Konica SRX101A X-Ray Film Processor

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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.



The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 16.106(b)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to August 20, 2012 at 11:00AM PST will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS code is 339112, size standard 500 employees.



This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-60. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable.





The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):





Line Item Description Qty/Unit Price



0001 Konica SEZ 101A X-Ray Film Processor with Stand 1 EA $___________



0002 Shipping $___________



Total $___________



The item has to meet the following requirement listed below:



" Must be used/interchangeable with specific machines or equipment

" Must be fit in a small laboratory (10' x 7') allow for space for Research Staff workstation; therefore, size of the unit must be as small as possible for this work space. The processor has to be compatible with any 110V outlet so that no special wiring is needed.

" Must be freestanding with automatic chemical replenishment

" Variable speeds which can be set from within the processor: 90 Second Super Rapid Processing Cycle and 120 Second Standard Processing Cycle.

" A 17-inch wide film transport system that provides faster film feed for maximum throughput and peak operational efficiency.

" The SRX-101A plugs into any designated 110V outlet so no special wiring is needed.

" CPU needs to allow easy trouble-shooting, diagnostic evaluation and servicing.

" Easy cleaning and routine maintenance



Offers of "equal" products - Offeror must clearly indicate in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product. The "equal" product must have the same physical, functional, or performance characteristics as the items reference above. The "equal" product and its replacement parts must be interchangeable with (brandname product). The VA requires new equipment. The VA will not consider reconditioned, recovered, remanufactured, or surplus equipment.



Delivery, acceptance and FOB point:

San Francisco VA Medical Center

4150 Clement Street

Warehouse Building

San Francisco, CA 94121

Mark for: Dr. Daniel Binkle

Room 301/Bldg 6



Proposed delivery date: ____ Day ARO



Requested delivery: 30 Days ARO



Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to helena.zhao@va.gov by 11:00AM Pacific Standard Daylight Time, August 20, 2012.





SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES:

FAR 52.211-6 Brand name or equal(Aug 1999)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Feb 2012).

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Apr 2012): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2012).

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive

Orders -- Commercial Items (Jul 2012) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 12, 23,26,27,39,42, and 48 are considered checked and apply.

VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008)

VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim-October 2008)



Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net .