This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award, as prescribed under FAR 13.1, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is V618-A00275 and is issued as a Request for Quotation, (RFQ). (iii) The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44 July 8, 2010, except for items III, IV and VI which are effective April 19, 2010. 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 (VAAR) supplement can be accessed on the internet at http://arnet.gov/far (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.oamm/vaar (VAAR). (iv) This solicitation is issued as Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113, and the Standard Size is 500 Employees. (v) This requirement consists of thirty-four (34) line items: 91034A LIVER TRANSPLANT / RESECTION SYSTEM: PART NUMBERS ARE MEANT TO BE DESCRIPTIVE BUT NOT RESTRICTIVE FOR EQUAL PRODUCT QUOTES. 1- 41903AC Elite II Rail Clamp w/2 Cam Joints 18" - 2 each 2- 41900H Bilateral Crossbar Hinged 11"x 8½" x 11" - 1 each 3 - 41900F Bilateral Crossbar -1 each 4 - 44118N 18" Angled Arm 8" x 10" @45° -1 each 5 - 44124W 24" Angled Arm -2 each 6 - 44124N 24" Angled Arm 8" x 16" -1 each 7 - 42126WA Cam II Clip-on w/Angling Head 8"- 8 each 8 - 45006CA Micro-Adj II Clip-on Angling 10" -2 each 9 - 42112C Cam I Joint Serrated ½" x ½" - 2 each 10 - 46115 Malleable 13mm x 64mm (½" x 2½") - 2 each 11 - 46116 Malleable 13mm x 152mm (½" x 6") -2 each 12 -46117 Malleable 13mm x 203mm (½" x 8") - 2 each 13 - 46118 Malleable 25mm x 203mm (1" x 8") - 1 each 14 - 46118P Soft Malleable 25mm x 102mm (1" x 4") - 1 each 1 of 3 15 - 46122 Malleable 51mm x 203mm (2" x 8") - 1 each 16 - 46124 Malleable 64mm x 254mm (2½" x 10") - 2 each 17 - 46124A Malleable 76mm x 254mm (3" x 10") - 1 each 18 - 46124B Malleable 102mm x 254mm (4" x 10") - 1 each 19 - 46129 Kelly 64mm x 76mm (2½" x 3") - 1 each 20 - 46130 Kelly 76mm x 89mm (3" x 3½") - 2 each 21 -46140C Balfour w/o Lips 70mm x76mm (2¾" x 3") - 1 each 22 -46141 Balfour 83mm x 76mm (3¼" x 3") - 2 each 23 - 46141C Balfour w/o Lips 83mm x76mm (3¼" x3") - 2 each 24 - 46142 Balfour 30mm x 30mm (1 1/5" x 1 1/5") - 4 each 25 - 46153 Richardson 51mm x 178mm (2" x 7") - 1 each 26 - 46160 Harrington 64mm x 152mm (2½" x 6") - 1 each 27 - 46188 St Marks 64mm x 178mm (2½"x7") - 1 each 28 - 46191 Malleable Finger 6" - 2 each 29 - 46241A Balfour 83mm x 57mm (3¼" x 2¼") - 1 each 30 - 46241B Balfour 102mm x 57mm (4" x 2¼") - 1 each 31 - 46241C Balfour 114mm x 57mm (4½" x 2¼") - 1 each 32 - 43032 Angling Head Wrench - 1 each 33 - 50000G Instrument Case w/Pin Mat 22 x 11 x 3½" - 2 each 34 - 50000BL Instrument Case 26 x 10 x 5" -1 each (vi) Suggested item(s) are Open Market. (vii) Delivery is FOB Destination: VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. (viii) 52.212-2 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial items, apply to this solicitation with the following addenda:52.216-18 Ordering ,52.216-19 Ordering Limitations,52.216.20 Definite Quantity; VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal, VAAR 852.236-76 Correspondence; VAAR 852.246-70 Guarantee, VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection. 2 of 3 (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The offeror shall specify the make and model of offered product and provide technical specifications and product literature with offer. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - Offerors are to include a COMPLETED COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THE QUOTE SUBMISSION. A copy of the provision may be obtained 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 Service Data manual, VAAR 852.237-76 Electronic Invoice Submission. (xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items: The following FAR clauses identified in paragraph "b" of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-11, 52.219-3, 52.219-7, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-54, 52.225-13, 52.226-4, 52.232-29, 52.232-34, 852.211-73, 852.246-70, 852.246-71 and 852.219-10. (xiii) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal , 52.225-18, 852.211-72 (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE THURSDAY, September 9, 2010 by 2:00PM CDT. Electronic offers will be accepted. Submit Quotation to: William L Johnson, Minneapolis Contracting and Purchasing Office, 708 South Third Street, Suite 220E, Minneapolis, MN 55415. FAX 612-333-3792, or E-Mail [email protected]. (xvi) Point of Contact for this solicitation is William Johnson, 612-344-2160. 3 of 3

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