70--replace & upgrade GE CASE V6.7 SYSTEM

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice in conjunction with procedures in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number, VA261-17-Q-0990 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95, dated January 19, 2017 and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 7, 2010. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a price quotation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334118, size standard 1000. The evaluation of offers received in response to the solicitation will use a tiered or cascading order of precedence. Tiered evaluation of offers, also known as cascading evaluation of offers, is a procedure used in negotiated acquisitions when market research is inconclusive for justifying limiting competition to small business concerns or sub-categories of small business concerns. The contracting officer (1) Solicits offers from both small and other than small business concerns that will be evaluated in the following tier order: (a) service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB); (b) veteran-owned small business (VOSB); (c) all other small business concerns; (d) other than small business. (2) If an award or a sufficient number of awards cannot be made at the first tier, evaluation of offers will proceed at the next lower tier until an award or a sufficient number of awards can be made. In order for a company to be considered a SDVOB or VOSB the company must be listed in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Unverified SDVOBs or VOSBs are considered non-responsive and price quotations will not be evaluated. The award will be set aside for veteran-owned small businesses if the contracting officer received two or more offers/quotes from verified SDVOSBs or VOSBs at fair and reasonable prices that offer best value to the Government. Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Registration information is located at www.sam.gov. Award will be made to the responsive/responsible offeror who provides the technically acceptable product at the lowest price. NAICS code 339112/1000 employees applies. Please provide price quotation using the attached RFQ. All price quotes received prior to August 23, 2017 will be considered by the Government. Only emailed price quotations received directly from interested persons are acceptable. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 Primary Point of Contact: Carol Lam [email protected] Phone: 650-493-5000 X65825 Fax: 650-493-2546