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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 FBO #4323
MODIFICATION

65 -- FURNITURE, ARTWORK, WITH INSTALLATION

Notice Date

9/23/2013
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

Contracting Office

950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
 

ZIP Code

06516
 

Solicitation Number

VA241-13-Q-1424
 

Response Due

9/25/2013
 

Archive Date

3/24/2014
 

Point of Contact

Name: Alan Link, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 2039325711, Fax: 2039374994
 

E-Mail Address

alan.link@va.gov;
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

MODIFICATION NOTICE:Bids are being solicited under solicitation number VA241-13-Q-1424. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 566119_01. GSA SCHEDULE HOLDERS, VA FSS, & ABILITY ONE: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on the specified contract. The contract must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's contract. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective contract AND approval from the soliciting contracting officer. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-09-25 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be West Haven, CT 06516 The VHA NCO 01 - 689 - West Haven, CT requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Task Chair. Description: Series Work chair shall be a high-performance, long-term swivel-type chair that meets or exceeds all ANSI - BIFMA standards, have a fixed or ratchet-style adjustable back offered in high back and mid back height options, adjustable arms with molded urethane with resilient surfaces that protect the arms and worksurfaces, 5-star molded engineered glass filled nylon base or five star polished die cast aluminum base, standard pneumatic height adjustment and swivel tilt control with tilt tension, swivel and tilt lock and offer an available synchro control featuring tilt control with side mounted tilt tension and multi-position tilt lock for maximum comfort and adjustability. Basis of Design: Steelcase/Leap, Model #: LEAP 46216179. Finishes: Fabric: Group 2 - Cogent Trails, Color: Bronzite 5S29, Back Plastic Color: Black. Qty.: 25., 25, EA; LI 002: Large Task Chair. Description: Series Work chairwith standard ergonomic features: height and width adjustable task arms with soft arm caps, pneumatic seat height adjustment / seat angle adjustment LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: C- 1A/Large Task Chair -, 4, EA; LI 003: Patient Rm. Chair. Description: Custom patient room chair - Without cross bracing, with solid laminate infill side panels - reference SPEC dwg. Attached, weighted. Basis of Design: SPEC CUSTOM chair LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: C- 2/Patient Room Chair -, 23, EA; LI 004: Conference Room Chair. Description: Chair with Arms, 3D Knit back & upholstered seat. Dual wheel black hard plastic casters. Basis of Design: Steelcase/Think 465 Series Work Chair - Base Model. F LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: C-3, 14, EA; LI 005: Guest side chair with Arms. Description: Moderne Arm in medium oak with upholstered seat and back with silver frame. Dimensions: 24.5"W x 23"D x 33"H Seat 18" xl 8". Basis of Design: Gunlocke/Molt LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: C-4A -, 17, EA; LI 006: Day Rm./Dining Chair. Description: Behavioral Health chair with cross bracing, weighted. Basis of Design: SPEC/1000 series Chair. Description: Finishes: Fabric: Guardian GU-023 - Green Tea Fra LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: C-5 -, 18, EA; LI 007: Side Chair. Description: Side Chair Page 4 of 33 with Flexnet seat. Ganging Stacking Chair. Dimensions: 18.5"Dx24.75"Wx32"H. Basis of Design: Herman Miller/Caper Chair, Model #: WC425N. Finishes: Frame Fi LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: C-6 -, 18, EA; LI 008: Group Room Stacking Chair. Description: Poly Shell stacker with Armless Stacks 8 High on floor, 1" diameter, 14 Gauge tubular steel frame, Black molded ABS glides. Basis of Design: Fixtures-Izzy/E LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: C-7, 31, EA; LI 009: Wide Sleep Chair with Wood Caps. Description: Fully renewable upholstery and components, standard moisture barrier, one step conversion to sleep surface, 74" sleep surface when reclined, wood arm cap LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: C-8 -, 2, EA; LI 010: 3 seat lounge sofa. Description: Mid Back, Armless with stitch detail. Dimensions: 73 5/8"W x 31 1/2"D x 32 1/8"H. Basis of Design: Gunlocke/Ciji, Model #: GK1113-3. Finish: Anodized Aluminum L LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LG-1 -, 1, EA; LI 011: Bariatric Single Seater with Arms. Description: Arm Panels Laminated inside &out, Load Tested 750 lbs. Dignity Seat Gap cover plate: un perforated metal. Dimensions: 32.75"H x 36.25"W x 29.75"D. B LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LG-2 -, 1, EA; LI 012: Bariatric Single Seater with Arms. Description: Bariatric Single Seat with Arm Panels Laminated inside &out, Load Tested 750 lbs. Dignity Seat Gap cover plate: un perforated metal. Dimensions: 32. