CENTRAL CONTRACTING OFC MEDCOM, ATTN MCAA C BLDG 2015, 1105 BEEBE LOOP STE 39, FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-6039

D -- DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN AN ELECTRONIC PURCHASING SYSTEM VIA THE INTERNET WHICH WILL BE KNOWN AS THE DENTAL AUTOMATED SUPPLY SYSTEM. SOL DADA10-98-Q-0050 DUE 122997 POC Contract Specialist Nancy Villarreal (210) 221-9403 (Site Code DADA10) 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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number is DADA10-98-Q-0050 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This acquisition is unrestricted, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 7371 and Small Business size standard is $18 million. To be considered for award offerors must submit as part of their proposals information that addresses the following evaluation factors: (1) PAST PERFORMANCE: Submit a list of 3 past or present contracts (during the last three years) that are similar in nature to the services required in this solicitation. The list shall include names, addresses and telephone numbers (voice and fax) of points of contact that are familiar with your company's performance on the contracts listed. (2) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Submit a narrative describing your company's capability and explain how your company will perform these services. (3) PRICE: Offeror shall submit a price for each of the following contract line items (CLINS): 0001 Initial Startup (Date of Award through 31 Mar 98), unit of measure is one LOT; 0002 Maintenance of Website, Base Period (1 Apr 98 through 30 Sep 98); 0003 Maintenance of Website, First Option Period (1 Oct 98 through 30 Sep 99); 0004 Maintenance of Website, Second Option Period (1 Oct 99 through 30 Sep 2000); 0005 Maintenance of Website, Third Option Period (1 Oct 2000 through 30 Sep 2001); 0006 Maintenance of Website, Fourth Option Period (1 Oct 2001 through 30 Sep 2002); unit of Measure for each clin is per MONTH. The following are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, with the following addenda: paragraphs (h) and (i) of this provision do not apply and change paragraph (c) from 30 calendar days to 60 calendar days; FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items with the following addenda: Paragraph (a) is filled in with (1) Past performance; (2) Technical capability to meet the Government requirements; (3) Price. Past performance and Technical capability, when combined, are more important than price. This will be a best value award and evaluations will be based on Past Performance and Technical Capability with pricing to be evaluated separately. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with quotes. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, without addenda; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-9, Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract, and 52.232-19, Availability of Funds For The Next Fiscal Year, is applicable to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this acquisition (including: 52.203-6; 52.203-10; 52.219-8; 52.219-9; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.232-19); DFARS 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative; 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252-212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition including: 252.219-7003; 252.219-7005; 252.219-7006 (If contractor elects to waive the preference, it must be stated in the quote); 252.225-7007; and 252.225-7012. In addition DFARS provision 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, applies to this procurement. The following FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, in full text, can be found at URL: http://www.medcom.amedd.army.mil/medcom/mcaa. The U.S. Army Medical Command, MEDCOM Contracting Center, intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order to commence upon award date through 30 Sep 98 with 4 Option Years ending 30 Sep 2002. The scope of work of the DENTAL AUTOMATED SUPPLY SYSTEM is as follows: The U.S. Army Dental Command (DENCOM) has a requirement to develop an electronic purchasing system via the Internet that would allow the individual dental clinics to enter the website, compare the available supplies and/or equipment, enter their orders, transmit the orders to the individual vendors, receive confirmation of availability from the vendors, and pay for the supplies and/or equipment, all through electronic means. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the website, to include adding and deleting authorized purchasing agents; adding, modifying, or deleting items; adding or deleting vendors; and trouble shooting any reported problems with the operation of the website. A Statement of Work will be available at time of publication in the CBD which details the requirement and must be obtained and reviewed prior to submitting a quote. Contractor must be able to fulfill all the requirements of this notice. Quotes must be received by this office within 21 calendar days after publication in the CBD. All quotes from responsible sources will be fully considered. The SOW shall be requested and quotes shall be mailed or hand carried to: MEDCOM Contracting Center, MEDCOM, Attn: MCAA-C-MSS, Bldg 2015, 1105 Beebe Loop, Ste 39, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6039. On all quotes reference the solicitation number, company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, business size, DUNS number, CAGE code, unit price, total extended price, payment terms and remittance address. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Nancy Villarreal or Gil Dvoracek, phone (210) 221-9403/9365, fax (210) 221-9318. (0338)

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