SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Reagents and Consumables for Anesthesia Equipment
- Notice Date
- 3/17/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Logistics Office, 5901 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, California 90822
- ZIP Code
- 90822
- Solicitation Number
- 600-055-05PD
- Response Due
- 3/29/2005
- Archive Date
- 4/28/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with subparts in the Federal Acquisition Regulation 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-27. The Government intends to negotiate a commercial item (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with GE/Datex Ohmeda, Inc., under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, for consumables and reagents for the GE/Datex-Ohmeda Aestiva/5 7900 Anesthesia Machine and S/5 Anesthesia Monitor. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. The Government intends to award a firm - fixed price contract for a base year, with the Government's option to exercise two (2), one (1) year option periods. Deliveries of the consumables and reagents are for the VA Greater Los Angeles and VA Long Beach Healthcare Systems. NAICS #339111, Size Standard is 500 employees. 1. ORDERS Orders shall be placed on an as needed basis, either by issuance of individual purchase/delivery orders or verbal orders and may be transmitted electronically, via mail or in any manner consistent with accepted commercial business practices. Verbal orders may be placed by an individual other than a Contracting Officer, identified as a Contracting Officers' Technical Representative (COTR). The ordering facility placing orders will provide the appropriate purchase/delivery order number, and the product and quantities required. The Contractor must have the capability of receiving orders via facsimile transmission and shall specify that number below. The Contractor shall also provide a telephone number and name/title for any assistance that may be required. Include area code for all numbers. FAX: ______________________ Tel: ______________________ Name/Title __________________ 2. DELIVERIES Deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time, FOB destination. Supplies covered under this contract shall be delivered to: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073, Attn: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Building 500, Room 1300; and VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90803, Attn: Laboratory Bldg, Bldg 126, Room E240. Typically orders shall be delivered within 3 to 5 days, however emergency orders shall be made overnight. 3. INVOICE AND PAYMENT Payment will be made in arrears upon receipt of properly prepared invoice. Contractor shall submit original invoice addressed to: Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 149971, Austin, TX 78714. Invoices are to reference Contract Number (assigned upon contract award) and obligation number (assigned by ordering facility), and list all supplies furnished within the period being invoiced. 4. PACKAGING AND MARKING: Items must be adequately packaged to prevent damage during shipping, handling, and storage. All outer packages must contain the complete contract number, obligation number and shipping address. A packing list/slip shall be enclosed with each shipment and shall include the contract number, items and quantity ordered, and items and quantity shipped. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS- Commercial Items (Oct 2003) Offeror shall submit a completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification ? Commercial Items (Jan 2005). The full text of clauses identified herein may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.acqnet.gov/. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions also apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial (Jan 2004); 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2003); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2005); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers and Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.225-1, Buy American Act?Supplies (June 2003); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (May 1999); 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984); 52.247-35, F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee?s Premises (Apr 1984); 52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995), 52.232-2, Service of Protest (Aug 1996), 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Fun Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999); 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) (Fixed-Price); 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995)(Current Contract Period); 52.216-19 Ordering Limitations (Oct 1995) ($50.00, $5,000.00, $10,000.00, 2 days, 1 day); 52.217-8 Option to Extend Service (Nov 1999) (30 days); 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (March 2000) (30 days; 60 days). In addition, incorporated herein by reference are the following VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions: 852.233-70, Protest Content Procedures (Jan 1998); 852.233-71 Alternative Protest Procedures (Jan 1998), 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984); 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984); 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) Offerors must hold prices firm in its offer for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt. Offers are due March 20, 2005, 4:00 p.m. local time. Address offers to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Paul D. Drake, Network 22 Logistics Office (NBC), Bldg. 149, 5901 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822. Contact Paul D. Drake at (562) 826-8064 for information regarding this solicitation.
- Web Link
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RFQ 600-055-05PD
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=600-055-05PD)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Long Beach and West Los Angeles
- Zip Code: 90822
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: 90822
- Record
- SN00770686-W 20050319/050317211916 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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