VAMC, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-4298

65 -- SURGICAL SWIVEL DRILL SOL RFQ 580-67-99 DUE 052599 POC Contracting Officer, Cathy Edwards, (713) 794-7423 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional 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 a request for quotation (RFQ) number 580-67-99. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The applicable standard industrial classification code for this acquisition is 3841 with a size standard of 500 employees. The following items should be delivered FOB Destination within 30 days of receipt of order to the VA Medical Center, Warehouse Building 100, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-4298. Item 1 Sofamor Danek #801023 MEDnext or equal high speed bone dissecting drill system with swivel for spine, neuro, skull base, and craniofacial surgery -- 2 each. Drill system includes: 2 each of the following items unless an other quantity is indicated, an equal may be offered and will be considered for each catalog number shown. Components are: #701002 MEDnext 1000 high speed power drill assembly; #703001 MEDnext foot control; #707020 MEDnext Pneumatic supply hose, 20' with DISS; #709006 MEDnext 6ST:6cm straight attachment; #709009 MEDnext 9ST:9cm straight attachment; #709106 6ST HD heavy duty attachment; #711013 bur rack; #711023 MEDnext DIN sterilization case; #711002 MEDnext attachment ring straight (4 each); #711003 MEDnext lubricant (2 oz bottle -- 4 each); #711004 MEDnext attachment cleaning brush; #711006 MEDnext bur brush; #913001 instruction, operating and service manual; #22B6ST 2mm ball bur 6ST; #23B6ST 3mm ball bur 6ST; #24B6ST 4mm ball bur 6ST; #25B6ST 5mm ball bur 6ST; #22B9ST 2mm ball bur 9ST; #22D6ST 2mm diamond 6ST; #23D6ST 3mm diamond 6ST; #24D6ST 4mm diamond 6ST; #25D6ST 5mm diamond 6ST; #22D9ST 2mm diamond 9ST; #21D6ST 1mm diamond 6ST; 21B6ST 1 mm ball bur 6ST; #20.6D6ST 0.6mm diamond 6ST; and #801016 6AN 6cm angle attachment. The provisions at clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. To be acceptable, the system offered must include an anti-kick mechanism built into the foot pedal and the availability of a multiple size bur selection (from 8mm down to 0.5mm) for the dissection (surgical) of the temporal bone. In addition to these technical factors, past performance and price will be considered, in the sequence listed, prior to award. Offerors should include a complete copy of the provisions at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and 852.219.70 Veteran-owned Small Business (available at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://www.va.gov/oa&;mm/vaar respectively). The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition along with the following addenda to this clause: 852.211-70 Requirements for operating and maintenance manuals; 852.211-71 Guarantee clause (one year); 852.211-75 Technical industry standards; and 852.211-77 Brand Name or Equal. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-18. Quotations are due in the Contracting Office (90C) at the Houston, TX VA Medical Center address shown no later than 1:00 p.m. May 25, 1999. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. Posted 04/27/99 (I-SN324946). (0117)

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