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65 -- COMBINATION YAG II & ARGON II VISULAS LASER SYSTEMS SOL IFB 671-46-96 DUE 053096 POC Contracting Officer, HAL MORRISS, (210)792-2408 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items preprared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) number is 671-46-96. This solicitation will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. This document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3827. The Small Business size standard is 500 employees; however, this solicitation is unrestricted. The requirement is for one (1) each combination YAG II & Argon II Visulas Laser Systems with CZO table, Humphrey Instruments, A Division of Carl Zeiss, Inc. 2992 Alvarado St, PO Box 5400, San Leandro, CA 94577-5400, delivered FOB Destination to Kerrville Division, Kerrville, TX 78028. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Vendors responding to this solicitation 671-46-96 should provide their bid 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 the referenced clause may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. The FAX number is (210)792-2552. Bids are due close of business (COB) May 30, 1996 and may be submitted by FAX. COB is considered 4:30 P.M. Local Time. Acceptance period must be 90 calendar days. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. (0113)

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