Department of Veterans Affairs, Edward Hines Hospital, A&MMS (90C), Bldg 2, 2nd Floor, Hines, IL 60141-5000

65 -- PURCHASE PATIENT TRANSFER SYSTEM, MLA AT2000 SOL 578-39-96 DUE 082196 POC Monica J. Sally, Contracting Officer This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 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. Solicitation Number 578-39-96 is issued as a Request For Proposal. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-37. Hines Veterans Administration Hospital (VAH), Hines, Illinois, 60141, intends to purchase One Each MLA (Medical Laboratory Automation, Inc.) AT2000 Patient Transfer system with Semirigid, pliable Teflon coated transfer board and handset or equal. System enables one nurse to safely transfer patients up to 500 pounds, with the push of a button. System includes Digital Patient Scale w/Lighted display. Patient Side Rails, End Hand Rails and handles for transfer. Safety Belts (2), Footman Loops (4 sets) and Caster Wheels. Transfer surface consists of electrically conductive upper and lower transfer belts, upper and lower separator assemblies. I.V. Pole Mounting (4) and Storage for IV Poles and Oxygen bottles. Standard Mobilizer Switch Panel contains on/off switch, tilt controls, and indicators. Delivery is to be made FOB Destination within 30 days of contract award to A&MMS, Warehouse, Bldg. #220, Hines, Illinois, 60141. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. In accordance with the provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. The Government will award a contract 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. The following factors, in a descending order of importance, will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Semirigid and pliable teflon coated transfer board, (2) Handset - allows the operator to perform all transfer functions.(3) Digital Patient Scale - Weighs Patient in kilograms/pounds- appears on lighted digital display panel, (4) Battery operated with A.C. connectors for recharging (5) Warranty. All offers are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications --Commercial Items, with offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions applies to this acquisition with no addenda. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with none of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition. Offers are to be submitted on August 16, 1996, by close of business (4:00 PM Central Standard Time) to Contracting Officer (90C1), Edward Hines,Jr. VA Hospital, PO Box 5000, Bldg.2, 2nd Floor, Hines, Illinois 60141. For information concerning this solicitation contact Monica J Sally at (708)216-2602 or by fax (708)216-2113. (0211)

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