VA Medical Center (614/90C), 1030 Jefferson Av., Memphis, TN 38104-2193

65 -- RETINAL COMPUTERIZED ANALYZER SYSTEM SOL IFB 614-86-96 DUE 092096 POC Linda Dickey, Purchasing Agent Phone No. 901-577-7237 Fax No. 901-577-7242 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number IFB 614-86-96 applies and is issued as an Invitation For Bids (IFBs). The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3826 and the business size is 500 employees. Contractor shall furnish, deliver and install an ImageNet System ''OR EQUAL'' with printer, review station and retinal camera to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN. This requirement is a fixed price contract with the following line items: ITEM 1: Quantity 1 ImageNet System ''OR EQUAL'' to include the following: Pentium Computer System, SVGA Menu Monitor & 1 Mbyte Controller Card, IMAGEnet H-1024 Imaging Software, 1280 x 1024 Image Display Board, 1280 x 1024 Image Capture Board, 1.2 Gbyte Hard Disk Drive, Battery Back UPS, Telephone Modem, B/W Alignment Monitor (ICG), Alignment Video Camera (ICG), 21'' High Resolution B/W Image Monitor, Kodak Megaplus Digital Video Camera, PC Mouse, All cabling for individual Room setting, Support software packages for diagnostics & maintenance; ITEM 2: Quantity 1 Kodak 8600 Printer to included: SCSI Interface for IMAGEnet Workstation, 1 pack paper, color ribbon; ITEM 3: Quantity 1 Windows Laser Free Standing Review Station with CD Drive and Network Card, can enhance and manipulate images; ITEM 4: Quantity 1, Variable Angle Retinal Camera with 20, 35 and 50 degree Field Changer, Filter/Flash Programmable Integration, Tilting Mechanism, 2 Motor Driven 35mm camera bodies, Internal Fixation Device and 1 Set of filters; ITEM 5: Technical Training. Delivery of system shall be within 30 days after contract award. FOB destination to Memphis, TN. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination. FAR Provision 52.212-1; Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items; FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply. Pursuant to FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, the Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government. Award will be made to the offeror that meets the synopsis/solicitation's minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meet all the requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions. Note: All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. Failure to submit a completed copy of this provision with your offer may be cause for rejection of your offer. Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following FAR Clauses are hereby incorporated by reference; 52.203-6, Alt. 1, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 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; 52.222-26 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; 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products. Copies of FAR Provisions can be found in the public library or requested from the Contracting Officer. Bid opening will take place at the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN, Acquisitions Conference Room on September 20, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bids must be received before bid opening and can be delivered to Room CE-269 at same address. For additional information, please contact Linda Dickey at (901)577-7237. (0249)

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