Chief, Acquisition & Materiel Management Service (90C), Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78284

66 -- PARAFFIN TISSUE PROCESSOR SOL 671-30-96 DUE 031896 POC Contracting Officer, Gloria R. Santos, (210)617-5150 This is a combined synopsis/RFQ for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested; and, a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and will be awarded as a purchase order using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, for one (1) each Paraffin Tissue Processor, Research & Mfg Co Inc, Tucson, AZ 85745, Model PTP 1530, delivered FOB Destination to Kerrville Division Hospital, Kerrville, TX. The provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-34. SIC is 3826. Small business size is 500 employees. If other than the brand name identified is quoted, then the quoter shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, and model/part number quoted and provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the brand name identified. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. Vendors wishing to respond to this RFQ #671-30-96 should provide a price quote on company letterhead for the requested item showing unit price, FOB, delivery schedule, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address; and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3. Those vendors requiring a copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, may contact this office and a copy of the clause will be faxed to you. FAX 210-617-5255. Offers are due by close of business March 18, 1996 and may be submitted by FAX. Period of acceptance of offer is 90 calendar days. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. Discussions will be held if necessary. (0060)

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