National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6100, MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD 20892

65 -- MOBILE CARDIOLOGY IMAGING TABLE SOL NHLBI-PS-98-254 DUE 033198 POC Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent, (301)435-0369, Debra Hawkins, Chief, Procurement Section, (301)435-0366 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. The solicitation number NHLBI-PS-98-254 and is issued as request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This is a small business set aside. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3821, size standard 500 employees. The item to be acquired is: one (1) each, Mobile Cardiology Imaging Table with the following standard features: 80" X 24" Four Way Floating Top, Carbon Fiber Composite Top with Radiolucent Equivalence of .7mm Aluminum, Longitudinal Travel of 37" Lateral Travel of 16", Accessory Rails Mounted on Both Sides of Table, Vertical Height Range 31.5" to 41.5" Casters 4"Double Wheel, Two Floor Brakes for Immobilizing Table, Waterproof Foot switch for Height Adjustment, Maximum Patient Weight 400 pounds, Electrical Power 220/115, 10 amps, 50/60Hz, Certified to UL-544 and UL-187. This equipment is designed to be used in conjunction with an OEC Portable Radiology System. The Government's desired delivery and acceptance schedule is June 30, 1998 or 90 days from the award date, whichever is earlier at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda MD. 20892, Building 14, loading dock. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror meeting the Government's specifications. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Offeror must provide descriptive literature inclusive of specifications as part of the quotation. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items -- Deviation For Simplified Acquisitions, applies to this acquisition. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the equipment specified in this synopsis should submit a quotation to the below address. The quotation must reference "Request for Quotation" #NHLBI-PS-98-254. Quotations will be due fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis by 3:00 p.m. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood, Institute, Contracts Operation Branch, Procurement Section, Rockledge Building 2, Room 6143, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-7902, Attention: Ms Cecilia D. Morales, Purchasing Agent, Fax number 301-480-3345. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized representative. (0071)

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