65--Medtronic Paceart Next Generation software Operational Relational Database Sys and Maint support

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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a brand-name basis under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to 19 April 2010 will be acknowledged by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS code 811310 is size standard in million is 7M. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-37. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): Line Item: Description Qty 1.) Item one is for the Software and Hardware required for the telephonic Pacemaker System. The Medtronic Paceart Next Generation Relational Database Software will include two (2) servers, with thirty-one (31) concurrent workstations in both centers. The software provides connectivity to the existing Paceart system with specialized trans-telephonic ECG devices used to retrieve ECG recordings of pacemakers by telephonic transmissions. The Eastern Center will also have connectivity to the Paceart CardioVoice with the Medtronic Paceart Next Generation Relational Database Software. 1 EA 2.) Item two is for the Installation/Training to be provided by the Contractor to the Staff at the two sites. Medtronic Paceart will provide VA National ICD Surveillance Center and Western Pacemaker staff two (2) days of Installation/Training, on site and in person at the VA San Francisco Medical Center and two (2) days of Installation/Training in the software application to the Eastern Pacemaker Surveillance Center staff on site in Washington, DC. 1 EA POP: From: 23 April 2010 through 30 September 2011 Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center, 4150 Clement St. San Francisco, CA 94121 marked to the Pacemaker program, Attn: Leonard Roberts Only electronic offers will be accepted. Responses are due to [email protected] by 19 April 2010 12:00 Noon. Pacific Daylight Time, 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 (Mar 2009). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Sept 2009) for the purposes of this clause items (b) 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 32, 34, 40 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984) (a) 811.107(a) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim-October 2008) Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net .