65--ThinPrep Machine TP-2000

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. The solicitation number is VA-261-09-RQ-0181 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation is sole source, NAICS Code is 443111 with a size standard of 100 employees. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32 dated 03/31/2009 and VAAR rewrite dated 02/14/2008. Closing date for this notice is 10:00am, pacific time 10 SEP 2009. Requested Delivery Date: 30 Days AROProposed Delivery Date: _______________ The VA Palo Alto Health Care System has a requirement for the following items: ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT ESTIMATEDOR STOCK NO. UNIT COST-----------------------------------------------------------------------TP-2000 Thin Prep TP-2000 Non-Gynecological Instrument 1 EA Delivery, acceptance and FOB point is, VA Medical Center San Francisco, 4150 Clement St., Warehouse Bldg. ATTN: Juliette James, San Francisco CA 94121 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2008). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 2009) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 1, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 32, 33 and 38 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008)VAAR 852-273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim-Oct 2008) Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to susan.battjer @va.gov by 10:00am Pacific Time, September 10th, 2009.