Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center West Los Angeles, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Building 218, Room 311, (90), Los Angeles, CA 90073

66 -- LAB EQUIPMENT SOL 691-118-97 DUE 092597 POC Frank A. Clemons, (310) 268-4232 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announce constitutes the solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number is 691-118-97 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-46. This solicitation is unrestricted and the applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 5047. FOB is destination. The following line items apply: Line item 1: One Cassette Labeling System Automated including the enhanced labeling system, Hopper for cassettes (4 each) with 50 cassette capacity, loading platforms (2 each) dual positions, SM-CLP type foil tape (1 each), SM-HFT type RS-232 connector, Voltage: 115 VAC/50-60 HZ, installation, inservice training, and operator' manual. Manufacturer is TBS Inc; Line item 2: One Labeling System, Automated Glass Slide including a 72 slide capacity, hopper dust extraction System, voltage 115 VAC/50-60HZ, installation, inservice training, and operator's manual. Manufacturer is TBS Inc. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the clause. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and, if any, the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Any additional contract requirement (s),or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will apply. Offers are due by 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, 25 Sept 1997 at the VA Medical Center -- Bldg 218, Attn: Frank A. Clemons, (90C), Room 310, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073. Any questions should be directed to Frank A. Clemons, (310) 268-4232. Quotes may be faxed to (310) 268-4759. Cite solicitation number on your RFQ. (0261)

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