This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items", as supplemented with additional information included on this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The Government intends to issue a purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 13 for using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number is VA247-17-Q-0102. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-70 effective September 30, 2013. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 and Product Service Code (PSC) 6640. This combined/synopsis solicitation is set aside for Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10. Only VA verified VOSB s in the VIP at the time of contract award will be considered. All non-VIP verified firms will be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award. The acquisition will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR 13 to use simplified procedures for commercial items. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham VA Medical Center has a requirement for following laboratory equipment, installation, accessories and reagents. Products required are Brand Name or Equal in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 and VAAR 852.211-73. 9001794 1 QIAcube HT/QIAxtractor, platform 1 EA 9001941 2 QIAxcel Advanced 1 EA 9241220 3 QIAxcel, Installation 1 EA 9241775 4 QIAxtractor/QIAcube HT, Installation 1 EA 51331 5 QIAamp 96 DNA QIAcube HT Kit (5) 1 EA 950067 6 QIAcube HT Plastic ware 1 EA 990556 7 Reagent Trough (with Lid), 170 mL (20) 1 EA 929522 8 QX Alignment Marker 15 bp/3 kb (1.5 ml) 1 EA 929705 9 QX Nitrogen Cylinder (6) 1 EA 929554 10 QX DNA Size Marker 500 bp-1,5 kb (100uL) 1 EA 929004 11 QIAxcel DNA Screening Kit (2400) 1 EA Period of Performance (POP): One year from the date of Award Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Offers for the items described above are due by 5:00PM EST on January 12, 2017 to [email protected] and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to the BVAMC, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration, and DUNS number. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (APR 2014), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product (s) is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled Buy American Act Supplies, the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-2 (OCT 2014) Evaluation Commercial Items- The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement Past Performance (include 3 references for similar projects to include size, scope, complexity and results) Price FAR 52.212-4 (DEC 2014), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (MAR 2015), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.233-2, 52.203-13, 52.203-17, 52.204-9, 52.228-5, 852.211-73, 852..219-10, 852.237-70, 852.246-70, 852.246-71, 52.211-16, 52.216-1, 52.222-41, 852.270-1, and 852.273-74. Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (MAR 2015), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.

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