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

65 -- MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOL RFQ 618-63-98 DUE 112197 POC Carol Murphy 612-725-2190 This is a combined 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. Solicitation RFQ 618-63-98 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. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside utilizing SIC Code 5047 and the small business size is 500 employees. Vendor shall provide Rehabilicare Ultrapac SX TENS (Pain Control Stimulator) Kits (Brand Name or Equal) to include at a minimum, a 2 channel TENS unit, 2 (two) rechargeable batteries, battery charger, 2 (two) 36 to 48 inch lead wires, 4 (four) reusable electrodes, hard carrying case, and instruction manual. TENS unit will have 3 wave forms, continuous, modulated and burst. Estimatedquantity is 170 kits for the period of contract award to September 30, 1998. Kits will be ordered on an as needed basis during the contract period. Deliver FOB Destination. Payment will be made by Government Purchase Card (VISA). Product is to be delivered to the 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; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (Alternate I); 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer. Proposals should address all evaluation factors, pricing, descriptive literature and a statement addressing VISA payment. Evaluation Factors include ease of use, items included in kit, review of descriptive literature, warranty, 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 21, 1997 at 1:30 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. (0310)

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