Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for subscription services to the "Emergency Care Research Institute" for a one year subscription. (i) 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 requestd and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA-241-10-RQ-07208. The VA intends to issue a sole-source contract to Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 but will entertain other qualified offers. This requirement is not set aside; it is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS Code is 511120. This is a subscription for the period starting October 1st, 2010 to September 30th, 2011 Subscription benefits include on-line access to the new health devices (HD) members website including weekly alerts and monthly journals for the following locations: 1) MANCHESTER- (INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBASE & HD-ONLINE) 2) MANCHESTER -2010 HELATH DEVICES SOURCEBOOK 3) PROVIDENCE-(INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBASE & HD-ONLINE) 4) TOGUS (INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBASE & HD-ONLINE) 5) WEST HAVEN (INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBASE & HD-ONLINE) 6) BHS (HD GOLD) 7) BHS -2009 HEALTH DEVICES SOURCEBOOK 8) WHITE RIVER JUNCTION (HD-ONLINE) 9) WRJ-2010 HEALTH DEVICES SOUREBOOK Since ECRI is the sole provider of this service and has a successful record of providing these services to the VISN 1 VA, it is our desire to continue using this vendor. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and no other solicitation document will be issued. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number #VA-241-10-RQ-0728.is available upon request. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Regulations. Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the VA Boston Healthcare system intends to award a commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award to ECRI Institute, 5200 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Interested vendors may offer a quote for consideration or for future contract consideration. Interested parties must submit their technical specifications of services, past performance information and price detailing how their services meets VA requirements to the contract specialist via e-mail. You should also provide your DUNs number, Federal Tax ID and GSA number, if on a GSA contract. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responses must be received NLT September 20th, 2010 @ 1:00PM/EST USA. E-mail: [email protected] (ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); the solicitation number is VA-241-10-RQ-0728. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular April 22, 2010. . (iv) This is not a set aside. The NAICS code is 511120 and the size standard is 500 personnel. (v) The contract line item numbers and items, quantities and units of measure are also provided in the in section (vi) as Requirements. (vi) The following is a description of the requirements for the services to be provided: Requirements: Subscription benefits include on-line access to the new health devices (HD) members website including weekly alerts and monthly journals for the following locations: 1) MANCHESTER- (INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBASE & HD-ONLINE) 2) MANCHESTER -2010 HELATH DEVICES SOURCEBOOK 3) PROVIDENCE-(INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBASE & HD-ONLINE) 4) TOGUS (INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBASE & HD-ONLINE) 5) WEST HAVEN (INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBASE & HD-ONLINE) 6) BHS (HD GOLD) 7) BHS -2009 HEALTH DEVICES SOURCEBOOK 8) WHITE RIVER JUNCTION (HD-ONLINE) 9) WRJ-2010 HEALTH DEVICES SOUREBOOK (vii) The date and place of delivery and acceptance and FOB point is: Friday, September 20th, 2010 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 1 Brockton Office 940 Belmont Street Brockton, Ma 02301 Offers will only be accepted electronically at Ja,[email protected]. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following addenda applies to the provision. (ix) Provision 52.21-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items is applicable. Past Performance and Technical Ability are approximately equal to Price for evaluation purposes. (x) Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. (xi) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addenda to this clause are: (xii) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and all applicable FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: (xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are: FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (MAR 1989) FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.270.1 Representatives of Contracting Officers VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable. (xv) There are no applicable Numbered Notes in the RFQ. (xvi) Offers are due back electronically by Wednesday, September 20th, 2010 NLT Noon. (xvii) POC is James P. Kneeland and offers will only be accepted electronically. All offers should be sent to [email protected].

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