Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Contracting Officer, 510 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295

65 -- CELL SAVER BLOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM SOL RFQ 667-99-1-8984-0006 DUE 120998 POC Dennis DeYoung, Phone: (318) 424-6084 or Al Negron, Phone: (318) 424-6062 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, Dennis.Deyoung@med.va.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with the 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 number RFQ 667-99-1-8984-0006; award will be made using the simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 3841 and the small business is 500 employees. The acquisition is for one (1) Cell Saver Blood Processing Systems (Medtronic Sequestra 1000, Model SEQ1000 or equal) to include one (1) cart for easy transportability, two (2) operation manuals and two (2) service manuals. Warranty information is also needed. The blood processing system must perform autotransfusion functions (a process in which a patient's blood is cleansed and held for subsequent use, thereby reducing concern about transmission of bloodborne diseases). In addition to the autotransfusion, the system must simplify the operator's ability to separate blood components such as platelets and plasma prior to surgery. The system shall be highly versatile, easy-to-use and completely sealed. The system shall be, at a minimum, capable of performing the following processes: predonation, red blood cell salvage, concentrated platelet sequestration, platelet gel and autologous blood component therapy. The system must have the choice of operating modes (automatic, semi-automatic or manual) and factory-set programs that can be modified by the operator. Instant access programming which enables the operator to immediately adjust flow rate and wash volumes or change programs without scrolling through the entire display. The system is required to have factory-set options to meet every surgical situation to include but not limitedto standard, trauma, orthopedic/post op, low volume, cardiovascular or concentrated platelets. A high speed fluid pump with flow rates from 10 ml/min. to 1300 ml/min. that can be adjusted in increments of 10 ml/min. under 100 ml/min. and 50 ml/min. increments over 100 ml/min. A variable speed centrifuge from 900 to 6000 RPMs in 100 RPM increments for optimal red blood cell salvaging and concentrated platelets. Chuckless interchangeable bowl sizes of 125 ml, 225 ml and 375 ml. Delivery is to be made to Chief, A&MMS, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101-4295. Delivery is desired between January 15 and February 19, 1999. Inspection and acceptance is at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA. Quote shall specify FOB, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA (Destination). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror Commercial Items. (Aug 1998) applies to this acquisition. There is not an addenda to these provisions. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. (Apr 1998) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add the following clause: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far http://www.va.gov/oa&;mm/vaar/vaartoc.htm (End of Clause), VAAR 852.211-77, Brand Name or Equal (Nov 1984). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. (Oct 1998) applies to this acquisition. Vendors responding to this acquisition shall provide this office with the following information: a cost breakdown of each item requested on company letterhead, literature on the product(s) being offered FOB, prompt payments terms, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Oct 1998), Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. (Oct 1998). A vendor not in possession of FAR 52.212-3 may either contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you or download it from the internet address listed above. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied with the completed FAR 52.212-3 or they may be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror (1) whose quotation is technically acceptable, (2) whose quotation conforms to the requirements of the solicitation and (3) whose technical/cost relationship is the most advantageous to the Government. While cost is secondary to technical, it will be a factor in the award decision. Award may not necessarily be made to the offeror submitting the lowest price offer. Also, award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. The Government reserves the right to make cost/technical tradeoffs that are in the best interest and to the advantage of the Government. Award may be made without discussions. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Dennis DeYoung (90C), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101-4295; phone: (318) 424-6084; fax: (318) 424-6078. Additional contact is Al Negron. Quotations are due by 4:30 pm CST, December 9, 1998. Please reference the solicitation number, RFQ 667-99-1-8984-0006, on your quotation. Posted 11/20/98 (W-SN273575). (0324)

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