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65 -- MEDICAL, DENTAL & VETERINARY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES SOL N66001-99-Q-0419 DUE 081999 POC Purchasing Agent: Claudine Huggins, Code D212, 619-553-3755, Contracting Officer: Sylvia Proffit The government intends to procure on a sole source basis to PENTAX CORPORATION FOR ONE (1) ULTRASOUND FIBERSCOPE/VIDEO GASTROSCOPE SYSTEM This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, supplemented with Information included in this notice. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are applicable and in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) and the Defense Acquisition Circular. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. No RFQ will be prepared or made available. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on technically acceptable low bids. "Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 15 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of original synopsis will be considered by the Government." See Numbered Notes from any Monday edition of the CBD. This document will be available under web site (NECO) Navy Electronic Commerce Online at www.neco.navy.mil . Specifications as follows: FG-36UX * UPPER GI ULTRASOUND FIBERSCOPE, 12.1mm outer diameter -- 2.4 mm channel, 1250mm working length, EPM-3300 *PVE video processor, EG-1830 VIEDO GASTROSCOPE, fully immeraible -- slim 6.0mm diameter, 2.0mm channel -- 170cm working length, 120 angle of viewing field, 5mm to 100mm depth of viewing field -- angulation: 210 degree up and 120 degree down, 120 degree right and left. Interested parties are invited to respond to this synopsis. Call Claudine Huggins at 619-553-3755 or fax quote to 619-553-4842. Questions may be directed to the Purchasing Agent responsible for this action. The applicable Standard Industrial Code (SIS) and Size Standard is 5047/100 employees Posted 08/04/99 (W-SN363481). (0216)

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