65--ALARIS/VAC/CARDINAL PCA MODULE

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 24 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-00411 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 339112 and the business size standard is over 500 employees. Request is for: ALARIS PCA MODULE/PUMPS/GUARDAILS ITEM DESCRIPTION: (1) ONE ALARIS PCA MODULE: PART NUMBER 8120, GUARDRAILS SUITE FROM THE ALARIS SYSTEM. ONE (1) LICENSE FOR 25 MODULES PER PREMIUM SOFTW FOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. SAMRTSERVICE IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES Delivery date: 29 September 2008, FOB destination to: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System 1000 Locust Street Reno, NV 89502 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to [email protected] by 2:00 p.m. Pacific time, 24 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.