Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief, A&MMS (90C), 1055 Clermont St, Denver, CO 80220

N -- REQUEST FOR QUOTE TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL ELEVATOR TALKING DEVICE SOL RFQ 554(NASC)-7-98 DUE 062298 POC Stevi B. Stevison, Contracting Officer, 303-393-4635 Email: stevi.stevison@med.va.gov FAX: 303-393-2860 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 554(NASC)-7-98 is a Request for Quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 98-4. The SIC code is 3534 and the small business size standard is 500. VISN 19 requirements: 1) Fifty Three (53) each elevator talking devices to include necessary options; 2) Install Fifty Three (53) each devices at various VA Medical Centers located in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Site specific information will be released upon written request, preferably Email. The company shall provide personnel, equipment and supplies necessary for the installation of the talking devices in the elevators. The VISN requires the same or equal item identified as follows: Smartspeech is a microprocessor based system that informs waiting passengers of an elevators direction of travel, notifies riding passengers of the next stop and tells them what to do under various emergency conditions. It is designed as an add on that can become part of any manufacturers elevators, whether in a new installation or a retrofit addition. It can be installed on the elevator or in the machine room and can serve up to twelve floors. The system in non-invasive of the elevator controls because optical isolators connect elevator circuits to Smartspeech, ensuring that elevator operation cannot be affected. Programmed announcement requirements shall be identified by each COTR. Devices should be installed in accordance with manufacturers specifications and have a standard warranty. Suggested source of supply is Smart Technologies at 630-717-1212. Offerors responding to this announcement shall provide the information contained in FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial Items, and shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certification -- Commercial Items. An authorized representative must sign the representations and certifications. The offeror shall also provide its Contractor Identification Number (DUNS), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Evaluation factors are: 1) Price; 2) Technical capability (equal importance). Offer shall submit three references that you have performed a similar or same type service. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.228-5, Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation. Quotes are due June 22, 1998 by 4:30 PM mountain time, they should be addressed to the attention of Stevi B. Stevison NASC/90, Building C. For information regarding this solicitation contact Stevi B. Stevison at 303-393-4635, Email: stevi.stevison@med.va.gov. (0149)

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