SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- M-Turbo Portable Ultrasound System or Equal ** BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PURCHASE **
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- European Regional Contracting Office, ATTN:MCAA E, Building 3705, Landstuhl, Germany APO, AE 09180
- ZIP Code
- 09180
- Solicitation Number
- W9114F-11-T-0021
- Response Due
- 5/6/2011
- Archive Date
- 7/5/2011
- Point of Contact
- Lourdes Schroeder, 49-637-186-8697
- E-Mail Address
-
European Regional Contracting Office
(lourdes.schroeder@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Request for Quotation (RFQ) W9114F-11-T-0021 is hereby issued to purchase ultrasound equipment and accessories for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany. (iii) The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51, effective 1 April 2011. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (iv) The acquisition will be conducted on a full and open competition basis. The associated NAICS code is 423450 "Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers". The applicable small business size standard is 100 employees. (v) The contract line items for this acquisition are listed in table B-1 "Schedule of Items" outlined in the attachment entitled "Additional Documentation", which can be found at the bottom of this announcement. (vi) The Government intends to issue an order to purchase the items described in table B-1 "Schedule of Items" outlined on the attachment entitled "Additional Documentation", which can be found at the bottom of this announcement. The policies and procedures outlined at Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 11.104 "Use of Brand Name or Equal Purchase Descriptions" apply to this procurement. Prospective sources may offer products other than those specifically referenced herein by brand name, which shall meet the salient characteristics listed herein. The salient characteristics of the items to be acquired are listed on attached document entitled "Additional Documentation", which can be found at the bottom of this announcement. (vii) Shipping shall be FOB destination door-to-door to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany (shipping charges included in the price) no later than 30 calendar days after date of order. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (JUN 2008), applies to this procurement. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 - The following terms shall apply to this solicitation in addition to those terms and conditions in FAR provision 52.212-1. The specific paragraphs of FAR 52.212-1 affected are described below. Paragraph (b) "Submission of Offers". The following is added: (1)Communications Regarding This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. (a)Questions or comments regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing, cite the solicitation number, and be directed to the following Government representative: Name: Lourdes Schroeder Email: lourdes.schroeder@us.army.mil (b)Oral questions will not be taken or answered by phone due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. (c)Questions or comments should be submitted by 21 April 2011 to allow for analysis and dissemination of responses in advance of the quote due date. Late questions or comments are not guaranteed a response prior to the offer due date. (d)All questions will be answered via amendment to the solicitation. (e)Questions or comments shall not be directed to the technical activity personnel. (2)Quote Content. (a) Incomplete quotes that do not contain all the data listed below may not be considered to receive an order. Quoters are responsible for including sufficient details, in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each quote. A complete quote consists of the following data: - A technical descriptions of the proposed items; if the quoter is offering equal products of the brand name, then it must demonstrate that, and explain how, the equal product meets the aforementioned salient characteristics; - the proposed price for each contract line item number (CLIN) and the total order value; - completion of representations and certifications on-line at the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA); and - registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database per FAR Subpart 4.1102(a). Pursuant to FAR clause 52-212-4 (t), in order to be eligible to receive an order from the U.S. Government, the prospective contractor shall be registered in CCR. (3)In accordance with FAR provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, if the quoter is not proposing the brand name item listed on the CLINs, then it must submit technical data about the item to demonstrate the item offered meets the Government's minimum requirements. Failure to include the supporting documentation for equal items that demonstrates they meet or exceed the Government minimum requirements will render a quote ineligible to receive an order. Paragraph (n) "Other Solicitation Provisions" is added. The following solicitation provisions are applicable to this solicitation. 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer MAY 1999 52.233-2 Service Of Protest SEP 2006 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country JAN 2009 (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 2009), applies to this acquisition. The addendum to the FAR provision 52.212-2 is as follows: (a)The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order as a result of this RFQ on an all or none basis. (b)Evaluation and award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable selection process on the basis of the lowest price, technically acceptable quote that is rated acceptable for all of the technical requirements. Technical acceptability will be determined from information submitted by the quoter, which must provide sufficient details to show that the proposed items meet the stated salient characteristics. Past performance will be evaluated as part of the responsibility evaluation of the apparent technically acceptable low quoter. (c)The Government will evaluate quotes for including a technical description of the proposed items; for demonstrating, and explaining, how equal products meet the stated salient characteristics; for including prices for all CLINs & the total order value; for completing ORCA certifications; and for demonstrating that the quoter is registered in CCR. (d)The following evaluation standards will be used to rate quotes: a.Acceptable: Meets performance or capability requirements. A quote that satisfies all of the stated requirements and is complete. A quote that contains no major error(s), omission(s) or deficiency (ies). b.Unacceptable: Fails to meet performance or capability requirements. A quote that is incomplete. A quote that contains a major error(s), omission(s) or deficiency(ies) that indicates a lack of understanding of the requirements. (x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2011) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002), applies to this RFQ. The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. The provisions at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. (JUN 2005) applies to this RFQ. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAR 2009), applies to this procurement. Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4 - The following terms shall apply to this order in addition to those terms and conditions in FAR clause 52.212-4. The specific paragraphs of FAR 52.212-4 affected are described below. Paragraph (g) "Invoice". The following is added: (a)Payment will be made by Government Purchase Card (GPC). Therefore, invoices shall be submitted after delivery to the following Government representative: Name: Lourdes Schroeder Email: lourdes.schroeder@us.army.mil Paragraph (u) "Additional Contract Clauses" apply to this RFQ as follows: 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sep 2006) -- Alternate I OCT 1995 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies AUG 2009 52.222-50 Alt I Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) Alternate I AUG 2007 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses APR 1984 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials JAN 2009 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation AUG 2008 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English JUN 1997 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties JUN 1997 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports MAR 2008 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Aug 2009) (DEV) applies to this acquisition. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items (JUL 2009) (Deviation), applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The items included in the quote shall be consistent with customary commercial practices. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is not applicable. (xv) Quotes shall be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. Central European Time, 6 May 2011, by electronic mail to lourdes.schroeder@us.army.mil Maximum electronic mail size: 3MB per email. Quoters may submit multiple emails. Quoters may submit multiple electronic mails. (xvi) The primary point of contact for this RFQ is Ms. Lourdes Schroeder, who may be reached at lourdes.schroeder@us.army.mil.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: European Regional Contracting Office ATTN:MCAA E, Building 3705 Landstuhl, Germany APO AE
- Zip Code: 09180
- Zip Code: 09180
- Record
- SN02420104-W 20110409/110407235132-30bdae0e6c6c3543a9c5cffd4c50d2e2 (fbodaily.com)
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