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501-18-3-119-0320 ABQ ENDSOCOPY SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT

85212 36C25819Q0048 12-21-2018 N 511210 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 4135 S. Power Road, Suite 103 Mesa AZ 85212 James Tisdale Jeremy Parker

NM VAHCS

1501 San Pedro SE Albuquerque, NM 87108-5153

USA

james.tisdale@va.gov

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This acquisition it to procure replacement GI Endoscopy Software for the New Mexico VA Health Care System. Its current GI Procedure Software System (Endoworks) is no longer supported. This is a brand name or equal Provation Software Requirement. The offeror shall provide quotes for the brand name or equal items located in Attachment 1 based on the delivery schedule located in the same attachment.

Solicitation Number 36C25819Q0048 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-101 10/26/2018.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210, with a small business size standard of $38.5M.

This brand name or equal, unrestricted Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued i/a/w: FAR Part 13.5. Award will be presented to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses incorporated by reference herein and within Attachment 3 Clauses and Provisions may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The full text of VAAR provisions or clauses incorporated by reference within Attachment 3 Clauses and Provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/.

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addenda are attached to the provision. Please review Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items within Attachment 3 Clauses and Provisions for a list of items that must be submitted with all quotes.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Award will be presented to offer conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, Price and Technical Acceptability considered.

All offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items with their quote.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addenda are attached to the clause.

The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial items applies to this acquisition.

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation; 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:

"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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"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:"

Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

All questions shall be submitted via e-mail to: james.tisdale@va.gov and Jeremy.parker@va.gov by 10:00 AM (EST) on Thursday, December 13, 2018. No question will be accepted after this date and time.

Answers to questions submitted by the deadline shall be answered through an amendment to this solicitation, to be posted onto FBO no later than 7:00 PM (EST) on Friday, December 14, 2018.

Quotes shall be submitted via email to james.tisdale@va.gov and jeremy.parker2@va.gov. All quotes and additional required documentation are to be received no later than 7:00 PM (EST) on December 21, 2018. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

List of Attachments:

1. Items and Delivery

2. SOW

3. Clauses and Provisions

4. Background Info

See attached document: Attachment 1 Items And Delivery.

See attached document: Attachment 2 SOW.

See attached document: Attachment 3 Clauses and Provisions.

See attached document: Attachment 4 Background Info.