Miami VA Medical Center, 1201 N.W. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125-1693

59 -- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SOL RFP 546-28-97 DUE 092496 POC Jane H. Ferencz, Contracting Officer, Phone: 305/324-3107 FAX:305/324-3280 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplimented 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. This solicitation no. RFP 546-28-97 is issued as a Request For Proposals. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect throught Federal Acquisition Circular 41. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 3829 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Contract will be firm, fixed-price. Requirement is to provide to the VA Medical Center, Miami, Florida, FOB destination, a Xenon cerebral blood flow analysis system for an existing General Electric high speed advantage CT scanner. System allows CT scanner to do functional and quantitative blood flow exams via delivery system monitor and control,CT file transfer via network, CBF analysis, CBF comparison, CBF review, Data archive, restore, and delete, Configuration setup. System includes xenon gas delivery system, software, computer, console, network facility with optical disc, color printer and 300 liters of 80% xenon/20% oxygen as well as installation, software updates, user training, and one year warranty to include all parts and labor. System by DDP, Inc. or equal. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 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 apply to this request. Pursuant to 52.212-2 The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government. Award will be based on (1)technical acceptability as determined by the product literature submitted which demonstrates ability to perform required functions. (2)past performance and (3)price. The following clauses and or provisions are added by addendum: The period of acceptance stated in FAR 52.212-1 is changed to state that prices offered must be valid through December 31, 1996. VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; VAAR 852.210-71 Guarantee; VAAR 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal; VAAR 852.210-75 Technical Industry Standards and; FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature. Proposals shall include all information required in 52.212-1 and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3. Offers must be submitted to the attention of Jane Ferencz(90C) at the VAMC 1201 NW 16th St., Miami, FL 33125. All offers must be received not later than close of business (4:00 PM E.S.T.) on 9-24-96. Late offers will NOT be accepted. Discussion will be held only if necessary. (0254)

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