Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

65 -- MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOL RFQ 14-CM-97 DUE 101496 POC Carol Murphy, Contracting Officer (612) 725-2190 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 RFQ 14-CM-97 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. SIC Code is 5047 and the small business size is 500 employees. Vendor shall provide an estimated 135 cases of Baxter SampLink Access Device, product #4R4215 (60/case) and an estimated 235 cases of Baxter Triple Adsol PL 1240, #4R3433 (30/case) on an on-demand, as-needed basis for the period of November 1, 1996 through December 31, 1997. This solicitation is for Brand Name Only. Deliver FOB Destination to VA Medical Center, Warehouse (90D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The solicitation clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through FAR FAC 90-42: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Commercial Items with offer. Award will be made to the low bidder conforming to the solicitation and will be made with or without discussions and will be subject to the availability of funds. Offers are due October 14, 1996 at 4:30 pm. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190. (0271)

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