Contracting Officer (90C), DVA Medical Center, 700 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233

65 -- ABSORBENT PADS SOL RFQ 679-046-99(WT) DUE 071499 POC William Threatt E-MAIL: WILLIAM.THREATT@MED.VA.GOV, WILLIAM.THREATT@MED.VA.GOV. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Written quotations will not be issued and each contractor is expected to respond on his/her letterhead with all required product information. RFQ 679-046-99(WT) is hereby assigned to this procurement and shall be referenced on all correspondence relating to this acquisition. This RFQ is issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and incorporates all provisions and clauses as those in effect through FAC 97-11 and VAAR 96.28 (#14). The DVA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Absorbent Products Co., Inc. 2121 S. Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH 43402 for approximately 1400 cases (480/CS) of Absorbent Pads, with specifications as follows: (a) Total weight -- 13.0-14.0g. (b) Overall Dimensions 12-12 " long X 3 3/8"- 3 5/8 inches wide. (c) Mat Dimensions, core length 10-11 inches; core width 3 3/8 3 5/8 inches, nonwoven overlap/wrap "-1 inch (nonwoven wrap to have 7% (approx. ") of additional (inside) area to allow for core swelling at full saturation. (d) End seal length 5/8", pressure sensitive end seal which extends over the entire non-absorbent portion of the pad, and extends a minimum of 1 inch over the absorbent material for stabilization; end seal to be contact coated with a minimum of 75% coverage. (e) Component weight, absorbent core -- 11.669g nominal; nonwoven -- 1.531g nominal; construction adhesive -- .345g nominal. (f) Minimum absorbency "dip and drip" test, 0.9% Saline (Pro #:QCDIP)(3 minute) 190 mls. Minimum, 0.9% Saline (5 minute) 235 mls. Minimum; 0.9% Saline (10 minute) 260 mls. Minimum. (g) Packaging 480 bulk with liner bag. (g) Component list: nonwoven white 100% thermalbonded polypropylene fabric, 17.7 grams per square yard, 9 inch width. (h) Absorbent Core: composit airlaid/superabsorbent weight, 450 gm/sq. mtr.; superabsorbent content, 45% by weight; bonding fiber content, not to exceed 6% by weight. (i) Construction Adhesive clear or white pressure sensitive. (j) Packaging: liner bag, HDPE, NLT 17 micron; corrugated, 24"x12"x12"ECT 32. All interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposal. A determination by the Contracting Officer not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether the sources exist necessary for a competitive procurement. SIC Code 3842 applies. The delivery date will be no later than 30 days after award of contract. Contract award is subject to the availability of funds. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; and 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items.. Quotes are due by COB (4:30 P.M.EST) July 14, 1999, and may be faxed to W. T. Threatt at (205) 933-4489, PHONE: (205)933-4490. Posted 06/28/99 (W-SN347872). (0179)

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