This document 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit competitive offers. Interested persons may submit offers, and all eligible offers received prior to 3:00 PM January 17, 2012 will be considered by the Government. The NAICS code is 339112 and the size standard is 500 Employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-54. Quotes will only be accepted if received through FEDBID. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable). Please note, all of the line items are designated Brand Name or Equal. CLIN w/DESCRIPTION/QTY/UNIT/UNIT PRICE/TOTAL AMOUNT 0001 Ventana Immunohistochemical stains and antibody detection kits. See attached pricing worksheet. GRAND TOTAL --- $__________ Delivery, acceptance, and FOB Destination Point: ITEMS ALL QUANTITY ALL SHIP TO: VA Palo Alto HCS Attn: TBD 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto, CA 94304 Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible offer whose produces meet brand name or equal. The following will be considered in determining if the item offered is an acceptable "equal." a. Must have features consistent with the brand name model. b. Reagents must work in Brand name model equipment c. Must be similar in size or have similar dimensions the brand name model. d. Must have specified warranty. e. Must meet a specific technical or industry standard. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this clause, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm, respectively. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (June 2010). VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (Nov 1984) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) VAAR 852-273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (Interim - October 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Nov 2011) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 7, 9, 22, 25-27, 37, 41 and 47 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.212-1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011)

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