VA258-16-Q-0091-Custom Surgical Paks (Multi-Station)

1. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) Part 13 and Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Combined Synopsis/Solicitation requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. This announcement constitutes the only Combined Synopsis/Solicitation; quotations are being requested and no further solicitation will be made.

3. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number is: VA258-16-Q-0091 This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is issued as an Request for Quotation (RFQ). The award will be FIRM FIXED PRICE, BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA), not to exceed 90 Days. The Ceiling for this BPA is not to exceed, $149,999.00. The Government intends to award multiple BPA's.

4. This requirement is set aside 100% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses only.

5. Quotes are due via email to the Contracting Specialist, Thomas W. McKendry at thomas.mckendry@va.gov with VA258-16-Q-0091 Custom Packs in the SUBJECT line by 1500 MST 01 June 2016. NO EXCEPTIONS. Duns Number and Cage code are required with quote submission.

6. Question Submission: Interested offerors may submit any questions concerning the solicitation prior to __1500 MST 25 May 2016__. Questions must be submitted by email to Thomas W. McKendry at thomas.mckendry@va.gov with VA258-16-Q-0091 Custom Packs in the subject line. Questions not received within the time or format specified will not be considered. No telephonic requests will be entertained. All responses to questions will be emailed to all interested parties. All questions must be addressed to the Contracting Specialist only. Any other official may disqualify the offeror from submission of a quote.

7. Offerors are encouraged to check the Federal Business Opportunity (FEDBIZOPS) website at http://www.fedbizops.gov for any amendments to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

8. This acquisition is 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business under NAICS: 339112 - 1000 Employees.

9. For description of supplies needed, see attached Scope of Work.

10. Quotes will be submitted in the following format:

See attached P01_Custom_Packs.pdf. All pricing must be entered onto fields of the pdf and submitted with the response to the RFQ.

11. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88. Effective May 16, 2016.



The provisions and clauses, which are incorporated herein by reference or full text, apply to this acquisition:

a. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items (JAN 1999). Specifically (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable Offeror will be afforded the opportunity for a Blanket Purchase Agreement.

b. FAR 52.204-99 System for Award Management Registration(Deviation)

c. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (APR 2016). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

d. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions (MAY 2015).

e. FAR 52. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAR 2016), paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b) are not limited to 52.222-26, 52.222-35; 52.222-36, 52.222-37, the full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https: //www.acquisition.gov/far/.

f. FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management Registration (JUL 2013).

g. VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal.

h. 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

New equipment only; no remanufactured or "gray market" or refurbished items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Quote SHALL be good for 30 calendar days after close of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.) which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. The delivery location is:

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson, AZ 85748