Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

36C24922Q0667 Page 19 of 19 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 36C24922Q0667 GE LOGIQ eR8 Ultrasound This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in... 36C24922Q0667 Page 19 of 19 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 36C24922Q0667 GE LOGIQ eR8 Ultrasound This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation number 36C24922Q0667 is issued as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, effective 05/26/2022. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6525, Imaging Equipment and Supplies; Medical, Dental, Veterinary. The Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 1030 Jefferson Ave, TN 38104, is seeking to purchase GE LOGIQ eR8 Ultrasound or equivalent equipment, accessories and training. Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the attached STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Instructions to Quoters, Price/Cost Schedule, Clauses and Provisions. Statement of Work: 1. GENERAL: Contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, parts, equipment, operating and/or Technical/maintenance manuals, training, delivery, and accessories necessary to furnish and install the NextGen LOGIQ e R8 Compact Digital Ultrasound Console as defined herein. The NextGen LOGIQ e combines the high performance of a console system with the portability of a laptop. GE Healthcare s compact system is designed for general imaging, musculoskeletal, anesthesiology, interventional, emergency, and critical care applications. It provides ultrasound imaging with precise anatomical detail at a variety of depths. With enhanced cybersecurity measures from the Windows 10 operating platform, the system includes innovative features that help simplify interventional procedures. This is a request for one NextGen LOGIQ e R8 Compact Digital Ultrasound Console that will not connect to the network or store PHI/PII. The device will be used in Dermatology. EQUIPMENT/SERVICE IDENTIFICATION IS AS FOLLOWS: 1 H8041EG NextGen LOGIQ* e R8 Compact Digital Ultrasound Console with 7-year Remote Technical and Clinical Support 1 H48312AH L10-22-RS Linear Array Probe 1 H48322AL Le High-Res PDI Software Option 1 H48352AL Advanced Isolation Cart 110 V 1 H48352AN Isolation Cart Accessory Basket 2. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS: A. CO - Contracting Officer B. COTR - Contracting Officer's Technical Representative C. Contractor and/or Supplier/Installer - Company performing work under this contract. D. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association. E. VAMC - Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center F. JACHO - Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations G. FSE - Field Service Engineer/Technician H. UL -Underwriters Laboratories I. OSHA Occupational, Safety and Health Administration K. OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer 3. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. Specifications of component equipment as set forth in this section are minimum specifications unless otherwise stated and shall not be construed as limiting the overall quality, quantity, or performance characteristics of items furnished in the system. The Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements and the contractor shall be held responsible for the supply, performance, and overall quality of the contractor s furnished equipment. 2. All equipment to be supplied under this specification shall be new and the current model of a standard product of a manufacturer of record. A manufacturer of record shall be defined as a company whose main occupation is the manufacturer for sale and lease of the items of equipment and which: a) Maintains a factory production line. b) Maintains stock of replacement parts for the item. c) Maintains engineering drawings, specifications, operating manuals, and maintenance manuals. d) Has published and distributed descriptive literature and equipment specifications on the equipment. 4. GUARANTEE/WARRANTY: The Contractor warrants that the system will be free from defects from materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of not less than one (1) year for equipment defined herein. Contractor will replace or repair equipment if necessary to the satisfaction of the Government. Contractor shall provide a copy of the written warranty upon delivery of the equipment. 5. PRODUCT MODIFICATION, REMOVAL, OR RECALL: If any product awarded under this solicitation requires modification, is removed, or recalled by the Contractor or manufacturer, or if any required modification, removal, or recall is suggested or mandated by a regulatory or official agency, the following steps will immediately be taken by the Contractor or manufacturer: Notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, in the most expeditious manner possible. Provide two copies of the notification which shall include, but not be limited to the following: Complete item description and/or identification, order numbers from customers, and the contract number assigned as a result of an award on this solicitation. Reasons for modifications, removal, or recall. Necessary instructions for return for credit, replacement, or corrective action. b. Provide the above information to all agencies and VA Facilities that purchased the product. The Contracting Officer shall be provided a copy of the notification in b. above, and a list of all agencies and/or VA facilities notified c. Contractor shall be responsible for any costs associated with the above. 6. OPERATING/MAINTENANCE MANUALS: In addition to the electronic copy of the operating/maintenance manual (if available), Contractor shall provide two (2) copies of the Operating and/or Maintenance manuals. Price/Cost Schedule All interested vendors shall provide Brand Name or Equal quotations for the following Schedule: CLIN Description Qty Unit of Issue Unit Price Extended Price 0001 NextGen LOGIQ e R8 Compact Digital Ultrasound Console with 7-year Remote Technical and Clinical Support 1 EA $_________ $__________ 0002 L10-22-RS Linear Array Probe 1 EA $_________ $__________ 0003 High-Res PDI Software Option 1 EA $_________ $__________ 0004 Advanced Isolation Cart 110 V LOGIQ*e Isolation cart with ergonomic features including: 110V Transformer, probe and gel holders, shelf for DVD-RW, shelf for B and W printer and clipboard holder. 1 EA $_________ $__________ 0005 Isolation Cart Accessory Basket 1 EA $_________ $__________ Total Cost $_______________________ Delivery of all quantities to the following location: Memphis VA Medical Center 1030 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 Invoices shall be submitted in arrears upon acceptance of all products. The following Commercial Items clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 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.