Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

65 -- BLOOD COLLECTION BAGS SOL RFQ 618-66-98 DUE 111997 POC Carol Murphy 612-725-2190 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. Solicitation RFQ 618-66-98 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-1. SIC Code is 5047 and the small business size is 500 employees. Vendor shall provide an estimated 90 cases of Baxter SampLink Access Device, product #4R4215 (60/case) and an estimated 180 cases of Baxter Triple Adsol FP 1240, #4R3433 (30/case) on an on-demand, as-needed basis for the period of January 1, 1998 through September 30, 1998 -- Base Year. Vendor shall provide an estimated 120 cases of Baxter SampLink Access Device, product #4R4215 (60/case) and an estimated 240 cases of Baxter Triple Adsol FP 1240, #4R3433 (30/case) on an on-demand, as-needed basis for the period of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 -- Option Year I. This solicitation is for Brand Name Only. Payment will be made by Government Purchase Card (VISA). Deliver FOB Destination to VA Medical Center, Warehouse (90D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The solicitation clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through FAR FAC 97-1: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Commercial Items with offer. Proposal should include pricing for Base Year and Option Year and a statement addressing VISA payment. Evaluation Factors include delivery time frame, past performance history, and price. Award of Best Value for the Government contract will be based on the evaluation factors and will be made with or without discussions. Offers are due November 19, 1997 at 2:30 pm. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190. (0308)

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