Solicitation Number: VA-241-11-RQ-1598 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: (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 VA-241-11-RQ-1598 and is issued as an RFQ. (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35, July 14, 2009. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113, and the size standard is 500 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for a proposal. A solicitation document will not be issued and proposals will not be requested. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate and award a contract on a noncompetitive basis to Ethicon and they are located at Rt 22 West, Somerville, NJ 08876-0151. This action shall be undertaken in accordance FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). However, all other responsible sources that feel they can provide this item may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. (v) This requirement consists of (19) line items: 1. ITEM NUMBER#: VWML | MESH,SURGICAL,VICRYL,12 X 12 INCH,WOVEN,LATEX-FREE | QTY: 1 BX 2. ITEM NUMBER#: VKML | MESH,SURGICAL,VICRYL,WOUND STABILITY,12 X 12 INCH,KNITTED | QTY: 1 BX 3. ITEM NUMBER#: CR40B | STAPLER,ENDO,CUTTER,46-1.5 MM,CURVED,BLUE,RELOADABLE,CONTOUR SHAFT | QTY: 1 BX 4. ITEM NUMBER#: D12LT | TROCAR, EXCEL DILATING TIP 12MM | QTY: 8 BX 5. ITEM NUMBER#: TR45G | CUTTER, ENDOPATH 45MM ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR RELOAD, GREEN | QTY: 3 BX 6. ITEM NUMBER#: EC60A | STAPLER-FLEX 60 ARTICULATING | QTY: 4 BX 7. ITEM NUMBER#: LONG60A | STAPLER, ECHELON FLEX 60 LONG | QTY: 4 BX 8. ITEM NUMBER#: ECR60W | RELOADS, ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUTTER, WHITE 2.5MM | QTY: 4 BX 9. ITEM NUMBER#: ECR60B | RELOAD, ECHELON 60MM, BLUE | QTY: 4 BX 10. ITEM NUMBER#: CS40B | STAPLER,ENDO,CUTTER,46-1.5 MM,CURVED,BLUE,RELOADABLE | QTY: 1 BX 11. ITEM NUMBER#: CS40G | STAPLER,SURGICAL,INTERNAL CUTTER,FOR REGULAR TISSUE,45 MM,BLUE, STERILE | QTY: 1 BX 12. ITEM NUMBER#: C012D | SUTURE, 2-0 SILK BLK. BR., SH NEEDLE | QTY: 8 BX 13. ITEM NUMBER#: PDP315H | SUTURE, 4-0 PDS PLUS VIO MONO SH 27IN | QTY: 3 BX 14. ITEM NUMBER#: ECR60M | RELOADS-ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUTTER, 2.0MM, GRAY ECHELON | QTY: 4 BX 15. ITEM NUMBER#: FCS9 | SCISSORS,ENDO,HARMONIC FOCUS,LENGTH 9 CM,DISPOSABLE,CURVED, SEALER/DIVIDER,16 MM BLADES,240 DEGREE ACTIVATION TRIGGER | QTY: 4 BX 16. ITEM NUMBER#: OTB42120 CATHETER,OCCLUSION,6 FRENCH,LENGTH 120 CM,GUIDEWIRE 0.014 INCH, OUTBACK LTD,RE-ENTRY,STERILE | QTY: 4 EA 17. ITEM NUMBER#: ACE45E | SHEARS CURVED, W/ERGONOMIC HANDLE, HAND CONTROL/TORQUE WRENCH, 45CM | QTY: 1 BX 18. ITEM NUMBER#: TX30G | STAPLER,SURGICAL,LINEAR,LENGTH 30 MM,4.8 MM LEG,RELOADABLE | QTY: 1 BX 19. ITEM NUMBER#: TLC10 | CUTTER, PROXIMATE LINEAR W/SAFETY LOCKOUT, 100MM | QTY: 1 BX (vi) The following STATEMENT OF WORK is a detailed description of the requirements for this solicitation: The Boston VA Healthcare System's West Roxbury Operating Room has a requirement for surgical supplies that will be used for the treatment and care of our veterans. (vii) Delivery FOB Destination to: VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury Campus 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132 More information will be provided upon contract award. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - commercial Items, apply to this solicitation. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 applies to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who is deemed the lowest bidder technically acceptable. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items- Offeror's are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE SUBMITTED QUOTE, unless offeror has a current ORCA certification. A copy of the provision may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far; (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items: apply to this solicitation with the following addenda; VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, VAAR 852.211-70 Servicing Data Manuals, VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments, VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection, VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources, VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. (xii) 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212.5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-10, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34. (xiii) N/A (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not Applicable to this acquisition (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 03:00 PM eastern standard time (EST). Electronic offers will ONLY be accepted; submit quotation to - Chris Humphrey, Contracting Specialist, e-mail [email protected] (xvi) Please address questions to Chris Humphrey, Contracting Specialist, e-mail [email protected]

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