SOLICITATION/SYNOPSIS This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, TX. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS code is 811121. Small business size standard is $7,000,000. This procurement is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ), and the reference number is VA-257-08-RQ-0283. Contractor shall provide the following equipment: one (1) 2007 or newer Dodge Grand Caravan SE with the following features: (a) Vantage Summit Handicap Conversion including a 10 inch lowered floor, power ramp, door and manual wheelchair tie downs. (b) Removable front passenger seat. (c) Rear air conditioning modification. (d) B & D 031D 6-way drivers transfer seat (e) MPD 3500 Hand controls. (f) Sure grip steering knob. (f) MPD parking brake handle. (g) Commercial flooring option. (h) Backup battery system for egress of vehicle. (i) Transportation, FOB Destination. OFFERORS ARE TO INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISIONS AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH OFFER. The following FAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, 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) Technically acceptable, 2) Past performance, and 3) Price. Technically acceptable and past performance are more important factors than price. Technically acceptable will be evaluated based on the function and operation of items, ability to interconnect to existing products, and manufacturers warranty. To be technically acceptable the item shall meet or exceed the Government's specifications. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature, technical features, and warranty provisions. 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercials Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: section (b) (1), (7), (17), (19), (21), (24i), (29i), (37), 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.211-6, F.O.B. - Destination, 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations,52.222-41 Clauses VAAR clauses; 852.211-70 Requirements for Operating and Maintenance Manuals, 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising. Proposals shall be submitted on company letterhead NLT COB September 19th, 2008, via the below address, facsimile, or via email. The full text of previous clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: www.arnet.gov/far. Additional information regarding vehicle requirements and specifications can be obtained from Contract Officer. For any further information contact the Contracting Officer, Jeffrey Haubenreiser at 210-617-5170, fax 210-949-3777, South Texas Veterans Health Care System 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78229, or email to
[email protected]. Quotes should be marked with the request for quote number VA-257-08-RQ-0283, F.O.B. destination. Oral Quotes will not be accepted, faxed quotes must be followed up with a verbal or email confirmation of receipt. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining any amendments that may be generated for this RFQ. Signing up for the bidders list in FedBizOpps will automatically electronically provide you with any amendment notification to this solicitation. The successful offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract. You may register in CCR easily and quickly on-line at http://www.ccr.gov.