Contracting Officer, Code N423, 2300 General Meyer Ave, Naval Support Activity, New Orleans, LA 70142-5007

Q -- DAILY PICKUP AND DELIVERY OF X-RAYS TO BE READ BY A BOARD CERTIFIED RADIOLOGIST SOL N00205-98-Q-E043 DUE 050698 POC Tammy M. Maloney, Contract Specialist (504)678-2514 This procurement is restricted; all responsible sources may submit a quotation. 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; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N00205-98-Q-E043 applies and is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAR 90-37 and DAC 91-1. The standard industrial code is 8049 and the business size is $3.5 million annually. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for x-ray readings as follows: contractor is required to have all films from Naval Medical Clinic, New Orleans, (NMCL), read by a Board Certified Radiologist. Contractor is required to pick-up films daily; have them interpreted/dictated along with hard copy report and returned to the NMCL with a turn around time of (24) hours. Provide same day wet readings service, also provide a hard copy via fax, (per request). Same day fax results for all positive exams. Provide per patient typing charge quote. Provide quotes for all routine out-patients exams. Provide copy of contractor's daily invoice upon return of films. (Approximately 150-200 exams per month). Any interested contractors should contract Tammy M. Maloney at (504)678-2514 for the list of specific x-ray readings requiring pricing. Performance will be on an as needed basis for the period of 98MAY11 through 98SEP30. X-rays to be picked up from and delivered to: Naval Medical Clinic, Code 0112, Building 102-H, New Orleans, LA 70142. Acceptance to be made at destination. The prevision at FAR 52-212-1, instructions of offers -- Commercial Item Applies. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies. Addendum to FAR 52.214-4: paragraph (o) Warranty -- add: "Additionally, the government will accept the contractor's commercial warranty." Add the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, New Material. The clause 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government -- Alternate I; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for certain domestic commodities, and DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. The government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the follwing factors: price related, technical and past performance are equal in importance. Quotations must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, 06MAY98. Quotations sent via the U.S. Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Officer, 2300 General Meyer Avenue, Naval Support Activity, Bldg 2, New Orleans, LA 70142-5007. All quotations not sent through the U.S. mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried quotations must be delivered directly to the Purchasing Department, same address as mailing address. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., or via fax number (504)678-2430. (0105)

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