RONCO, 2301 M Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20037. An action for the USAID program.

65 -- MEDICAL AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ C30152 DUE 112897 POC Contact Point: Donna J. Parks, Tel: (202) 785-2791, Fax: (202) 785- 2078. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation in which quotations are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. The closing date and time for receipt of quotations is November 28, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. local time, 2301 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20037. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The objective of this procurement is to purchase the following items: Item No. 1 -- Quantity 18 -- REFRIGERATOR, used to store drugs, vaccines, etc., with freezer compartment. 200 liter capacity. Item No. 2 -- Quantity 52 -- DESK, uni-by (pedestal) construction, legs in lacquer finished structural steel 30 x 30 mm with level adjustment. Dimension 160 x 80 with solid composite worksurface. Two pedestals, one with three drawers, the other with two drawers, one of which to accept hanging files. Item No. 3 -- Quantity 64 -- DESK CHAIR, padded desk chair with arms, covered in simulated leather, on five wheeled legs in polished aluminum or stainless steel, gas pressurized height adjustment, and adjustable back for the desk cited above. Item No. 4 -- Quantity 110 - -- VISITORS CHAIR, 50 x 45 cm seat and 43 x 40 back, cushions stuffed with 10 cm thick high density foam and covered in simulated leather. Construction in tube steel, 30 mm diameter, anti slip pads, without arms. Item No. 5 -- Quantity 15 -- ARMOIRE, with two locking doors, dimensions 2 m. high, 1.5 meters wide, 0.45 meters deep. Equipped with 4 shelves. The armoire and shelves to be painted metal. Item No. 6 -- Quantity 38 -- FILING CABINET, four drawer cabinet with sliding drawers for standard A4 format hanging files. Painted metal construction with drawers mounted on telescoping supports with nylon bearings. Push button security lock to lock all drawers at the same time. Integrated drawer pulls and label holder. Delivered with 150 hanging file folders. Item No. 7 -- Quantity 10 - -- INSTRUMENT TABLE, table on wheels for instruments equipped witha basin support and two shelves with fixed railings. Dimensions 910 X 460 mm. Four wheels, two of which are equipped with a brake. Construction in stainless steel with a removable plastic basin. Item No. 8 -- Quantity 16 -- COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE, cover operated by foot pedal including a removable waste bucket with a capacity of 10 12 liters. Options: 1) Entirely in stainless steel. 2) Waste bucket in Polypropylene and the rest in stainless steel 2E Item No. 9 -- Quantity 5 -- ELECTRICAL DRY HEAT STERILIZER, Interior Dimensions: 400 x 330 x 400 mm + 2 levels for the placement of shelves, maximum temperature 220 C -- 2 aluminum shelves, temperature selector, key operated door with locks, temperature gauge, 120 minute timer, 1 safety light indicating "in operation", 1 safety light indicating heating time, electric supply 220VAC, 50/60 Hz with grounded plug, electrical supply cable and plug adapted to standard grounded outlets as used in Senegal. Item No. 10 -- Quantity 18 -- EXAMINATION LAMP, Articulated examination lamp mounted on a four wheel base. Lamp is to be mobile and adjustable for the position of the light source. Electrical supply is 220 VAC, 50 Hz -- electrical supply cable and plug adapted to standard grounded outlets as used in Senegal. Bulb socket is screw type, Bulb is screw type at 220 VAC, 50 Hz, 100watts. Item No. 11 -- Quantity 36 -- GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMINATION TABLE, chassis constructed of painted structural steel tubing, stainless steel or reinforced aluminum, coated concealable stirrups, 3 sections, adjustable back, padded bed, all covered by a long-wearing washable material. Item No. 12 -- Quantity 30 -- FOOT STOOL, stainless steel, two aluminum steps 35 cm apart, with non-slip materials. Item No. 13 -- Quantity 36 -- ADJUSTABLE STOOL, legs constructed in stainless steel, height adjustable (screw mechanism) from 50cm minimum to 75cm maximum, 3 or 4 legs on wheels. Item No. 14 -- Quantity 37 -- DRESSING TABLE, stainless steel construction, polyurethane coating. Top dimensions 60 x 80 x 4 cm, equipped with a lower shelf and mounted on 4 casters. Item No. 15 -- Quantity 25 -- RECTANGULAR INSTRUMENT TRAY, stainless steel, 60 x 40 x5 cm. Item No. 16 -- Quantity 18 -- RECTANGULAR INSTRUMENT TRAY, stainless steel, 30 x 20 x5 cm. Item No. 17 -- Quantity 18 -- BALANCE SCALE, capacity of 150 kg,equipped with 2 weights : 1 large weight with graduations each 10 kg up to 150 kg and 1 small weight with graduations each 100 grams up to 10 kg, anti-slip stand, integrated height measurement graduated in centimeters up to 200 cm (2 meters). Item No. 18 -- Quantity 22 -- ELECTRIC STEAM STERILIZER AUTOCLAVE, interior capacity 10 to 14 liters, vertical or horizontal loading, 1 pressure gauge, 1 in-operation safety lamp, 1 audible end-of-cycle signal, electric supply -- 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz with grounded plug, electrical supply cable and plug adapted to standard grounded outlets as used in Senegal. Item No. 19 -- Quantity 22 -- LARGE DRUM, drum for the autoclave with lateral vents and a