/5000575 1ea 11) Kit. Med Rail, 6 Series 1 Side Rear, DIN/5000577 2ea 12) BC 56' Monitor Bracket Kit/5000902 5000902 2ea 12) Pole, Endoscope Holder/500011711 500011711 1ea 14) Tube Mount GCX BRKT PREP KIT/500020263 3ea 15) Keyboard Tray Assembly/500020296 1ea 16) Mouse Accessory Kit/500020298 1ea 17) Service Mod Acc., Innovative FP. TubeSer/500020475 3ea 18) Multi Color Touch Wall Control Display/CY 1008104 3ea 19) Prep ChromoVision 1 C., E 778, E 558/CY 9600103 3ea 20) Angle Flat Panel Arm/F628/FD 2003 F628/FD 2003 3ea 21) F628 LED Surgical Light (TC)/FS 1000 FS 1000 2ea 22) F628 LED Surgical Light - Flat Panel Arm/FS 2003 1ea 23) Installation, IntegraMount/RS 0006153 1ea 24) Electric Brakes. 4/6 Series Upcharge/RS 0006157 1ea 25) Equipment Management Boom, TC720/TC 720 2ea 25) Equipment Carrier Coom 6 Series Manual Artic, 1 Layer 3ea 27) GI Boom: 6 Series Powered Artic, 2 Layer/TP-632-C 1ea (VI) Systems required for new Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Suites (vii) System is required to be delivered, installed and ready for acceptance NLT 12-15-2013, FOB Destination to VA Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland OH 44106 (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerers - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda, FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract (Firm Fixed Price); FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest, VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content; 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure, (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; The Government will award a firm fixed price 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: (a) Technical; (b) Past Performance; Provide three (3) references from a firm or agency in which your company has provided the same or similar type of equipment described in this solicitation. Each reference must represent work that is currently being performed or performed within the past three (3) years. Include the name, address, telephone number and point of contact of the firm or agency (c) Price. Technical and past performances, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price (x) 52.212-3 Offerers Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- the contractor must return a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE ELECTRONIC QUOTE, a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; the following addenda are included; FAR 52.232-99DEV, VAAR 852.203-70, 852.211-70, 852.232-72, 852.252-70, 852.246.71, end of addendum (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.204.10, 52.209-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3 , 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-34 (xiii) Anyone wishing to respond to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that they can meet these requirements. Interested parties that feel they have the ability to provide the required service/supply have four (4) calendar days from publication of this notice to submit in writing their qualifications and capabilities information including technical data and pricing in to this office for consideration. Such qualifications, capabilities and pricing will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition (xvi) RESPONSES ARE DUE FRIDAY, August 30, 2013, by 3:00 pm. central time (ct). (xvii) Submit quotation to - Ken Eshom, at
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