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(i) This is a SOLE SOURCE combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are NOT being requested and a separate written request for quotations will not be issued. Under Statutory Authority PL 109-461 the NWI VA Medical Center (VAMC) anticipates entering into a sole source procurement with L1 Enterprises, 340 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701. The Government believes that L1 Enterprises is the only service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) that is capable of meeting this requirement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. (ii) The reference/solicitation number is VA-263-12-Q-1536 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a contract and corresponding purchase order. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR). (iv) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423450 (size standards is 100 employees) applies to this solicitation. (v) This requirement consists of five line items: (a) 11101RP2, Flexible Rhino-Laryngoscope, 3.5mm x 30cm, 70 Degree Angle Of View, Deflection 180 Degrees U/90 Degrees D, 8 EA; (b) 39401AS-ZBU, Sterrad 100NX Sterilization Tray for Flex Fiber Endoscopes To 39cm, 8 EA; (c) 7219AA, Hopkins II 0 Degree Telescope, 2.7mm x 18cm, Autoclavable, 2 EA; (d) 7219BA, Hopkins II 30 Degree Telescope, 2.7mm x 18cm, Autoclavable, 2 EA; and (e) 39301A-ZBU, Sterilization Tray for Small Telescopes, (F/Scopes 4mm x 18cm) ID: 11" x 2.9" x 1.3", 4 EA. (vi) These items are to replace the VA's leased scopes and are of the same type to ensure compatibility with current usage and diagnosis. (vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and incorporate the following addenda to 52.212-1, 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; VAAR 852.219-70, 852.233-70 Protest Content; 852.236-76 Correspondence; 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities; 852.270-1. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this requirement. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability to meet the Governments Requirements; Past Performance, Price and price related factors. (ix) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification, Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall either: (1) return a completed copy of this provision with its quote (a copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far); or (2) complete the Online Reps and Certs. Application (ORCA) at http://www.bpn.gov and reference it in your quote. (x) The clause at 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xi) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representations, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act, 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration. (xii) To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. (xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) There are no applicable Numbered Notes that apply. (xv) Anyone wishing to respond to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that they can meet these requirements. Interested parties that feel they have the ability to provide the required medical equipment must submit in writing their qualifications and capabilities information including technical data and pricing in to this office for consideration. Such qualifications, capabilities and pricing will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. RESPONSES ARE DUE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, by 12:00 p.m. central standard time. (xvi) Submit faxed quotation to (402) 995-4508.