70 -- MOBILE COMPUTER CARTS

Notice Date

March 26, 2001

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 618-124-01

Response Due

April 12, 2001

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. NAICS Code 421440 applies and the small business size of 500 employees applies. Request for Quotation (RFQ) 618-124-01 entitled "Computer Carts" is issued for Brand Name or Equal supplies. It has been determined that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by Brand Name or Equal supplies. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23 and VAAR 97-8. Offeror's proposals are 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. Item One -- Provide 28 each mobile computer carts, Stinger Brand Name or Equal, with the following functional capabilities: securely holds laptop guarding against theft, adjustable height of work surface from 27" to 41", writing surface, large locking medication cabinet with minimum of 12 bins, large utility basket, bracket for bar code scanner, 8 hour battery power pack, quick battery power pack charge time, and modular capability. Descriptive Literature must address all functional capabilities. Offerors in the competitive range may be required to submit a bid sample. Contracting Officer will contact offerors to provide bid sample. Offeror must provide bid sample within 10 calendar days after requested to do so and sample must be provided at no expense to the Government. FOB Destination pricing is required. Price proposal will include all costs for the carts. All items provided will be Y2K compliant. All responsible sources who can meet the VAMC's requirements and provide item as listed above may respond to this solicitation by submitting price and technical proposals on their company letterhead or bid form. Delivery will be made 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 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature; FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations; FAR 52.216-21 Requirements; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; VAAR 852.211-77 Brand Name or Equal; VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manual; VAAR 852.211-71 Guarantee; VAAR 852.211-75 Technical Industry Standards;VAAR 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Business; 852.219-70 Protest Content; and 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer. 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: evaluation of descriptive literature, ability to meet the Government's requirement, delivery time frame, warranty, past performance history, and price/and price related factors. The Government may award a contract on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost/price and technical standpoint. The Government will award a single aggregate contract contingent upon best value and the offeror's ability to meet all requirements. VA staff members are solely responsible in determining acceptability of equal products. Offers are due April 12, 2001, at 2:30 pm. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010328/70SOL002.HTM (W-085 SN50H381)