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.

Solicitation number W9114F-12-T-0033 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50, effective 16 March 2011. Not a set-aside. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 423450. The Europe Regional Contracting Office has a requirement to purchase one (1) Topcon TRK-1P Fully Automatic Combined Screening Station (Brand Name or Equal).

The contract line items (CLINs) for this acquisition are as follows:

Line Item 0001
1 Each - Topcon TRK-1P Fully Automatic Combined Screening Station Europe 220V/50Hz (Brand Name or Equal).

All vendors must quote Shipping, Installation and Training charges to the place of delivery and acceptance:

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC)
ATTN: Property Management Branch - Ms Anne Braxton
Building 3739
66849 Landstuhl, Germany

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition:
CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (FEB 2012)
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal - AUG 1999
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items - FEB 2012
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language - APR 1991
52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) Alternate I - AUG 2007
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - JUN 2008
52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version And Translation Of Contract - FEB 2000
52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran--Certification. - NOV 2011
52.233-3 Protest After Award - AUG 1996
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim - OCT 2004
52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination - NOV 1991
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials - SEP 2011
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights - JAN 2009
252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product - APR 1992
252.225-7041 Correspondence in English - JUN 1997
252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties - JUN 1997
252.229-7002 Custom Exemptions (Germany) - JUN 1997
252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas)- JUN 1997
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments - DEC 2006
252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) - JUN 1997

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FEB 2012)
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items ALT I - APR 2011
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - MAY 2012 (Deviation)
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions incorporated by Reference - FEB 1998
52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference - FEB 1998
52.252-5 Authorized deviations in Provisions (APR 1984)
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (NOV 2011)
252.204-7008 Export-Controlled Items (APR 2010)
252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items - JUN 2005
252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items - DEC 2010 (Deviation)
252.229-7001 Tax Relief (JUN 1997) Alternate I (JUN 1997)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 Instructions to Vendors--Commercial Items - FEB 2012

Quoter shall submit written narratives that will demonstrate how their quote meets the salient characteristics below. If a quoter submits an Equal Product, quoter shall explain how the offered product meets the Brand Name product. Equal products of the brand name manufacturer must meet the following equipment salient characteristics:

Factor I - Technical.
TRK-1P Topcon Fully Automatic Combined Screening Station Europe 220V/50Hz - Topcon Medical Systems, Inc. (Brand Name or Equal) to include Installation and On-site Training in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, shall, at a minimum:

Combine 4-in-1 units to include Auto Alignment system: a) Auto Refractometer; b) Keratometer; c) Non-Contact Tonometer; and d) Optical Pachymeter.
Handle pupils as small as 2 mm
Include Installation and On-site Training LRMC, Germany
Include 2ea operator and service manuals in English
Include Manual alignment mode and Measurement mode in different colors, to include Rotary Prism Technology (Brand Name or Equal) for accuracy and reliability.

At a minimum, include:
Large Color Tilt Screen 6.5" VGA
Thermal Printer
Paper Cutter
Connectivity and Compatibility to CV-5000 Automated Vision Tester.

Minimum specifications:
Measuring Range:
for REF: Hyperopia: 0 to +22D (0.12D/0.25D steps)
for Myopia: 0 to -25D (0.12D/0.25D steps)
for Astigmatism: 0 to +/- 10D (0.12D/0.25D steps)
Axial Angle: 0 to 180 degree ( 1 degree/5 degree steps)
Target fixation: Auto fog System
Measuring Range for Keratometer:
Radius of corneal curvature: 5.00 to 10.00 mm )0.1 mm step)
Corneal refractory power: 67.50 to 33.75D (0.12D/0.25D steps)
Corneal astigmatic power: 0 to +/- 10D
Corneal astigmatic axial angle: 0 - 180 degree
Ocular Pressure Measurement: Range: 0 to 30mmHg/0 to 60 mmHg;
Working distance: 11mm;
External output terminal: RS-232x2, USBx1
Operating Temp: 10 - 40 degree celsius
Main body travel:
distance 40mm back/forth, 90mm sides, 30mm up down; chinrest travel distance: 60mm up/down electric.

Factor II - Price. The Government will select the quote that is based upon the lowest evaluated price, technically acceptable quote. All CLINs shall have been priced by the vendor. If the vendor failed to price all CLINs, the quote will not be considered for award.


ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made on the basis of the low price technically acceptable quote. To be considered for award, quotes of Equal products including Equal products of the brand name manufacturer must meet the salient characteristics described above for each CLIN.

EVALUATION STANDARDS. The quoter's technical quote will be evaluated using the following standards for a final rating:

ACCEPTABLE: A quote that meets the Government's Salient Characteristics identified in the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE: A quote that fails to meet the Government's Salient Characteristics identified in the solicitation.


SPECIAL NOTE: All vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award. Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. All quotes are due by Aug 13th 2012, before 4pm Central European Time. Offers may be sent via email to [email protected], or faxed to 011-49-6371-86-8070. The point of contact for this acquisition is Domenico Maddaloni, phone # 011 49 6371 86 7043 or at [email protected].

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