This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

W81K00-09-T-0359 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36.

This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business under NAICS code 339112, Size Standard 500 employees.

FAR provisions and clauses in this solicitation may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/. DFARS clauses may be viewed at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

The requirements in this solicitation:

1. Fugo Blade Capsulotomy/Peripheral Iridotomy tips (12/bx), Qty 3.
2. Fugo Blade Hand Piece (Additional), Qty 3.
3. M100/M200;M300 Fugo Blade for Capsulotomy, Glaucoma, PI in glaucoma and ICL (includes unit, handpiece, charger, foot pedal, small assortment of tips, manual), Qty 1.
4. Training & Travel for Certification, Qty 1.

Vendors offering other than the brand name product shall meet or exceed the following Salient Characteristics:

1. Instrument must be FDA approved for open-angle Glaucoma.

2. Instrument must safely facilitate the release of aqueous into the subconjunctival space to decrease the intraocular pressure by formation of a permanent micropore.

3. Procedures must be able to be quickly revised with the use of this instrument.

4. Instrument must eliminate post op flat anterior chamber.

5. Instrument must have the capability to be battery operated.

6. Instrument must have a power cord and charger, handpiece and cable, foot pedal and cable, 12 capsulotomy tips plus at least 1 pair of glaucoma tips.

7. Instrument must have a reusable, autoclaveable, solid state handpiece with 6 foot cable and connector.

8. Instrument must be portable.

9. Instrument must have a focused electromagnetic field.

10. Instrument must have a safety foot pedal that connects to the front of the unit.

11. Instrument must use plasma technology.


Delivery date is within 30 days after receipt of order. Place of delivery and acceptance is Darnall Army Community Hospital, 36000 Darnall Loop, Ft Hood, TX 76544-4752. FOB destination is preferred.

FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: All offerors are cautioned that if selected for award, they must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) program. The CCR can be accessed via the internet at www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR registration will be validated prior to award. Vendors shall comply with FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, if submitting other than the Brand Name product.

Offers will be evaluated according to 52.212-2. Evaluation factors at 52.212-2 (a) are price and (b) conformance to salient characteristics outlined in this solicitation. (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable)

Vendors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 as outlined therein.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; DFARS clause 252.212-7001 is included with the following clauses selected: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, with its Alternate III.

FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with following clauses selected:
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration.

The closing date and time of this solicitation is 21-August-2009, 1:00 P.M. CST. Price quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by a company representative. Fax quotes to Great Plains Regional Contracting Office (210) 221-3446, Attn: Jo Collins

Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued and telephone requests or FAX requests for the solicitation will not be accepted.

Point of contact for this solicitation: Jo Collins, (210) 221-3365; e-mail: [email protected]

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