65 -- Ultrasound, Linear & Convex Array, Portable

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 procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only document to be issued. A formal solicitation WILL NOT be issued. This Notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-02. RFQ 673-90F-05-0027 should be referenced on the quote. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 421450 and the small business size standard is 100 Employees. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. This procurement is a Brand Name only. No substitutes shall be accepted. Requirement: 31 individual systems, Linear & Convex Array Portable Ultrasound System, Manufacture by Esaote 100 (a/k/a SmartSound 900. Each system Configuration: 1 EA #410477 Falco 100 Console, 1 EA #402217 External Keyboard, 1 EA #410638 3.5/5.0, R40 Convex Array Probe, 1 EA #410647 8.0MHz, 40MM, Linear Array Probe, 1 EA Bottle Transmission Gel, 2 Sets Service Manual, 2 EA Operators Manual, Only FOB Destination offers will be accepted. Preference to FSS schedule holders, if any, will be observed. CLAUSES The provisions at FAR 52.212 1, Instructions of Offeror Commercial Items (Jan 2005) applies to this acquisition. There is not an addenda to these provisions. The clauses at FAR 52.212 4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2003) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add the following clauses: FAR 52.252 2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), This RFQ incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/the address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm (End of Clause); The clause at FAR 52.212 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jan 2005) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212 5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222 35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222 36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222 37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.225 3, But American Act Supplies. Companies not in possession of the full text of FAR 52.212 3, (Mar 2005) may contact this office or you may access any clause electronically from the above mentioned Internet addresses. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and Certifications or they will be rejected. Include sufficient literature to make product selection. Facsimile quotes will be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the RFQ, best meets the minimum needs of the Government and has the lowest price, all factors being considered. Award may be made without discussions. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Al Negrón (90F), James A. Haley VA Medical Center, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, Fl 33612; phone: (813) 972 7065; fax: (813) 972 7064. Quotes are due by 11:00 a.m. EST, April 21, 2005. Please reference the solicitation number, RFQ 673 90F-05-0027, on your quotation.