PROSTHETICS ORDER, Catalyst 5Vx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 in its entirety; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes (RFQ) under solicitation number 36C26218U0164. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97 effective January 24, 2018, respectively.
The solicitation is in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 13, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This is a Small Business set-aside; the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 339113, and size standard is 750 employees.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 22, headquartered in Long Beach, California, is seeking sources that can provide wheelchairs that at a minimum meets the required salient characteristics with a brand name or equal product. The Contractor shall provide the prosthetic supplies for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center located at 5901 E. 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90822. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of the contract. The Government intends to award a single award firm-fixed-price contract. The order shall begin on the date of award.
**SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION WITH ATTACHMENTS FOR SCHEDULE, PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, DETAILS OF THE REQUIREMENT, CLAUSES, PROVISIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS**
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Follow ALL directions and requirements within the solicitation. Incomplete submittals may be considered nonresponsive for failure to provide a complete submittal.
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The following referenced clauses are applicable to this acquisition, though not limited only to those listed on this announcement. The attached solicitation provides the additional applicable clauses along with the detailed addendums mentioned below.
FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) - Full Text
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm
http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html
http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (APR 2014) with Addendum
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (JAN 1999) with Addendum
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (OCT 2014)
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEP 2013)
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (OCT 2014)
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veteran Administration Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) provisions and clauses that are included in this solicitation are denoted by the applicable acronyms within the attached solicitation.
SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: Offers to this solicitation shall be e-mailed no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 to the attention of Robert Regan at Robert.regan2@va.gov with Solicitation Offer Catalyst 5Vx custom wheelchairs on the subject line. Files should be sent in PDF format and no larger than 10MB or they will be automatically rejected by the server. Vendor shall expect a confirmation e-mail indicating offer was successfully received by the Government. The Government is not responsible for rejected e-mails that exceed the e-mail capacity. Telephone and fax responses shall NOT be accepted.
VENDOR QUESTIONS: All questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via e-mail at Robert.regan2@va.gov no later than Tuesday, September 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
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Requested Items:
Qty 133 Item No. V0023 VX 1818 Catalyst 5Vx (K0005) 18x18 Description 135 total of this configuration shipping 7 chairs weekly for 19 weeks (2 extra chairs shipping last week of contract to complete 135) NOTE: This requirement is for a multiple scheduled deliveries, and should not be schedule to be an order for single shipment.
Qty 57 Item No. V0023 VX 1616 Catalyst 5Vx (K0005) 16x16 Description 58 total of this configuration shipping 3 chairs weekly for 19 weeks (1 extra chair shipping last week of contract to complete 58) NOTE: This requirement is for a multiple scheduled deliveries, and should not be schedule to be an order for single shipment..