I. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All vendors shall be registered at www.sam.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 written quotes on RFQ number VA246-17-Q-0423. This solicitation is a Brand Name Only request for Karl Storz Hopkins II Endoscopic Telescope and related accessories, to be delivered to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC) at Durham, North Carolina, and Salem, Virginia, which meets the requirements within this solicitation. All equipment shall be new and under warranty. III. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. IV. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 334510 and the size standard is 1,250 employees. V. This combined solicitation/synopsis is for procurement of the Brand Name commercial supplies indicated below. The salient characteristics applied to this procurement are: Brand Name product, no substitutions (see redacted Justification). CLIN # Quantity MPN # Description Delivery Location 0001 3 7230AA Hopkins II 0 degree telescope, 4mm x 18cm VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, North Carolina 27705 0002 3 7230BA Hopkins II 30 degree telescope, 4mm x 18cm VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, North Carolina 27705 0003 3 7230FA Hopkins II 45 degree telescope, 4mm x 18cm VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, North Carolina 27705 0004 3 7230CA Hopkins II 70 degree telescope, 4mm x 18cm VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, North Carolina 27705 0005 3 KSZ-39311AS Container System for 4 telescopes up to 4mm x 18cm VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, North Carolina 27705 0006 3 495ND Light Cable, 3.5mm x 300cm VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, North Carolina 27705 0007 2 27005FA Hopkins II 12 degree telescope, 4mm x 30cm VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 VI. Required delivery within 45 days of award. DELIVERY SHALL BE F.O.B. DESTINATION; estimate your freight charges and incorporate any into your equipment pricing at time of quote, as no after-delivery freight charges will be paid. NOTE: TWO (2) DELIVERY LOCATIONS IN THE SCHEDULE ABOVE. Unique obligation numbers for invoices will be issued for each location. VII. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Vendors -- Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition. VIII. The Government intends to award a firm, fixed priced contract to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the requirements in this request for quote, will be most advantageous to the Government. A Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable award will be made based on the evaluation of technical experts. Technical acceptability shall be evaluated on a pass/fail basis considering whether the proposed product meets the salient characteristics noted above. IX. The vendor must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2017), with its quote. A vendor shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the vendor has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://sam.gov. X. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (JAN 2017), applies to this acquisition. XI. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JAN 2017) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-6 Alt I; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-3 Alternate I; 52.225-13; 52.232-34. XII. The following VAAR clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008); 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012); 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008); 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008). XIII. The following VAAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 852.273-70 Late Offers (JAN 2003); 852.273-72 Alternate Evaluation (JAN 2003); and 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges (JAN 2003). XIV. Quotes are required to be received by the Contracting Officer electronically via email no later than 8:00 A.M. EST on February 21, 2017; all quotes shall be emailed to [email protected]. NO FAXED OR MAILED OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All submissions become part of the procurement file.

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