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

65 -- LOWER LIMB AIR CUSHIONS SOL RFQ 618-54-99 DUE 092598 POC Carol 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 618-54-99 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-5. SIC Code 5047 applies and the small business size is 500 employees. Vendor shall provide Waffle Cradle Heel Cushion with Lining, #345CX, One size fits all, Waffle Brand Lower Limb Air Cushions, manufactured by EHOB, Inc., Brand Name or Equal. Provide Descriptive Literature. Bid sample is required and must be received prior to date of opening. Provide one (1) bid sample. Contract period will be from October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999. Estimated quantity is 720 each. Vendor will ship on an on-demand, as-needed basis. 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 97-5: 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; 52.216-18 Ordering, 52.216-19 Order Limitations, 52.216-21 Requirements, 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 852.211-77 Brand Name or Equal. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer. Proposals should address number of days for delivery after receipt of order, all evaluation factors, pricing, and a statement addressing VISA payment acceptance. Evaluation Factors include evaluation of bid samples, 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 and bid samples are due September 25, 1998 at 2:30 pm. Submit offers to Carol Murphy (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Faxed offers will not be accepted. For information, contact Carol Murphy at (612) 725-2190. Posted 09/04/98 (W-SN246465). (0247)

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