VAMC, 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206

66 -- PROTOCOL HISTO STAINER/COVERSLIPPER SYSTEM SOL 603-69-97 DUE 052097 POC Victoria Caudill, Contract Specialist (502) 894-6108 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 #603-69-97 is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. SIC code 3826 applies and small business size is 500 employees. Protocol Histo Stainer/Coverslipper system, 22-035075 (name brand or equal), to include: Histological patented platium staining system; modular patented coverslipping system using glass slides; collection rack assembly w/3 extra racks; carousel assembly x3; histo stain pak w/mounting media; histo coverslips; on-site inservice/training/set-up. Contractor shall provide 2 each operating and service maintenance manuals and minimum of 1 years (parts & labor) warranty. Operational and diagnostic software, installation, parts list, service manuals, and test fixtures used with the equipment are considered part of the equipment. Deliver FOB destination to VA Medical Center, 800 Zorn Ave., Louisville, KY, 40206-1499. Delivery required 30 days from date of award. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, addenda clause 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Technical capability of the equipment offered to meet the Government's requirement, 2) Price); 52.212-3 offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, addenda clause 852.219-70 Veteran Owned Small Business; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, addenda clause 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal, and 52.212-5 (a) &(b) Contract Terms and COnditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Submit with your offer the information required in 52.212-3, addenda 852.219-70, 52.212-2, and your company Duns Number. Copies of FAR provisions can be found in the public library or requested from the contracting officer. Contractor shall provide all items listed in this solicitation, no partial bids will not be accepted. Submit proposal to: V. Caudill (90C), VA Medical Center, 800 Zorn Ave., Louisville, KY 40206-1499, on or before May 20, 1997, 3:00pm local time. Fax number 502/894-6115. (0115)

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