Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

65 -- POWERED INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS SOL F0561197T6456 DUE 092297 POC Ronald Hudgins, Contract Specialist, (719) 333-3619 or TSgt Chris M. Vaccarella, Contracting Officer (719)333-3691 This is a combination synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using solicitation number F0561197T6456. This is an approved brand-name only acquisition for a Maxi-Driver Battery Powered Instrument System/Components manufactured by 3M Health Care, required for compatibility and interchangeability with existing 3M equipment. This is an unrestricted acquisition and all responsible sources may submit a quotation. No Request for Quote (RFQ) package will be issued. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, addenda, acceptance time period of 90 days. This solicitation document and incorporated provisionsand clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3841 and the business size standard is 500 employees. Line item 0001, Description: Chuck, 1/4" Jacobs, three (3) each, part number L110, Unit Price__ __ ____, Extended Price__ __ ____; Line Item 0002, Description: Pin Driver, three (3) each, part number L111, Unit Price__ __ ____, Extended Price__ __ ____; Line Item 0003, Description: Drill, ASIF/AO Twist, two (2) each, part number L513, Unit Price__ __ ____, Extended Price__ __ ____; Line Item 0004, Description: Oscillating Saw, two (2) each, part number L320A, Unit Price__ __ ____, Extended Price__ __ ____; Line Item 0005, Description: Maxi Driver Handpiece Housing, four (4) each, part number 2840, Unit Price__ __ ____, Extended Price__ __ ____; Line Item 0006, Description: Maxi Driver Electric Motor, four (4) each, part number 477939, Unit Price__ __ ____, Extended Price__ __ ____; Line Item 0007, Description: Battery Charger, two(2) each, part number L375, Unit Price__ __ ____, Extended Price__ __ ____; Line Item 0008, Description: Battery, eight (8) each, part number L325A, Unit Price__ __ ____, Extended Price__ __ ____; Total Amount $__ __ __ __ ___. FOB destination delivery within 60 calandar days from date of receipt of award to 10 MDG/SGSL, 4102 Pinion Drive, Suite 3, USAF Academy, CO 80840. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price); provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Item (a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item ; 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses (6),(7),(8),(9); 252.212-7001, contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582); and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Alt I). Offerors shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria, all of which are of equal importance: (1) Technical Capability, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Price. Technical capability of the proposed offered product shall be evaluated to determine if the product offered meets the " brand name only" specifications set forth in this solicitation. If an "or equal" is being offered, the quoter must state the manufacturer, brand, and model number of the "or equal" and include any and all descriptive literature for the "or equal" with the quote, so the technical evaluation can be accomplished. Past performance will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory business practices and timely performance. Price will be evaluated to determine its fair and reasonableness as it reltates to the items offered. Offers are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAFA,CO 80840-2315, no later than 3:00 PM, Mountain Daylight Time on 22 September 97. Contact Ronald Hudgins, Contract Specialist at (71) 333-3619 or Tsgt Chis M. Vaccarella, Contracting Officer at (719) 333-3961.***** (0248)

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