Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief, Acquisition & Materiel Management Service (90C), Audie L. Murphy Division, STVHCS, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78284

65 -- AUTOMATIC CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM SOL 671-04-99 DUE 062199 POC Lisa Torrez (210) 617-5154 or by e-mail at Lisa.Torrez@med.va.gov E-MAIL: Lisa.Torrez@med.va.gov, Lisa.Torrez@med.va.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is unrestricted. The standard industrical classification code is 5047. Prospective offerors are required to submit written or faxed quotations. The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), Audie L. Murphy Division, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78284 has a requirement to purchase an automated Chromatography System manufactured by Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Inc. model #AKTAFPLC or equal. The system is a biocompatible, high performance liquid chromatography system for fast and easy purification of proteins. System specifications: Flow range: 0.05 20 ml/min, Pressure range 0-5 MPa (50 bar, 725 psi), Wavelength selection: 254, 280 (standard), optional wavelength selection: 405, 436, 546, 214, PH range: (PH electrode optional) 0-14, Conductivity range: lus/co-999.9, Solvent compatibility: All solvents and buffers commonly used in biomolecule purification. Weight: 50 kg. Quotations shall include all warranty information, technical data, etc. Quotations shll be submitted F.O.B. destination. All quotations are to include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with quotation, (a copy of this provision may be requested by facsimile to (210)617-5255, Attention: Lisa Torrrez). The following provisions apply to this action: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commerical Items, VAAR Clause 852.211-77 Brand name or equal applies. Posted 06/03/99 (W-SN338744). (0154)

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