Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

65 -- MEDUCAL SUPPLIES SOL RFQ 26-CM-97 DUE 072997 POC Carol Murphy 612-725-2190 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation RFQ 26-CM-97 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. SIC Code is 5047 and the small business size is 500 employees. Vendor shall provide Brand Name Only Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Respiratory Humidifiers for ventilators as follows. Item 1. #MR730, Fisher & Paykel Respiratory Humidifier Base Heater, 26 each. Item 2. #900MR561, Dual Airway Temperature Probe, 86", 26 each. Item 3. #0060-20, Single Heated Wire Pigtail Adapter, 26 each. Item 4. #900MR94, Mounting Bracket, 26 each. Item 5. #HC305EF, Re-usable Chamber, 35 each. Proposal should include a delivery time frame. Deliver FOB Destination. Payment will be made by Government Purchase Card (VISA). Product is to be delivered to the VA Medical Center, Warehouse (90D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The solicitation clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through FAR FAC 90-46: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer. Evaluation Factors include delivery time frame, past performance history, and price. Award of Best Value for the Government contract will be based on the evaluation factors and will be made with or without discussions. Offers are due July 29, 1997 at 4:30 pm. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190. (0191)

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