DESCRIPTION: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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number: VA-250-10- RQ-0156 is being issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) and the intent is to award a firm fixed price contract for supplies. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-41. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside for commercial items under the North Atlantic Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 339999; the business standard size is 500 employees. REQUIREMENTS: The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 10000 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141, is seeking Quotes. Any quotes with additional features will be considered, provided the minimum requirements of the Government have been met. Each line item must have a description and pricing information. Quote shall contain a proposed delivery and installation (applicable). The place of delivery is the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106. There shall be no site visit for this procurement. PRICING: Offeror shall provide pricing as described in requirements below. The total price offered shall include all charges (e.g., to include but not limited to installation, maintenance, and training). LINE ITEMS: ALL PRODUCT ITEMS ARE PART OF HUMANSCALE CORORATION. 1) Product #: 4G 900 90 - 4G Mechanism/ 900 - Std. Platform/ 90-8.5" Clip Mouse (high clip mouse w/ 19" foam w/ Synt. Leather) (Quantity 190 EA); 2) Product #: M7B1S9BTSL - M7 Monitor Arm; single monitor; silver color (Quantity 115 EA); 3) Product #: 1900451015SL - Clasp for Monitor Arm Bracket (Quantity 115 EA); 4) Product #: MA-MOUNT-FU-SL - Monitor Arm Mount for Access Rail (Quantity 115 EA); 5) Product #: UFEA-S - Universal Front End Adjuster; Provides 9" of front end adjustability (Quantity 115 EA); 6) Product #: A11005C - Phone holder; clear (Quantity 75 EA); 7) Product #: A11000C - Pencil cup; clear (Quantity 30 EA); 8) Product #: A13S2CM124 - 2cm Post; silver; clamp mount 24" rail; 3 collars/1 rail (Quantity 5 EA); 9) Product #: A13S2CM130 - 2cm Post; silver; clamp mount 30" rail; 3 collars/1 rail(Quantity 108 EA); 10) Product #: DTECH1EP - diffrient technology light based w/ 2 outlets, single arm (18Watts, 3500K(natural white color), E26 socket) (Quantity 18 EA) PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the following addendum to the provisions of the standard provisions. The provision at VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal applies. The items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the quote and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the RFQ. WARRANTY AND SERVICE: Indicate terms. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION: F.O.B. Destination is preferred, please include any freight in the individual item pricing if applicable. The government will arrange for shipping if the estimated cost for handling is over $250. Please include an estimated date of arrival. NOTE: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, vendors shall submit the most favorable terms. Small businesses, especially service-disabled veteran owned small businesses and veteran owned are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their quote. The web site address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net. ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Financial Service Center (FSC) is the designated agency office for invoice receipt in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (5 CFR part 1315). FSC or its designated representative may contact the vendor to provide specific instructions for electronic submission of invoices. The vendor will be responsible for any associated expenses. FSC may utilize third-party contractors to facilitate invoice processing. Prior to contact by FSC or its designated representative for electronic invoicing submissions, the vendor shall continue to submit all invoices to FSC at the following mailing address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Financial Services Center, P.O. Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714-8971. Offerors shall complete FAR 52.212-3 - Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items available for online registration at http://orca.bpn.gov or include a written copy with the quote submitted. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause: 52.204-7 (CCR registration) the successful offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract, you may register easily and quickly on-line at http://www.ccr.gov, 52.232-34 (Payment by Electronic Funds), VAAR 852.237-70 (Contractor Responsibility) and 852.203-70 (Commercial Advertising). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses by reference. FAR Clauses: 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, 52.222-3 - Convict labor, 52.222-19 - Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated facilities , 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Special disabled veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 - Affirmative action for workers with disabilities, 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans, 52.225-1 - Buy American Act- Supplies. 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference - The preceding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The preceding Veterans Administration (VAAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/oa&mmlvarr/. All questions must be submitted to Davina Williams, Contract Specialist Intern by e-mail only. All responses to questions that may affect offers will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Quotes and accompanying information are due no later than 10 p.m. EST Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Technical questions and Quotes must be sent by email to
[email protected].