This is a notice that the Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1), a sole source purchase order with Tecniplast USA, Inc., 180 Gordon Drive, Exton, PA. 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 in conjunction with procedures in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. VISN 21 San Francisco Veterans Affairs Animal Research Facility has a requirement to procure additional rodent caging equipment to accommodate the increasing animal population. The products purchased must be compatible with the existing VA-owned Tecniplast Caging System. The equipment required are as follows: CLIN 01 - two (2) each Ventilated Sealsafe Mouse Rack, Model 2L126MAC30CAP, with the following components: 2L126MAC30CA-Ventilated Sealsafe Mouse Rack; ACSCVF0M130R-Flexible Hose-1, 3 MT Long (2PCS/Rack); 1285L00SUV-Polysulfone Cage Bodies; 1284L189-Stainless Steel Lid with Nylon Seal; 1284L441SU-Polysulfone Sealsafe Cage Top; ACBT0262SU-260 ML Bottle with Silicone Ring; ACCP6521-Stainless Steel Sipper Tube-65 MM Nozzle;ACPC0065PL-Plastic Top Load Cage Card Holder. CLIN 02 - Additional Cage Setups (126 Each) - Model 1285L with the following components: 1285L00SUV - Polysulfone Cage Bodies; 1284L189 - Stainless Steel Lid with Nylon Seal; 1284L441SU - Polysulfone Sealsafe Cage Top; ACBT0262SU - 260ML Bottle with Silicone Ring; ACCP6521 - Stainless Steel Sipper Tube - 65MM Nozzle; ACPC0065PL - Plastic Top Load Cage Card Holder; CLIN 03 - one (1) each Series 200 Magic Individual Cap Remover, Part# ACBSAC01. CLIN 04 - Estimated Shipping and Handling. Delivery location is SFVAMC, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, California 94121. This notice is not a request for proposal or a solicitation for offers. The NAICS code is 424610 and the size standards is 100 employees. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. Provisions and Clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15. The follow Solicitation Provisions/Contract Clauses are applicable: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sep 2005), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Sept 2006). For the purpose of this clause items (b) 5, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24 with Alt I, and 32 are considered checked and apply, and VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984). This notification of intent closes at 3:00 PM Pacific time March 22, 2007. For addition information contact Daryl L. Hanson at [email protected].

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