SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Radiation Protection Cabin
- Notice Date
- 9/7/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334517
— Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Brecksville Division;Cleveland VA Medical Center;10000 Brecksville Road;Brecksville OH 44141
- ZIP Code
- 44141
- Solicitation Number
- VA-250-07-RQ-0163
- Response Due
- 9/15/2007
- Archive Date
- 11/14/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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; quotes are being requested. Solicitation Number VA-250-07-RQ-0163 is being issued as Request for Quotes (RFQ) and the intent is to award a fixed firm contract for supplies and services. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-18. This requirement is a 100% Small Business set-aside for commercial items under the North Atlantic Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 334517 Irradiation apparatus manufacturing, Size Standard $500M per annum. REQUIREMENTS: The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 10000 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141, (hereafter known as the VAMC), is seeking a Cathpax Radiation Protection Cabin or brand equivalent. (1) The vendor shall provide a Radiation Protection Cabin (RPC) that provides full protection from radiation exposure during x-ray procedures without the need for addition lead protective apparel. (2) Cabin shall have a minimum of two (2) millimeters lead equivalent leaded gas. (3) Cabin shall have a minimum of two (2) millimeter shielded cabin frame. The RPC shall also include: (3) Removable, autoclavable armhole ports. (4) Flexible protective sleeve. (5) Optional flexible protective curtain mounted on a jointed arm to shield the operator's back. (6) Height-adjustable arm holes. (7) Removable leaning bar for the operator. (8) 200 mm diameter wheels for easy maneuverability of the shield. (9) Disposable sterile drape kit. Quotes with additional features will still be considered, provided the minimum requirements of the Government have been met. Each line item must have a description and pricing information. Quotes must contain a proposed installation and educational training timeline. The RPC will be installed for service at the Wade Park division of the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. SITE VISITS: There shall be no site visit for this procurement. PRICING AND LINE ITEMS: Offeror shall provide pricing for: (1) One (1) Cathpax Radiation Protection Cabin as described in above requirements. (2) Cathpax disposable sterile drape kit. Offeror shall provide unit price per lot of 50 kits. (3) Total price. The total price offered shall include all other charges, (e.g., to include but not limited to installation, maintenance, and training). PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the following addendum to the provisions, delete paragraphs (h) and (i) of the standard provisions. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items) all offers will be considered for BEST VALUE in descending order of importance. Past performance: please include three references of customers who have purchased a similar system. Past performance with VA or other Government agencies is preferred. Please include company name, point of contact information, purchase order or reference number, and dollar value. Those not submitting past performance references will be given a neutral rating. Price: Quote for each line item; including but not limited to: cost of one RPC system, cost of assembly, cost of educational training, and cost of disposable sterile drape kit. Warranty and service: Indicate terms. Installation: 30 Days FOB Destination is requested. Please include an estimated date of arrival. NOTE: The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, vendors shall submit the most favorable terms. Small businesses, especially service-disabled veteran owned small businesses and veteran owned are encouraged to contract their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their quote. The web site address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.nct. Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Regulations 52.212-4(g) and shall be submitted to Financial Management Systems, PO Box 149971, Austin, Texas 78714. Remittance address: Payments under this contract shall be made to the address indicated in your quote. Offerors shall complete FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items available for online registration at http://orca.bpn.gov or include a written copy with the quote submitted. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, to include the following addendum to the clause. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.22236,52.222-37,52.225-3 Alternate I. The preceding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The preceding Veterans Administration (VAAR) clauses and provisions may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.va.gov/oa&mmlvarr/. All questions must be submitted to Wayne Berry, Administrative Contracting Officer in writing by e-mail or fax only. All responses to questions that may affect offers will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Question submitted after September 12, 2007 that may affect the competitive process can not be addressed. Quotes and samples are due no later than 10 a.m. EST September 17, 2007. Quotes can be sent by email Wayne.Berry@va.gov. The successful offeror must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be awarded a contract. You may register easily and quickly on-line at http://www.ccr.gov.
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