Department of Veterans Affairs, AFMLOV/VA Special Services, Contracting Officer, 1423 Sultan Street, Suite 200, Frederick, MD 21702-5006

65 -- DENTAL ASSISTANT'S CARTS AND SUPPLIES SOL VA-797-97-F3Q-0019 DUE 092397 POC Rick Elder, 301-619-4069 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number VA-797-97-F3Q-0019 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The contractor shall provide, deliver, and install the equipment. The following is required: qty 26, dental assistant's carts, Oregon model 2644; qty 52, cavitron-scaler tip; qty 52, scaler, gracey, #11-12; qty 52, scaler, gracey, #13-14; qty 52, aspirating, syringe, type A; qty 5 cases, sponge, cotton filled, 2x2; qty 52, cotton tip applicator, 6 inch; qty 8, mirrors, F/S CS #4; qty 52 mirror handles OCT/CS/SS; qty 52, explorers, SE 23; qty 52, cotton forceps; qty 52, probe, periodontal. Deliver to Fort Bragg, NC. Delivery date shall be coordinated with the Transition Office Complex at Fort Bragg -- approximate delivery date is November 1997. Price shall include installation, freight, and warranty. Warranty shall begin on the date the equipment is placed in use. FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of price. Offerors shall include a copy of provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The clause at 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. Offers are due by 12:00pm EST, on 23 September 1997 at AFMLO/VASS at the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Rick Elder at 301-619-5053.***** (0255)

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