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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation VA-251-10-RQ-0359 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-39. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. If requesting by fax, you may send your request to 989-321-4957, ATTN: Carole A Soule. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 423450 and the business size standard is 100 employees. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. The proposed contract listed here is Set-aside 100% for Small Business. Line Item 1 - Contractor to provide and install one (1) each Acoustic Systems RE-245 Double Wall Exam Booth and Floor, 36 inch door with an 18 in x 24 in window, and appearance package. Quote must include all charges for sound room, installation, FOB terms and charges if applicable. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: This combined synopsis lists one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text (FAR 52.252-2). 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. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items all offers will be considered for BEST VALUE. 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. (1) Technical capability. Additionally, any potential offerors quoting a brand equivalent must supply supporting documentation that the product quoted is of equal or greater technical capability matching the specified equipment in features, quality, warranty terms, compatibility with existing systems, and functionality to be considered. (2) Past performance: please include references of customers who have purchased a similar system. Past performance with VA or other Government agencies is preferred. Please include company name, point of contact information, purchase order or reference number, and dollar value. Those not submitting past performance references will be given a neutral rating. (3) Price: Quote for each line item, including but not limited to the requirements listed above. Technical and past performance will be evaluated slightly higher than price. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness, and reasonableness as it relates to the offer. The provision at VARR 852.211-77, 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. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless ORCA registered which must be noted in quotation. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 1,4,9,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 32 alt iii, 34 and 40. The following additional clauses apply: CCR Clause: Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (B)(2) the offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, it's DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the contracting officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (C) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Electronic Funds: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by References (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, 852-215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments, 852.246-70 Guarantee, 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission, 852.246-71 Inspection. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Offers are to be received at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, Michigan, Room 1-B130, Basement of Building #1, Saginaw, Michigan, ATTN: Carole A. Soule, no later than 2:00 P.M. eastern daylight time on 24 SEPT 2010. Contact Carole A. Soule, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at
[email protected] or FAX 989-321-4957.