system of closing those vents after the sterilizing process has been completed, stainless steel construction, diameter 200 mm, length 160 mm, or as a function of the autoclave specified above. Item No. 20 - -- Quantity 22 -- SMALL DRUM, drum for the autoclave with lateral vents and a system of closing or covering those vents after the sterilizing process has been completed, stainless steel construction, diameter 100 mm, length 140 mm, or as a function of the autoclave specified above. Item No. 21 -- Quantity 40 -- SPHYGMOMANOMETER, washable inflation cuff fabricated in synthetic fiber, velcro closure, one piece manometer, graduation from 0 to 300 mm Hg -- air flomembrane, adult mel. Option: Mercury Column Manometer. Item No. 22 -- Quantity 40 -- SPHYGMOMANOMETER, washable inflation cuff fabricated in synthetic fiber, velcro closure -- one piece manometer -- graduation from 0 to 300 mm Hg -- air flomembrane, child mel. OPTION: Mercury Column Manometer. Item No. 23 -- Quantity 38 -- KIDNEY BASIS, stainless steel construction, Capacity 475 ml. Item No. 24 -- Quantity 18 -- IINE CUP, for antiseptic solutions, stainless steel construction, volume 30 to 50 cc. Item No. 25 -- Quantity 130 -- SPECULUM, bivalve vaginal (Graves), 30 x 120 mm, stainless steel construction, 18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR. Item No. 26 -- Quantity 18 -- SPECULUM, bivalve vaginal, (Graves), 30 x 110 mm, stainless steel construction, 18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR. Item No. 27 -- Quantity 18 -- SPECULUM, bivalve vaginal, (Graves), 25 x 80 mm, stainless steel construction, 18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR. Item No. 28 -- Quantity 18 -- INSTRUMENT BOX, dimensions 25 x 10 x 5 cm, stainless steel construction. Item No. 29 - -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS RACK, stainless steel tube, 200 mm2E Item No. 30 -- Quantity 18—Forceps, Kocher clips with smooth jaws, stainless steel grade 18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 9 cm, straight jaws. Item No. 31 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, Kocher clips with smooth jaws in stainless steel grade18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 9 cm, curved jaws. Item No. 32 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, Kocher clips with smooth jaws, stainless steel grade 18/10AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 14 cm, straight jaws. Item No. 33 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, Kocher clips with smooth jaws, stainless steel grade 18/10AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 14 cm, curved jaws. Item No. 34 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, Kocher clips with toothed jaws in stainless steel grade 18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 9 cm, straight jaws. Item No. 35 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, Kocher clips with toothed jaws in stainless steel grade 18/10 AISI 304 or 018/10 NS21 AR, length 9 cm, curved jaws. Item No. 36 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, Kocher clips with toothed jaws in stainless steel grade 18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 14 cm, straight jaws. Item No. 37 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, Kocher clips with toothed jaws in stainless steel grade 18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 14 cm, curved jaws. Item No. 38 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, uterine dressing, Bozeman type, stainless steel grade 18/10AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 25 cm, straight jaws. Item No. 39 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, uterine dressing, Bozeman type, stainless steel grade 18/10AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 25 cm, curved jaws. Item No. 40 -- Quantity 18 -- FORCEPS, Cheattle type sterilizing forceps, stainless steel grade 18/10AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 29 cm. Item No. 41 -- Quantity 18 -- SCISSORS, Operating, Mayo or Simms type, stainless steel grade18/10 AISI 304 or 18/10 NS21 AR, length 20 cm. Item No. 42 -- Quantity 18 -- UTERINE SOUND, Sims, 300 mm. Item No. 43 -- Quantity 40 -- DUAL HEAD STETHOSCOPE WITH ANIZED ALUMINUM CHEST PIECE, high resolution diaphragm amplitude 70db in the 50-500Hz range. Accessories tobe included: 1 set of replacement binural tips, 1 replacement diaphragm, adaptor for use with sphygmomanometers (Item Nos. 21) specified above, adult mel. Item No. 44 -- Quantity 40, DUAL HEAD STETHOSCOPE WITH ANIZED ALUMINUM CHEST PIECE, high resolution diaphragm amplitude 70db in the 50-500Hz range. Accessories to be included: 1 set of replacement binural tips, 1 replacement diaphragm, adapted for use with sphygmomanometer (Item No. 22) specified above, child mel. Item No. 45 -- Quantity 20, FOETAL STETHOSCOPE, monural, fabrication in either aluminum or plastic. Item No. 46 -- Quantity 32 -- PLASTIC PAIL, used for decontamination and cleaning, 10 liters. Item No. 47 Quantity 18 FACSIMILE MACHINE, thermal facsimile, paper cut size letter/A4/legal, telephone handset. NOTE: 1) Fax quotations are not acceptable and must be accompanied by literature in reference to equipment being proposed. Quotations must be submitted in U.S. dollars ($) FOB Jobsite Dakar,Senegal. Quotations must be broken down in accordance with the following schedule: SubTotal Office/Medical Equipment $ Documentation & Inland Freight (if applicable $ Total Price U.S. Port of Loading (if applicable)$ Ocean Freight, Marine Insurance @ 110% of CIF Value $ Delivery Charges to Scheduled Job sites $ Total Price FOB Jobsite Dakar, Senegal $ NOTE: 2) Questions/Clarifications concerning this procurement must be submitted in writing no later than cob November 17, 1997. