Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422

W -- LEASE WITH THE OPTION TO PURCHASE GAS PLASMA STERILIZATION SYSTEM SOL IFB 688-38-96 DUE 050896 POC Tyrone Lassiter, Contracting Officer Invitation for Bids No. 688-38-96 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3842. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. Item Description: One (1) Gas Plasma Sterilization System for 60 Lease Months. The Basis for Award shall be to the bidder providing the lowest total cost to the Government for the maximum estimated period of use prior to the expiration of the lease-purchase agreement. Bidders shall also indicate a price at which the equipment would be sold to the Government should the Government opt to purchase at a later date, prior to expiration of the lease-purchase agreement. This price shall include the latest date such an option may be exercised l include the latest dl include the latest dby the Government and how much of the lease cost paid by the Government would be applied against the purchase price quoted. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by including ONLY the price for the basic 60 lease month requirement; i.e. options will not be included in the evaluation for award purposes. ll not be included in All items provided by the contractor shall be new. Salient Characteristics of sterilization system sought shall consist of the following: (a) one square chamber with dimensions = Height 17.5'', Width 18'', Depth 33'', Loading Height 39.5'', Interior 304 L Stainless Steel, Operating Environment Temperatures Range from between 50 - 110 degrees F (10-43 degrees C). The chamber shall be capable of holding two (2) metal baskets. (b) The system utilizes a dual chamber system that uses one chamber to create plasma that is separate from the sterilization chamber where items are sterilized, protecting them from UV radiation. (c) The system uses a dual phase process using two (2) sterilants, one being gas plasma and the other being peracetic acid vapor. (d) The sterilization cycle must repeat both phases six (6) times in each sterilization cycle. (e) System is capable of using a 2'' O.D. stainless steel or P.V.C. stub vent to outdoors which shall be located on the cabinet top. (f) System is capable of adjusting the amount of sterilant delivered to the sterilization chamber based upon load configuration. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, shall be completed and included with your bid. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items: 52.222-3, Convict Labor and 52.233-3, Protest After Award. The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses and provisions which are implemented by law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components as incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity ; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Supplies; 52.225-9, Buy American Act--Trade Agreements Act--Balance of Payments program; 52.225-17, Buy American Act--Supplies Under European Community Sanctions for End Products; 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products; 52.225-19, European Community Sanctions for End Products; 52.225-21, Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act--Balance of Payments Program; 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. All bid prices and information regarding this procurement must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. EST, May 10, 1996 and shall be addressed to Tyrone Lassiter, Contracting Officer (90C), Room 1B112, VA Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422 or faxed at (202)745-8465. (0116)

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