Overton Brooks VAMC, Contracting Officer (90C), 510 East Stoner Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101

65 -- LASER, SURGICAL CO2 SOL 66796-4-6984-0012 DUE 021197 POC Al Negron, 318-424-6062 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Requirement: Provide a complete Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Surgical Laser, comparable or equal to Coherent Ultrapulse model 3000L. Provide a delivered price for a complete system, including optional components, in serviced, and 2 copies of the operating manual. Offers are to arrive by COB 02-11-97, room 1W50, at the Overton Brooks VAMC (90C), 510 E Stoner Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101. This laser will be used in laparascopic applications. The systems minimum requirements: CO2 pulse energy 1-200 millijoules (adjustable), power 1080 watts, peak power less than or equal to 500 watts, continuous wave 45-1000 milliwatts, continuous output 1-80 watts, 3 color variable intensity aiming beam, 208 volts 50/60 Hz,single phase, FDA, UDL approved. Offers for comparable, equal or similar items shall provide sufficient literature and technical information to determined the technical adequacy and application of the system. Product selection shall be IAW the award statement. Solicitation provisions and clauses incorporated by reference are those in effect through FAC 90-42. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial items. 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial items. 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Commercial items. 52.212-4 Contract terms and Conditions -- Commercial items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms & Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive orders -- Commercial items. 852.210-77 Brand Name or equal.SIC 3845. Award will be made to that offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable and whose technical/cost relationship is most advantageous to the government. While cost is secondary to technical, it will be a factor in the award decision. The critical factor in making any cost/technical trade-off is not the spread between the technical scores, but rather what that difference might mean in terms of performance and what it would cost the government to take advantage of it. Award may not necessarily be made to the offeror submitting the lowest proposal. Also, award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. The government reserves the right to make the cost/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest and the advantage of the government. Discussions will be held if necessary. For information concerning this solicitation, fax your questions to 318-424-6078.oncerning this soli (0024)

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