This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ VA-263-11-RQ-0214 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43. The applicable NAICS code is 621399. The requirements of this solicitation are: Addition, endoskeletal, knee-shin system. Single axis, fluid swing and stance phase control, 1 Ea Addition, endoskeletal, knee-shin system, stance flexion feature, adjustable, 1 Ea Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee or hip disarticulation, knee extension assist, 1 Ea Addition to lower extremity, test socket, above knee, 2 Ea Addition to lower extremity, above knee or knee disarticulation, acrylic socket, 1 Ea Addition to lower extremity, ischial containment/narrow m-l socket, 1 Ea Additions to lower extremity, total contact, above knee or knee disarticulation socket, 1 EA Addition to lower extremity, above knee, flexible inner socket, external frame, 1 Ea Addition, endoskeletal system, above knee, ultra-light material (titanium, carbon fiber or equal) 1 EA Addition to lower extremity, suction suspension, above knee or knee disarticulation socket, 1 Ea Addition to lower extremity, below knee/above knee, custom fabricated from existing mold or prefabricated, socket insert, silicone gel, elastomeric or equal, not for use with locking mechanism, 2 Ea Addition to lower limb prosthesis, vacuum pump, residual limb volume management and moisture evacuation system, 1 Ea Above knee, molded socket, open end, sach foot, endoskeletal system, single axis knee, 1 Ea All lower extremity prosthesis, shank foot system with vertical loading pylon, 1 Ea All endoskeletal lower extremity prosthesis, axial rotation unit, with or without adjustability, 1 EA Prosthetic sheath, above knee, 6 Ea Addition, endoskeletal system, high activity knee control frame. 1 EA Please provide quote for the requested items or the equivalent to the specifications of the requested items. Include in your quote the following information: (a) Installation (if applicable); (b) Training (if applicable); (c) Warranty (parts and labor); (d) Estimated shipping and handling; (e) Delivery (ARO); and (f) Availability of service and operator's manual(s). Also, please include GSA Contract # (if applicable), DUNS #, Tax ID number and fax number. All quotes submitted in response to this RFQ must remain firm through March 31st, 2011. Shipping shall be FOB Destination to: Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System - Warehouse, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. Provisions and clauses are available by accessing http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ: 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Deviation, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; and 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Other than Central Contractor Registration. VA will base their award on the lowest price, most technically acceptable offer. Award will be made on an all or none basis; whereas the awardee must be capable of providing all line items to be eligible for award. The closing date and time of this RFQ is March 8th, 2011, 12:00 PM (Central Time). Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an authorized company representative. Quotes may be faxed to the NWIHCS Omaha VAMC Contracting Office, Attn: Dennis Fish, 402-449-0612 or emailed to [email protected]. Paper copies of this RFQ will not be issued.

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