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LG-2B, 2, EA; LI 013: Single Seater with Arms. Description: Single Seater with Arm Panels Laminated inside &out, Load Tested 500 lbs. Dignity Seat Gap cover plate: un perforated metal. Dimensions: 32.75"H x 29"W x 29.7 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LG-3 -, 2, EA; LI 014: Two Seater with Arms. Description: Two Seater with Arms with Arm Panels Laminated inside & out, Load _ Tested 500 lbs per seat. Seat Gap cover plate : un perforated metal. Dimensions: 32.75"H x 52"W LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LG-4 -, 1, EA; LI 015: Two Seater with Arms. Description: Arm Panels Laminated inside & out. Load Tested 500 lbs per seat. Dignity Seat Gap cover plate: un perforated metal. Dimensions: 32.75"H x 52"W x 29.75"D. Basis LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LG-4B, 1, EA; LI 016: Desk System. Description: Double Pedestal Desk Unit, Right Return File/File, Left Ped Box/Box/File, Full Pedestal, TFL Top, Desk Mounted overhead Storage Unit with task light and tackboard. Dimensi LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: D-7 -, 11, EA; LI 017: Desk System. Description: 85"Dx72"W R Unit, Left Return, Right Ped, Full Pedestal, TFL Top. Dimensions: As stated previously. Basis of Design: National Office Furniture/Renegade Desk System, Mo LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: D2-L, 3, EA; LI 018: Desk System. Description: 75N3672 DLF 1P, RENEGADE,36DX72W,DESK, LEFT PEDESTAL, FULL PED, HPL 75N2442BEFP, RENEGADE, 24DX42W, BRIDGE, HPL TOP, 75N2172CSHF29P, RENEGADE,21DX72W,CREDENZ A SHELL,HPL T LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: D3-R -, 1, EA; LI 019: Bookcase to match Desk System. Description: 4H x 36"wide Book case with 4 adjustable shelves. Dimensions: 36"W x 50"H. Basis of Design: National Office Furniture/Renegade Desk System. Finishes: LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: D-4 -, 3, EA; LI 020: Lateral File to match Desk System. Description: 4H x 36"wide Lateral File with full extension drawers with front to back hanging bars included. Dimensions: 36"W x 63"H. Basis of Design: National LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: D-5 -, 2, EA; LI 021: Side Table to coordinate with Desk System. Description: Side Table with Glass Top. Dimensions: 24"W x 24"D x 21"H. Basis of Design: National Office Furniture/Myriad Cube Style Occasional Table w LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: D-6 -, 2, EA; LI 022: 30"W Three drawer lateral file. Description: Lateral file 3H/30"W with three drawers, locking, two rails per drawer and front to back file bars per drawer. Counter balance weights. Dimensions: 30 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: F-1 -, 3, EA; LI 023: Height adjustable computer table/workstation with Performance T-Base Table. Dimensions: Rectangle Top - 42w 24d. Basis of Design: Versteel, Model #: - PET1 2442REFX LP2S WRT WOA BAT. Finishes: Pl LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-1 -, 3, EA; LI 024: Table Training Table Series. Description: Training Table Configuration to include: 2- Semi Circular Tables -3 legs P2-V 12. Dimensions: 48" x 24"x 28.5"H. 4- Rectangular Tables - P2-R12, Dimension LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-2 -, 1, EA; LI 025: Table Training Table Series. Description: Training Table Conifguration to include: 2- Semi Circular Tables -3 legs P2-V12. Dimensions: 48" x 24"x 28.5"H. 3 - Rectangular Tables - P2-R12 Dimensions LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-3 -, 1, EA; LI 026: Table Training Table Series. Description: Training Table Configuration to include: 2- Semi Circular Tables -3 legs P2 M10, Dimensions: 48" x 24"x 28.5"H. 1 - Rectangular Table - P2-R02 Dimensions: LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-4 -, 1, EA; LI 027: Side Table. Description: Side Table for Mental Health Application. Dimensions: 24" x 24" x 22". Basis of Design: SPEC/Mast Light Side Table. Finishes: Edge: Hardwood Maple HB2 edge profile, Lam LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-6 -, 1, EA; LI 028: Lounge Table. Description: 42" Diameter, Lounge Height Round Top Lounge Table with Trumpet Base - weighted. Basis of Design: SPEC/Lounge Table. Finishes: Laminate: Wilsonart Fusion Maple 7909-60, LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-7, 1, EA; LI 029: Corner Table. Description: Corner Table gangs/attaches to adjacent seat. Dimensions: 28" x 28". Basis of Design: SPEC/Dignity, Model #: DIGNSC. Finishes: Laminate: Wilsonart Fusion Maple 790 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-8 -, 1, EA; LI 030: Corner Table with Rounded back surface. Description: Corner Table gangs/attaches to adjacent seat. Dimensions: 28" x 28". Basis of Design: SPEC/Dignity, Model #: DIGNSC. Finishes: Laminate: LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-8A -, 1, EA; LI 031: Trumpet Base Table. Description: Round Top table with Trumpet Base - weighted. Dimensions: 42" Diameter, 29"H. Basis of Design: SPEC/Trumpet. Finishes: Laminate: Wilsonart Fusion Maple 7909-60, LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-9 -, 2, EA; LI 032: Trumpet Base Table. Description: Round Top table with Trumpet Base - weighted. Dimensions: 36" Diameter, 29"H. Basis of Design: SPEC/Trumpet. Finishes: Laminate: Wilsonart Fusion Maple 7909-60 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-10 -, 1, EA; LI 033: FP Folding Post Leg Table. Description: Dimensions: 30" x 42" x 29"H. Basis of Design: SPEC/Folding Leg Table. Finishes: Laminate: Wilsonart Fusion Maple 7909-60, Metal powder coat finish - Ni LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-11 -, 3, EA; LI 034: Coffee Table. Description: Coffe table with Molded polyethelene: Integral color with a light texture and low gloss. Dimensions: 42" x 29.5"D x 11"H. Basis of Design: Knoll/Maya Lin. Qty: 1. