Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

65 -- ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS REAGENTS SOL RFP 600-009-99FF DUE 110998 POC Frank Fullbright, (562) 961-8065 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with subparts in the Federal Acquisitions Regulation 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. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. The Government intends to negotiate with Abbott Diagnostic, in the Solicitation No. RFP 600-009-99, a sole-source estimated requirements contract for the purchase of Reagent Test Kits to be used in concert with the Abbott Commander Mdl.# PPC for Hepatitis Research. The Reagent Test Kits are as follows: (1). Reagent HAVAB M Kit (9843-24) 100 test/kit -- Est. qty. 12kt (2). Reagent AUSZYME Kit (1980-24) 100 test/kit -- Est. qty. 24kt (3). Reagent AUSAB Kit (9006-24) 100 test/kit -- Est. qty. 36kt (4). Reagent CORZYME Kit (9977-24) 100 test/kit -- Est. qty. 24kt (5). Reagent HCV Kit (4A14-24) 100 test/kt -Est. qty. 48kt. Substitute items will not be accepted. Contract award will be effective from date of award through October 31, 1999, with the government having the option to extend the contract for two (2) one-year periods. The shipments of the Reagent test kits are monthly and all deliveries will be to VA Medical Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Building 126, room w231v, Long Beach, CA 90822. Offeror shall submit a completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items (Jan 1997). The full text of clauses identified herein may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.va.gov/oa&;mm/vaar. The following Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR) Clauses and provisions also apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- commercial (Jun 1997); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Jun 1998); 52.222-37, Special Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 1998); 52.212-21, Requirements (Oct. 1995); 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 1989); 52.232-19, Availability of funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr.1984); 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Aug 1996); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996). In addition, incorporated herein by reference are the following VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions; 852.203-71, display of VA Hotline Poster (Dec 1992); 852.216-70, Estimated Quantities for Requirements Contracts (Apr 1984); 852.233-70, Protest Content (Jun 1987); 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984); 852-237-70, Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984); and 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984). Proposals are due Nov. 9. 1998, 4:00 p.m. local time. Address offers to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Frank Fullbright, Network Business Center (NBC/MP), 5901 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822. Contact Frank Fullbright at (562) 961-8065 for information regarding this solicitation. The Fax number is (562) 494 5828. See numbered Note 22. Posted 10/23/98 (W-SN264913). (0296)

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