Contracting Officer (90C), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 4801 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128

65 -- PHARMACY AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION DISPENSING SYSTEM SOL RFP 589-25-97 DUE 091797 POC Glenn Carpenter, Contracting Officer (816) 922-2062, Kathleen Campbell, Contracting Officer (816) 922-2061 E-MAIL: VA Medical Center -- Kansas City, MO, BANKS.RUBY-E+@KANSAS-CITY.VA.MED.GOV. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item IAW the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for purchase of a Pharmacy Automated Prescription Dispensing System capable of handling 200 tablets and capsules and delivering filled and labeled vials in the 12-40 dram range, dispense the required quantity, apply the label with USP auxillary warnings and pictograms and deliver the uncapped vial for final inspection and verification. The system must provide dispensing cells that require no manufacturer's calibration or resystem. A 60-day offer acceptance period must be provided. The equipment will not be accepted nor payment made until the equipment is determined to be compatible with the VA host computer system. Also, the equipment must operate a minimum of 30 days without major malfunction before it is accepted. The complete system cannot exceed the following dimensions: 7' height, 14' width, 40" depth. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 90-46. Provision FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and VAAR 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal applies to this solicitation. Offers are to include a complete copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items prior to award. SIC Code for this procurement is 3559. The offeror shall state in their offer size status for this procurement. All responsible business sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. Delivery to VAMC is required within 30 calendar days after order placement. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. One complete system will be purchased. Price includes complete installation, startup, and training. In addition, a yearly price for technical support (to include both on-site and phone) is to be listed separately. An Operator's Manual will be included. Offers for the item described in this solicitation may be mailed or faxed to the identified POC at (816) 922-3331. Include solicitation number, FOB destination, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration, TIN, identification of the proposed system to be provided, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors shall use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/ Contract/Order for Commercial Items form. Award will be made to the responsible offeror (1) whose offer meets all requirements, (2) whose proposed price is determined to be the lowest overall cost to the Government, and (3) whose past performance record is satisfactory. To determine past performance record, pleae provide three (3) references of recent past two (2) years similar sales with your office. Offers are due to the CO specified above by COB 4:30p.m. (CST) 9/17/97 at the address stated above. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments, if any. Hard copies of any amendments may be obtained from the CO POC, however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synposis/solicitation, inclusive of any amendments. (0246)

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