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-13 -, 1, EA; LI 035: Trumpet Base Table. Description Square Top table with Trumpet Base - floor mounting to fasten to the floor. Dimensions: 30"Wx 30"Dx 29"H. Basis of Design: SPEC/Trumpet. Finishes: Laminate: Wil LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: T-14 -, 4, EA; LI 036: Bookcase. Description: Bookcase solid Oak - C390420 with CUSTOM Fixed Shelf. Dimensions: 13" D x 30.5"W x 30"H. Basis of Design: Blockhouse/C9. Finish: Red Oak - Natural Finish. Qty: 1. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BC-1 -, 1, EA; LI 037: Freestanding Maple Top Locker Room Bench, Basis of Design: School Lockers. Dimensions: 48"W x 9.5"D. Finishes: Maple Wood lacquered top and heavy duty metal pedestal - color: putty. Qty. 1. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: BN-1 -, 1, EA; LI 038: Conference Area Credenza. Description: 4 Position Credenza. Dimensions: 67 3/8" x 20" x 28 1/2"H. Basis of Design: Knoll/Propeller, Model #: P5-11. Finishes: Standard metal legs: A Anodized Alu LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: CD-2 -, 1, EA; LI 039: Curvilinear Fiberglass Planter. Description: Large Fiberglass Planter to include large vertical silk floral for planter. Dimensions: 16"W x 72"D x 24"H. Basis of Design: Peter Pepper Products/Cur LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: PL-1 -, 1, EA; LI 040: Mobile Wire Cart. Desription: Wire Cart to be mobile with Solid Bottom Shelf and 3 easily Adjustable shelves without disassmbly of entire unit. Bottom shelf placement to be consistent with Joint Co LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SH-1 -, 8, EA; LI 041: Mobile Wire Cart. Desription: Wire Cart to be mobile with Solid Bottom Shelf and 3 easily Adjustable shelves without disassmbly of entire unit. Bottom shelf placement to be consistent with Joint Co LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SH-2 -, 1, EA; LI 042: Captains Bed (No Drawers). Description: 6 Anchor Points, PVC Edge Banding with Eased Edges. Tamper Resistant Security Screws, counter sunk anchor points. Oak Plywood finished backs, nylon glides. L LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: B-1 -, 17, EA; LI 043: Writing Desk. Description: Writing Desk with no drawers, PVC Edge Banding with Eased Edges, Tamper Resistant Security Screws, Oak Plywood finished back, nylon glides. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Di LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: D-1 -, 4, EA; LI 044: 3 Shelf Chest. Description: 3 shelf chest with fixed shelves, PVC Edge Banding with Eased Edges, Tamper Resistant Security Screws, Oak Plywood finished back, nylon glides. Limited Lifetime Warranty. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: W-1 -, 16, EA; LI 045: Each individual workstation shall include the following components: Traxx - Wall tracks for '/2" thick wall mounted acoustical tackable panels - Standard group M, Patina Metallic 507. Acoustical, tac LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SYS-1, 1, EA; LI 046: Systems Workstation. Same general requirements as SYS-1, modification to lay-out. Qty. 1. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SYS-2, 1, EA; LI 047: Systems Workstation. Same general requirements as SYS-1, modification to lay-out. Qty. 1. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SYS-3, 1, EA; LI 048: Systems Workstation. Same general requirements as SYS-1, modification to lay-out. Qty. 1. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SYS- 8B -, 1, EA; LI 049: Artwork. 24" x 32 - 36" framed size w/ double mat and a minumum 1 <" curved profile, solid wood frame. See artwork - framed specifications for additional information. in Section D. Qty. 21. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ART A, 21, EA; LI 050: Artwork. 36" x 42" framed size w/double mat and a minimum 1 " curved profile, solid wood frame. See artwork - framed specifications for additional information. in Section D. Qty. 19. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ART B, 19, EA; LI 051: Artwork. 32" x 48" framed size w/double mat and a minimum 1 <" metal frame. See artwork - framed specifications for additional information. in Section D. Qty 6. LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ART C, 6, EA; LI 052: DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION TO WEST HAVEN VA LOCATION LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: INSTALL -, 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 01 - 689 - West Haven, CT 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 01 - 689 - West Haven, CT is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids.All responsible Sellers 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.Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact 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. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. 