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65 -- REAGENT SUPPLIES SOL N00244-97-Q-5201 DUE 090597 POC Point of Contact is Bid Officer at 619-532-2690/2692; Gwen Young, Purchasing Agent at 619-532-2890; FAX 619-532-1088/9 WEB: Click here to learn more about FISC San Diego and additional contracting opportunities., http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to submit your quote electronically or to contact the Purchasing Agent via e-mail., gwen_young@fmso.navy.mil. FISC San Diego is announcing its intent to issue a directed sole source procurement to Abbott Laboratories under authority of FAR 6.302-1 for the following items; all eligible, responsible sources may submit an offer. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 13.6 and the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; quotes are being requested and A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number N00244-97-Q-5201 applies and is issued as a Request For Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The standard industrial code is 2835 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract for a base year commencing October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998, plus three (3) option years (10/1/98 -- 9/30/99; 10/1/99 -- 9/30/00; 10/01/00 -- 9/30/01) for Eleven (11) line items as follows. LINE ITEM 0001: Part number 7895-24 Habab, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 2 kits within the 1st wk of 10/97 and 2/98; 1 kit within the 1st wks of 12/97, 4/98, 6/98, and 8/98 -- for a total quantity of eight (8) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0002: Part number 9977-30 Corzyme, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 1 kit within the 1st wks of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98 and 7/98 -- for a total quantity of four (4) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0003: Part number 9006-24 Ausab, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 2 kits within the 1st wk of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98 and 7/98; and 1 kit within the 1st wks of 11/97, 12/97, 2/98, 3/98, 5/98, 6/98, 8/98, and 9/98 -- for a total quantity of sixteen (16) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0004: Part number 1980-31 Auszyme, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 1 kit within the 1st wks of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98 and 7/98 -- for a total quantity of four (4) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0005: Part number 3077-24 HTLV, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 2 kits within the 1st wk of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98 and 7/98; and 1 kit within the 1st wks of 11/97, 12/97, 2/98, 3/98, 5/98, 6/98, 8/98, and 9/98 -- for a total quantity of sixteen (16) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0006: Part number 4A-14-24 Improved HCV test kits, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 2 kits within the 1st wk of 10/97, 11/97, 1/98, 2/98, 4/98, 5/98, 7/98, and 8/98; and 1 kit within the 1st wks of 12/97, 3/98, 6/98, and 9/98 -- for a total quantity of twenty (20) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0007: Part number 3A77-24 HIV I and II, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 2 kits within the 1st wk of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98 and 7/98; and 1 kit within the 1st wks of 11/97, 12/97, 2/98, 3/98, 5/98, 6/98, 8/98, and 9/98 -- for a total quantity of sixteen (16) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0008: Part number 2A81-24 HIVAG-1, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 2 kits within the 1st wk of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98 and 7/98; and 1 kit within the 1st wks of 11/97, 12/97, 2/98, 3/98, 5/98, 6/98, 8/98, and 9/98 -- for a total quantity of sixteen (16) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0009: Part number 7859-66 Bhcg Reagent, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 6 kits within the 1st wk of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98, and 7/98 for a total quantity of twenty-four (24) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0010: Part number 7859-01 Bhcg Calibrators, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 1 kit within the 1st wk of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98, and 7/98 for a total quantity of four (4) kits during the year. LINE ITEM 0011: Part number 7859-10 Bhcg Controls, delivery (BASE YEAR 10/1/97 -- 9/30/98): 1 kit within the 1st wk of 10/97, 1/98, 4/98, and 7/98 for a total quantity of four (4) kits during the year. Delivery of all items is required commencing 10/1/97 to be delivered FOB Destination to: Receiving Officer, Naval Hospital, Bldg H135, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-0600. Mark for: Material Mgmt Dept, Code 01H. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph (b)(5): Offers 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. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clauses: FAR 52.217-4, Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award; FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; FAR 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quantity; FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, with Paragraph (a) completed as follows "The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days..." and Paragraph (c) completed as follows "The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed four (4) years"; FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; FAR 52.211-5, New Material; FAR 52.211-7, Other Than New Material, Residual Inventory, and Former Government Surplus Property. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses 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. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225 7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO-rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most price advantageous to the government. Note: The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the Internet at "www.arnet.gov" OR "www.deskbook.osd.mil". When replying, unit prices for each kit must be submitted for each line item, plus for each line item for the three (3) option years (there will be a total of 44 line items). In addition, contractors must include the CAGE Code, DUNS number, TIN, mailing and remittance addresses, and a point of contact in the event there are questions about the quote. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, 090597, and will be accepted via fax (619-532-2347) or via e-mail (gwen_ young@fmso.navy.mil) ONLY. DO NOT mail. See Numbered Note(s) 13. (0234)

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