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. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document incorporates provision and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05 effective 10 March 2021.

This is an all-or-none requirement and partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive and will not be evaluated. The Government will award on a single purchase order to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements as stated in the Solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government based on the criteria listed in section L and section M of the Solicitation.

Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of submission and all responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely, may be considered by the Agency.  Quotes are due no later than the response time and date in the posting. Responses shall be submitted electronically, PDF or MS Word Format to the email address in the posting.

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to review the posting for any changes or amendments that may occur concerning this RFQ. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure all quotes and/ or questions are submitted in a timely manner by the specified time and date.

No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only.

Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed items, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. If applicable, all software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this combined synopsis/ solicitation:  52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. See solicitation for full list of clauses and provisions.

The FAR may be obtained at: http://www.acquistion.gov/far/index.html

The solicitation will be evaluated as Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contained the Offers best price. Offers that fail to furnish the required representation or information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

Point of Contact: Contracting Officer: Tien Nguyen-Tu/ [email protected]