65--VA 261-08-RQ-0336, Infusion Pumps, Cardinal Health

This is a notice that the Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate, under the authority of 41 U. S.C. 2304, a sole source purchase order with Cardinal Health Solutions, Inc. 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. The solicitation number is VA261-08-RQ-0336 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is an unrestricted solicitation and NAICS Code is 339112 with a size standard of 500 employees. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. Closing date for this notice is noon, pacific time September 17, 2008. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302.1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The VA Northern CA Health Care System has a requirement for the purchase of Infusion Pumps with Dose Error Reduction. The following equipment is required: DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT 8015 Alasis System Manager Package for Infusion Pump Guardrail and QI Management 1 EA Installation, setup And Training 1 Jb Delivery, acceptance and FOB point is, Martinez CA VA, 94553 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. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to [email protected] by 12:00 noon Pacific Time, Sep 17, 2008.