(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-0131, 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 2005-76. (iv) This solicitation is set for Full and Open Competition. NAICS: 339112 (v) Contract Line Items: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1 8065814701 Tip, I/A .3MM 120D Bent Ultraflow 6.00 EA __________________ __________________ 2 8065814601 TIP, BENT 90D .3MM ULTRAFLOW 6.00 EA __________________ __________________ 3 8065814501 TIP, BENT, 45D .3MM ULTRAFLOW 6.00 EA __________________ __________________ 4 8065814401 TIP, CURVED .3MM ULTRAFLOW 6.00 EA __________________ __________________ 5 8065814301 TIP, STRAIGHT .3MM ULTRAFLOW 6.00 EA __________________ __________________ 6 8065751761 CENTURION OZIL HP 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ 7 8065977773 MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY 6.00 EA __________________ __________________ 8 8065814201 I/A HANDPIECE BODY, ULTRAFLOW I/T 6.00 EA __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________ (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Items are Brand Name Alcon Only. Justification IAW FAR 5.102(a)(6) is attached below. (vii) Date and place of delivery (FOB Destination): 30 Days ARO. Billings VA Medical Center 1766 Majestic Lane ATTN: Keith Keierleber 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. Acquisition will be awarded 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. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-50, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-28, 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 852.246-71. (xiii) Any additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: Offerors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) to be eligible to receive Purchase Order award. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. (xv) Date and Time offers are due: 1700 MST 23 DEC 2014 (xvi) Name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Nathan Bradley Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs NCO-19 Denver, CO 303-372-7070 [email protected] ? BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 11.105(a)(1), the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements, and market research indicates other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency's needs. The instruments required are manufactured by Alcon. These instruments are needed for ophthalmologic surgical procedures. The instruments are machine specific. The phacoemulsification system was purchased through Alcon. The Ozils and I/A handpieces are manufactured specifically for the Phaco Centurion Vision System Machine by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. This documentation is posted IAW FAR 5.102(a)(6) REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: I certify that the requirement outlined in this documentation is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the documentation, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. (This signature is the requestor's supervisor, fund control point official, chief of service or someone with responsibility and accountability.) [Signature redacted] CONTRACTING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION: I certify that the foregoing documentation is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. [Signature redacted]

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