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 competitive offers. This requirement is a small business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. Interested persons may submit offers, and all eligible offers received prior to February 11th, 2015 will be considered by the Government. The NAICS code is 332618 and the size standard is 500 Employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-78 (effective 12/26/14). 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). CLIN w/DESCRIPTION/QTY/UNIT/UNIT PRICE/TOTAL AMOUNT 0001 5 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: 2GR35 Sealsafe Plus Rack s/s/ sized 35 cages, single sided 0002 10 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: ACSCVF70M05GM - Flexible Hose w/2 silicone Sleeves - Dia 76-76mm - Greenline 0003 350 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: GR900SU - Cage body for rats, H-Temp w/releasing button, silicone gasket and grommet 0004 350 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: GR900LID - Stainless steel lid, Sealsafe Plus, rats 0005 350 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: GR900TOPHYSULG - H-Temp Sealsafe Plus Top w/depression for water pouch, filter and filter retainer 0006 350 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: ACPCP24GM - Plastic Universal Label Holder, green, for GM & GR cages 0007 2 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: BOX110SFUL - Smart Flow Air Handling Unit 0008 2 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: ACBOX24 - Thimble Connection 0009 2 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: U00000330 - 56355K33 Economical Clear Duct Hose 0010 4 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: U00000029 - 4" Clamp 0011 1 EA $___________________ $____________________ Description: Freight Charges GRAND TOTAL --- $_______________________ See attached document - Salient Characteristics on page 6 Delivery, acceptance, and FOB Destination Point: ITEMS: ALL QUANTITY: ALL Delivery Date: ____ Days ARO Requested Delivery Date: 30 Days ARO SHIP TO: VA Palo Alto Health Care System 3801 Miranda Avenue Bldg. 100 Palo Alto, CA 94304 POC: Laura Gigliello 650-493-5000 ext. 66923 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to [email protected] by 11:00 AM PDT February 11th, 2015. Seller must include all necessary documents to verify that their quoted item(s) satisfies all requirements listed within the Salient Characteristics Document (See Attached). ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (DEC 2014) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008) 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984) 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) 852.211-75 Product Specifications (JAN 2008) 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2012) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEC 2014) For the purpose of this clause, items (b) 4, 8, 14, 22, 25-31, 39, 41, and 49 are considered checked and apply. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (APR 2014) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (JUL 2013) 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 2014) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEC 2014) Salient Characteristics: Tecniplast Sealsafe Plus s/s/ racks, Air Handler Units and Accessories (brand name or equal) " MUST OFFER cage floor area is 904 sq. cm (140.12 sq. in). " MUST OFFER cage body is polysulfone, autoclavable, and filter top that will accommodate water pouches " MUST OFFER racks, containing 35 rat cages, sized 1820 x 500 x 1881 m in order to fit space allowed in our animal housing facility. " MUST OFFER a half-lid wire bar for increased visibility and decreased weight " MUST OFFER a top-side air supply to prevent animals from being exposed to air drafts and consequently from potential anxious behavior and stress " MUST OFFER rack runners with built in stoppers so each cage stops and locks silently into place automatically and must contain visual indicator flags indicating cages are fully docked " MUST OFFER latch-free tops with a press button to open cage and a half wire bar lid to allow full access to contents " MUST OFFER external self-centering water bottle " MUST OFFER cage body with a silicone gasket for snug fitting, allergen containment making it safer for husbandry staff and researchers " MUST OFFER air handling unit (AHU) minimal heat emission and power consumption with microprocessor driven touchscreen controls guaranteeing safety for animals, operators and the environment " MUST BE compatible with existing Tecniplast rat racks, Tecniplast cages with accessories, and Tecniplast Air Handling Units (AHU) " MUST adhere to current DOP test standards

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