COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PROVIDE ALL TOOLS, MATERIALS, LABOR, LICENSE AND TRAINING FOR THE INSTALLATION AND DEPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT CONTROL UNITS (ECU) BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO QUARTET TECHNOLOGY, INC. SIMPLICITY ALL IN ONE SYSTEM. (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-2723. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-57. (IV) This procurement is restricted to Small Business Concerns. 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: q.saio 1 Quartet Simplicity AIO ECU-with Nurse Call 14 EA q.ncc 2 Nurse Call Cable-(min. 10') 20 EA q.9265 3 VR-300 Mic HD, GN & Clamp 18 EA q.n8009 4 Pillow Speaker 18 EA q.bcc 5 Bed Cable-Custom (Price pending results of schematic evaluation by Quartet) 14 EA q.9260sip 6 QSP - Sip and Puff Module 14 EA q.n9255 7 QSP Accessory Kit 14 EA q.n5091 8 QSP Straws - 5 pk 14 EA q.vmh9187 9 AT Mic Headset/Speaker 14 EA q.n9257 10 QSP 10' Switch Cable 14 EA ls.ecuxnf 11 X10/Insteon Noise Filter with pass-through outlet 6 EA (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: Salient Characteristics: This is a requirement is for the Assistive Technology Program and is used by Spinal Cord Injury patients. The units must contain headsets, speakers, and a nurse call system. The unit must operate using Sip and Puff Technology with a minimum 10' Nurse Call Cable. Training/Inservice (Applications): -Availability of vendor to provide on-site training and in what timeframe. Maintenance: -Service manuals must be completed to include; theory of operation, troubleshooting, "complete" parts breakdown and all applicable schematics. Other: -Provide documentation of government facilities where this equipment is already in use. Identify references with points of contacts and telephone numbers. (VII) Required delivery 30 days ARO. Place of delivery is Richmond VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Richmond, Virginia. (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 that 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 12:00 PM, June 6, 2012. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 8:00 AM EST on July 13, 2012. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Darryl T. Person, email address is [email protected].

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