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-0279 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 339112. Zeiss Part# 54400, BIOM4c Electronic BIOM, BIOM 4c Electronically Focused (incl spare 54405) Qty: 2 each Zeiss Part# 54423, BIOM4 Adapter, Adapter MD/Retrolux CS/VISU/Lumera/Leica500,620, 54423 840f/BIOM4 Qty: 2 each Zeiss Part# 54406, Connector f/BIOM4c to SDI3c, 2 to 4 Pin Connector 54406 Qty: 2 Each Zeiss Part# 50001, BIOM Sterilization Case, BIOM Sterilization Case 50001 Qty: 2 Each 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 April 30th, 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 28th, 2011, 3:00 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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