This document 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 Resonance Technology, Inc. Interested persons may submit offers, and all eligible offers received prior to February 27, 2015 at 1500 AM PST will be considered by the Government. The NAICS code is 339112 and the size standard is 500 Employees. This is an open market competitive with a small business set aside acquisition. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-69 effective, September 03, 2013. The list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable). Price/Cost Schedule Item Information ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 1 IVC DGM rack double side, for 140 GM500 cages LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: DGM140 - 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ 2 Flexible Hose with Silicone Sleeve 1.1 meter LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ACSCVF70M11RGM - 8.00 EA __________________ __________________ 3 Polysulfone Cage Body LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: GM500SU - 560.00 EA __________________ __________________ 4 Stainless Steel Wire Half Lid with integrated food hopper LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: GM500LID - 560.00 EA __________________ __________________ 5 Polysulfone Sealsafe Plus Top w/depression for use with Hydopack Large LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: GM500TOPHYSULG - 560.00 EA __________________ __________________ 6 Green Plastic Universal Card Holder LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ACPCP24GM - 560.00 EA __________________ __________________ 7 Smart Flow air handling unit, 110V-60Hz, Fahr. degrees US plug LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BOX110SF - 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ 8 56355K33 Economical Clear Duct Hose for Dust 4" ID X 4-3/16" OD (CUT length 5FT) LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: U000000330 - 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ 9 thimble connection- dia 100mm reduction dia .89mm LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ACBOX24 - 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ 10 4" clamp LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: U000000029 - 4.00 EA __________________ __________________ 11 Freight Charges LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: FREIGHT - 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ GRAND TOTAL __________________ Delivery Schedule ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 1-11 VA Palo Alto Healthcare System 3801 Miranda Ave., Bldg. 100 Palo Alto, CA 94304-1290 ALL MAR 25, 2015 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS Only electronic offer will be accepted. Offers are due by 10:00 AM PDT September 30, 2013. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: The Government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable offeror. Brand name only. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this clause, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (VAAR), respectively. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (FEB 2012). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Sep 2013) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 4, 12, 23, 26-29, 31, 38, 40ii, 42, and 48 are considered checked and apply. VAAR 819.7003 Class Deviation from VAAR 819.7003, Eligibility VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (November 2012) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (VAAR) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jul 2013). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2011): Offerors must return this provision with their proposal. They may either (1)complete all relevant portions of the provision or (2) complete paragraph (b) of the provision and indicate that it has completed official representations and certifications online at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx. Salient Characteristics Brand Name or Equal Brand Name Item: IVC DGM Rack Double Side 1) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics. a) Compatibility - Yes. Must be compatible with existing Tecniplast mouse racks and accessories and Tecniplast Air Handling Units (AHU) since caging implements will be interchanged to allow regular sanitation without disruption of animal housing routine b) Dimensions - c) Weight- N/A d) Industry Standard - Meets DOP test e) Purpose - Housing for rodent models approved in protocols f) Governing Body or Organization - Not Required. 2) Complete generic identification - Module Description (Specification) Qty DGM140 The Item shall have the following specs: IVC DGM rack double side, for 140 GM500 cages 4 ACSCVF70M11RGGM Flexible Hose with Silicone Sleeve , 1.1 meter 8 GM500SU Polysulfone Cage Body 560 GM500LID Stainless Steel Wire Half Lid with integrated food hopper 560 GM500TOPHYSULLG Polysulfone Sealsafe Plus Top w/depression for use with Hydopack, Large 560 ACPCP24GM Green Plastic Universal Card Holder 560 BOX110SF Smart Flow air handling unit 2 U000000330 56355K33 Economical Clear Duct Hose for Dust 4" ID X 4-3/16" OD (CUT length 5FT) 2 ACBOX24 Thimble connection- dia 100mm/reduction dia .89mm 2 U000000029 Clamp- 4" 4 FREIGHT Freight Charges 1 3) Applicable model/make/catalog number - DGM140 4) Manufacturer name - Tecniplast USA

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