Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141

J -- MAINTENANCE OF TECHNICARE CAMERAS SOL RFQ 541-52-98 DUE 092697 POC Marilyn E. Scheck, (440) 838-6088 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 541-52-98 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This is a competitive procurement under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code 3861 and Small Business Size Standard of 500. The VA Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio, intends to contract for on site maintenance services for the following equipment: Technicare 410 Camera; S/N: 4105427; Location: Rm 5316 Nuclear Medicine with required preventative maintenance inspections semi-annually (2 per year); Technicare Gemini 700 Camera; S/N 171; Location: Rm 5316 Nuclear Medicine with required preventative maintenance inspections quarterly (4 per year). Contractor shall provide pricing for the Base year and one (1) option year. Costs to include total coverage for preventative and emergency maintenance as specified herein, including parts, labor, transportation, lodging, and all other allied costs associated with the performance under this contract. All work shall be performed by competent technicians, experienced and qualified to work on the specific equipment. All work performed shall be in accordance with commercial practices and the equipment manufacturer's specifications. For repairs or services performed during normal working hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Weekends and Government Holidays, Contractor's serviceman will report to the Biomedical Shop, Room G01. Upon completion of the work, the serviceman will check out through Biomedical Engineering Office and leave a legible copy of the service report indicating date of service, completion date, model no., serial no. and VA PM No. (if affixed). When contacted by authorized VA personnel for emergency repairs of faulty equipment, Contractor's serviceman will report to the VA Medical Center within twenty-four (24) hours to service the equipment. The Contractor shall perform all requested maintenance inspections (i.e., calibration, cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, replacement of components requiring periodic replacement) to the equipment manufacturer's specifications. For Preventative Maintenance Inspections, the Contractor must furnish documentation indicating equipment maintenance requirements along with results of those requirements determined at the time of the PM Inspection. Prior to the performance of any scheduled inspection, the Contractor will notify the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative at (216) 421-3085 or the equipment user at (216) 791-3800, Ext. 5212 two (2) working days prior to the inspection. Within the first forty-five (45) calendar days after award, the Contractor will provide a list of dates for scheduled maintenance inspections required. Payment shall be made quarterly in arrears, upon receipt of a proper invoice. Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-4(g) and shall be submitted to, Chief, Fiscal Service 04(B), VA Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141. The provisions at FAR 452.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following changes, items (e) and (h) of the standard clause are deleted. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37. The following standard FAR and VAAR clauses are incorporated and apply to this acquisition: 52.215-17, 52.217-8, 52.217-9 (which provides that the Government may extend the term of the contract within 60 calendar days, provided that the Government shall provide a preliminary notice of intent at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration date; and services under this contract shall not exceed five (5) years, 52.232-18, 52.232-19 (which provides that funds are not authorized past September 30 of any fiscal year, unless written authorization is received from the Contracting Officer), VAAR 852.219-70 and 852.270-1. Warranty of said product shall be in accordance with standard industry practice in effect at time of award. Interested offerors may submit their proposals along with a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, on or before 4:30 p.m., September 26, 1997. Quotations may be provided to the Contracting Officer at the address above or Fax to (440) 838-6052. This is an unrestricted bid. (0252)

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