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65 -- DENTAL SUPPLIES SOL VA-797-97-F1Q-0094 DUE 091297 POC Monica J. Pileggi 301 619-4070 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR sub part 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 number VA-797-97-F1Q-0094 is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code is 3843 and the small business size standard is 500 employess. The following item is required: 18 each Floss Dispenser SS #074070694, Johnson & Johnson; 72 each Rubber Dam Frame Metal 6" #073810074, Hygenic Inc; 72 each Rubber Dam Forcep U of Wash #073940129, J & J Instruments; 72 each Rubber Dam Punch Ainsworth #0703940145, J & J Instruments; 72 each Rubber Dam Clamp, 14A #070892745, Patterson Dental; 72 each Rubber DSM Clamp, 212 #070893043, Patterson Dental; 72 each Mirror Handle RD/OCT CS/SS #070886861, Patterson Dental; 72 each Slab Glass CEM 4 #071567122, Buff Inc; 72 each Explorers DE 23/6 #070892653, J & J Instruments; 72 each Plastic Filling Instrument #073939717, J & J Instruments; 72 each Placement Instrument F/CAL #073721875, Hufriedy Inc; 72 pack Matrix Retainer #070886523, Patterson Dental; 72 each Plier College Serrated #070887687, Patterson Dental; 72 each Carver Hollenback 1/2 DE #075584297, Peeden Inc; 72 each Carver CE, Tanner 5 #0709923743, Peeden Inc; 72 each Carver Cleoid DE, 89/92 #070923763, Patterson Dental; 72 each Burnisher DE 26/27 #075583406, Peeden Inc; 72 each Burnisher DE 2/27 #075583521, Peeden Inc; 72 each Plastic Filling INST #070925388, Patterson Dental; 72 each Aspirating Syringe Type A #070899773, Patterson Dental; 72 each Scissors Iris CVD Vantage #074997052, Miltex Inc; 72 each Spatula Cement 324 #070928184, Patterson Dental; 72 each Art Paper Forcep ECN 08-300 #070838748, Patterson Dental; 72 each Excavator Darby Perry #073700861, Hufriedy Inc; 72 eachExcavator DE, 18 #070924407, Patterson Dental; 72 each Plastic Filling Instruments #073939816, J & J Instruments; 72 each Cavity Prep Margin Trimr #075586961, Peeden Inc; 72 each Burnisher 15 DE, Tarno #073683349, Hufriedy Inc; 72 each Endodontic Plugger DE 1/3 #073166519, American Eagle; 72 each Endodontic Pluggers DE 5/7 #073166535, American Eagle; 72 Boxes Mouth Props Black 2/Pkg #070854265, Patterson Dental; 72 each Rubber Dam Clamp Wingless W7 #073809639, Hygenic Inc; 72 each Rubber Dam Clamp W3 SS #073916426, Bayer; 72 each Rubber Dam Clamp W2A #0708926535, Patterson Dental; 54 each IMS Cassette Signa-Stat #073709821, Hufriedy Inc; 72 each Dappen Dish, Clear #070849174, Patterosn Dental; 72 each Amalgam Well Shallow #070838144, Patterson Dental; 72 each Carrier Amalgam Steel DE #070838367, Patterson Dental; 12 Boxes Mirror F/S 4&5 CS/SS 12/Pkg #070886788, Patterson Dental. Vendor will warehouse equipment until notified to deliver, upon telephonic notification Vendor will deliver, within 15 working days, to the Joel Health and Dental Clinic located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and install in designated rooms. Warrantee will start on date equipment is put into service. FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Commercial applies to Commercial applies to Commercial applies to Commercial applies to Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following shall be used to evaluate offers. (1) Technical capability, (2) past performance, and (3) price. Technical and past performance when combined are significantly more important than price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items, with the offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 4:00pm EST on 12 September 1997. Contact Monica Pileggi, 301-619-4070, FAX 301-619-5053. (0233)

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