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

65 -- HARMONIC SCAPEL SOL VA-797-97-F3Q-0029 DUE 092997 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-0029 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The items and descriptions that follow are from Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc, a Johnson and Johnson Company. A quantity of one (1) each of the following is required: Generator, p/n GEN01; Cart, p/n GEN02; Footswitch, p/n GEN03; Hand piece, p/n HP050; 5mm adaptor, p/n ADP05; CS/LCS Adaptor, ADP15, p/n ADP15; Test Tip, p/n HST02; Torque Wrench, p/n TLB01; Dissecting Hook, p/n DHO85. Pricing shall be FOB Destination. Deliver to Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV. 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 29 September 1997 at AFMLO/VASS at the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Rick Elder at 301-619-5053.***** (0260)

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