SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- 66--Thinprep 2000 processor
- Notice Date
- 8/10/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Overton Brooks Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, A&MMS, (90C), 510 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
- ZIP Code
- 71101
- Solicitation Number
- 667-71-04
- Response Due
- 8/26/2004
- Archive Date
- 9/25/2004
- Point of Contact
- Point of Contact - Dennis DeYoung, Contracting Officer, Ph: (318) 424-6084, Fx:(318) 424-6078, Contracting Officer - Dennis DeYoung, Contracting Officer, Ph:(318) 424-6084, Fx:(318) 424-6078
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Dennis DeYoung
(dennis.deyoung@med.va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. For solicitation number RFQ 667-71-04, award will be made using the simplified acquisition procedures part 13.5. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. This acquisition is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System # 423450 and the small business are 500 employees. The acquisition is for the purchase of ThinPrep 2000 processor and related equipment (Cytyc LP or equal) and related equipment or service listed below. If or equal, supply adequate information to determine whether the equal can be used. The quoter shall provide pricing and warranty information on the following equipment/supplies: one ThinPrep 2000 processor and related software, one Multi-Mix Racked Vortexor, supplies for 100 non-gyn tests and training for one pathologist and one cytotechnologist. Delivery is to be made to Chief, A&MMS, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295. Delivery of equipment is desired between September 15, 2004 and October 29, 2004. Inspection and acceptance is at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA. Quote shall specify FOB, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA (Destination). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror--Commercial Items (Jan 2004) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to these provisions. Add the following provisions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Office will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provision may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar (End of Provision); VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content and VAAR 852.233-71 (Jan 1998), Alternate Protest Procedures (Jan 1998). The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2003) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add the following clauses: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar (End of Clause); FAR 52.204-7, Central Contract Registration (Oct 2003), FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification, Far 52.224-2, Privacy Act, VAAR 852.270-1, Commercial advertising (NOV 1984) and VAAR 852.211-77, Brand name or equal (NOV 1984). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (June 2004) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor_Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004) (E.O. 13126), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act_Free Trade Agreement_Israeli Trade Act, Alternate I (Jan 2004), FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003) (E.o.s, proclamations and status administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of Department of the Treasury), FAR 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (Feb 2000) (E.O. 12849) and FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer_Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). Additional contract requirements: The vendor responding to this acquisition shall provide this office with the following information: a cost per item on company letterhead (equipment and consumables supplies), stating unit price, warranty, FOB, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (May 2004), Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. If offering an equal product, the vendor must submit documentation of the product with the quote. A company not in possession of FAR 52.212-3 dated May 2004 may contact this office or you may access any clause electronically from the above listed internet addresses. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3) dated May 2004 or they will be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, best meets the minimum needs of the Government and has the lowest price, all factors being considered. Award made be made without discussions. For information regarding this solicitation and/or to send quotes, contact Dennis DeYoung (90C), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295; phone: (318) 424-6084; fax: (318) 424-6078. Quotations are due by 4:30 pm CST, August 26, 2004. Please reference the solicitation number, RFQ 667-71-04, on your quotation.
- Web Link
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RFQ 667-71-04
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=667-71-04)
- Record
- SN00640461-W 20040812/040810212003 (fbodaily.com)
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