8135--Desiccant Inserter Packing Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is for Full and Open for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26222Q1242

The Department of Veterans Affairs New Mexico Healthcare System, Albuquerque, NM 87108 has a requirement for a Desiccant Inserter Packing Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies/services at The VA New Mexico Healthcare System located at 1501 San Pedro SE Albuquerque, NM 87108.

Shipping included in cost.

NOTE: Potential offers must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are or equal , a description of the salient characteristics are outlined below. The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award.

No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM.

Item #

Description/Part Number*

Qty

UOM

0001

Desiccant Inserter and all necessary components

1

LT

0002

Installation Qualification/Operation Qualification Documentation

1

EA

0003

Start-Up Assistance and Training Package

1

JB

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333993, Size Standard 500 Employees. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award. Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 09:00 AM PST Local Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Adrienne Brown, Contracting Specialist at ADRIENNE.BROWN4@va.gov with "36C26222Q1242, VA NM DESICCANT INSERTER in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.