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Attachment 4- Instruction to Quoters Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation 36C24818Q0863

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS 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. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The (36C24818Q0863) is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

Vendor must comply with DOL wage determination rates- www.dol.gov Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items:

Quoters are to submit any questions regarding this requirement via email Clarelle De Sylvain via email Clarelle.sylvain@va.gov telephone (813) 813-972-2000 ext. 7589 no later than 12:00 pm EST, June 26nd, 2018.

Mandatory site visit will be conducted prior to quote submission. The site visit will be conducted on June 21th at 10:00AM in building 42 in front of PIV Office.

Questions, with the Government’s responses, will be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) FEDBIZOPPS (www.fbo.gov). Please be advised that the Government reserves the right to transmit those questions and responses of a common interest to all prospective contractors.

Provide the following information with your quote:

· Solicitation number

· Name and address of your company

· Point of contact; name, e-mail and phone number

· DUNS number and CAGE CODE

· Price, Fee, Reinstatement Fees and any discount terms

· Letter from OEM that you are an Authorized Distributor/Service Provider.

· Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3. Complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the vendor has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website. If a vendor has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the vendor shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.

Quoters are to e-mail complete quotes to Clarelle De Sylvain via email Clarelle.sylvain@va.gov no later than 5:00 PM eastern stand time June 28th, 2018.

Interested parties may contact Clarelle de Sylvain via email Clarelle.sylvain@va.gov or telephone (813)972-2000 ext. 7589 to confirm receipt of their respective quote package.

All provisions and clauses applicable to this solicitation can be viewed in full text using the following web addresses: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ Note, unless exempt per Federal Acquisition Regulation [FAR] Part 4.11, all contractors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award against this solicitation.

Gray Market Prevention Language

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM’s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA’s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.