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

Q -- DENTAL HIGHSPEED OPTIC 45 DEGREE SURGICAL HANDPIECE & PUSHBUTTON REPLACEMENT TURBINE SOL N62645-97-R-0039 DUE 090497 POC Nancy LaVigne 301-619-3023 The Naval Medical Logistics Command has a requirement for 159 Dental Highspeed Optic 45 Degree Surgical Handpiece and Pushbutton Replacement Turbine and 53 Autoclaveable Spray Lubricants, with options for an additional 100 handpieces and replacement turbines and autoclaveable spray lubricants. 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 Request for Proposals under Solicitation N62645-97-R-0039; A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. SIC is 5047, size standard of 500 employees. The equipment is required to be new. The Navy contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for a minimum of 159 handpieces and replacement turbines and 53 autoclaveable spray lubricants and a maximum of 259 handpieces and replacement turbines and 153 autoclaveable spray lubricants. The handpiece shall be a 45 degree surgical handpiece to be used for high speed cutting, drilling and bone sculpting. The handpiece shall have the following nominal dimensions: (1) Length not longer than 5.25 inches (2) Diameter 9/16 inch (3) Weight not greater than 2.1 ounces. The handpiece shall operate on dry filtered air or nitrogen at an operating pressure of 32 psi to 40 psi. The handpiece shall fit any standard handpiece fittings: 2, 3, or 4 hole, or fiber-optic 5 hole. The handpiece shall have fiber-optic elements positioned under the head of the handpiece that provide illumination of the operating field while eliminating shadowing of the bur and chuck. The handpiece shall maintain speeds of 400,000 to 500,000 RPM at 40 psi and have a minimum stall torque of .195 in oz. The handpiece shall be fully steam autoclaveable and constructed of medical grade stainless steel. It shall not require disassembly prior to or during autoclaving. The head of the handpiece shall be stationed at 45 degree angle to enable the dentist to have complete access to impacted third molars. The handpiece shall have an integral irrigation line directed on the cutting area. The user shall be capable of turning the irrigation off or on. The handpiece shall employ a push button bur release assembly for inserting and releasing burs from the turbine. 43The turbine shall be field replaceable. The turbine shall be capable of holding standard friction grip type burs. MANUALS: Two operators manuals and two service manuals shall be provided with the product. The service manual will include all specifications, installation, maintenance and parts replacement instructions, troubleshooting information and a complete list of all repair parts cross referenced to an illustrated parts breakdown. Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- -Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the exception of (d), (h), and (i) of the clause, which are RESERVED. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. Evaluation factors are as follows: 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. The 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. Offeror shall include a completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer. Offeror shall include a completed copy of provision at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certification 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-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 52.216-18, Ordering; 52.216-21, Requirements; and 52-217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. FAR 52.217-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-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 Worker; 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 Acquisition 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; 252.225-70001, 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 a five year contract period, or until the time the Government has issued delivery orders totaling the maximum quantity. 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. Contractor shall furnish to the Government the items specified up to and including the quantity designated as the "maximum". Government shall order at least the quantity of items designated as the "minimum". At contract award the minimum quantities shall be delivered within 90 days. The delivery requirements for additional deliveries shall be within 30 days after issuance of delivery orders. 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. Proposals are due to NMLC by 3:00 PM (local time) on or before September 4, 1997. Direct questions to Nancy LaVigne, 301/619-3023. 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