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 requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), solicitation number, VA-258-10-RQ-0384, in accordance with FAR parts 12 and 13, and is in accordance with provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43. Additionally, this is a brand name specification for Codman & Shurtleff, Inc manufactured product only, IAW FAR 6.302-1( c) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services can meet the agencies needs. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 423450 and small business size standard is 100 employees. The proposed acquisition is set aside for Small Businesses. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Item 1: Codman Malis CMC III (manufacture's product number 80-1171) quantity two each Operators, service and repair parts manuals, quantity four each. Items are required no later than 30 days after receipt of order, FOB Destination: Department of Veteran Affairs, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Building 14, POC: Rick Harker ext 5508, 3601 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following addenda applies. Offerors shall submit their quote on letterhead stationery, provide unit prices with a grand total, and the contractor must ensure the Representations and Certifications are current at: https://orca.bpn.gov/ . The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract: VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (DEC 2009) VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) **one year VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection JAN 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (SEPT 2006) 852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards (JAN 2008)** Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Federal Drug Administration Approval 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999)** Price Past Performance are equal. Offers are due by 4:00 pm on 23 September 2010 to The Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare Systems, 3601. S. 6th Ave., Contracting Bldg #5 Room 201, Tucson, AZ 85723. Firms must also provide proof that they are authorized from the manufacture to distribute this brand name equipment. Point of contract for this solicitation is L. Danielle Provencio at (520) 629-4614, FAX (520) 629-1817, or email [email protected]. Electronic Offerors are encouraged. All questions concerning this procurement must be received in writing.

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