Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Page 3 of 3 This is a 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 c... Page 3 of 3 This is a 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number 36C24822Q0174 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract. The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07, August 11, 2021. This solicitation intends to award a contract through full and open competition after exclusions under a Small Business Set Aside associated with NAICS Code 339114 with a size standard of 750 employees. The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center has a requirement for a 6-Step Endodontic Microscope. Below are the standard items necessary for the quote. Quantity Description 2 EA 6-Step Endodontic Microscope Salient Characteristics: 6 Step Endodontic Microscope 6 step turret magnification system 0-220 Inclinable binocular Head LED lightsource with green and amber UV filter Floorstand, mobile and total locking casters Objective lens: 175mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, and 400mm Widefield eyepieces with dioptic lock: 10x, 12.5x, 16x and 20x Led Illumination + 150,000 LUX 50,000-hour life Horizontal arm, spring arm, extension arm Carr binocular adapter, 45-degree binocular extender Warranty: 3 years or more Comparative evaluations will be performed after all quotes have been received. Offeror quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The information identified provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the supplies being requested. Only new equipment is acceptable; no remanufactured, used/refurbished or "gray market" items. No product in development shall be considered. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. At a minimum the quote shall contain the following: The name, address, and telephone number of the vendor. Tax Identification Number (TIN) DUNS Number / Cage Code Point of Contact for submission of orders if awarded a contract Authorized Distributor Letter certified by OEM. Quoted price shall include delivery. Place of Delivery: LOCATION ADDRESS West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33410 Period of Performance/Delivery Timeframe: 45 Day ARO The provision at 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Addendum: The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum and applies to this solicitation. See solicitation for more details on this Addendum. Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, though not limited only to those listed on this announcement. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following: http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than November 26, 2021, 12:00 PM EST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C24822Q0174, 6 Step Endodontic Microscope within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email to Lakiesha Anderson, Lakiesha.anderson@va.gov no later than November 24, 2021, 12:00 PM EST. Offers shall be sent by email to Lakiesha.Anderson@va.gov.