Contracting Officer (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Health Care System, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216

96 -- WHITE GOLD ALLOY FOR PORCELAIN VENEER CROWNS SOL 549-166-97 DUE 093097 POC Marilyn Clayburn, Contracting Officer, 214-302-7521 The VA North Texas Health Care System, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216 intends to award a contract for approximately 480 ounces of white gold alloy for porcelain veneer crowns, specifications are: Principle Elements: AU-2%, PD-79%, GA-9%, CU-10%, melting range:2100-2200 Degrees F., Hardness; 330bhn, casting temperature: 2200-2300 Degrees F., must be compatible with induction casting procedures. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. Invitation for Bids number is 549-166-97. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested. NO WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. Solicitation and incorporated provisions anc clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The following incorporated clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition: 52-212-4-Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, 52-219-8-Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, 52-222-26-Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35-Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52-222-26-Affirmative Action for Handicaped Workers, 52.222-37-Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3-Buy American Act -- Supplies, 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.214-31- Facsimile Bids, 52-233-2-Service of Protest, 52-233-3-Protest after Award, VAAR Clause 852-233-70, 852-214-70, 52-212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, VAAR Clauses 852.203-70 and 852.219-70. Bids must be submitted on company letterhead no later than 10:00am, September 30, 1997. A completed copy of clause 52.212-3 must be submitted with bid. A copy of this clause may be obtained from the Contracting Officer by calling 214-302-7521. (0254)

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