Inactive Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items 36C25819Q0404 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Num... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items 36C25819Q0404 COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 36C25819Q00404 Posted Date: 8/7/2019 Response Date: 8/9/2019 Product or Service Code: 6640 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES Set Aside (SDVOSB/VOSB): VOSB NAICS Code: 334516 MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINE Contracting Office Address DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NCO 22 Gilbert 4135 S Power Rd. Ste 103 Mesa, AZ 85212 Description 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; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2019-01 Effective 01/22/2019. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System is seeking to purchase Barrier Free Exam Tables BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO BIO-TEK H1MF MICROPLATE MACHINE All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following: Supplies Line Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price 0001 Reader, Microplate; BioTek; Synergy H1 Hybrid; Multi-mode; Compatible w/Take3 multi-volume plate; Monochromator fluorescence; Monochromator absorbance; Full-light luminescence; Temp. control to 45deg.C; w/Gen5 data analysis software 1 each 0002 ANNUAL FIELD SERVICE CONTRACT 1 each . Equipment must be new and come in its original packaging and not altered in any way. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PURCHASE DESCRIPTION: The following item as meets or exceeds the requirement: Vendor must supply the following items (detailed list on page 2): BioTek Synergy H1 Multi-mode microplate reader Field Service Contract Vendor must be able to supply All of the required items. SALIENT CHARATERISTICS Required Items match the following example H1MF Synergy H1MF Microplate reader BioTek Instruments 1 ConFieldH1MF Field Service Contract BioTek Instruments 1 Place of Performance Southern AZ. VA Healthcare System Address: 3601 South 6th Ave. City/State: Tucson, AZ Postal Code: 85723 Country: UNITED STATES Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation is the lowest priced responsive and responsible quotation on an All or None basis, meaning that the quoter must be able to supply the total quantity requested of the acquisition to be considered for award. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (OCT 2018) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Oct 2018) Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2018) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (OCT 2018) Please see attachment A for complete listing of clauses and provisions applicable to this contract. All quotations shall be sent to Columbus Campbell, Contracting Specialist, at columbus.campbell@va.gov. This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for MICROPLATE READER as defined herein.  The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Submission shall be received not later than 4:00 PM EST 8/9/2019 to Columbus.Campbell@va.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the contracting specialist, Columbus Campbell, at Columbus.Campbell@va.gov, not later than 4:00 pm EST on 8/8/2019. Point of Contact Contracting Specialist, COLUMBUS .CAMPBELL@va.gov.