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ FAR Title Date 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS Jun 2020 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE Oct 2018 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE Aug 2020 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT Nov 2021 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS Nov 2021 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS May 2022 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE Nov 2020 52.219-28 POST AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION Sep 2021 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR Jun 2003 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMIDIES Jan 2020 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Sep 2016 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES Jun 2020 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS Nov 2021 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING Jun 2020 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT Jul 2020 52.225-4 BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT CERTIFICATE Feb 2021 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES Feb 2021 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT Oct 2018 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS Nov 2021 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (DEVIATION) Mar 2020 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS Jan 2008 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018) The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product, project or commercial line of endeavor. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.211-70 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS (NOV 2018) The Contractor shall follow standard commercial practices to furnish manual(s), handbook(s) or brochure(s) containing operation, installation, and maintenance instructions, including pictures or illustrations, schematics, and complete repair/test guides, as necessary, for technical medical equipment and devices, and/or other technical and mechanical equipment provided per all CLIN s. The manuals, handbooks or brochures shall be provided in hard copy, soft copy or with electronic access instructions, consistent with standard industry practices for the equipment or device. Where applicable, the manuals, handbooks or brochures will include electrical data and connection diagrams for all utilities. The documentation shall also contain a complete list of all replaceable parts showing part number, name, and quantity required. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS (APR 2020) (a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for VA medical facilities. (b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (End of clause) VAAR 852.212-72 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (MAR 2020) (DEVIATION) (a) No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory. (b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics. (c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM or by an intermediary distributor authorized by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. (End of clause) VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUL 2019)(DEVIATION) (a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, Service-disabled veteran owned small business concern or SDVOSB : (1) Means a small business concern: (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.101, Surviving Spouse definition); (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran; (iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document; (iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 CFR part 74 and is so listed in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov); and (v) The business will comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and 125, including the nonmanufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 121.406 and 125.6, provided that any reference therein to a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (SDVO SBC), is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB. The nonmanufacturer rule and the limitations on subcontracting apply to all SDVOSB and VOSB set-asides and sole source contracts. (2) Service-disabled Veteran means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). (b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Only VIP-listed service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (SDVOSBs) may submit offers in response to this solicitation. Offers received from concerns that are not VIP-listed service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns shall not be considered. (2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a VIP-listed service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern that meets the size standard for the applicable NAICS code. (c) Representation. By submitting an offer, the prospective contractor represents that it is an eligible SDVOSB as defined in this clause, 38 CFR part 74, and VAAR subpart 819.70. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), only VIP-listed SDVOSBs are considered eligible. Therefore, any reference in 13 CFR part 121 and 125 to a servicedisabled veteran-owned small business concern (SDVO SBC), is to be construed to apply to a VA verified and VIP-listed SDVOSB and only such concern(s) qualify as similarly situated. The offeror must also be eligible at the time of award. (d) Agreement. Agreement. When awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101, Definitions), including orders under multiple-award contracts, or a subcontract, an SDVOSB agrees that in the performance of the contract, the SDVOSB shall comply with requirements in VAAR subpart 819.70 and SBA regulations on small business size and government contracting programs at 13 CFR part 121 and 125, including the nonmanufacturer rule and limitations on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR part 121.406 and 125.6, provided that for purposes of the limitations on subcontracting, only VIP-listed SDVOSBs shall be considered eligible and/or similarly situated (i.e., a firm that has the same small business program status as the prime contractor). An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor. An otherwise eligible firm further agrees to the following: (1) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. (2) Supplies or products. (i) In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. (ii) In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. (3) General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, it will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. (4) Special trade contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs. (5) Subcontracting. Any work that a VIP-listed SDVOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the percent of subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. For supply or construction contracts, cost of materials is excluded and not considered to be subcontracted. For mixed contracts and additional limitations, refer to 13 CFR 125.6. (e) Joint ventures. A joint venture may be considered an SDVOSB if the joint venture is listed in VIP and complies with the requirements in 13 CFR 125.18(b), provided that any reference therein to service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern or SDVO SBC, is to be construed to mean a VIP-listed SDVOSB. A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (d) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants. (f) Precedence. For any inconsistencies between the requirements of the SBA program for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and the VA Veterans First Contracting Program, as defined in VAAR subpart 819.70 and this clause, the VA Veterans First Contracting Program requirements have precedence. