U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TRANSATLANTIC PROGRAMS CENTER, P. O. BOX 2250, WINCHESTER VA 22604-1450

65 -- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AEROMED CENTER, CAIRO, EGYPT SOL DACA78-96-R-0022 DUE 072696 POC Contract Specialist Donna C. Fernandez (540) 665-3744 (Site Code DACA78) The purpose of this announcement is to solicit names of firms or joint ventures interested in submitting an offer on the following project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on behalf of the Government of Egypt, shall award a firm fixed price contract for Supply and partial installation of Miscellaneous Medical Equipment and Supplies for the Aeromedical Center, Cairo, Egypt. Project Scope: The contractor shall consolidate all equipment and supplies at one location for inspection by TAC, provide to the Egyptian Air Force freight forwarder for a one time shipment, picking up at the Port of Alexandria and transport to the site in Cairo, take inventory, install or provide to the Aeromed personnel, test for proper functioning and provide the required training in use of the equipment. Contract Procedures: The contractor will be authorized to buy from the existing GSA/VA federal supply contractors. Evaluation factors are: (a) Past Performance, (b) Specialized experience, and (c) Price. Contractors will be limited to: (1) U.S. firms; (2) joint ventures between U.S. firms, including at least one U.S. firm; or (3) joint ventures between U.S. firms and Egyptian firms, including at least one U.S. firm. To be considered a U.S. firm, the firm must: specialize in the field of Medical or similar equipment; be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U.S.; have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U.S. for a minimum of two years and shall have filed state and federal income tax declaration for a minimum of two corporate years; have paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions. To be considered an Egyptian firm, the firm must have a minimum of fifty-one percent Egyptian ownership, and must be an independently-owned firm. Firms which are partially or wholly owned, or otherwise affiliated with the Government of Egypt or its agencies are ineligible. Performance guarantees will be required. Tentative date for issuance of Request for Proposal DACA78-96-R-0022 is June 26, 1996. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is July 26, 1996. Tentative award date is August 28, 1996. Interested suppliers and subcontractors can inspect the plans and specifications at the address indicated, or may purchase them after the RFP is issued. If your firm is interested in being considered for this project, you must notify this office of your interest by letter or fax, no later than 30 days from issuance of this announcement. Please respond to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, ATTN: CETAC-CT-WC/Mrs. Donna Fernandez, P.O. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604-1450. Mrs. Fernandez can be reached at telephone number: (540) 665-3744, facsimile: (540) 665-4033. Telephone requests are not acceptable.(0113)

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