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65 -- HAAG-STREIT 900 SET SOL RFQ-797-FDF3-99-0009 DUE 021999 POC Laurel A. Carey, 301-619-4069 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sub part 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for proposals; a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. Solicitation number RFQ-797-FDF3-99-0009 is issued as a Request for Quotation The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code is 3841 and the small business size standard is 500. employees. The contractor shall provide the following Brand Name or Equal items: Quantity of 2, Haag-Streit 900 Slit Lamp, Table Model; Quantity of 2, Haag Streit 50/50 Selectable Beam Splitter for BQ Observer; Quantity of 2, Haag-Streit Cold Light Power Source for Background 2 Illumination with 72 Cable and Mirror with Holder; Quantity of 2, Sony Video Package: DXC-107A Color 2 CCD Camera, CMA-D2 AC Adapter, and CCMC-12P05 Cable; Quantity of 2, Sony UP-2100 Color Video Printer; Quantity of 2 Users Manuals. The contractor shall provide delivery: to Defense Distribution Depot West, Bldg 16-b-1 Medex, South Chrisman Road, Tracy, CA 95376-5000. Delivery, FOB Depot, shall occur on or before March, 1999. Responsible offerors shall provide the information delineated in FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items. Offerors shall also provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS), and Tax Identification Number. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commerical Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government based on the following factors: (1) Technical Capability, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Price. Technical capability shall include, but is not limited to compatibility with the aforementioned existing items and timeliness of performance (best delivery date). Past performance shall include, but is not limited to experience with similar contracts with the Government of similar magnitude and acceptable performance. Offerors shall provide technical information and a minimum of three past performance references, preferably government references. Technical and past performance when combined are more important than price. The resulting award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 2:00 pm EST on February 19, 1999 at AFMLO/VASS to the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Laurel Carey at 301-619-5053. Posted 01/29/99 (W-SN292717). (0029)

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