VA Medical Center, Contracting Officer (90C), 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, TX 79106

36 -- AUTOMATIC GARMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM SOL RFP 504-97-64 DUE 092697 POC Sheila R. Kiker, (806)354-7846 or fax (806)354-7875 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation will be a request for proposals and the number for this solicitation is RFP 504-97-64. This request for proposals document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The VAMC, Amarillo, Texas, intends to procure the following item: Automatice Garment Exchange System. This system is to include, but is not limited to, an unattended collection and drop off service, 24 hours a day; a personal computer (PC) based management control work station to manage the system; a personal identification number (PIN) card access; the system must have the minimum of 300 positions in a two tier confirguration and the capability of expansion for future needs; each storage position shall be capable of a minimum of (3) three standard hangers and must be capable of holding upwards of (5) five hangers; system must have the ability to be loaded while in use; for restocking purposes, the system must be designed to allow easy access to ensure the garments can be easily loaded in the proper slots; system should be fully self-contained requiring electrical service only; the system must be user friendly and contain a full screen monitor; must have the ability to provide tracking and usage information for control and inventory; the system should restrict access to authorized users and provide secure storage for clean uniforms and soiled returns; must have separate confined soiled collection points for infection control; delivery of a selected garment should be a maximum of 20 seconds; system should include a video camera and monitor that will be activated upon the user entering PIN number, the PIN should be shown at the bottom of the screen as the video shows the item(s) deposited. Responses shall be in writing and can be mailed or overnighted to the attention of the Contracting Officer or faxed to (806)354-7875. Offeror is to provide all pertinent information with bid package. Training and support will be required. Drawing of location will be provided via facsimile if requested. Delivery and Installation must be provided within 90 days after the placement of the order to the VA Amarillo, Texas. The following provision, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial and 52.216-1, Type of Contract apply to this acquisition. The Government contemplates a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation. The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items also applies. The evaluation factors are as follows: price, warranty, size of the unit, and reliability. The offeror is to include completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with addendum, VAAR 852.219-70, Veteran Owned Small Business. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the clause 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Funds Transfer Payment. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items also applies to this acquisition. The standard commercial warranty or better is required. Bids are due not later than 2:00pm on September 26, 1997, in the Purchasing and Contracting Office. (0266)

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