WESTERN REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE, ATTN MCAA W BLDG 9902, MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, TACOMA WA 98431-1110

65 -- ENDOSCOPIC POWERED INSTRUMENT AND DISPOSABLE BLADES SOL DADA13-99-R-0010 DUE 083099 POC Purchasing Agent Wanda Reed (253) 968-4916 (Site Code DADA13) WEB: hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil, hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil. E-MAIL: wanda.reed@nw.amedd.army.mil, wanda.reed@nw.amedd.army.mil. 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 solicitation DADA13-99-R-0010 is issued as a Request for Proposals. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. SIC Code is 5047 and the small business standard is 500 employees. This requirement is not set-aside for small businesses. This award will be open to all DoD, VA, and Federal Agencies. This requirement, in estimated quantities, for the purpose of issuing a firm fixed price indefinite delivery contract for a base year plus four one year option periods contains: Base year: CLIN 0001 -Motor Drive Hand Control (Large) minimum 4 each/maximum 20 each; CLIN 0001AA -Straight Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150boxes; CLIN 0001AB -- Curved Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes. First Option year: CLIN 0002 -Motor Drive Hand Control (Large) minimum 4 each/maximum 20 each; CLIN 0002AA -Straight Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes; CLIN 0002AB -- Curved Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes. Second Option year: CLIN 0003 -Motor Drive Hand Control (Large) minimum 4 each/maximum 20 each; CLIN 0003AA -Straight Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes; CLIN 0003AB -- Curved Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes. Third Option year: CLIN 0004 -Motor Drive Hand Control (Large) minimum 4 each/maximum 20 each; CLIN 0004AA -Straight Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes; CLIN 0004AB -- Curved Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes. Fourth Option year: CLIN 0005 -Motor Drive Hand Control (Large) minimum 4 each/maximum 20 each; CLIN 0005AA -Straight Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes; CLIN 0005AB -- Curved Blades minimum 12 boxes/maximum 150 boxes. All offerors shall accept the Government IMPAC Credit card for all CLINS. Purchases using the credit card shall not exceed the order ceiling of $2,500 per delivery/task order during the period of this contract. This requirement shall commence no later than 15 September 1999 and extend through 14 September 2000 plus four one year option periods. Delivery is desired within 30 days after contract award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The Contractor or its authorized distributor shall ship the equipment to: Madigan Army Medical Center, ATTN: MCHJ-S, Operating Room, Tacoma, WA 98431. The following FAR provisions apply to the acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (all offerors are to include with their offer a completed copy FAR 52.212-3). Further, offers must contain all commercial terms, conditions and provisions under which the offeror conducts business in the commercial marketplace, and warranty terms and conditions. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. 52.212- 4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes and Executive Order- Commercial Items (the following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.232-33 Electronic Fund Transfer of Payments; 52.204-0204 Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 52.217-9 Option toExtend the Term of the Contract; 52.216-18 Ordering; 52.216-19 Order Limitations; 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity; 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards; 52.6000-4011 Basis of Award -- Supply. Proposals are due on 30 August 1999, 4:30 PM PST. Proposals shall be mailed to Western Regional Contracting Office, Madigan Army Medical Center, ATTN: Wanda Reed, 9902 Lincoln Street, Tacoma, WA 98431. Proposals must provide as a minimum: 1) RFP number; 2) Name, address, and telephone number of point of contact of offeror; 3) Price and discount terms for a base year plus four one year options by CLIN numbers; 4) A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications; 5) Sufficient technical and product literature to allow the Contracting Officer to evaluate; 6) Provide a minimum of three (3) current references for past performance information to include point of contact name, telephone number and type of service for same or similar for whom contracts have been satisfactorily completed. Offerors are responsible for accurate addresses and telephone numbers for submitted past performance information. Basis of Award will be on evaluation factors listed and as a minimum: 1) Compatibility with existing Smith Nephew Dyonics EP-1 Endoscopic Powered Instrument System; 2) Sharpness of endoscopy blades; 3) Comfort and ease of use of handpiece; 4) Power controls with each unit that are easy to read and adjust; 5) Suction valve on the handpiece ease of operation; and 6) Shaver blades in the appropriate sizes and angles. THIS IS A BEST VALUE AWARD. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offeror. If a brand name is shown in the description and you plan to provide other than the brand name cited, your response must include the manufacturer and catalog or part number you intend to furnish. You must submit along with your proposal, documents which clearly describe the item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated. Item(s) not clearly described will not be considered. Item(s) otherwise equal may notsatisfy the requirement due to differences in material composition, size, environmental application, etc. Upon award if an item(s) is furnished which does not meet the requirement, the item(s) will be returned at the Contractor's expense for a full refund. Posted 08/19/99 (A-SN370256). (0231)

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