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. The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor. (a) The successful bidder will supply operation/maintenance (service data) manuals with each piece of equipment in the quantity specified in the solicitation and resulting purchase order. As a minimum, the manual(s) shall be bound and equivalent to the manual(s) provided the manufacturer's designated field service representative as well as comply with all the requirements in paragraphs (b) through (i) of this clause. Sections, headings and section sequence identified in (b) through (i) of this clause are typical and may vary between manufacturers. Variances in the sections, headings and section sequence, however, do not relieve the manufacturer of his/her responsibility in supplying the technical data called for therein. (b) Title Page and Front Matter. The title page shall include the equipment nomenclature, model number, effective date of the manual and the manufacturer's name and address. If the manual applies to a particular version of the equipment only, the title page shall also list that equipment's serial number. Front matter shall consist of the Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Illustrations and a frontispiece (photograph or line drawing) depicting the equipment. (c) Section I, General Description. This section shall provide a generalized description of the equipment or devices and shall describe its purpose or intended use. Included in this section will be a table listing all pertinent equipment specifications, power requirements, environmental limitations and physical dimensions. (d) Section II, Installation. Section II shall provide pertinent installation information. It shall list all input and output connectors using applicable reference designators and functional names as they appear on the equipment. Included in this listing will be a brief description of the function of each connector along with the connector type. Instructions shall be provided as to the recommended method of repacking the equipment for shipment (packing material, labeling, etc.). (e) Section III, Operation. Section III will fully describe the operation of the equipment and shall include a listing of each control with a brief description of its function and step-by-step procedures for each operating mode. Procedures will use the control(s) nomenclature as it appears on the equipment and will be keyed to one or more illustrations of the equipment. Operating procedures will include any preoperational checks, calibration adjustments and operation tests. Notes, cautions and warnings shall be set off from the text body so they may easily be recognizable and will draw the attention of the reader. Illustrations should be used wherever possible depicting equipment connections for test, calibration, patient monitoring and measurements. For large, complex and/or highly versatile equipment capable of many operating modes and in other instances where the Operation Section is quite large, operational information may be bound separately in the form of an Operators Manual. The providing of a separate Operators manual does not relieve the supplier of his responsibility for providing the minimum acceptable maintenance data specified herein. When applicable, flow charts and narrative descriptions of software shall be provided. If programming is either built-in and/or user modifiable, a complete software listing shall be supplied. Equipment items with software packages shall also include diagnostic routines and sample outputs. Submission information shall be given in the Maintenance Section to identify equipment malfunctions that are software related. (f) Section IV, Principles of Operation. This section shall describe in narrative form the principles of operation of the equipment. Circuitry shall be discussed in sufficient detail to be understood by technicians and engineers who possess a working knowledge of electronics and a general familiarity with the overall application of the devices. The circuit descriptions should start at the overall equipment level and proceed to more detailed circuit descriptions. The overall description shall be keyed to a functional block diagram of the equipment. Circuit descriptions shall be keyed to schematic diagrams discussed in paragraph (i) below. It is recommended that for complex or special circuits, simplified schematics should be included in this section. (g) Section V, Maintenance. The maintenance section shall contain a list of recommended test equipment, special tools, preventive maintenance instructions and corrective information. The list of test equipment shall be that recommended by the manufacturer and shall be designated by manufacturer and model number. Special tools are those items not commercially available or those that are designed specifically for the equipment being supplied. Sufficient data will be provided to enable their purchase by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Preventive maintenance instructions shall consist of those recommended by the manufacturer to preclude unnecessary failures. Procedures and the recommended frequency of performance shall be included for visual inspection, cleaning, lubricating, mechanical adjustments and circuit calibration. Corrective maintenance shall consist of the data necessary to troubleshoot and rectify a problem and shall include procedures for realigning and testing the equipment. Troubleshooting shall include either a list of test points with the applicable voltage levels or waveforms that would be present under a certain prescribed set of conditions, a troubleshooting chart listing the symptom, probable cause and remedy, or a narrative containing sufficient data to enable a test technician or electronics engineer to determine and locate the probable cause of malfunction. Data shall also be provided describing the preferred method of repairing or replacing discrete components mounted on printed circuit boards or located in areas where special steps must be followed to disassemble the equipment. Procedures shall be included to realign and test the equipment at