SOLICITATION NOTICE
65 -- Yellow Stirrups & Associated Items
- Notice Date
- 7/10/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- VHA VISN 16 - 623 - Muskokee, OK, Muskokee, OK 99999
- ZIP Code
- 99999
- Solicitation Number
- VA256-12-Q-1460
- Response Due
- 7/16/2012
- Archive Date
- 1/12/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Tony Mathews, Title: VHA VISN 16 - 623 - Muskokee, OK, Phone: 9185773923, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
-
tony.mathews2@va.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is VA256-12-Q-1460 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-07-16 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Muskogee, OK 74401 The VHA NCO 16 - 623 - Muskokee, OK requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, EQUAL TO Allen: O-YFES YELLOFINS ELITE STIRRUPS WITH LIFT ASSIST, 1, PG; LI 002, EQUAL TO Allen: O-AMA68SO.6SYELLOFINS REUSABLE PAD, 1, PG; LI 003, EQUAL TO Allen: A-40040 EASY LOCK BLADE CLAMP, 2, PR; LI 004, Optional - (IF APPLICABLE) (1) year service maintenance-(not cover under manufacture standard warranty coverage for service and repairs), 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 16 - 623 - Muskokee, OK intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 16 - 623 - Muskokee, OK is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. All VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be listed as verified in the VIP database, available at http://www.VetBiz.gov, and also must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (see 48 CFR subpart 4.11) to submit offers and receive contract awards under VA?s Veteran-owned Small Business prime contracting and subcontracting opportunities program set forth in Part 819 For this acquisition Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses will be given a 1.5% price preference. Veteran Owned Small Businesses will be given a 1.0% price preference, and all other Small Business will be given a 0.5% price preference. This is not cumulative - only one preference percentage amount will be used for each vendor. All contractors are required to sign and complete the entire packet and return by the closing date (a) Eligibility of SDVOSBs and VOSBs continues to be governed by the Small Business Administration regulations, 13 CFR subparts 125.8 through 125.13, as well as the FAR, except where expressly directed otherwise by the VAAR, and 38 CFR verification regulations for SDVOSBs and VOSBs. (b) At the time of submission of offer, the offeror must represent to the contracting officer that it is a- (1) SDVOSB concern orVOSB concern; (2) Small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the acquisition; and (3) Verified for eligibility in the VIP database. (c) A joint venture may be considered an SDVOSB or VOSB concern if (1) At least one member of the joint venture is an SDVOSB or VOSB concern, and makes the representations in paragraph (b) of this section; (2) Each other concern is small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code assigned to the procurement; (3) The joint venture meets the requirements of paragraph 7 of the size standard explanation of affiliates in FAR 19.101; and (4) The joint venture meets the requirements of 13 CFR 125.15(b), modified to include veteran-owned small businesses where this CFR section refers to SDVOSB concerns. (d) Any SDVOSB or VOSB concern (nonmanufacturer) must meet the requirements in FAR 19.102(f) to receive a benefit under this program. (e) Exceptions: At the time of submission of an offer, previously verified VOSB firms identified by the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) as currently undergoing the VOSB status verification renewal process are eligible for an expedited status review. However, an award shall not be made to the offeror-firm until verification is complete. END New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. technical specifications, etc.) may be requested, pricing shall be entered in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the awardee may be required to complete the solicitation documents at the time of award. All equipment warranty shall accompany quotes All equipments specifications shall accompany quotes
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/MuVAMC623/MuVAMC623/VA256-12-Q-1460/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Muskogee, OK 74401
- Zip Code: 74401-1318
- Zip Code: 74401-1318
- Record
- SN02797835-W 20120712/120710234852-7faa8cd139318296aa1a6f5b685f75bd (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |