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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 FBO #3585
DOCUMENT

66 -- VIBRATION SHAKER SYSTEM - Attachment

Notice Date

9/16/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System;Acquisitions (90A);Pittsburgh PA 15215-1802
 

ZIP Code

15215-1802
 

Solicitation Number

VA24411RQ0712
 

Response Due

9/27/2011
 

Archive Date

11/11/2011
 

Point of Contact

Bridget Kornish
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Vibration Shaker System 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. Solicitation number VA-244-11-RQ-0712 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation and Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation. This solicitation is being issued on an unrestricted basis to allow for full and open competition. The associated NAICS code is 334519. Pursuant to FAR 13.5, this acquisition shall comply with the Test Program for Certain commercial Items. Award will be conducted and evaluated under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items, and FAR 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The responsible offerors must be registered in the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) database (available at: http://orca.bpn.gov/) system per FAR 52.212-3, and submit a completed copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their quote. Offerors must also be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database (available at: www.ccr.gov) per FAR 52.212-1. Lack of registration in CCR will qualify contractor as ineligible for award. All responsible sources may submit a quotation in response to this solicitation, which shall be considered. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for a firm fixed type contract based on the Lowest Price Technically. The VA Pittsburgh Medical Center intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government (best value). This is a Brand Name or Equal purchase description. As such, the provision at FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) applies to this RFQ. This acquisition is for the following items as identified in each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). STATEMENT OF WORK The VA Medical Centers Human Engineering Research Laboratories is in need of a Vibration Shaker System the will provide HERL researchers with a high-fidelity virtual reality test-bed to simulate real-world community environments for wheelchair users. Upon delivery of purchased items, Contractors will be responsible for assembling and calibrating all components delivered. The contractor will be required to use their own equipment for the installation. They may need to attach components to any or all of our utilities including electrical, pneumatic, and water. Installation will need to occur during regular business hours 8am-4pm Monday thru Friday. The POC for delivery and installation will be Zach Mason 412-822-3666 or zdm7@pitt.edu. A temporary/visitor access pass will be necessary to gain access to the building. That can be obtained by signing in at the front desk. The contractor will be escorted and supervised while performing work. There will be no access given to any VA Networks for installation. This requirement will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. To be deemed Technically Acceptable all Offers must be able to prove to be capable of providing quality equipment to include installation by providing literature to support products and services that are being offered. The following items will be needed to fulfill this requirement. Line ItemQtyUnit of IssueManufacturerItem No.Item DescriptionPrice 00014EA Instron3693-166 +/- 10kN Actuator Pedestal Mount Labyrinth Bearing +/- 75mm Stroke. $______________ 00024EAInstron3340-15163 1/min (16 GPM) Single Valve Actuator Mounted Manifold For One Type 761 Servovalve. $______________ 00034EAInstron3320-51320 1/min (5 GPM) Servovalve Type 761 Standard Response.$______________ 00041EAInstron3340-241Hydraulic Control Module. Expandable single unit. Maximum flow rate of 250 1/min (65.8 GPM) Operating pressure 210 bar.$______________ 00053EAInstron3340-247Hydraulic Distribution Module. $______________ 00064EAInstron3450-011 Up to 45 1/min Flow Hose Set 6m long with SAE Fittings.$______________ 00071EAInstron1400-055Installation of hardware/software.$______________ 00081EAInstron1400-003Tensile Service to include travel. (Must be at the current GSA rate.)$______________ The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is HERL Bakery Square 6425 Penn Ave Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The Government will award on a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quotes shall include the following: (1) Technical specification. (2) Delivery date (3) Price: all pricing shall be F.O.B. destination. The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Items), the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Capabilities, (2) Quality (3) Price. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. To review the clauses in full text please refer to the following websites. http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2010) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.246-70 GUARANTEE (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.246-71 INSPECTION (JAN 2008) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011) SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JAN 2008) VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors --- Commercial Items - Sub-Part 13.5 Test Program Offers are due on September 27, 2011 at Noon EST. All questions/inquiries must be submitted to the contract officer via electronic mail (e-mail) not later than 3:00 PM EST on September 22, 2011. Inquiries submitted via telephone calls will be re-directed to an e-mail submission. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Bridget Kornish via email to: bridget.kornish@va.gov. Offerors who fail to complete and submit the requirements above may be considered non-responsive.
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA-244-11-RQ-0712 VA-244-11-RQ-0712_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=257654&FileName=VA-244-11-RQ-0712-000.docx)

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