Maint. Svc Agreement for existing MALDI Biotyper System at Durham VAMC

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Solicitation number VA246-16-Q-0727 (See Attached Solicitation) is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80 corrections. North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 811219 is applicable.



2. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO-6), Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC) requires Field Service Engineers (FSE) to provide preventive maintenance (PM) and service solution on one existing Bruker Daltonics MALDI Biotyper and associated UPS unit under the Durham VAMC BIOMED personnel, as described in the Section B.4, Statement of Work (SOW) in the solicitation.



3. The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract. The Government anticipates awarding one requirements contract with a 12 month period of performance base and 4 option years.



4. Proposals that do not clearly demonstrate an understanding of both general and specific requirements, as detailed in Section E, Addendum to FAR Part 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors of this solicitation, will be considered not technically acceptable and non-responsive for a contract award for this requirement.



5. Questions: any questions about this solicitation must be sent via email to Mr. Olin D. Newsome Jr. at olin.newsome@va.gov no later than 11:00 AM Eastern time September 15, 2016.



6. Quotes must be received no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time on September 15, 2016.



7. The successful company must mandatorily be registered in the (System for Award Management) at the web site: www.sam.gov (SAM).