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. NOTE: 3) Suppliers must have in-country representation to handle warranty, installation, maintenance service, packaging, and door-to-door delivery of equipment at no additional charge to the project. Suppliers must present in-country representative certification stating that they are the Supplier's representative, along with telephone and/or fax numbers to verify same. NOTE: 4) All electrical equipment supplied must come equipped with 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, with the following tropical tolerances (up to 50 degrees Celsius), thermal protection, dust proof. NOTE: 5) Bids received must come in exact dimensions and measurements as specified utilizing the metric system. NOTE: 6) All bids must be submitted in U.S. $ only and quotations must be valid for a period of sixty (60) days. Payment Terms are Letter of Credit. Payment will be contingent upon Acceptance Certifications signed by the Ministry Division of Maintenance and RONCO Consulting Corporation certifying that the materials provided meet the required technical specifications as contained in the RFQ document and are of go quality. In the event materials are rejected by the Ministry Division of Maintenance and RONCO Consulting Corporation, the rejected material will be returned to the supplier and subsequently replaced at the supplier's expense, at no additional cost to the Project. NOTE: 7)Required Delivery Schedule is 21 Days Dakar, Senegal. Suppliers will be responsible for packaging the materials in the quantities specified by RONCO's representative in Senegal and will be responsible for delivery of said packages on a door-to-door basis (turn key operation), after inspection of materials by RONCO's representative in Senegal. Delivery schedule to Job sites will be set after contract award. Deliveries will take place at the following regions and/or districts: Fatick Region Sokone, Foundiougne, Fatick, Gossas, Guinguineo, Dio for Kaolack Region Nioro, Kaffrine, Koungheul, Kaolack Louga Region Louga, Kebemere, Linguere, Dhara, Darou Moustey Ziguinchor Region Ziguinchor, Oussouye, Bignona St. Louis Region, Kolda Region, Diourbel Region, Thies Region, Tambacounda Region NOTE: 8) After award of the contract, the successful contractor shall be required to furnish the Agent with a Performance Bond equal to 10% of the contract's price. AID Geographic Ce 935 (Special Free World) apply. This solicitation document and following incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46:52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, para(a) is filled in as follows: RONCO will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors, listed in descending order of importance, shall be used to evaluate offers: (a) lowest price quotation for all items, (b) earliest delivery schedule proposed, (c) having an authorized representative in Senegal to handle warranty, maintenance, packaging, and delivery service, and (d) past performance in general. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- offerors must include a completed copy with their offer 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condition-Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, para (b) the following clauses are applicable: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate 1 52-203.10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity 42.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns 52.219-9 Small, Small Disadvantaged, and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 42.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans 52.222-37 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following USAID Acquisition Regulations are applicable: 752.202-1 Definition, Alternate 72 752.201-1 Officials Not to Benefit 752.211-70 Language and Measurement 752.7004 Source and Nationality Requirements 7522E7006 Notices 752.7009 Marking 752.7017 Local Procurement 752.7025 Approvals 752.247-70 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels. The preferred method of distribution is via the Internet or by request of a solicitation on a 3.5" floppy disk (Word Perfect 6.0+, Windows 95). This CBD notice/solicitation can be viewed and downloaded via the Internet or by E-Mail request from RONCOPROC@AOL.COM. Receipt of this notice/solicitation package through the INTERNET must be confirmed by fax notification to RONCO Consulting Corporation, Attention: Ms. Farida Muhammad, Fax (202) 785-2078. It is the responsibility of the recipient to confirm receipt of this solicitation via fax in the event of subsequent amendments to the RFQ. It is also the responsibility of the recipient of this solicitation to ensure that it has been received from the INTERNET in its entirety and RONCO bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Questions should be directed via fax transmittal to: Donna J. Parks, Fax (202)785-2078. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. (0311)

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