This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 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 6.302. 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 March 10, 2009 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. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-30. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): 0001 System, for optical analysis (for evaluation) that must include: - Ability to apply very specific light stimuli such that the color composition, intensity, and duration of the light are all simultaneously controlled - The customer needs to be able to measure both direct effects of the light (e.g., changes in brain wave activity) and indirect effects of light on physiology (e.g., pupil size as a proxy for pineal function - Monitor and record pupil size during the light stimulation experiment - Background and flash luminance created by Red, Green, Blue and Amber LEDS. Luminance range from 30 cd.s/m2 down to 0.0002 cd.s/m2 - 9 red Fixation/EOG LEDs with adjustable intensity that span up to +/- 60 degrees horizontally - Capability to record changes in pupil diameter during retinal stimulation - Has chromatic range of stimulation - Pupil recording capacity - Record pupil movement ColorDome Full Field Ganzfeld with Accessories and Stand item number D125. 1 EA $___________ 0002 System to allow third-part systems to be able integrate and control Diagnosys Stimulators: - Control features full color control of the ColorDome, ColorBurst, or Pattern Stimulators - Sophisticated Digital Signal Processor - Isolated 3mb/s USB interface controller - A standalone Windows Software to create flashes, backgrounds, or patterns, and set up triggers - Upgradeable Firmware - Simple to use ASCII based commands to integrate into user programs Standalone Stimulator Controller for ColorDome, and software module item number D175. 1 EA $___________ 0003 Software for the system Software License - Read Only item number D131. 1 EA $___________ TOTAL COST $____________ Delivery, acceptance and FOB Destination point: Palo Alto VA Medical Center 3801 Miranda Ave Bldg 5 Room B409 Palo Alto, CA 94304 Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, March 10, 2009. 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 (Feb 2009): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2008). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Feb 2009) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 1, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, and 37 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net

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