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 RFQ672-077-97 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 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 RFQ672-076-97. 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: ITEM 001, One (1) Arthroscopy system 800RPM (part EP-1); To include: One (1) Digital Mini-Cam C-Mount system with coupler (part 7205029); One (1) Xenon Light Source 100 Watts (part 7204740); One (1) Fiber Optic Cable with adapter (part # 2147 # 2146); One (1) High Resolution Monitor 19" (PVM-2030); One (1) Video Printer (UP12008); One (1) Wide angle Arthroscope 4MM X 30 with sheath (3709 and 3622); Two (2) Wide angle Arhroscope 4MM x 70 (part 3623); One (1) DYO Vac suction punch 3.4MM ( part 2707); One (1) Diagnostic 4.5MM instrument set (part 3106); One (1) Scissors Punches-Straight (part 012036); One (1) Probe 3MM Hook; One (1)Basket Punches 1.5MM (part 012034); Basket Punches 1.3MM Curved Left ( 012040); One (1) Basket Punches 1.3MM Curved Right (012041); One (1)Basket Punches 3.4MM Left (010900); One (1) Basket Punches 3.4MM Right (010901); One (1) Basket Punches 1.5MM Upbitter (012020). ITEM 02 One (1) Vanguard 3MM Cine Projector/Cine Viewer with Table Cine Film Projector including: Hi Light Source, Flickerless Projection with detail precise dynamic motion, single frame advance, instantaneous forward & reverse, image rotation, rapid rewind, variable light intensity, variable masking, rear projection hood forward. 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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