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.The solicitation number is VA247-12-Q-0659 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339114 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-07-19 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Decatur, GA 30033

The VHA NCO 07 - 508 - Atlanta, GA requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, Product Number: MIR5/3 FRONT SURFACE NOUTH MIRROR, 3 PACK, 39, EA;
LI 002, Product Number: EXDG16 ENDO EXPLORER, 16, EA;
LI 003, Product Number: MH1 MIRROR, 112, EA;
LI 004, Product Number: SYRCW ANESTHETIC ASPIRATING SYRINGE, 76, EA;
LI 005, Product Number: DP2 COLLEGE DRESSING PLIERS, 112, EA;
LI 006, Product Number: EXC31L ENDO EXCAVATOR, 16, EA;
LI 007, Product Number: RCPGL1 GLICK BLADE/ENDODONTIC PLUGGER, 16, EA;
LI 008, Product Number: H4 STRAIGHT HALSTED MOSQUITO HEMOSTAT 12CM/4.75", 76, EA;
LI 009, Product Number: S17 STRAIGHT IRIS SCISSORS, 11.5CM/4.5", 16, EA;
LI 010, Product Number: RCP5/7 ENDODNTIC PLUGGER, 16, EA;
LI 011, Product Number: IM8123 SIGNA-STAT CASSETTE - 12 INSTRUMENTS ORANGE, 16, EA;
LI 012, Product Number: IM1005 SIGNATURE SERIES AIR WATER CLIP, 188, EA;
LI 013, Product Number: RDF RUBBER DAM FORCEPS, 16, EA;
LI 014, Product Number: RDP RUBBER DAM PUNCH, 16, EA;
LI 015, Product Number: MIR5DS/3 DOUBLE SIDED FRONT SURFACE MOUTH MIRROR, 3 PACK, 10, EA;
LI 016, Product Number: EXD57 EXPLORER, 60, EA;
LI 017, Product Number: EXCGL2 GLICK ENDO EXCAVATOR, 30, EA;
LI 018, Product Number: SU15/30 U-15 TOWNER/30 JACQUETTE SCALER, 30, EA;
LI 019, Product Number: CS324 SPATULA, 60, EA;
LI 020, Product Number: PCPQ0W11.5 THIN WILLIAMS/CP-11.58 SCREENING COLOR-CODED PROBE #31 ROUND HANDLE, 60, EA;
LI 021, Product Number: SCGC CURVED CROWN & GOLD SCISSORS, 12CM/4.75", 30, EA;
LI 022, Product Number: IM8129 SIGNA-STAT SIG SERIES 12 INST. CASSETTS W/ACCESSORY AREA GREEN, 30, EA;
LI 023, Product Number: EXC17 EXCAVATOR, 30, EA;
LI 024, Product Number: EXC6 EXCAVATOR, 30, EA;
LI 025, Product Number: AC5202 REGULAR/LARGE CFII AMLAGAM CARRIER, 30, EA;
LI 026, Product Number: CI6056 4 FELT/TUFFS UNIVERSITY COMPOSITE INST., 30, EA;
LI 027, Product Number: CD3/6 DISCOID-CLEOID CARVER, 30, EA;
LI 028, Product Number: CD89/92 DISCOID-CLEOID CARVER, 30, EA;
LI 029, Product Number: PLG1/2 BLACK CONDENSER, 30, EA;
LI 030, Product Number: CVHL1/2 HOLLENBACK CARVER, 30, EA;
LI 031, Product Number: CVIPCOA OFF-ANGLE INTERPROXIMAL CARVER, 30, EA;
LI 032, Product Number: CVWL3 WALL CARVER, 30, EA;
LI 033, Product Number: BB21B BURNISHER, 30, EA;
LI 034, Product Number: BBL3 LADMORE BURISHER, 30, EA;
LI 035, Product Number: SCGC CURVED CROWN & GOLD SCISSORS, 12CM/4.75, 30, EA;
LI 036, Product Number: BB27/29 BURNISHER, 30, EA;
LI 037, Product Number: SP6061 MINI SPATULA PLACEMENT INST., 30, EA;
LI 038, Product Number: WA AMALGAM WELL, 30, EA;
LI 039, Product Number: IM4201 LARGE SIG SERIES 20 INST. CASSETTE, GRAY, 30, EA;
LI 040, Product Number: EXD11/12 OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY EXPLORER, 36, EA;
LI 041, Product Number: XP23/12 COLOR CODED EXPRO, 36, EA;
LI 042, Product Number: SG11/126 GRACEY CURETTE - #6 SATIN STEEL HANDLE, 36, EA;
LI 043, Product Number: SJ34/356 JACQUETTE SCALER, 36, EA;
LI 044, Product Number: SC13/14R6 RIGID COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CURETTE, 36, EA;
LI 045, Product Number: SH6/76 HYGIENIST SCALER, 36, EA;
LI 046, Product Number: SC13/146 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CURETTE, 36, EA;
LI 047, Product Number: SS4 ARKANSAS FLAT HARD FINE GRIT, 36, EA;
LI 048, Product Number: SM13/14S6 POINTED MCCALL CURETTE, 36, EA;
LI 049, Product Number: SCNEV129 NEVI SCALER POSTERIOR, D/E, EVEREDGE TECHNOLOGY, 36, EA;
LI 050, Product Number: IM4126 LARGE SIG SERIES 12 INST. CASSTTE WITH ACCCESSORY AREA, PURPLE, 36, EA;
LI 051, Product Number: IMS-1255 MONITOR TAPE, ENDO, 60 YDS/55M, 1, EA;
LI 052, Product Number: IMS-1256 MONITOR TAPE, EXAM, 60 YARDS/55M, 1, EA;
LI 053, Product Number: IMS-1252 MONITOR TAPE, C&B, 60 YRDS/55M, 1, EA;
LI 054, Product Number: IMS-1247 MONITOR TAPE, RESTORATIVE, 60 YDS/55M, 1, EA;
LI 055, Product Number: IMS-1259 MONITOR TAPE, PROPHY, 60 YDS/55M, 1, EA;
LI 056, Product Number: IMS-1270 TAPE DISPENSER, HOLDS 9 ROLLS, 1, EA;
LI 057, Product Number: IMS-1212 20 X 20 AUTOCLAVE WRAP, 500 SHEETS, 2, EA;
LI 058, Product Number: IMS-1211 15 X 15 AUTOCLAVE WRAP 1000 SHEETS, 2, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, VHA NCO 07 - 508 - Atlanta, GA intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 07 - 508 - Atlanta, GA is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy.

Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. technical specifications, etc.) may be requested, pricing shall be entered in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the awardee may be required to complete the solicitation documents at the time of award.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without exchanges with offerors. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct exchanges if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary.

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