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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to 05/27/2010 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS code is 339112, size standard 500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-41, Effective 13 May 2010. Only emailed requests received directly from the offeror are acceptable The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001: CUSA EXCEL 36KHZ STRAIGHT HANDPIECE Proposed delivery date: ___________________ 1 EA $____________________________ CLIN 0002: CUSA EXCEL 36KHZ STERILIZABLE TORQUE BASE Proposed delivery date: ___________________ 1 EA $____________________________ CLIN 0003: CUSA EXCEL 36KHZ STERILIZATION CASE Proposed delivery date: ___________________ 1 EA $____________________________ CLIN 0004: CUSA EXCEL HANDPIECE-3YR WARRANTY $___________________ Delivery, acceptance and F.O.B Destination (freight prepaid) point: Palo Alto VA Medical Center 3801 Miranda Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to [email protected] 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, May 27, 2010. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. If the offeror has completed online representations and certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/, the offeror only needs to complete paragraph (b). If the offeror has not completed online representations and certifications, the offeror must complete all relevant portions of this provision. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (April 2010) For the purposes of this clause items 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 30, 33, 39 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). For the purpose of this provision, the fill-in's are provided at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). For the purpose of this clause, the fill-in's are provided at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/ VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VARR 852.246.70 Guarantee (JAN 2008) The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material; workmanship and performance for a period of 12 months, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material that are found to be defective during the guarantee period. Replacement of material and parts will be furnished to the Government at the point of installation, if installation is within the continental United States or f.o.b. the continental U.S. port to be designated by the contracting officer if installation is outside of the continental United States. Cost of installation of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the contractor. (End of Clause) VARR 852.246.71 Inspection (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN 21 3801 Miranda Avenue, 90CCA Palo Alto, CA 94304 Primary Point of Contact: Carol Lam [email protected] Phone: 650-493-5000 X65825 Fax: 650-852-3443

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