Contracting Officer (Code 520), Naval Construction Battalion Center, 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001

65 -- HOSPITAL EQUIP SOL N62604-97-Q-U534 DUE 092597 POC Point of Contact -- Carmen D. Urbati, 601-871-2281 E-MAIL: Naval Construction Battalion Center, cdurbati@cbcgulf.navfac.navy.mil. This is a brand name or equal combined synopsis/solicitation for commericial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information provided in this notice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N62604-97-Q-U534 and is isssued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This is a small business-small purchase set aside; the applicable SIC is 5047, and the size standard is 500 employees. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. Such non-manufacturer must furnish the product of a small business manufacturer or producer, which end products mustbe manufactured or produced in the United States. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Contract Line Item 0001 is for one (1) each acoustic testing chamber, double wall 4" panels, Acoustic Systems RM284 or equal. Salient characteristics: (1) 8 individual test positions; (2) internally wired jack stations at each test position for left & right earphones and patient response switch; (3) divider curtains between each test position; (4) padded stools for each test position; (5) recessed incandescent light fixtures; (6) right hinged door w/double magnetic gaskets; (7) observation window in door (double glazed acoustical safety glass); (8) carpeting & cove base trim; (9) roof or wall mounted ventillation system; (10) clinical window & jack panel. Dimensions are critical because pit has been constructed in new clinic to accommodate booth. Inside dimensions: 7'- 4"W x 10'-0"L x 6'-6"H; outside dimensions: 9'-4"W x 12'-0"L x 8'-0"H. Electrical: 120V—service to the enclosure is via a 12' ground power cord terminated with a hospital grade male plug; 120V electrical outlet is provided for connection to the audiometric enclosure. 2 SE -- Service Manuals. Contract Line Item 0002 is for one (1) clinical window, nominal 24" x 30" and jack panel. Line Item 0003 is for installation of the acoustical systems at Branch Medical Clinic, Fort Worth, TX. If other than brand name identified is offered, the offeror shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, model/part number and a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the brand name specified. Note: The offeror shall furnish as part of its offer all descriptive literature and technical data sheets necessary for the purchasing activity to determinewhether the products offered meet the salient characteristics of the solicitation. Failure to provide this information will cause your quotation to be rejected. Delivery FOB Destination, Fort Worth, TX, 30 calendar days after award. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. NCBC will use the following factors to evaluate quotes, in descending order of importance: A. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and B. Price. The Government reserves the right to make award of the initial offer received without discussions. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageos to the Government, price and technical capability considered. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: A price quote, submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, for the requested items showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, delivery time, and correct address. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Each offer shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Itesm, their Dun & Bradstreet Code, and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. Those companies not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. The contract clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The following agenda have been attached to this clause: 52.225- 11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-17 Interest, 52.232-25 Prompt Payment, 52.233-1 Disputes, 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The clauses at DFARS 252.212-700l, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Carmen Urbati, FAX 601-871-3212/2691 by Sep 19, 1997. Quotations are due on Sep 25, 1997, 2:00 p.m. to Contracting Officer (Code 520), 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001. Facsimile quotations acceptable, FAX 601-871-3212/2691. No oral quotations will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. See Note 1. (0251)

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