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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 Smith & Nephew Lens Video System 45219 36C25018Q9434 07-13-2018 N 339112 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219 Jenifer McCune Contract Specialist jenifer.mccune@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine St Cincinnati, OH 45220 45220

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www.va.gov Homepage jenifer.mccune@va.gov Procurement Point of Contact Contracting Office Address Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, 260 E University Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45219

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220-2637 is seeking to procure the following Smith and Nephew Lens Video System. This combined synopsis/solicitation requires the exact items, no alternatives will be accepted.

All interested companies shall provide quotes for the following items to include delivery and shipping and handling and applicable trade-in credits.

This procurement is for new items only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment, 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 warranty and service associated with the equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

Place of Performance The Contractor shall deliver the quoted items, FOB Destination. Delivery shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after award, to the following address:

Cincinnati VAMC 3200 Vine St Cincinnati, OH 45220-2367

Award shall be made to the contractor whose quote offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor meeting or exceeding the requirement, (2) past performance, and (3) price.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

· FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Item (Jan 2017)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

· FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2017)

· 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractor (Dec 2013)

· 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008)

· 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 2016) (DEVIATION)

· 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of payment Requests (Nov 2012)

· 852.246-70, Guarantee (Jan 2008)

· 852.246-71, Inspection (Jan 2008)

The full text of provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for Smith and Nephew Lens Video System and associated items as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

1. The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition.

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2. The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following: (Contractor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)).

Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Registration is available at www.sam.gov.

To be eligible to respond as an SDVOSB, a firm must be Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) registered in VetBiz. Registration may be accomplished at http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Offers received from concerns that are not Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB) shall not be considered and will not be evaluated.

Quotes shall be sent by e-mail only to jenifer.mccune@va.gov no later than 4:00 pm ET, July 18, 2018. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be sent by e-mail only to jenifer.mccune@va.gov no later than 12:00 pm ET, July 16, 2018. Questions received after the specified date and time will not be considered.

Point of Contact Jenifer McCune Contract Specialist Network Contract Office (NCO) 10 Email: jenifer.mccune@va.gov