65 -- SURGICAL PACKS

Notice Date

August 28, 2001

Contracting Office

VA Medical Center (04-90C), 1201 N.W. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125

ZIP Code

33125

Solicitation Number

RFQ 546-88-01

Response Due

September 14, 2001

Point of Contact

Gwendolyn C. Moore (305) 324-3221 or Ginette Papillion-Nolan (305) 324-4455 Ext 4010

E-Mail Address

Gwen.moore@med.va.gov (Gwen.moore@med.va.gov)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition 97-27. RFQ 546-88-01 should be referenced on all offers. The North American Industry Classification for this procurement is 622110; small business size standard is $5.0 Million. The Government intends to award a contract for a base year plus two (2) option years. This procurement is unrestricted. The VA Medical Center in Miami, Florida has a need for the following surgical packs: 1) Arthroscopy (1 ea); 2) Cardiovascular (1 ea); 3) Carotid (1 ea); 4) Catarac (1 ea); 5) Ear-Ent (1 ea); 6) Fistula (1 ea); 7) Hernia (1 ea); 8) Nasal; 9) Neuro (1 ea); 10) Prostatectomy (1 ea); 11) Total Ortho (1 ea); 12) Open Heart (1 ea). A LISTING OF THE CONTENTS OF EACH SURGICAL PACK, presently used by the VA Miami, will be provided for each offeror by the Contracting Officer upon request via e-mail: Gwen.moore@med.va.gov or via FAX: (305) 324-3280. The surgical packs must be pre-assembled, containing all the disposable supplies for surgery. The packs must be an open system in which the VA can choose the vendors and distributors. The Warranty of said product should be in accordance with the standard industry practice in effect at time of award. Contractor shall submit invoices to Financial Resources Management (04), P.O. Box 218, Miami, FL 33242-0218. Each pack shall be priced separately. All items shall be delivered within a (30) calendar days after receipt of a purchase order. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination. These items shall be delivered to the Satellite Warehouse, VA Medical Center, Chief, A&MMS (90D), 3401 NW 60th Street, Miami, FL 331142-2038. Each offeror shall provide descriptive literature to that a complete comparison can be made between. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (NOTE: Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications and provide it along with your offer; 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. The following clauses are incorporated by reference; 52.223-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration; VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Full text may be accessed electronically at the following:http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://ww.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/. Any contractor who receives a contract from the Federal Government in the amount of $25,000 or more, or any subcontractor who receives a contract from such a covered contractor in the amount of $25,000 or more, must file a VETS-100 Report on an annual basis. Proof of submission of the VETS-100 report must be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to award. The VETS 100 form can be accessed electronically at: http://www2.dol.gov/. All proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. September 14, 2001, in writing to the Contracting officer, Gwendolyn C. Moore, A&MMS (90C), VA Medical Center, 1201 NW l6th Street, Miami, FL 33125, Trailer #4. Offerors that do provide sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capablity to fulfill the requirements will be rejected. Contracting Officer e-mail: Gwen.moore@med.va.gov; Telephone (305) 324-3221, FAX (305) 324-3280.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010830/65SOL002.HTM (W-240 SN50W1F2)