Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

65 -- AUTOMATIC REFRACTOR/KERATOMETER SOL F0561198T0092 DUE 112797 POC Ronald Hudgins, Contract Specialist,(719)333-3619 or TSgt Chris M. Vaccarella, Contracting Officer, (719)333-3619 This is a combination synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using solicitation number F0561198T0092. This acquisition is for two each Automatic Refractor/Keratometers, Hark Model 599, manufactured by Humprey Instruments, 2992 Alvarado St., San Leandro, CA 94577-0700, 800-423-4393. This is an approved sole source acquisition action as authorized by AFFAR SUPP 5313.106 under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, based on required electronic interface with existing Humprey lens analyzer. This interface allows the lens analyzer to send eyeglass data into the auto refractor/ keratometer, enabling the patient to instantly compare visual acuity from the old and new prescriptions.Additionally, the Hark 599 has a dual configuration feature that allows the control panel to be positioned at either 90 or 180 degrees for space requirements. No Request for Quote (RFQ) package will be issued. However, all interested sources may identify their product by submitting a complete quote, to include pricing data, an accurate description of the equipment offered and make and model numbers of the equipment in accordance with the instructions listed below. Only responses containing this data will be considered. If no favorable responses are received by close of business 15 days from the date this notice appears in the CBD, a purchase order will be negotiated with the above named source. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3841 and the business size standard is 500 employees. Technical specifications for the two each Humphrey Refractor/Keratometers, model Hark 599, are available upon request from the Contract Specialist identified at the end of this synopsis/ solicitation. Total Amount $__ __ __ __ ___. FOB destination delivery within 60 calendar days from date of receipt of award to 10 MDG/SGSL, 4102 Pinion Drive, Suite 3, USAF Academy, CO 80840. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, addenda, acceptance time period of 90days. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price); provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Item (a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item ; 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses (6),(7),(8),(9); 252.212-7001, contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582); and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Alt I). Offerors shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria, all of which are of equal importance: (1) Technical Capability, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Price. Technical capability of the proposed offered product shall be evaluated to determine if the product offered meets the brand name specifications set forth in this solicitation. If an "or equal" is being offered, the quoter must state the manufacturer, brand and model number of the "or equal" and include any and all descriptive literature for the "or equal" with the quote, so the technical evaluation can be accomplished. Past performance will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory business practices and timely performance. Price will be evaluated to determine its fair and reasonableness as it relates to the items offered. Offers are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAFA,CO 80840-2315, no later than 3:00 PM, Mountain Daylight Time on 27 November 97. Contact Ronald Hudgins, Contract Specialist at (719) 333-3619 or Tsgt Chris M. Vaccarella, Contracting Officer at (719) 333-3961.***** (0316)

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