Added: Jun 18, 2008 10:21 am
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations 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. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures based on lowest price technically acceptable. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-21. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 423450 and the small business size standard is 500. This requirement is set-aside for small businesses. This acquisition is for a MRI Scan Room Fiber Optic Lighting System.
This system will replace the typical incandescent fixture systems used inside of an MRI Scan Room. The lighting system must be based upon the site specific requirements for a Philips 3 Tesla MRI System. The system will consist of the following: three 150 watt light source units with remote dimming control and UPS backup; glass fiber optic distribution harness for three light circuits; light output end fittings with adjustable direction and focus; all electrical equipment is located outside of shielded room eliminates interference to MRI operation; long life metal halide lamp rates at about 6000 hours running time and system eliminated constant maintenance of lamps inside of scan room (lamp in light source can be changed in approximately 5 minutes. Contractor shall provide expected time for completion of work and testing and a breakdown of costs. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.
SECTION I
1. STANDARD CLAUSES
OPEN MARKET - PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FAR 52.252.2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JUN 98). This contract incorporates the following clauses by references, 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 following clauses Federal Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clauses: apply to orders for supplies and services
(Clauses which do not apply to a particular order are automatically self-deleting):
52.203.3 Gratuities (APR 84)
52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications
(JAN 06)
52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (APR 84) (the permissible variations for all items are 0" unless otherwise stated in the schedule)
52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEP 89)
52.213-2 Invoices (APR 84) (subscriptions and similar requirements where advance payment is authorized)
52.213-3 Notice to Supplier (APR 84) (orders with a
not to exceed price)
52.219-6 Notice of total Small Business Set-Aside
(JUN 03) (supplies and services unless an exception in FAR 13.105 applies)
52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 03) (services) (orders
in excess of $2,500; not applicable if FAR 52.222-20 applies)
52.222-36 Workers with Disabilities (orders in excess of $2,5000) Expanded (JUN 98)
52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (MAY 89) (services in excess of $2,500)
52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace (MAY 01)
52.223-12 Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 95)
52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 84)
52.225-1 Buy American Act (FEB 02) (Supplies)
52.225-2 Buy American Act (FEB 00) (Certificate)
52.225-8 Duty-Free Entry (FEB 00)
52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (JUN 87)
52.227-18 Rights in Data-Existing Works (JUN 87)
52.227-19 Commercial Computer Software- Restricted Rights (JUN 87)
52.232-1 Payments (APR 84)
52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (MAY 97)
52.232-11 Extras (APR 84)
52.232-23 Assignments of Claims (JAN 86)
52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 03)
52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 03)
52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 02)
52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 96)
52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 96)
52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 89)
52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price (AUG 87) Supplies,
Alt I; Services (other than professional) Alt. II; Professional Services (APR 84); ALT III;
(APR 84)
52.245-4 Government Furnished Property (Short Form) (JUN 03)
52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 84)
52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price (AUG 96)
52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed Price (AUG 96)
52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin (JUN 88) (when delivery term is specified as F.O.B. origin)
52.247-32 F.O.B. Origin Freight Prepaid (JUN 88) (when delivery term is specified as F.O.B. Origin. freight prepaid)
52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 91) (when delivery terms is specified as F.O.B. destination)
52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination within Consignee s Premises
(APR 84) (delivery term is specified as F.O.B. destination within consignee s premises)
52.247-65 F.O.B. Origin Prepaid Freight-Small Package Shipments (JAN 91) (when delivery term is specified as F.O.B. Origin, and this clause is specifically referenced in the order)
52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government-(Fixed Price) (Short Form) (APR 84)
52.249-4 Termination for the Convenience of the
Government (Services) (Short Form) (APR 84)
52.249-8 Default (APR 84)
52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 91)
The following clauses apply to orders for supplies and services, $10,000 or more:
52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
(JUL 95) (orders greater than $25,000)
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 99) (orders in excess of $10,000) certification established by order acceptance)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 02) orders in excess of $10,000).
52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (DEC 01)
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era (DEC 01)
52.225-3 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program (JAN 06) (supply orders not subject to NAFTA) Alt I (orders between
$25,000-$50,000)
The following clauses apply to orders for Commercial Item Purchases
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items
(JAN 06)
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 99)
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items (MAR 05) With DUNS Number Addendum [52.204-6 OCT 03]
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEP 05)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (FEB 06)
Department and Agency Regulations
HHSAR 352.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (APR 84) (orders that provide or generate data that must be kept confidential)
HHSAR 352.270-1 Accessibility of Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars To Persons With Disabilities
(JAN 01)
HHSAR 352.270-7 Paperwork Reduction Act (JAN 01)
PHSAR 352.280-2 Care of Live Vertebrate Animals (OCT 86) (Applicable to services involving live vertebrate animals).
STANDARD CLAUSES
NO OBLIGATION TO PAY RELEASE FEE
It is expressly agreed that the terms and conditions included in this purchase document represent the complete agreement between the Government and the contractor. Unlike some agreements with commercial organizations, it is expressly agreed that the Government shall not be liable for any fee, expense, or payment of any kind to the contractor if personnel employed by the contractor who work under this agreement apply for and are selected for any position within the Federal government, regardless of the work location. The contractor also specifically agrees that the clauses and provisions of this document can only be changed by a modification issued in writing on the designated government form and signed by the Contracting Officer.
on, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.
