VA Medical Center, 4801 8th St N, St Cloud, MN 56303-2099

63 -- FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 656-3-98 DUE 111997 POC Carol Vassar -- 320-255-6309 E-MAIL: Carol Vassar, VA Medical Center, St. Cloud, Minnesota, vassar.carol@st-cloud.va.gov. This is a combined CBD Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation No. 656-3-98. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-01. This solicitation is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3669, and the Business Size Standard is 750 employees. Items to be ordered have to be Edwards brand in order to match existing system. Items are: Item No. 1. Control Cabinet, Edwards Item Number CAB-3, 5 each; Item No. 2. 8 Amp Power Supply, Edwards Item Number PS-8B, 5 each; Item No. 3. 12V, 10 Amp Battery, Edwards Item Number 12V10A, 10 each; Item No. 4. Control Module, Edwards Item Number CM2-N, 5 each; Item No. 5. Addressable Loop Module, Edwards Item Number ZAS-IS, 5 each; Item No. 6. Universal I/O Board, Edwards Item Number UIO-12, 5 each; Item No. 7. LCD Remote Annunciator, Edwards Item Number CMDN-C, 5 each; Item No. 8. Manual Fire, Edwards Item Number 278B-1120, 15 each; Item No. 9. Miniature Add. Monitor Mod., Edwards Item Number M501, 200 each; Item No. 10. Addressable Monitor Module, Edwards Item Number M500MF, 200 each; Item No. 11. Addressable Control Module, Edwards Item Number C500CFS, 100 each; Item No. 12. Addressable Heat Detector, Edwards Item Number 551F, 25 each. Delivery of items to be at Building No. 14, Warehouse, VA Medical Center, 4801 8th Street North, St. Cloud, Minnesota within 60 days after receipt of order. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 1997); clause FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995); clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 1997); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1997); addenda to delete paragraph (o) and (p) and replace with (o) Warranty: The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract. In the event that the terms of the contractor's standard commercial warranty (see Clause 852.210-71) conflict with the warranty terms contained in this clause, the terms of this clause will govern this contract, unless some other resolution is specified in the award document. (p) Limitation of liability: Seller expressly warrants that all goods, material and workmanship will conform with applicable drawings, specifications, samples, or other descriptions given, will be fit for the purpose intended, and will be free from defects. All goods delivered and services performed will be subject to test and inspection by Buyer at the place of manufacture or at designation or at both. Any of the goods found at any time to be damaged (including goods damaged due to unsatisfactory packaging by Seller) or defective in material or workmanship or not in conformity with this purchase order may be corrected by Buyer at Seller's expense or rejected and returned at Seller's expense. If Buyer elects to return such goods to Seller at any time, Buyer shall be entitled to credit or replacement goods or services at the price charged. However, Buyer's inspection or failure to inspect shall in no way relieve Seller of responsibility hereunder, and Seller will in all cases indemnify and hold buyer harmless against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, damages or expenses (including attorneys' fees) of any kind caused by Seller's breach of the foregoing warranty, including but not limited to all costs and expenses related to product recall. The foregoing shall not be in limitation of any rights that Buyer may have at law or in equity by reason of any breach of warranty, express or implied. Seller shall maintain product liability insurance in such amounts as is customary for its type of business, and upon request by Buyer, Seller will provide Buyer with a certificate of such instance. VAAR 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Small Business (Dec 1990), FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984), VAAR 852.219-70 Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984), VAAR 852.210-72 Rejected Goods (Nov. 1984), VAAR 852.210-70 Service Data Manual (Nov. 1984) and VAAR 852.210-71 Guarantee (Nov 1984). Original proposals shall be submitted on company letterhead or on SF 1449 by November 19, 1997 by 4:30pm local time to Carol Vassar, Resources Management (90C), Building No. 4, Room 222, VA Medical Center, 4801 8th Street North, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303-2099. (0308)

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