85 -- INCONTINENT PADS

Notice Date

October 4, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

ZIP Code

55417

Solicitation Number

RFQ 618-61-01

Response Due

October 13, 2000

Point of Contact

Carol A. Murphy 612-725-2190

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Simplified acquisition procedures apply and the VA will conduct the procurement according to a combination of Parts 12 and 13. This CBD announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued. A separate written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quotation (RFQ) 618-61-01 entitled "Incontinent Pads" is issued under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and IAW FAR 6.302. The Government anticipates entering into a sole source negotiations with Medline Industries, Mundelein, IL. The authority is cited and justification made based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can be satisfied by supplies available from one source. Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by 10:30 am., October 13, 2000. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19 and VAAR 97-8. NAICS Code 422990 applies and the small business size is 500 employees. Proposal is hereby being requested in response to requirements under a firm fixed price contract and shall be submitted on offeror's letterhead or bid form and shall contain the name, title, and signature of person authorized to submit proposals on behalf of the contractor. VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN has a requirement for Incontinent Pads. Item 1 -- 75 cases of Moliform. Item 2 -- 960 cases of Molimed. Contract period will be from date of award through September 30, 2001. Vendor will ship on an on-demand, as-needed basis estimated to be once per month. Deliver FOB Destination. All supplies provided will be Y2K compliant. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all interests received on or before October 13, 2000 will be considered by the Government. All responsible sources that can meet these requirements and provide products as listed may respond to this solicitation by submitting pricing and technical proposals on their company letterhead or bid form. Proposals should address number of days for delivery after receipt of order; all evaluation factors; names and telephone numbers of contractor personnel for ordering and problems; pricing; and a statement addressing VISA payment acceptance. The Government intends to make award to the offeror that is most advantageous to the Government's criteria. Evaluation factors will include, but not be limited to: descriptive literature, delivery time frame, past performance history, and price. Award will be made to the offeror determined to be the "best value" and may be made with or without discussions. Products will be delivered to the VA Medical Center, Warehouse (90D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. 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 (FAR) and http://www.va.govoa&mm/vaar/ (VAAR); FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offers Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Commercial Items; FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations; FAR 52.216-21 Requirements; FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds; FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services; VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Business; 852.219-70 Protest Content; and 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure. The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently implementing a Department-wide standardization program. As a result, VA is issuing National Consolidated Contract(s)/BPAs for standardized items. In the future, when any item in this contract is standardized under any National Consolidated Contract or BPA, the item will be deleted from this contract 30 days after written notice from the Contracting Officer. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer. Offers and bid samples are due October 13, 2000, at 10:30 am. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Faxed offers will not be accepted. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001006/85SOL001.HTM (W-278 SN5035Z0)