85 -- INCONTINENT PADS

Notice Date

September 19, 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 618-63-02

Response Due

October 5, 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. Request For Quotation (RFQ) 618-63-02 entitled "Incontinent Pads" is issued for Brand Name or Equal. 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 97-27 and VAAR 97-8. NAICS Code 422990 applies and the small business size is 500 employees. 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. Contractor shall provide two line items. Item 1 -- Incontinent Pad, Molimed, Brand Name or Equal, Medline #PHT168540, disposable, light protection, holds 300cc, absorbent padding composed of high density pulp layer with super absorbent polymer, 28 per bag, 6 bags per case. Item 1 estimated quantity is 1050 cases. Item 2 -- Incontinent Pad, Moliform, Brand Name or Equal, Medline #PHT168260, disposable, moderate protection, holds 1100cc, absorbent padding composed of high density pulp layer with super absorbent polymer, 28 per bag, 4 bags per case. Item 2 estimated quantity is 55 cases. Descriptive Literature reflecting absorbency and component material is required. Bid samples are required and must be received prior to date of opening. Provide a minimum of five (5) bid samples for each line item. Contract period will be from date of award through September 30, 2002 with two 12 month options to extend. Offerors may submit separate pricing schedules for option years. Vendor will ship on an on-demand, as-needed basis. Delivery orders are anticipated to be placed approximately once per month. Deliver FOB Destination. Payment will be made by purchase order or Government Purchase Card (VISA). Deliver 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 52.216-18 Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations; FAR 52.216-21 Requirements; FAR 52.-217-6 -- Option for Increased Quantity; FAR 52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds; FAR 52.232-19 -- Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year; FAR 52.237-3 -- Continuity of Services; VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; 852.219-70 Protest Content; and 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure. The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently implementing a Department-wide standardization program. As a result, VA is issuing National Consolidated Contract(s)/BPAs for standardized items. In the future, when any item in this contract is standardized under any National Consolidated Contract or BPA, the item will be deleted from this contract 30 days after written notice from the Contracting Officer. 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 bid samples provided, descriptive literature, delivery time frame, past performance history, and price. Evaluation of bid samples may be subjective in nature. The acceptability of each item offered for evaluation will be determined solely by medical center staff. Award will be made to the offeror determined to be the "best value" and may be made with or without discussions. Offers and bid samples are due October 5, 2001, at 2:30 pm. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Faxed offers will not be accepted. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010921/85SOL002.HTM (W-262 SN50Y0R5)