091115 DVA sealers

This is a procurement by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for the purchase of four (4) Gemini Sealing machines and four (4) paddles for the DVA Pharmacy. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) provides detailed technical specifications and requirements, as well as administrative terms and conditions. Bids are due by September 23, 2015 at 12:00pm PST, with an anticipated award date of September 25, 2015. The contract will be effective upon the DVA's final signature. The IFB specifies that no alternate products will be accepted, and pricing must be provided on a per unit basis. Bidders are encouraged to support economic and environmental goals, such as using minority and women-owned businesses and environmentally preferable products. There is no best and final offer process, and the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected. Pricing shall be FOB Destination with freight prepaid and included, and no additional costs or charges are allowed under the contract.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide any award value or budget range information.