Synopsis: 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 VA256-14-Q-0281 and is issued as a Request For Quote, unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-71 effective 11/25/2013. The associated North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [Small Business] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit a quote. The solicitation pricing will start on the posted date and will end on 2013-12-27 12:0 p.m. Central Time zone. The destination shall be Biloxi, MS. The VHA NCO 16-502 - Alexandria, LA requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Scanlan® Thoracoscopic/VATS ) (Item #2146-03) Salient Characteristics: metal sterilization tray, aluminum, additional tray insert with full silicone mat, holds up to 20+ VATS instruments, 10 ¼" x 21 ¾" x 4". Trays are steam, flash, ETO, and plasma sterilization compatible. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI 002: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic Gonzalez-Rivas Dissector: (Item # 9009-211) Salient Characteristics: (5mm), ring handle, mixter-style 1x2 DeBakey jaws, without ratchet, 19 cm working length, 11 ½" / 29 cm total length. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI 003: Thoracoscopic Foerster Clamp (Item #9909-920), Salient Characteristics:(10 mm), ring handle, curved left 20 mm oval ring jaws, 9-1/2" / 24 cm working length, 13-1/4" / 33.5 cm. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 2 Ea. LI004: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic DeBakey Clamp (Item #9909-222, Salient Characteristics: (10mm), ring handle, 1x2 wide straight tapered DeBakey jaws, with ratchet, 11.5 cm jaw length, 10-1/2" / 27 cm working length, 14-3/4" / 37.5 cm. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI005: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic DeBakey Clamp (Item #9909-221), Salient Characteristics: (10mm), ring handle, 1x2 wide curved left tapered DeBakey jaws, with ratchet, 11 cm jaw length, 10" / 25.4 cm working length, 14-1/2" / 37 cm. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI006: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic Dennis Dissector, (Item #9909-280) Salient Characteristics: (7 mm), ring handle, curved left serrated jaws, with ratchet, 9" / 23 cm working length, 13-1/4" / 33.5 cm. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI007: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic DeBakey Clamp (10mm), Harken #2, ring handle, 1x2 wide DeBakey jaws, without ratchet, 9.5 cm jaw length, 9-7/8" / 24.8 cm working length, 14" / 35.5 cm. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI008: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic Metzenbaum Scissors (Item # 9909-910sc) Salient Characteristics: (10 mm), curved left Super Cutâ„¢ blades, 3.5 cm blade length, black platinum ring handle, 7-3/4" / 19.5 cm working length, 11-1/2" / 29 cm. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI009: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic Needle Holder, (Item # 9009-561), Salient Characteristics: (7 mm), gold-tipped round axial handle, straight carbon-inlay jaws, with ratchet, working length 8" / 20 cm, total length 14-3/8" / 36.5 cm, (for 4-0 and smaller suture). BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI010: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic Chitwood Knot Pusher (Item #9009-828), Salient Characteristics: (5 mm) ("trap- model"), Jacobson spring style, round handle, for 2-0 and smaller suture, 6-1/8" / 15 cm working length, 12-1/2" / 32 cm. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. LI011: SCANLAN® Thoracoscopic Allis Forceps (Item # 9009-270), Salient Characteristics: (7 mm), ring handle, curved left 6 mm width jaws, with ratchet, 9" / 23 cm working length, 13-1/4" / 33.5 cm . BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. L012: Thoracoscopic Chitwood Suture Puller, (Item # 9009-820), Characteristics: (3.1 mm), straight, 7-1/2" / 19 cm working length, 11-1/2" / 29 cm. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL QUOTE ON Manufacture name__________________, Brand________________, Part No.__________________, 1 Ea. Brand Name or Equal Note: Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. New Equipment ONLY: No remanufactured or "gray Market" items. All items must be covered be the manufacturer's warranty. All items to be quoted FOB Destination. Quote must be good for 30 calendar days after close of award. This solicitation requires registration with System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration can be found at www.sam.gov. 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, 52.211-6,Brand Name or Equal, VAAR clause-852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal . The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Contracting Specialist Address: 2495 Shreveport Hwy 71 N. Pineville, LA 71306-9004 Place of Performance: Gulf Coast VA Medical Center Biloxi, MS 39531 Point of Contact: Joseph A. Powell, Sr. Contract Specialist, (318) 466-2237, Email: [email protected].

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