Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept, Attn: Bid Officer/Code 210A94, 937 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 212, San Diego, CA 92132-0212

Q -- RADIOGRAPHIC X-RAY READING FOR BRIDGEPORT CA MEDICAL CLINIC SOL N00244-98-T-0006 DUE 092598 POC Government POC; Jessica Dunker @619-532-2588; FAX 619-532-2347 WEB: Click here to obtain more information regarding FISC, http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, jessica_e_dunker@sd.fisc.navy.mil. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DFARS 252.204-7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" applies to all solicitations issued on/or after 6/1/98. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror/quoter INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Please ensure compliance with this regulation when submitting your quote. Call 1-888-227-2423 or visit the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil for more information. FISC San Diego is announcing its intent to issue a commercial solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is N00244-98-T-0006. This solicitation will be available on 09-14-98. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and -clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-04 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The standard industrial code is 8071 and the business size standard is $5 million. The agency need is for the reading of radiographic x-rays for the Branch Medical Clinic in Bridgeport CA. The Bridgeport CA site is in a remote area located off State Highway 182, which is approximately 14 miles south of the Nevada border. (Not all courier companies provide service to the Bridgeport area.) Delivery shall be made FOB Dest. The Contractor awarded this contract will provide overnight delivery back to the medical clinic in Bridgeport. The contract will be for a base year and four option years. There are 60 different x-rays for diagnostic radiological interpretations and the courier service for all x-rays to and from the clinic. This solicitation will be issued as a commercial solicitation with commercial specifications. For a complete list of the x-rays required and the statement of work please request a copy of the RFQ at the address provided. Verbal requests will not be honored. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, paragraph (b)(5): Offers shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. Offeror are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, New Material. The clause at 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 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era 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 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; and addendum provision DFARS 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows: Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitations minimum criteria for technical acceptability including the following criteria, technical capability, past performance, and price. Note: the full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the Internet at www.arnet.gov. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meet all requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions and proof of past performance. Please ensure that your company's cage code, mailing and remittance addresses are reflected on your quote. Quotes must be received no later than 09-25-98, 3:00PM / close of business, and will be accepted via fax (619-532-2690), e-mail (jessica_e_dunker@sd.fisc.navy.mil) or via the post office at the above address and code. Posted 09/01/98 (W-SN244617). (0244)

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