583-17-1-054-0008 Immunochemistry Reagents

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested per the attached RFQ document. This solicitation VA250-17-Q-0435 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturingdical Instrument Manufacturing and a Business Size Standard of 1,250 employees is applicable. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-95. No telephone requests will be accepted. This is a brand name or equal request. All offers will be considered and it is the responsibility of the offeror to provide enough information for a sound review and decision to be made. Quote is requested for a base plus four (4) year contract to make monthly deliveries of test reagents for Benchmark LT, Benchmark XT, and Benchmark Special Stainer analyzers already owned and operated by the Indianapolis VAMC Diagnostic Services Department.

SHIPPING CHARGES, IF NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE, MUST BE QUOTED AS A SEPARATE LINE ITEM.

Reagents must be fully compatible with the laboratory testing equipment listed above. If a brand name other than Benchmark is offered the offeror must provide enough information to prove the items are compatible with currently owned equipment and will provide the same level of testing capabilities and results.

All testing supplies shall be delivered to the Indianapolis VAMC, 1481 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 as requested by the Diagnostic Services staff within 2 days of the request being called or emailed to the vendor.

Offerors must provide business size, DUNS number, full address and order processing information to include a point of contact with phone and email address, and government contract number if applicable.

Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Regulations 52.212-4(g) to VA Financial Services Center through the Tungsten (OB10) electronic invoicing system.



Full text of the following clauses and/or provisions can be viewed through Internet access at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit with their offer, a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items or confirm this has already been completed in their SAM registration. The clause at 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-34.



Offerors shall submit their quotation by e-mail to Calynda.baines3@va.gov. Offers are due no later than 1:00 pm. EST, 7 April 2017. NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. Any questions must be submitted in writing and will be addressed by the Contract Officer and requesting service as quickly as possible. The successful offeror must be registered with SAM to be awarded a contract. You may register or update your registration on-line at https://www.sam.gov.