This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, using Simplified Acquisitions Procedures for commercial items found at FAR 13, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N0025917Q0041. It is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This is an unrestricted solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 339113. The size standard is 750. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://acquisition.gov/far and www.acq.osd.mil. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-91.

The contract shall provide the following:

CLIN 0001: Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve with Commander System-Quantity: 2. Unit of Issue: Each (per procedure) Price: __________; Extended Price: __________ ;

The Government requires:

1) Sapien XT Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve: fully collapsible replacement valve.
2) Catheter Delivery system: catheter to be used to implant the Sapien XT Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
3) Compression Loading System: used to compress the Sapien XT Transcatheter Aortic Valve (must include sheaths).
4) Two inflation systems for the valvuloplasty and delivery system.
5) Crimper device for stabilization of device once placed in heart.
6) On-site support during the implantation of the device.

Period of Performance: The contractor will hand carry the supplies to the NMCSD on 02 December 2016 @0800 and 1200

This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013)
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (JUL 2013)
52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (JUL 2013)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (JUL 2013)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (JUL 2013)
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013)
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub.L. 108-77, 108-78)
52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (APR 2012)
52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2007)
52.222-19 Child Labor -Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010)
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010)
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)
52.223-18 encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2013)
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (SEP 2011)
252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (DEV) (OCT 2015)
252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (DEV) (OCT 2015)
252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DEC 2013)
252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (JAN 2009)
252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2012)
252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (DEC 2012)
252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (JUN 2013)
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2008)

Quotations will be evaluated based on technical capability, delivery, and price. Technical capability and delivery when combined are more important than price. The Government will only consider firm fixed price quotations. Offeror must complete and submit with the quotations FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUL 2013). The provision can also be submitted at https://www.sam.gov. Contractor must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. A nine digit Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) number provided by Dunn and Bradstreet is required to register. The website address for SAM registration is https://sam.gov Electronic submission of Quotes: Quotations shall be submitted electronically by email to [email protected]. Email submissions are limited to 2MB. The submitter should confirm receipt of facsimile and email submissions. Quotations are due on or before 28 November 2016, 06 AM PST.

 

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