Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422

70 -- ADP MEMORY KIT SOL 688-40-97 DUE 010797 POC Phyllis Jackson, Contracting Officer, (202) 745-8542 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 notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 688-40-97. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-42. The SIC Code for this solicitation is 5045. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Pricing is to be F.O.B. Destination only for brand name or equal, Digital Equipment, 16 MB SIMM Memory Kit, #FR-PCVAM-WE, 275 ea. Bidders must submit a unit price. Acceptance time will be 60 days from bid opening date. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52, 212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions including clauses incorporated by reference under Section (b), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), (52.222-37 Employment Records of Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal. Additionally award of this solicitation shall be made to the lowest aggregate price. A written notice of award or acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further actions by either party. Bidders responding to this announcement shall submit a unit price for each item along with the information required in 52.212-1 and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 to VA Medical Center, (688/90c), 50 Irving Street, NW, Room 1B-112, Washington, D.C. 20422 by January 7, 1997 at 2:00PM local time. All responsible sources will be considered. (0355)

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