COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1. 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All bidders must also be registered on www.ccr.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov ). II. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit e-mailed quotes on RFQ Number VA246-12-Q-2950. This solicitation is a request for Urology equipment which meets the requirements within this solicitation to be delivered to the VA Medical Center, Salem, VA. III. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. IV. This is an 100% Small Business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 339112 and the size standard is 500 employees. V. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial items. The following items, brand name or equal to the listed Karl Storz Endoscopy products, are requested. If offering equal, provide the manufacturer name, brand, part number, unit price and total cost. 1. 11278AU1 Ureteroscope, Flexible, Flex-X2, 7.5FR X 70CM, CHNL:3.6FR, US DEFL:270 Degree U/270 Degree D (2 Each) 2. 27005BA Telescope, Hopkins II 30Degree, 4MM X 30CM, Autoclavable (4 Each) 3. 22220131-3 Camera Head, Pendulum, Image 1 P3 14MM, 3-Chip, NTSC, CE (4 Each) Grand Total: VI. Required delivery within 30 days of award. Deliver all products FOB Destination to the Salem VAMC, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153. VII. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun, 2008), applies to this acquisition. VIII. The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the requirements in this request for proposal, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. A best value award will be made based upon the following factors: Technical and Price. a. Technical: ability to provide products which conform to the characteristics and requirements listed in this solicitation b. Price IX. The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (April 2011), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. X. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun, 2008), applies to this acquisition. XI. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jun, 2010), applies to this acquisition. XII. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Apr, 2011) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-4, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-3 Alternate I, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. XIII. The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70, Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008), 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008), 852.246-70, Guarantee (Jan 2008), 852.246-71, Inspection, 852.273-76, Electronic Invoice Submission XIV. The following VAAR Provisions apply to this acquisition: 852.273-70, Late offers, and 852.273-74, Award without exchanges. XV. Quotes are required to be received by the Contract Specialist electronically via email no later than 10:00 a.m. August 20, 2012. All quotes must be emailed to [email protected]. NO FAXED OR MAILED OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Description: VA246-12-Q-2950 Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; Network Contracting Office VISN6;100 Emancipation Drive; Hampton VA 23667 Place of Performance: Salem VAMC;1970 Roanoke Blvd.; Salem, VA 24153 United States Point of Contact(s): Kathy Dunaway Contract Specialist 757-315-3963

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