the completion of repairs and to restore it to its original operating condition. These procedures shall be supported by the necessary waveforms and voltage levels, and data for selecting matched components. Diagrams, either photographic or line, shall show the location of printed circuit board mounted components. (h) Section VI, Replacement Parts List. The replacement parts list shall list, in alphanumeric order, all electrical/electronic, mechanical and pneumatic components, their description, value and tolerance, true manufacturer and manufacturers' part number. (i) Section VII, Drawings. Wiring and schematic diagrams shall be included. The drawings will depict the circuitry using standard symbols and shall include the reference designations and component values or type designators. Drawings shall be clear and legible and shall not be engineering or productions sketches. The terms and conditions of the contractor's FSS contract (including any contract modifications) apply to all Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and task or delivery orders issued under the contract as a result of this RFQ. When a lower price has been established, or when the delivery terms, FOB terms, or ordering requirements have been modified by the BPA or task/delivery order, those modified terms will apply to all purchases made pursuant to it and take precedence over the FSS contract. Any unique terms and conditions of a BPA or order issued under the contract that are not a part of the applicable FSS contract will govern. In the event of an inconsistency between the terms and conditions of a BPA or task/delivery order and the Contractor's FSS terms, other than those identified above, the terms of the FSS contract will take precedence (Note: as used in this clause, the term "brand name" includes identification of products by make and model.) (a) If items called for by this invitation for bids have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Bids offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bids and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the invitation. (b) Unless the bidder clearly indicates in the bid that the bidder is offering an "equal" product, the bid shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in the invitation for bids. (c)(1) If the bidder proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the space provided in the invitation for bids, or such product shall be otherwise clearly identified in the bid. The evaluation of bids and the determination as to equality of the product offered shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the bidder or identified in his/her bid as well as other information reasonably available to the purchasing activity. CAUTION TO BIDDERS. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the bid and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Accordingly, to insure that sufficient information is available, the bidder must furnish as a part of his/her bid all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to: (i) Determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirement of the Invitation for Bids, and (ii) Establish exactly what the bidder proposes to furnish and what the Government would be binding itself to purchase by making an award. The information furnished may include specific references to information previously furnished or to information otherwise available to the purchasing activity. (2) If the bidder proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the Invitation for Bids, he/she shall: (i) Include in his/her bid a clear description of such proposed modifications, and (ii) Clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications. (3) Modifications proposed after bid opening to make a product conform to a brand name product referenced in the Invitation for Bids will not be considered. contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material, workmanship and performance for a period of NLT one (1) year or manufacturer's standard warranty, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material that are found to be defective during the guarantee period. Replacement of material and parts will be furnished to the Government at the point of installation, if installation is within the continental United States, or f.o.b. the continental U.S. port to be designated by the contracting officer if installation is outside of the continental United States. Cost of installation of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the contractor. Rejected goods will be held subject to contractors order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the contractor's address at his/her risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the contractor's account. a) To improve the timeliness of payments and lower overall administrative costs, VA strongly encourages contractors to submit invoices using its electronic invoicing system. At present, electronic submission is voluntary and any nominal registration fees will be the responsibility of the contractor. VA intends to mandate electronic invoice submission, subject to completion of the federal rulemaking process. At present, VA is using a 3rd party agent to contact contractors regarding this service. During the voluntary period, contractors interested in registering for the electronic system should contact the VA's Financial Services Center at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: West Haven, CT 06516

Zip Code: 06516-2770
 

Record

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