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 22 August 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-0232 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 423490 and the business size standard is 100 employees. The request is for: CAGING EQUIPMENT: Ventilated Top Flow EB Mouse Rack, Model 2L126MAC30CACP, with the following components: 2L126MAC30CA - Ventilated Top Flow Mouse Rack, ACSCVF70M130R - Flexible hose - 1.3 mt long (2pcs/rack), 1285LOOSUV - Polysulfone Cage Bodies, 1284L189 - Stainless Steel Lid Nylon Seal, 1284L481SU - Polysulfone Top Flow EB Cage Top, ACBT0262SU - 260 ml Bottle with Silicone Ring, ACCP6521 -.Stainless Steel Sipper Tube - 65 mm Nozzle, ACPC0065PL - Plastic Top Load Cage Card Holder. 15 EA Touch Slim Line Plus Equipment Trolley, Model BOX110SS with supply and exhaust Fan Units, HEPA filters and Humidity Display. 8 EA Additional cage setups - Model 1285l with the following components: 1285LOOSUV - Polysulfone Cage Bodies,1284L189 - Stainless Steel Lid Nylon Seal, 1284L481SU - Polysulfone Top flow EB Cage top, ACBTO262SU - 260 ml Bottle with Silicone Ring, ACCP6521 - Stainless steel Sipper tube - 65 mm Nozzle, ACPC0065PL - Plastic Top Load Cage Card Holder. 880 EA Integrated Thimble for SlimLine Plus which consists of the following components: 9ARMVTA02 - 4" Flexible Thimble Connection Hose (5'lenght for 8'celling), ACBOX24 - Plastic Unit Timble, FAINT7797-4 - 4"CLAMPS (2 per pack). 8 EA Integrated Thimble for SlimLine which consists of the following components: 9ARMVTA02 - 4"Flexible Thimble Connection Hose (5'lenght for 8'celling), ACBOX23 - Plastic Unit Thimble 4", FAIN7797-4 - 4"CLAMPS (2 per pack). 2 EA Part Number - ACBT0262SU - 260 ml Polysulfone Water Bottle with silicone Ring. 108 EA Part Number - ACCP6521 - Stainless Steel Bottle Cap - 65 mm Nozzle. 107 EA Delivery date: 30 August 2008, FOB destination to VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to
[email protected] by 4:00 p.m. Pacific time, 22 August 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.