Contracting Officer (90C), Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bldg 5 Rm 212, Alexandria, LA 71306

Q -- APC 300/ICC ARGON PLASMA COAGULATOR SOL 502-28-98 DUE 082598 POC Kathryn W. Lewis (318)473-0010 ext. 2236 or Carol H. Robertson (318)473-0010 ext. 2234 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 502-28-98 is a request for proposal. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The SIC code is 3679 and the small business size standard is 500. VA Medical Center requirements: 1. APC 300/ICC 200 Argon Plasma Coagulator, which includes: (1) Product #10128-205 ICC 200 Electrosurgical Generator/Endo/Argon (2) Product #10132-011 ICC 300 Argon Plasma Coagulator; (3) Product #1063-2 Argon Gas Cylinder Tank/Full (4) Product #20132-065 Pressure Hose w/reduction valve ICC/APC (5) Product #20185-009 Mounting Cart (6) Product #20189-027 Double Pedal Footswitch, (7) Product #20189-022 Footswitch Connector(8) 20192-082 Connecting Cable to ICC-200/APC-300, (9) Product #20132-046 reusable probe connector hose, (10) Product #20193-044 nessy monitoring pads, (11) Product #20183-010 Bicap adapter and ignition tester for probes. This equipment is to help control G.I. Bleeding without exposing the patient to the hazards of laser. Equipment should be installed in accordance with manufacturers specifications and have a standard warranty. Suggested source of this equipment is Electrosurgical Equipment, 2225 Northwest Parkway Suite 105, Marietta, GA at 800-778-3723. 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 September 25, 1998 by 2:30 PM central daylight saving time, they should be addressed to the attention of Kathryn W. Lewis (90C), Building 5, Room 212. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN241996). (0238)

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