Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Contracting Officer (90C), Acquisition & Material Management Service, One Veterans Plaza, San Juan, PR 00927-5800

65 -- MEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES SOL RFQ672-078-97 DUE 081597 POC Elisa Cruz (787) 766-5389 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in Subparts 12.6 and 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued; proposals are being requested for this announcement; a written solicitation will not be issued. The request for Quote number is RFQ672-078-97. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 45. Standard Industrialization Code (SIC) of 5047 is applied. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Equipment Brand Name or Equal: (Mfg. Kay Elemetrics Corp.); ITEM 001: Computer Integrated System Model 9195 (components format NTSC): To include One (1) of each: Model 9100 Rhino-Laryngeal Stroboscope; Model 9105 Rigid Endoscope; Model 9111 Camera; Model 9116 Lens Adapter; Model 9120 Flexible Adapter; Model 9132 Videocassette recorder; Model 9135 cassettes; Model 9140 Computer Module; Model 9171 Cart; Model 9175 Isolation Transformer; Model 9164 Color printer. ITEM 002: Replacement (Evoked Potential Machine) Console, Central Station Physiological System Biologic-EMG/NCV/EP 8 Channels Explorer for Room 1F187(Evoked Potential Room) Includes; IBM at Compatible Pentium 75 MHZ 8 MB of Dynamic Ram 14" Color Monitor SVGA One 3.5" 1.44 MB Hard Disk 8 Amplifier Channel TDH 39 Headphones Visual Stimulator Monitor Bilateral SEP Stimulators Isolation Transformer Mouse Interface Device Starter Supply Kit Loop Test Box Operator/User Manual B/W Inkjet Printer. One year warranty for Room 1F-187. To include HP Deskjet Printer for Explorer, Operating Room Cable Package, Insert Earphones, Led Goggles Stimulator, Head Box Stand, Temperature Probe, Three Shelf Cart, Additional Year to Service Contract. Bidders quotation shall include item(s) not included in RFQ but required for each equipment to perform its intended use. Required delivery date is 45 days from date of contract award. Inspection and Acceptance shall be at Destination. Prospective offers shall provide the following information: FOB Destination current pricing, delivery time, payment terms, Cage Code, Duns/Bradstreet number and Taxpayers I.D. number (TIN). The following provisions and clauses are applicable and are hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference and will be provided by the Contracting Officer in full text upon request: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies. Addendum clause FAR 52.215-18, Facsimile Proposals also applies. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.211-5, addendum New Material, FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.212-5, addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph (b)(5): Offerors shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies with the following applicable causes for paragraph (b): FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The FAR 42.232-18, Availability of Funds (APR 1984). Government intends to make a single award of a Firm Fixed Price order to the responsible offeror whose bid provides the best value to the Government based on the following criteria: 1. Prior Performance, 2) Overall pricing for material and delivery. Quotations from responsible offers and inquiries may be faxed to the Contracting Officer 787-766-6035/6036. Quotes must be received by close of business 08-15-97. (0204)

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