65--GE HEALTH CARE AKTAPURIFIER

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes 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 with only one source 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 8 September 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with 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 This solicitation VA-261-08-RQ-0306 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) 2005-25. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 541712 and the business size standard is employees. Request is for one AKTAPURIFIER UPC 10. For Research in Cardiovascular diseases in mice. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) 28406268 AKTAPURIFIER UPC 10 1 EA Each AKTApurifier UPC 10 system includes Model P-903 system pump with four pump heads in two pump modules. Model M-925 mixer with 0.6 ml chamber for precision gradient formation. Model UPC-900 UV/pH/conductivity monitor with fixed wavelength detection and conductivity flow cell (pH electrode with cell ordered separately) One INV-907 injection valve with 100 microliter sample loop. Control Box CU-950. Accessory Kit. Box-900. Unicorn software package. System Startup Included. Control Unit and Fraction collector are not included with this part number and are recommended prior to start-up. STK#: 28406268 2) 18608300 FRAC 950 Fraction Collector 1 EA is an automated fraction collector for use with AKTA design chromatography systems STK#: 18608300 Delivery date: 15 September 2008, FOB destination to VA San Francisco Health Care System, Bldg 6 4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to [email protected] by 2:00 p.m. Pacific time, 8 September 2008. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2008): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 2008) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 1, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, and 33 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984) 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.