FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5084

66 -- LABORATORIES REAGENT KITS SOL N00140-96-R-2760 POC Phil Evans, Contract Negotiator, (215)697-9673. This procurement is a sole source requirement. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposal are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00140-96-R-2760 applies and is issued as a Request For Proposal. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, intends award a requirements type contract for one base year and two twelve-month option periods to Abbotts Laboratories-Diagnostic Division, Pricing D-93 Bldg. AP6C, One Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL 60064. The chemical reagents and laboratory supplies to be awarded are as follows: Line item 0001-Chlamydiazyme (1803-24), Line Item 0002-TSH Assay-Ultra II (4B01-66), Line Item 0003- TSH Controls (4B01-10), Line Item 0004-TSH Calibrator (4B01-01), Line Item 0005-TSH Mode 1 CAL (4B01-40), Line Item 0006-T4 Plus Assay (2A02-69), Line Item 0007- T4 Controls (2A02-10), Line Item 0008-T4 Calibrator (2A02-01), Line Item 0009-T-Uptake Assay (9117-69), Line Item 0010-T-Uptake Controls (9117-10), Line Item 0011-T-Uptake Calibrator (9117-01),Item 0012-HCG Reagent (3A63-66), Line Item 0013-HCG Controls (3A63-10), Line Item 0014-HCG Calibrator (3A63-01), Line Item 0015-PSA Assay System (2245-66), Line Item 0016-PSA Controls (2245-10), Line Item 0017-PSA Calibrator (2245-01), Line Item 0018-CK-MB Stat Assay (7A28-66), Line Item 0019-CK-MB Stat Controls (7A28-10), Line Item 0020-CK-MB Calibrator (7A28-01), Line Item 0021-CK-MB Mode 1 CAL (7A28-40), Line Item 0022-Reagent Cells Blank (3A63-66), Line Item 0023-MEIA Buffer (8374-04), Line Item 0024-TDX Buffer (9519-02), Line Item 0025-HCG Combo Test Kit (4345-21), Line Item 0026-TDX Pipet CHK. SOLN (9531-02), Line Item 0027-Thermal Paper (9684-07), and Line Item 0028-Chlaydiazyme Male K (1803-25). Option Year 1- 01 Oct 97 through 30 Sep 98 line items are identical to base year line items 0001-0028. Option Year 2- 01 Oct 98 through 30 Sep 99 line items are identical to base year line items 0001-0028. The performance of this acquisition will commence October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997 with two (2) 12 month options. Delivery is required FOB Destination. Deliver to Receiving Officer, Naval Hospital, 6500 Navy Road, Bldg. H-100, Millington, TN 38054-5207. This synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification number 3826. The following FAR provision and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, 52-212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.223-13 Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting. The following DFAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certification - Commercial Items, DFAR 252.212-7001 Contracting Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status Applications to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items and DFAR 252.209-7003 Disclosure of Commercial Transactions with The Government of a Terrorist Country. Award will be negotiated with Abbotts Laboratories under authority FAR 6.302-1. This firm is considered to be the only manufacturer that can provide the above equipment. Proposals in response to the solicitation must be submitted in accordance with the instructions set in FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (b). As a minimum, proposals shall include a price proposal on company letterhead or the SF 1449 for the requested line items showing unit price and extended price. If the SF1449 is not used, proposals must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions of solicitation . Proposals must also include technical information, remittance address, completed copies of FAR 52.212-3. Responses to this solicitation are due no later than 4:00 pm EST, 4 September 1996. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, all proposals received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government WILL NOT PAY for information received. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia. All offers shall be sent to FISC Norfolk Det. Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave. Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083, Attn: Bid Room 02P52E and should reference N00140-96-R-2760. Solicitation Point of Contact is Mr. Phillip Evans, Code 02P31E, (215) 697-9673. SYN 413. (0233)

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