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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. This solicitation VA251-13-R-0621 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) 2005-69. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 339112 and the business size standard is 500 employees. Requestors shall state their business size on their proposal. Proposed items must be BRAND NAME OR EQUAL to the items requested below. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the contracting officer. Requested Items: Line Item 1: One (1) Each - VivaScope 1500 System (Domestic) to include VivaCam, PC, Display, Software, and Cart Line Item 2: One (1) Each - VivaScope 3000 Add-on (Domestic) to include head only Items shall be delivered 12 weeks ARO to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition and offerors must comply with all instructions contained within it. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless ORCA registered is available and must be noted in the 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: 4, 6, 7, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 37, 41, and 47.. The following additional clauses apply, and upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available: FAR 52.204-7, and 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. Offers shall be submitted to Calynda C Baines, Contract Specialist, at [email protected] by, no later than, Friday, August 23, 2013 at 10AM, EST. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Calynda C Baines via email only.