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65 -- IDA-4 MULTI-CHANNEL INFUSION DEVICE ANALYZER SOL N68096-99-Q-A045 DUE 021299 POC Charles S. Apelo. Procurement Agent, Tel: 671/344-9457 Fax: 671/344-9256 Under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253, The U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam anticipates entering into a Sole Source procurement negotiations with Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc., Winooski, Vermont This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regelation (FAR), subpart 12.6, as supplemented with addtional 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 is being issued as Request For Quotation (RFQ) #N68096-99-Q-A045, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-04. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), and is unrestricted. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 3841 applies and the business size standard is 500 employees. U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam intends to negotiate on a Sole-Source basis with Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc., Highland Park, Box 998, Winooski, VT 05404-0998 for one (1) of IDA-4 Multi-Channel Infusion Device Analyzer, 4-Channels with pole clamp part number 48402, two (2) each of BPPUMP Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Tester to include accessory kit part number 98132; two (2) each of Index -2FE Optical Finger, Electrical & Probe Test to include the following: Ohmeda Optical Probe Adapter, part number 5173003, Nellcor Optical Probe Adapter,part number 5773002, 110v Battery Charger, part number 48274; two (2) each of part number 3362013, carrying case for Index-2FE; one (1) each of UW-3 Ultrasound Wattmeter to include transducer holder part number 49759; four (4) each of Electrical Safety Analyzer Model 180; four (4) each of part number 97148 Carrying case for the Electrical Safety Analyzer and one (1) each set of service/operating manuals; one year parts and labor; delivery within 30 days aro; FOB destination requested to Tracy, California; factory assembled, ready for operation; standard commerical industry terms and conditions. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52-21-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52-212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. FAR 39.106 Year 2000 Compliance also applies. The above authority is cited and justification made based on determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one source. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source udner FAR 6.302. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement if timely received, shall be considered by the Government and will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The point of contact for all information regarding this information is Charles S. Apelo at the address listed above. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All proposals shall be submitted via FAX to 671/344-9256 no later than 4:30 PM PST, February 12, 1999. Proposals not received by the date/time specified in this announcement will be considered Non-responsive in accordance with the FAR. Award to be made within one week after closing. Posted 01/28/99 (W-SN292142). (0028)

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