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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 Electric Cautery Units 80111 36C25918Q9631 06-29-2018 N 339112 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 Matt Zorch paul.zorch@va.gov paul.zorch@va.gov I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All vendors shall be registered at www.sam.gov . Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov).

II. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ); submit written quotes on RFQ number 36C25918Q9631. This solicitation is a Brand Name or Equal request for Medtronic Valleylab FT10 Energy Platforms and Related Equipment, to be delivered to the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System in Oklahoma City. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

III. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99.

IV. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns. SDVOSB/VOSB status must be verified in The Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ in order to be awarded this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 339112 and the size standard is 1,000 employees.

V. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for procurement of the Brand Name or Equal commercial supplies indicated in the attached “Items List and Quantities” and “Specifications” documents.

VI. DELIVERY SHALL BE F.O.B. DESTINATION to Oklahoma City; estimate your freight charges and incorporate any into your equipment pricing at time of quote, as no after-delivery freight charges will be paid. Please indicate on your quote how many days after receipt of an order (ARO) the items can be delivered.

VII. FAR provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), applies to this acquisition.

VIII. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Vendors -- Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition.

(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 equipment only 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 equipment/system, 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 equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

IX. The Government intends to award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the requirements in this RFQ, will be most advantageous to the Government. A Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable award will be made based on the evaluation of technical experts. Technical acceptability shall be evaluated on a pass/fail basis considering whether the proposed product meets the salient characteristics of the attachment list.

FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition.

X. The vendor must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2017), with its quote. A vendor shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the vendor has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://sam.gov.

XI. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition.

XII. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2017) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-6; 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-3 Alternate II; 52.225-13; 52.232-33.

XIII. The following FAR and VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management; 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012); 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008); 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008).

XIV. Additional requirements: The following VAAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 852.273-70 Late Offers (JAN 2003); 852.273-72 Alternate Evaluation (JAN 2003); and 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges (JAN 2003). Also, vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. It is requested that you submit along with your quote, documentation from the manufacturer showing proof of being an authorized distributor.

XV. Quotes are required to be received by Matt Zorch electronically via email no later than 5:00 P.M. MT on June 29, 2018; all quotes shall be emailed to paul.zorch@va.gov . NO FAXED OR MAILED OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All submissions become part of the procurement file.

Any questions shall be submitted in writing to Matt Zorch at paul.zorch@va.gov. The deadline for questions is 5:00 p.m. MT on June 25, 2018.

See attached document: Item List and Quantities.

See attached document: Specifications - Electric Cautery Units.