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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, intends to issue Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26124Q0337 on a brand name or equal basis on/around Feb. 9, 2024, for the purchase ... The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, intends to issue Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26124Q0337 on a brand name or equal basis on/around Feb. 9, 2024, for the purchase of Audiology Equipment. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510 and Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515. This is a Firm-Fixed Price, FOB Destination requirement. All RFQ details shall be included in the solicitation. Questions regarding this RFQ shall be emailed to Edward Hunter, at Edward.hunter@va.gov with RFQ 36C26124Q0337 in the subject line. All amendments will be posted on the SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov/content/home. Interested firms are reminded that, in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR Part 4.11 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. In addition, all contractors that claim Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) status shall be verified in Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert), Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov), at time of submission of offer as well as at time of award. Non-OEM firms must submit their Authorized Distributor Letter with their quote. Point of Contact: Edward Hunter Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 Edward.hunter@va.gov

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FAR 52.212-1 Failure to respond to all the evaluation factors or respond in sufficient detail for the Government to conduct a meaningful evaluation may result in your quote being eliminated from compe... FAR 52.212-1 Failure to respond to all the evaluation factors or respond in sufficient detail for the Government to conduct a meaningful evaluation may result in your quote being eliminated from competition prior to evaluation. Upon RFQ close, the Government will conduct a cursory review of the quote package. If it s determined that the Government cannot conduct a meaningful evaluation due to lack of response to an evaluation factor(s), your quote may be eliminated from competition. Timeliness. Make note of the solicitation closing date and time listed on the first page of the solicitation. All requests for information (RFI) must be submitted 72 hours prior to closing period. Instructions for preparation and submission: Quote format and content The quote must have information identifying the quoter, the solicitation number, and the contents as outlined below. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. To be considered for award, quotes must include: Factor 1 Technical A technical description of the items(s) being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate in compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. Factor 2 Authorized Distributor You must either be the manufacturer and/or an authorized distributor. Authorized distributors must provide documentation from the manufacturer on the manufacture s letterhead. Factor 3 Delivery Provide an overview of the delivery timeline. Indicate if there are any supply chain and/or long lead timelines. Factor 4 Price Complete all contract line-item numbers (CLIN) listed in section B2 Price/Cost Schedule, and address all questions listed within each CLIN. Factor 5 Credit for SDVOSB/VOSB Status At the time of submission of quote, the Quoter must represent to the contracting officer that it is: SDVOSB/VOSB concern Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and Verified for eligibility in the VetCert database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/#home).