Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

65 -- ARTHROSCOPY SYSTEM SOL RFQ 618-124-98 DUE 042898 POC Carol A. Murphy 612-725-2190 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. Solicitation RFQ 618-124-98 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. SIC Code 5047 applies and the small business size is 500 employees. Vendor shall provide Smith & Nephew Dionics Arthroscopy System (Brand Name or Equal) to include the following line items: 1 each #7205292, Camera Control Unit, Dyonics Digital 3-Chip Video, NTSC; 3 each #7205208, Camera Head, Dyonics Digital 3-Chip Video, NTSC, Ergonomic; 3 each #7204614, C-Mount, 35mm Coupler, Focusable (Blue Focus Ring); 1 each #7204971, Monitor, color 19", PVM-1953MD; 1 each #7205353, Xenon XL LightSource, High Output, Automatic Light Control, 120V, 180 watt; 1 each #7205183, Printer, Sony, UP-5600MD, Extra Memory; 1 each #725003, Remote Control, Sony, RM-5500; 1 each #7205226, Recorder, Sony, Digital; 3 each #3622, Wide-Angle Arthroscope, 4.0 mm x 30 ; 1 each #3623, Wide-Angle Arthroscope, 4.0 mm x 70 ; 3 each #4359, Cannual, Intel Non-Scope, 3mm; 2 each #7204864, Infusion Adapter, Single Valve; 2 systems #4671, Intelijet FMS System, No Suction Supply, 120 V, each system to include 1 each #4350 Control Unit, FMS, 120V, 50/60HZ, English, 2 each #3982 Levelert Sensor, UL, 1 each #4429 Comm Cable, RS232, FMS, 2 ft, (60cm), 1 each #7205077 Arthrosocpy Cart w/IV pole for FMS 120V, 1 each #7205392 Remote Controller, Intelijet, wireless, CE approved; 3 sets #4549, Cann Set, FMS, 4mm A's W/Stopck each set to include 1 each #4537 Cannula, FMS 4mm A'Scope W/Stpck, 1 each #4356 Obturator, FMS, for 6mm Cannula, 4mm A'Scope; 1 each #013381 Suretac Instrumentation System to include 1 each #011632 Sterilization Tray, 1 each #013306 Videotape, A'Scopic Shlder Stabil'N, Beach Chair Pos, 1 each #013313 Suretac Drill Handle, 1 each #013316 Suretac Locking Wrench, 1 each #013317 Suretac Guidewire Handle, 1 each #013351 Suretac Driver, 1 package #1030169 Technique, Suretac I (50/pk). Deliver FOB Destination. Payment will be made by Government Purchase Card (VISA). Deliver to the VA Medical Center, Warehouse (90D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The solicitation clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through FAR FAC 97-1: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (Alternate I); 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer. Proposals should address all evaluation factors, pricing, descriptive literature and a statement addressing VISA payment. Technical capability of system includes capability of doing 3 cases per day, clear picture from camera system, powerful light source, large monitor with 600 lines of resolution with Y-C composite video and PAL&Secam compatibility, capability to record video as well as still photos, take multiple photo images and select ones to print and then store in memory, RGB/SVHS video compatible with DyoCam and Digital camera head control buttons, fluid management system should balance high flow demand of powered instrumentation with accurately controlled inflow delivery. Evaluation Factors include technical capability of offered system, ease of use, training offered, review of descriptive literature, warranty, delivery time frame, past performance history, and price. Award of Best Value for the Government contract will be based on the evaluation factors and will be made with or without discussions. Offers are due May 5, 1998 at 2:30 pm. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190. (0100)

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