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 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 September 3, 2010 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete 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. NAICS code is 339112. Size standard 500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005 44. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): 0001 M8259999.S InfoV.A.C.® Therapy Unit Physical specifications: 23 cm (9.05") x 17 cm (6.69") x 17 cm (6.69") Weight : 5.9 lbs. (2.7 kg) 15 EA $___________ 0002 VACEXTWAR/2YR.S V.A.C ® Extended Warranty?2 Year 15 EA $___________ Delivery, acceptance and FOB Destination point: San Francisco VA Medical Center Department of Veterans Affairs 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco CA 94121 Requested Delivery Date: 60 DAYS ARO Proposed Delivery Date: ____ DAYS ARO Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to
[email protected] by 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time, September 3, 2010. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (July 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (SEP 2009) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 1, 10, 18-26, 31, 34, and 40 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) 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