(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 requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is: VA259-15-Q-0544, and it is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82. (iv) This solicitation is not set-aside for Small Business. NAICS: 334510. (v) Contract Line Items: Part # Description Qty Unit Unit Price Extended AR-8720-08PT QUICKFIX SCREW, TI, CANN., PT, 2.0 X 8MM 6 EA AR-8720-10PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 10MM 6 EA AR-8720-12PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 12MM 6 EA AR-8720-14PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 14MM 6 EA AR-8720-16PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 16MM 6 EA AR-8720-18PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 18MM 6 EA AR-8720-20PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 20MM 6 EA AR-8720-22PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 22MM 6 EA AR-8720-24PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 24MM 6 EA AR-8720-26PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 26MM 6 EA AR-8720-28PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 28MM 6 EA AR-8720-30PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.0X 30MM 6 EA AR-8724-08PT QUICKFIX SCREW, TI, CANN., PT 2.4 X 8MM 6 EA AR-8724-10PT QUICKFIX SCREW, TI CANN., PT, 2.4 X 10MM 6 EA AR-8724-12PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 12MM 6 EA AR-8724-14PT QUICKFIX SCREW, TI, CANN., PT 2.4 X 6 EA AR-8724-16PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 16MM 6 EA AR-8724-18PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 18MM 6 EA AR-8724-20PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 20MM 6 EA AR-8724-22PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 22MM 6 EA AR-8724-24PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 24MM 6 EA AR-8724-26PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 26MM 6 EA AR-8724-28PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 28MM 6 EA AR-8724-30PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 30MM 6 EA AR-8724-32PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 32MM 6 EA AR-8724-34PT QUICKFIX SCREW, TI CANN., PT, 2.4 X 6 EA AR-8724-36PT QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN.,PT,2.4X 36MM 6 EA AR-8737-03 DRILL GUIDE, .86/1.7MM 2 EA AR-8737-04 G-WIRE W/TRCR TIP .045",W/LASER LINE 12 EA AR-8737-05 THD GDWIRE W TRCR TIP,.045" W/LASER 12 EA AR-8737-07 CANNULATED DEPTH DEVICE, 2.0/2.4MM 2 EA AR-8737-12 TRIPLE PLAY DEVICE 2.0/2.4MM SCREWS 2 EA AR-8737-17 DRILL BIT, CANNULATED, 1.7MM 2 EA AR-8737-21 GUIDEWIRE, 0.86MM W/ LASER LINE, SS 12 EA AR-8737-22 GDWIRE,0.86MM W/LASER LINE, SS 12 EA AR-8737-23 COUNTERSINK, 2.0/ 2.4MM, CANNULATED 2 EA AR-8737-25 DRV SFT,T8 HEXALOBE CANN,STR 2 EA AR-8737RH RATCHETING SCRW DRV 2 EA AR-8933-20C CANNULATED DRILL BIT 2.0MM (AO) 2 EA AR-8737C QCKFIX CANN SCRW SYS INSTR CS 2 EA AR-6480 DUALWAVE ARTHROSCOPY PUMP 2 EA AR-6482 DUALWAVE REMOTE 3 EA TOTAL: Manufacturer: Arthrex (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: a. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Item must be exact match. See below for Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1. b. Along with submission of quote, vendor must be able to demonstrate that they are an authorized distributor for Arthrex products; no gray-market or used items will be accepted. (vii) Date and place of delivery (FOB Destination): All items must be delivered within 30 days ARO Billings CBOC 1766 Majestic Lane Billings, MT 59102-6759 (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. Evaluation will be made by LPTA. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with the offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) Any additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: FAR 52.232-40, FAR 52.233-1, FAR 52.247-34, VAAR 852.203-70, VAAR 852.232-72, VAAR 852.246-70. All Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to do business with the federal government and annually ensure the information is current at https://www.sam.gov/ (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. (xv) Date and Time offers are due: 1700 MST 14 August 2015. (xvi) Name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Nathan Bradley Contract Specialist [email protected] ? JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE BRAND AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1 (OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K)) IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3),COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. 1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER: 436-15-4-215-0120 1A. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER N/A 1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: [REDACTED] 2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: Various sized screws, plates, drill bits, guidewires, and ratchets which are designed to work with Arthrex cannulated screws, plates, drill bits, guidewires, and ratchets. 3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE BRAND, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: These are the tools that are currently being used by the Billings CBOC. Due to the VA rule that we must have a duplicate set of instruments on hand at all times, we are looking to purchase an entire set of these screws to have on hand just in case we need an extra, and these tools must be an exact match. 4. REASON THAT SUGGESTED BRAND IS THE ONLY BRAND, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES: These are the only tools that the surgical team uses and needs and currently has on hand. Purchasing a different brand would result in an unnecessary and wasteful duplication of spending. 5. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED: Although there are other cannulated screw sets available from multiple sources, no other set of tools is acceptable as the CBOC requires an exact duplicate backup set. Due to the VA rule that we must have a duplicate set of instruments on hand at all times, we are looking to purchase an entire set of these screws to have on hand just in case we need an extra.

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