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018) (a) This solicitation includes Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set aside. (b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor s offices where the Contractor s business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor s compliance with this requirement. © All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement to ensure the Contractor s business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs. (d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause (1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (2) Designated agency office has the meaning given in 5 CFR 1315.2(m). (3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the Accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests. (4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001. (5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract. (b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required. (c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following: (1) VA s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. (See Web site at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.) (2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org) includes additional information on EDI 810 and 811 formats. (d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905. (e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the contracting officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for: (1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States; (2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information; (3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies; (4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or (5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018) (a) Supplies and equipment. Rejected goods will be held subject to Contractor s order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the Contractor's address at the Contractor s risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the Contractor. (b) Perishable supplies. The Contractor shall remove rejected perishable supplies within 48 hours after notice of rejection. Supplies determined to be unfit for human consumption will not be removed without permission of the local health authorities. Supplies not removed within the allowed time may be destroyed. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for, nor pay for, products rejected. The Contractor will be liable for costs incident to examination of rejected products. (End of Clause) VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation shall be furnished to the Contractor. (End of clause) VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018) Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to: Memphis VA Medical Center Medical Service Department 1030 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 (End of clause) VAAR 852.247-74 ADVANCE NOTICE OF SHIPMENT (OCT 2018) Five workdays prior to shipping all items, the Contractor shall furnish the anticipated shipment date, bill of lading number (if applicable), and carrier identity to the Contracting Officer and to the Contracting Officer s Representative. (End of clause) The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ FAR Title Date 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT Oct 2018 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING Aug 2020 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Aug 1999 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS Nov 2021 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Nov 2021 Addendum to 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this combined synopsis/solicitation: Instructions for the Preparation of Quotes A. Submission of Quotes. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this Request for Quote (RFQ) at or before the exact time specified. Quotes may be submitted on letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the RFQ. As a minimum, quotes must show/include: 1. The solicitation number; 2. The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations; 3. The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter; 4. A completed Price Schedule (to include pricing for all Line Items), located on page 9 of this document; 5. An authorized distributor letter from OEM which shows evidence of being an authorized OEM Distributor or Reseller for the quoted products; 6. Delivery Date for all items; 7. A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;           8. Terms of any express warranty;            9. Any discount terms; 10. "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; 11. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);            12. Acknowledgment Request for Quotation amendments (if any); 13. Completion of FAR 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, if applicable. 14. Quote should include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, information requested in (1) to (13) and accept the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. B. Period for acceptance of Quotes. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. C. Multiple Quotes. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotes presenting alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quote submitted will be evaluated separately. D. Late submissions, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes. 1. Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. 2. Any quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is "late" and may not be considered unless it is received before purchase order issuance and the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition. 3. If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotations cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude a notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. E. Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government may issue a purchase order to one or more quoters as identified in the Request for Quote (RFQ). Therefore, the quoter s initial quote should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public s best interest. The Contracting Officer (CO) may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. F. Unique entity identifier (UEI). Applies to all quotes that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and quotes at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The quoter must enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quote, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the quoters name and address. The quoter also must enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the UEI. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the sa...