MODIFICATION
66 -- Small Rodent Respiratory System
- Notice Date
- 8/2/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46222
- ZIP Code
- 46222
- Solicitation Number
- VA251-13-Q-0529
- Response Due
- 7/30/2013
- Archive Date
- 1/26/2014
- Point of Contact
- Name: Melissa Reed, Title: Training Officer/Contract Specialist, Phone: 3179881503, Fax: 3179881813
- E-Mail Address
-
melissa.reed@va.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- CANCELLATION NOTICE: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.The solicitation number is VA251-13-Q-0529 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-68. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-07-30 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Detroit, MI 48201 The VHA NCO 11 - 583 - Indianapolis, IN requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001: Item Number SFT4116 Small Rodent Respiratory System WBP Volumne Site Type, 1, EA; LI 002: Item Number SFT4150 Metabolism for WBP Site Type, 1, EA; LI 003: Item Number SFT40204 FinePointe software collection site (Four sites-add on), 1, EA; LI 004: Item Number TBL3000 [x] FinePointe unrestrained Whole Body Plethysmography (uWBP) for volume measurements in rodents. Includes automated calibration, bias flow, and up to four-chamber capacity. Supports mouse, rat, and/or guinea pig applications. USB., 2, EA; LI 005: Item Number AUT71201 Calibrator for FinePointeT Series systems, 1, EA; LI 006: Item Number TRD5717 Flow Transducer with temperature and humidity input for use with FinePointe WBP, 8, EA; LI 007: Item Number PLY4211 Conscious Mouse WBP - Unrestrained WBP Plethysmograph. Utilizing Halcyon(TM) low noise pneumotachograph technology. (Patent #6,902,532), 4, EA; LI 008: Item Number FLT0004 4-site drying stand, with drying columns, filters, tubing, and fittings, 1, EA; LI 009: Item Number PLY4000 Metabolism Distribution Reservoir; for receiving gas from tanks/pressure regulator (or a pump) distributing the flow equally to one or more chambers, 1, EA; LI 010: Item Number TRD5720 Temperature/Humidity probe for use with FinePointe WBP systems, 8, EA; LI 011: Item Number AUT4500 Digital gas analyzer for metabolism with USB interface. Supports 1-4 sites., 1, EA; LI 012: Item Number SER1020 Comprehensive Support. Telephone and email support. Free software updates (FinePointe software only). Free maintenance kits. Discounted visits. Free data review services. 12 months., 1, EA; LI 013: Item Number SER-INUN2 Installation, training, or on-site service for Universites or non-profit / non-commercial organization, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 11 - 583 - Indianapolis, IN intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 11 - 583 - Indianapolis, IN is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. Seller Attachments) may be requested, pricing shall be entered as a 'bid' in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the apparent winning bidder shall be required to complete the solicitation documents prior to award.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Detroit, MI 48201
- Zip Code: 48201
- Zip Code: 48201
- Record
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