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66 -- X-RAY SYSTEM SOL N00164-97-Q-0053 DUE 012197 POC Contact point, Ms. Hilda Quillen, Procurement Technician, Code 1164EJ, 812/854-2422, Fax 812-854-3465 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00164-97-Q-0053 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-33 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-9. This action is 100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a). The Standard Industrial Code is 3827 and Small Business size standard is 500 employees or less. This is a brand name or equal requirement for one each 350 kV X-ray system, Siefert P/N ISOVOLT 450HS or equal. If quoting other than brand name product, the offeror must provide the manufacturer's brand, model or part number along with a technical description ofthe items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of this announcement. This may include product literature, specification sheets, cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other documents if necessary. The salient technical characteristics listed below provide the minimum requirements for this x-ray system. This purchase description defines the requirements for a 350-kilovolt (kV) constant potential x-ray system which will be used for conventional radiographic testing in an interlocked exposure room. This system shall be readily capable of being upgraded to a 450 kV system with the replacement of the 350 kV tube by a 450 kV tube. The system shall meet all applicable requirements found in Title 21 CFR, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health and the National Electric Code (NEC), latest revision. The tube head shall be 350 KV metal-ceramic tube with a beryllium window, housed in 450 KV tubehousing. It shall have dual focal spots, 1.5 mm X 1.552.225-16 Buy American Act_Supplies under European Community Agreement certificate; 52.225-17 Buy American Act_Supplies under European Community Agreement; 52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for End Products; 52.225-19 European Community Sanctions for Services; 52.225-21 Buy American Act_North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act_Balance of Payments Program; also incorporated is DFARS clause 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal. The contractor shall extend to the Government he full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The offeror must also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors who respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 17 January 1997 at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable. POC for information regarding this requirement is Ms. Hilda Quillen, telephone 812-854-2422, fax 812-854-5666, or e-mail hq6591@smtp.crane.navy.mil. See numbered note 1. Although contract award is anticipated to be made on the basis of lowest quoted price meeting all the above terms and conditions, including meeting or exceeding all salient technical characteristics, the Government may also evaluate quoters' performance on previous Government or commercial contracts for similar products. In the event substantive differences exist among quoters' past performances, the Government reserves the right to displace lower priced quotes in favor of a quoter with substantially superior past performance. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Navy. See Note(s): 1. (0355)

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