Department of Veterans Affairs, AFMLOV/VA Special Services, Contracting Officer, 1423 Sultan Street, Suite 200, Frederick, MD 21702-5006

65 -- HEALTH RESPONSE SYSTEM 3000 SOL VA-797-98-F2Q-0007 DUE 022798 POC Monica J. Pileggi 301-619-4070 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR sub part 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 number VA-797-98-F2Q-0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code is 5047 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The contractor shall provide the following equipment: Quantity of 2 each of Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems: Health Response System 3000, Model Number HRS 3000; 10 pkgs of Nutrition Profile, Cat# H1429; 6 pkgs of Stress Profile, Cat# H1148; 4 pkgs Walking Profile, Cat# H1296; 4 pkgs Blood Pressure, Cat# H1554; 10 pkgs Fitness Individual, Cat# H1348 FP5000; 6 pkgs Ergonomics, Cat# H1721; 4 pkgs Cross Fitness Challenge, Cat# H1350; 6 pkgsIdea Goal Weight, Cat# H1134; 6 pkgs Insight Participant Response Card, Cat# H1617; 16 rolls Paper, Cat# H1172; 2 pkgs Management Group Card, Cat# H1147. The following Logo is to be added to the cards: 11th Wing Health & Wellness Center (HAWC) "Chiefs Own" Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC (202) 404-1025. Place of delivery is the 11th Medical Group/SGSL, Attn: Medical Warehouse, 500 Duncan Avenue, Building 626, Bolling AFB, DC 20332. Delivery shall occur on or about 20 March 1998. Contractor shall contact 1 week prior for coordination of delivery. Point of contact information will be on the purchase order. FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. (1) Technical capability, (2) past performance, and (3) price. Technical and past performance when combined are significantly more important than price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items, with the offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 2:00pm EST on 27 February 1998 at AFMLO/VASS to the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Monica J. Pileggi at 301-619-5053. (0041)

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