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65 -- APHERESIS SYSTEM SOL NIA-99-JCC015 DUE 032999 POC Judith C. Couch, Lead Purchasing Agent,(410)558-8046 or(410)558-8105 E-MAIL: ERROR --, couchj@grc.nia.nih.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services prepared in accordance with format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consititutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued for Request for Quotation (RFQ No. NIA0990JCC015). The solicitation clause and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3841. NIH/NIA Gerontology Research Center intends to purchase two(2) apheresis systems which must include the following features: continuous flow, single directional pump, dedicated ACD pump with selectable/custom flow rates and display capability, monitor to detect/divert red blood cell spillover, dedicated fluid pump for selectable/automatic balance of plasma exchange,calculate plasma volume, size of plasma exchange and time, platelet loss 5% or less (in plasma exchange), TPE disposables for secondary devices or single/dual needle procedures with conversion capability, ability to individualize procedures, automatic pump loading, display access/return pressures in mm of mercury, removable flow path overlays, single needle flow controller, no return needle attachment, automatic collection of separate plasma product while collection of mononuclear WBC's, change separation factor in WBC procedure while in auto mode, detection of plasma line contamination, observe/control red blood cell interface, selectable white blood cell product volume, extracorporeal whole blood volume less than or equal to 170ml plasma/dual needle and 284ml white blood cell procedures, PBSC collection with full automation (extracorporeal whole blood volume less than or equal to 165ml, inlet flow range 10-85 ml/minute). The following factors will be used to evaluate offers in descending order of importance: 1) technical capability, 2) past performance, 3) price. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. All offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Represntations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; Along with the following addtional FAR clauses, cited in clause 52.215-5; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies. The following provisions also apply to this acquisition, 52.232-33 mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment and Year 2000 Warranty-Commercial Supply Items. An award will be made 7 days from the date of this notice of 3/22/99, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Sources are requested (via FAX 410-558-8319) to submit descriptive literature with their pricing proposals. Posted 03/22/99 (W-SN311059). (0081)

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