AMENDMENT NOTICE: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.The solicitation number is 0010163659 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334112 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-07-05 15:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be WEST POINT, NY 10996

The NARCO - Fort Belvoir requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, Technical Specifications ECG Functions Simultaneous Lead Acquisition Up to 16 leads Full Disclosure Twenty minute history of all 16 leads Complete ECG report of any 10 seconds Timed ECG Support for pharma stress protocols Report Storage/Transfer Full fidelity at 500 Hz of all 10 sec for up to 16 leads XML format (schema published) PhilipsDXL 16-Lead ECG Algorithm Interpretive Statements >600 interpretive statements Integrated pediatric analysis LeadCheck Lead placement software detects 19 different lead reversals Borderline Statement Suppression Three configurable settings Reasons Selectable explanations of all interpretive statements Nomenclature Conforms to 2007 AHA/ACC recommendations STEMI Diagnostic Aids Graphical ST Vector Two polar ST Maps; frontal and transverse planes Critical Values Highlights 4 conditions requiring immediate clinicalattention Networked Features (requires TraceMasterVue) Central Time Management Time can be synchronized to a networked time master Orders Configurable rules to retrieve cardiograph-specific Worklists Signal Quality Indicators Leads Off Advisory Anatomical lead map displays the location and label of any loose or disconnected leads/electrodes Lead Color Four colors to indicate levels of waveform quality LeadCheck Lead placement software detects 19 different lead reversals Heart Rate Continuous display of patient heart rate Print Preview Full screen preview of complete 16 lead report prior to printing Training Application Help Integrated graphical HELP screens for primary functions Self Paced Computerized, interactive, dynamic animation covering all major clinical functionalities User Interface Touch Screen 1-2-3 operation Context-sensitive application 5-wire, resistive touchscreen Keyboard 65 button, standard full alphanumeric keyboard Special characters supported Display 15 inch TFT Signal Processing Patient Interface Module Remote, microprocessor-controlled digital module provides 5V resolution Pre-Processing Filters AC Noise 50 to 60 Hz Signal Processing Artifact Rejection and Baseline Wander Presentation Filters - 10 sec Reports High Pass 0.05,0.15, and 0.5 Hz Low Pass 40,100, and 150 Hz Presentation Filters Rhythm PLEASE SEE PART 2, 5, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, NARCO - Fort Belvoir intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. NARCO - Fort Belvoir is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.

EFFECTIVE JAN 2005, all offerors are required to use Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) to respond to federal solicitations. To register in ORCA, please go to www.bpn.gov/orca. You must be active in the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) and have a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), to register in ORCA. Failure to register in ORCA may preclude an award being made to your company.

No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

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