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. This is a Brand name or equal requirement. Brand name is Medtronic. This procurement is for new instruments only; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The solicitation number is VA248-12-Q-2671 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. This requirement is a 100% Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. FOB Destination shall be Orlando, FL 32803-8208. Orlando VA Medical Center - Orlando, Florida requires the following: ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT Unit Price 0001 Ear Nose and Throat Set (ENT) 1 EA ****PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ITEMS INCLUDED WITH SET**** **THESE ARE TO BE USED WITH EXISTING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE MEDTRONIC BRAND OR EQUAL TO FIT INSTRUMENTATION ALREADY PURCHASED AND CURRENTLY IN USE AT THE STATION. ** This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-58. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/ 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/. ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation by emailing [email protected] no later than 3:00 PM EST, Monday, August 27, 2012 in order for the buyer to respond in a timely matter. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered. *** 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. (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: (I)TECHNICAL: The ability to meet the required specifications as stated. (II)PRICE: The quote that provides the lowest cost and is otherwise meeting the technical specifications in all factors will be selected for award. (III) DELIVERY: Provide a delivery schedule/timeline for each item. Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Sellers must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov/ The full text of the referenced FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/ or http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ Provisions: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising Clauses: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. 852.211-73 Brand name or equal. Responses are due Tuesday, August 28, 2012 by 3:00PM EST. Please send all responses via email to [email protected] .No mail or Faxed quotes shall be accepted. Contracting Office Address: 5201 Raymond Street Orlando, FL 32803-8208; Delivery Address: 5201 Raymond Street Orlando, FL 32803-8208 Point of Contact(s) Name: Oneil Sharpe, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 407-646-4906 Email: [email protected]

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