Department of Veterans Affairs, National Acquisition Center, P.O. Box 76, Bldg. 37, Hines, IL 60141-0076

65 -- OPERATIVE ENDOSCOPY EQUIPMENT SOL M6-Q2-99 DUE 121798 POC Mary E. Haefner-Harris, Contract Specialist E-MAIL: Mary E. Haefner-Harris, Mary.Haefner-Harris@med.va.gov. This is an amendment to previous CBD combination synopisis/solicitation dated November 20, 1998 (W-324 SN273635). Closing date is hereby changed from December 10, 1998 to December 17, 1998. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ M6-Q2-99 applies. Acquisition is for two Smith & Nephew Orthopedic Scope Systems. System components are as follows: 19" Panasonic Color Monitor (1), Digital 3-Chip Video Camera Control Unit (2), Digital 3-Chip Video Camera C-Mount Camera Head (2), Xenon XL 180 Watt Light Source (1), Sony Up-5600MDU Printer (2), Autoclavable 4mm X 30 Degree Wide Angle Arthroscope (2), 2.7mm X 30 Degree Wide Angle Arthroscope (1), Short (67mm) 2.7mm X 30 Degree Wide Angle Arthroscope (1), EP-1 Control Unit With Cord (2), EP-1 Control Unit Assembly (2), EP-1 English/120 Volt Kit (2), EP-1 Hand Motor Drive Unit (2), EP-1 ACLR Lo-Pro Footswitch (2), 5.2mm Straight Suction Punch (2), 3.4mm Straight Suction Punch (2), 2.5mm Straight Suction Punch (2), Narrowline Upbiter (2), Duckbill Upbiter (2), Straight Duckbill (2), L1.5 Curved Duckbill Upbiter Punch Basket (2), R1.5 Curved Duckbill Upbiter Punch Basket (2), 1.3mm Upswept Linear Scoop Punch (2), 1.5mm Upswept Linear Scoop Punch (2), 1.3mm Downbiter Linear Scoop Punch (2), Left Straight, English/FNS/UL/120 Volt/60 Hz Suction Supply (2), Right Stingray, 2.2 Left 90 Degree Rotary Basket Punch (2), 2.2 Right 90 Degree Rotary Basket Punch (2), Pitbull Grasper (2), 3.4mm Cupped Grasper (2), Upbiter Curved Left Linear Scissors Punch (2), Upbiter Curved Left Linear Scissors Punch (2), Straight Probe, Reusable Arthroscopic 15-Unit Sterilizer Tray (2), EP-1 Mini-Motor Drive Unit (1). Trade in of Smith & Nephew PS3500 Shaver System (1 each) shall be accepted by successful offeror. System shall include two copies of manufacturer's technical literature, including operator's manuals, service/calibration manuals, and illustrated parts breakdown documents. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-08 (but not including 97-07). Delivery required no later than 60 days ADO by FOB Destination. Mark shipping containers and outer packaging with the following identification: MCP/M8175M3. Ship to Development Directorate 3rd MDG/SGC, Bldg. 806, Dock 15, Door 16, Ft. Richardson, AK 99505-5500. Call (907) 552-8557 prior to making delivery of equipment. The following provisions as contained in FAR are applicable to the solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, 52.219-22, and 52.219-23. For FAR 52.212-2, the evaluation criteria, in descending order of importance are 1) Technical capability, 2) Past performance, 3) Price. For technical capability the following criteria must be addressed: a) one controller unit for standard and mini shaver units; b) system shall have two interchangeable receptacles for the motor drive units; c) rotational speed shall be capable of reaching at least 8000 rpm; d) system shall include a "blade window lock"; e) camera head shall include two buttons to control various functions of camera and video accessories from the sterile field; f) camera shall utilize three inch interline transfer micro-lens CCD imagers containing 768x494 pixels each. All factors must be addressed in narrative form in the offeror's proposal. Preferred commercial warranty period should be no less than two years from date of inspection and acceptance of the equipment. Please note that as an offeror's overall rating becomes more equal to those for competing offers, the importance of price will increase. In making this comparison, the Government is more concerned with obtaining a superior past performance history and technical features than making an award at the lowest price. The Government reserves the right to make an award to other than lowest priced offeror or to the offeror with other than the highest past performance or technical rating if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government taking into consideration the factors and their importance as listed above. For FAR 52.212-3, offerors do have to complete (c)(4) and (c)(5). For FAR 52.212-5, offerors must comply with all clauses except for 52.225-18, 19, 52.222-41 44, and 47. Offers are due no later than December 17, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. (CDT) at the following location: VA National Acquisition Center, Office of the Executive Director (90N), P.O. Box 76, Hines, IL 60141, Attn: M.E. Haefner-Harris. Express mail address is VA National Acquisition Center, Office of the Executive Director (90N), 1st Avenue and 1 Block North 22nd Street, Building 37, Maywood, IL 60141, Attn: M.E. Haefner-Harris. Facsimile proposals are acceptable and shall be faxed to 708-786-5148. For additional information regarding the solicitation, contact Ms. Mary E. Haefner-Harris at 708-786-5210. See Note 22. Posted 12/07/98 (W-SN277841). (0341)

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