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. Solicitation VA-244-11-RQ-0843 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The procurement is being issued under NAICS code 337910, size standards in number of 500 employees. Service Description – Neuropedic HI – LO Rehabilitation Beds with Bariatric Memory Care Support Surface, One Pair of Halfside Rails, Headboard and Footboard. CLIN 0001: Three (3) - Neuropedic HI – LO 500LB Rehabilitation Bed with Bariatric Memory Care Support Surface, One Pair of Halfside Rails, Headboard and Footboard. CLIN 0002: One (1) - Neuropedic HI – LO 1,000LB Rehabilitation Bed with Bariatric Memory Care Support Surface, One Pair of Halfside Rails, Headboard and Footboard. Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to provide the above with a new brand name or equal, as identified below. The service is located at the Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs Medical Center (WBVAMC), 1111 East End Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. The items called for by this RFQ have been identified by a brand name or equal description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of product that will be satisfactory. Equal products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the offer and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the RFQ; Item Number: NRB10006090 Neuropedic HI – LO 1,000LB Rehabilitation Bed with Bariatric Memory Care Support Surface, One Pair of Halfside Rails, Headboard and Footboard. Item Number: NRB5006080 Neuropedic HI – LO 500LB Rehabilitation Bed with Bariatric Memory Care Support Surface, One Pair of Halfside Rails, Headboard and Footboard. Only new (no used/refurbished/surplus) products with full manufacturer warranty will be accepted. Delivery must be completed within sixty (60) days from date of award. All questions concerning this RFQ can be directed to Mark Knorr, Contract Specialist (
[email protected]). Only electronic quotes will be accepted. Offers are due to
[email protected] by 4:30 PM EST, September 23, 2011. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005–53. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: 1. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008): Contractor quotes shall be submitted in the form of a firm-fixed price. 2. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Jan 1999): The evaluation factors are Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). 3. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with quote or have an updated filing with ORCA. 4. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009) 5. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (August 2011): For the purposes of this clause items b 11(i), 18-23, 24, 32, 34, 40; c 1- 6. VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) 7. VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) 8. VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) 9. VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan 2008): Warranty information to be specified in quote. 10. VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008) 11. VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008)