COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO SCRIPTCENTER PROVIDED IN THE LIST BELOW. (I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All Small Businesses submitting an offer must be registered on www.ccr.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov). (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number VA246-12-Q-3282. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-57. (IV) This procurement is unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 339112. The small business size standard is 500 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial items: 1 SCRIPTCENTER MX-5 (350 MAX. CAPACITY) 1 EA 2 SCRIPTCENTER MX INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TRAINING 1 EA 3 MONTHLY EQUIPMENT SERVICE FEE FOR MX-5 (BILLED ANNUALLY) 12 MO 4 MONTHLY LICENSED SOFTWARE FEE FOR MX-5 (BILLED ANNUALLY) 12 MO 5 NARROW DELIVERY BAGS 1 CS 6 WIDE DELIVERY BAGS 1 CS 7 CLAM SHELLS 1 BX 8 RECEIPT PAPER 1 BX TOTAL COST (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: Salient Characteristics: " Maximum capacity 560 " Front and rear access " Individual and batch random load " Removable trays " Narrow shelf with a capacity of 70 scripts " Wide shelf with a capacity of 30 scripts " Biometric identification for both pharmacy staff and customers " Photo and signature capture " Detailed reporting " Support multiple languages " Automated return to stock capability " Integrated prescription drop off bin " Customer registration at the machine-does not require pharmacy staff involvement " Individual and batch random load of prescriptions. " 24/7 Phone support. " Commercially reasonable effort for Field Support within 1 Business Day. (VII) Required delivery 30 days ARO. Place of delivery is Asheville VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28805. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Asheville, North Carolina. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun, 2008), applies to this acquisition. (IX) Evaluation - The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the requirements in this request for quote, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. A best value award will be made based upon the following factors: Technical and Price. a. Technical: Ability to provide products which conform to the salient characteristics and requirements listed in this solicitation. b. Price (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (April 2011), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jun, 2010), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Apr, 2011) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (20) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr, 2009) (30) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb, 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (33) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (XIII) The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan,2008) 852.211-70 Service data Manuals (Nov, 1984) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan,2008) 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan, 2008) 852.466-71 Inspection (Jan, 2008) 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Oct, 2008) (XlV) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contract Specialist. Questions must be received no later than 3:00 PM, August 23, 2012. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 8:00 A.M. EST on August 24, 2012. All quotes must be mailed or emailed to the attention of Lori Fischer, email address is [email protected].

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