This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to June 4, 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement



This solicitation VA-261-08-RQ-0210 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-25. Only emailed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 423450 and the business size standard is 100 employees.



The Department of Veterans Affairs requires 2 ea Argon Plasma Coagulators and associated equipment:



10134-000 Argon Plasma Coagulator w/ FiAPC module



20134-006 Pressure Reducer with Sensor



20180-000 VIO Cart w/Footswitch Holder, Cable Wrap and 1 Tank Fixation Kit



20180-010 VIO Cart Wire Basket



20180-134 VIO to APC2 Fastening Set



20180-131 VIO/APC2 to VIO Cart Fastening Set w/Grounding Cable)



20183-072 Ignition Tester



10140-000/3000D VIO 300D Electrosurgical Unit 120V/60Hz UL



29140-203 Endocut Upgrade



20189-105 VIO Double Pedal Footswitch w/Remote, AP and IP X8 Equipment



1063-2 Argon Gas Tank-Full, 40 cu ft capacity 99.998% pure



20183-053 Adapter for using Bicap. or Goldprobe





Delivery date: June 30, 2008, FOB destination to VA Northern California Health Care System, Warehouse, 150 Muir Rd, Martinez CA 94553



Only electronic offers will be accepted. Offers are due to Claire.Ursino@va.gov by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, June 4, 2008.



SOLICITATION PROVISIONS/CONTRACT CLAUSES: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Apr 2008). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2008): Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 2008) For the purposes of this clause items (b) 1, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, and 33 are considered checked and apply. FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (May 1999) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984) Small businesses, especially veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, are encouraged to contact their nearest Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if assistance is needed in preparing their proposal. The website address for the location of the nearest PTAC is http://www.sellingtothegovernment.net