Naval Medical Logistics Command, Code 05, 521 Fraim Street, Ft. Detrick, MD 21702-5015

65 -- OLYMPUS AU800 ANALYZER CONSUMABLES SOL N62645-97-R-0030 DUE 051697 POC Ralph Payne, Contract Specialist, 301-619-3018; Terry L. Horst, Contracting Officer, 301-619-3012 The Naval Medical Logistics Command has a requirement for consumable supplies for the routine maintenance and operation of the Olympus AU800 clinical analyzers. The Navy intends to negotiate with Olympus America Incorporated as the only one responsible source. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. See Note 22. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Request for Proposal under Solicitation N62645-97-R-0030; A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The Navy contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract for a base year and four option years. A proposal from Olympus America Incorporated, Melville, NY, is being requested. Olympus shall satisfy this requirement by providing the following Item Nos (the quantities given are annual estimates). 0001, Cuvette Wash-[4 gallons/case] (#OPA1001) 162 cases; 0002, Printer Paper (#ZMO072), 40 boxes; 0003, Photometer Lamp (#ZMO635), 26 each; 0004, Type A Bottle Kit Adapter (#MU2757), 4 kits; 0005, Type B Bottle Kit Adapter (#MU2758), 4 kits; 0006, Type C Bottle Kit Adapter (#MU2759), 6 kits; 0007, Type D Bottle Kit Adapter (#MU2760), 2 kits; 0008, Sample Probe (#MU9037), 40 sets; 0009, Interior Wash Water Filer (#MU9041), 36 each; 0010, Wash Nozzle (#MU9042), 36 each; 0011, Aspiration Nozzle (#MU9043), 26 each; 0012, Drying Nozzle (#MU9044), 18 each; 0013, MU9066 (#MU9066), 1 each; 0014, Lamp House Air Filter (#MU9233), 14 each; 0015, Air Pump Air Filter (#MU9234), 10 each; 0016, Coolant Cooling Air Filter (#MU9235), 10 each; 0017, Calibration Sample Cup (#MU9232), 18 packages; 0018, Cuvette Holder (#MU9254), 36 each; 0019, Reagent Compartment Air Filter (#MU9260), 10 each; 0020, Sample Level Detector [inner] (#MU9266), 24 each; 0021, Sample Level Detector [outer] (#MU9267), 24 each; 0022, Reagent Probe [R11,R12,R23,R24] (#MU9312), 36 each; 0023, Reagent Probe [R113,R14,R21,R22] (#MU9313), 36 each; 0024, Mixing Rod [R] (#MU9334), 60 each; 0025, Mixing Rod [L] (#MU9335), 60 each; 0026, Type A Bottle w/Caps (#MU9481), 47 each; 0027, Type B Bottle w/Caps (#MU9482), 51 each; 0028, Type D Bottle w/Caps (#MU9484), 16 each; 0029, 40mL Bottle w/Caps (#ODR0040), 30 each; 0030, 80 mL Bottle w/Caps (#ODR0080), 30 each; 0031, Sample Syringe (#ZMO015), 47 each; 0032, Waste Pump Roller Tubing (#ZMO092), 32 packages; 0033, Reagent Syringe (#ZMO112), 49 each; 0034, Incubation Liquid [1 x 2L] (#ZMO199), 2 boxes; 0035, Cleaning Needle (#ZMO227), 6 each; 0036, Sample/Reagent Syringe Head and Case (#ZMO229), 8 each; 0037, White Sample Racks (#ZMO462), 200 sets; 0038, Red Standard [Emergency] Rack-Olympus Cups (#ZMO537), 4 each; 0039, Cuvette (#ZMO634), 140 packages; 0040, Rubber Mount Tube Connector (#ZM1131), 14 each; 0041, Deionized Water Tank Filter (#ZM1138), 36 each; 0042, PCB Cooling Fan Air Filter (#ZM1580), 10 each; 0043, Fujitsu Printer Ribbon (#PRDL3800), 10 each; 0044, AU800 Feeder (#MA3311), 4 each. Olympus shall meet the following statement of work: (1) The requirement is to minimize down-time and to maximize cost efficiencies with the operation of the Olympus AU800 instruments within the six military drug testing laboratories. The materials provided shall be for the routine maintenance and operation of the AU800s. The materials provided shall be compatible with and provide for the efficient operation of the AU800s. Materials covered under maintenance contract are not included in this requirement, unless excluded under conditions of the maintenance contract. (2) The contractor shall maintain sufficient on-hand availability of the materials required to support the AU800 instruments. The contractor shall preclude backorders of necessary material required to operate the AU800s based upon established usage rates. (3) The materials provided shall be in accordance with the material requirements and specifications established by Olympus America Incorporated for use on the AU800s. (4) Thematerials provided shall be new, not refurbished or reissued materials, unless so specified and approved by the Government. (5) The materials provided shall be free of defect in manufacture and workmanship. The contractor shall provide, at no charge to the Government, replacements for such materials returned by the laboratories due to defects in manufacture, workmanship, or shipment from the contractor's origination site. (6) The contractor shall provide timely notification, by facsimile or registered mail, to the laboratories and contracting officer, of any recall notification of materials found to be defective. (7) The contractor shall be responsible for all repairs associated with damage to any AU800 instrument due to defective materials used in the routine maintenance and operation of the instruments. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 90-44. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the exception of (d), (e), (f), (h), and (i) of the clause, which are RESERVED. Proposal evaluations will be based on technical and price. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on the submitted documentation addressing compliance for each SOW paragraph stated above. To support proposed pricing, the offeror shall include copies of published commercial price list, or other documentation setting forth the prices charged to the general public. The Government will award a contract based on; 1) Determination of technical acceptability of items offered, and 2) Determination that the proposed price is fair and reasonable. Olympus shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. Additionally, Olympus shall include a completed copy of the provision at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Addenda to this provision includes DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; and 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addenda to this clause includes FAR 52.216-18, Ordering; 52.216-21, Requirements; and 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In compliance with said clause, the following additional FAR clauses apply: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In compliance with said clause, the following additional DFARS clauses apply: 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. CLINs shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders. Such orders may be issued from date of contract award through July 31, 2002. All delivery orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order and the contract, the contract shall control. There is no limit on the number of delivery orders that may be issued. The Government may issue delivery orders requiring delivery to multiple locations. All items will be delivered FOB destination. All delivery orders shall contain the following information: Date of order; Contract number and order number; Item number(s) and description, quantity, and unit price; Delivery date(s); Place of delivery (including consignee); Packaging, and shipping instructions (if any); Accounting and appropriation data; Payment office and address. In addition to NMLC, the following requiring activities and their ordering activities are hereby named to place delivery orders. Navy Drug Screening Laboratories located at Great Lakes, IL; Jacksonville, FL; San Diego, CA; Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory, Brooks AFB, TX; Army Drug Testing Laboratories located at Fort Meade, MD; TriplerAMC, HI. Olympus's proposal is due at NMLC by 3:00 PM (local time) on or before May 22, 1997. Direct questions to Ralph Payne, 301/619-3018. (0115)

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