This is a sole source 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 not 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 25 November 2009 will be reviewed 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 future requirements. VA-662-D04001 is issued as a PO for Ventilated Mouse caging racks. This sole source document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2009-37. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 423490 and the business size standard is Large. Request is for: Rodent Caging Equipment Quantity and unit, Item, Description, 1 Each 2L63MAC30CA Stainless Steel Ventilated Rodent Caging Rack and Hoses 2 Each Touch SlimLine Plus Air Handling Units Model BOX110SS with supply and Exhaust Fan units, HEPA filters, pre-filters and temperature and humidity display 35 each Cage Setups Model GR900SU with POLYSULFONE Cage Bodies, stainless steel Lid, POLYSULFONE Sealsafe Plus Top with Bottle Depression, Microbiological Filter and Filer Retainer, two POLYSULFONE Water Bottles with Silicone Ring graduated 300/312ml (full loaded 340mil), two stainless steel Bottle Cap with green seal, green plastic Universal Card Holder Delivery date: 30 December 2009, 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, 22 November 2009. 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.