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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 14, 2011 FBO #3672
DOCUMENT

66 -- Affirm VPIII Lab Equipment - Attachment

Notice Date

12/12/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

339113 — Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Officer (NCO 21);VA Palo Alto HealthCare System;4951 Arroyo Rd. bldg. 88, Rm 217;Livermore CA 94550
 

ZIP Code

94550
 

Solicitation Number

VA26112Q0100
 

Response Due

12/29/2011
 

Archive Date

2/27/2012
 

Point of Contact

Nicholas Kluch
 

E-Mail Address

9-6405<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The proposed contract action is a Blanket Purchase Agreement for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate under FAR 13.303. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit offers. This notice of intent is a request for competitive offers, Brand Name or Equal, and any quote received prior to 12/29/2011 will be considered by the Government. NAICS code is 339113. The size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-54. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. Supplies include items classified under Federal Supply Codes 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The Government intends to award one (1) blanket purchase agreements Vendors need to review the following information and must submit the information required in the offer evaluation portion. This information will be reviewed by the Government. Only electronic offers will be accepted. Limit email size to no larger than 3MB. Offers are due to Nicholas.Kluch@va.gov by 3:00 PM PDT 12/29/2011. Offer shall provide pricing for all items (see para 2.1 and 2.2 (brand name or equal)). Blanket Purchase Agreement Laboratory Equipment and Supplies for the VA Sierra Pacific Network Northern California Health Care System 1.Description of Agreement 1.1.The Contractor shall delivery durable medical goods, FOB Destination, in quantities specified by orders under this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) directly to patients of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) through the open market. 1.2.This Blanket Purchase Agreement will expire upon reaching $450,000.00 in orders placed under it, or after five years, whichever is sooner. In addition, either party may terminate this agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice. 1.2.1.After BPA expiration or termination, no additional orders may be placed under this BPA; however, this BPA will remain in effect until all orders placed under this BPA are fulfilled. 2.Specific Tasks-The Contractor Shall 2.1.Provide Affirm VPIII (brand name or equal) equipment on a cost per test basis for detection and identification of vaginitis pathogens. 2.2.Provide the following reagents test kits: Item No. 446252 Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification test kits (brand name or equal) Item No. 446255 Affirm VPIII Ambient Temperature Transport System (brand name or equal) 2.3.Locations: VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS), for the purpose of this BPA includes: 2.3.1.Delivery location(s) shall be specified either in individual orders, or, shall be specified for individual product shipments in the case of an order issued solely for funding purposes. 2.4.Each individual order may add additional, mutually-agreeable terms and conditions; so long they do not conflict with the parent BPA. 2.5.The contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) than the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) with final approval of the Contracting Officer. 2.6.Delivery requirements. All orders under this blanket purchase agreement (BPA) shall be delivered within ten business days (10) from receipt of order. 2.7.Contractor shall ship all orders under this BPA to the ship to address stated on each order. The Contractor shall include packing slips with each order that must contain the contractor's business name, list of items shipped, Obligation number (provided at time or order) and customer service contact information. 2.8.If the contractor is unable to make delivery on an ordered item, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COTR as soon as practicable. 2.9.PRODUCT RECALL: The Contractor is required to have in place a system of notification of product hazards, defects and recalls, shall maintain an effective plan and record of all recall actions. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) of any recalls initiated within ten (10) working days of receipt of recall notification. 3.Ordering Procedures: 3.1.The Northern California Health Care System will order using Delivery Orders under the established BPA. 4.Extent of Obligation 4.1.This BPA does not obligate any funds. The Government is only obligated to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under this BPA. 5.Purchase Limitation 5.1.Each individual order under this BPA shall be limited to $100,000.00. 6.Individuals Authorized to Purchase Under This BPA. 6.1.All VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Contracting Officers are authorized to purchase under this BPA. 6.2.The VA shall furnish a list of other individuals authorized to purchase under this BPA. 7.Delivery Tickets 7.1.All deliveries under this BPA shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that shall contain the following minimum information: 7.1.1.Name of Supplier 7.1.2.BPA number 7.1.3.Date of Purchase 7.1.4.Name of VA Official making purchase 7.1.5.Obligation number 7.1.6.Itemized list of supplies furnished 7.1.7.Quantity, unit price, and extension for each item, less applicable discounts 7.1.8.Date of delivery. 7.1.9.Delivery Location 8.Invoices 8.1.An itemized invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. These invoices need not be supported by copies of delivery tickets. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this clause, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm, respectively. FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (July 2004) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2010). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Nov 2011) For the purposes of this clause, items (b) 1, 4, 6, 7, 13, 22, 25-32, 35, 37, 39, 41, 47, and 49 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedures (May 2006) FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (April 1984) FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (April 1984) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (Nov 1984) VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (April 1984) For the purpose of this clause, the fill in is "All states and territories in which performance under this BPA occurs". VAAR 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.273-75 Security Requirements For Unclassified Information Technology Resources (Interim - October 2008) VAAR 852.273-76 Electronic Invoice Submission (Interim - October 2008) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) For the purpose of this provision, the fill-ins are http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html and http://www1.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm, respectively. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Nov 2011): Offerors must return this provision with their proposal. They may either (1)complete all relevant portions of the provision or (2) complete paragraph (b) of the provision and indicate that it has completed official representations and certifications online at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officer (Jan 2008) Offerors will be evaluated to the extent they can provide the items (or equal) listed in the price schedule in Section B. The Government will award to the lowest priced, responsible offeror that meets equipment form fit and function. In addition, equipment shall: -Be able to test for 3 organisms in a single test (Trichomonas, Gardnerella and Candida). -Not exceed 6"H x 10"W x 9"D.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/VAPAHCS/VAPAHCS/VA26112Q0100/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA261-12-Q-0100 VA261-12-Q-0100- AFFIRM VPIII ANALYZER.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=280708&FileName=VA261-12-Q-0100-004.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=280708&FileName=VA261-12-Q-0100-004.doc

 

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Record

SN02637549-W 20111214/111212234246-c696d0d92df531fafb18f31941f61fad (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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