Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422

J -- CLEANING, MICRO-AIR Q-PLUS AUTOMATIC TURNING MATRESSES SOL IFB 688-17-00 DUE 091099 POC Joyce Forker, (202) 745-8543 Invitation for Bids No. 688-17-00 is a combined synopsis/ solicitation for commercial items for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Washington, DC, is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice (SIC 7699). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. Contractor shall furnish all travel, labor, equipment, tools, and materials to provide the following service. Pick up (as needed -- max 4 ea. Month) designated Micro-air Q-Plus Automatic Turning Mattresses, clean, return and set-up to be ready for use of the equipment listed on the schedule and located at the VAMC, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC. The contract period will be from October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000, and award is subject to the availability of funds. Contract may be amended for four (4) one year options in accordance with the clause at 52.217-9, Option To Extend the Term of the Contract. SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT -- The location (room number) and serial numbers of the beds the mattresses are on are: Room 2H126, SN 11112; Room 2H128 SN 1236981; Room 2H132 SN 16923; Room 2H146 SN 1895; Room 2K116 SN 10763; Room 2K138 SN 16942. Price per call (pickup). HOURS OF COVERAGE: Normal VAMC working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 ;.m., excluding federal holidays. The Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. RESPONSE TIME: Contractor must respond with a phone call to the COTR within one (1) hour after receipt of telephoned notification. REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT: Approval of the COTR and a VAMC equipment pass must be obtained before removing equipment to Contractor's plant. Removal of the equipment shall be done with no additional costs to the government. The Contractor will be responsible for loss or damage of equipment. PAYMENT: Invoices will be paid in arrears on a monthly basis. The Contractor shall mail the invoices to the attention of Fiscal Service, Accounting Section. Invoices MUST INCLUDE, at a minimum, the following information: Contractor name, purchase order number, period of service the billing covers, list of equipment items and their serial numbers covered during the stated period of service. Each invoice must be accompanied by legible copies of all the ESRs for the services or period of service listed on the invoice, in order to expedite verification for payment. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation. 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations & Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contractct Terms & Conditions Required To Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alt. I; 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontractors Plan; 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting; 852.219-70 Veteran Owned Small Business, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled & Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities; 52.249-4 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Services)(Short Form), 52.249-8 Default(Fixed Price -Supply & Services). District of Columbia, MD and VA Wage Determination No. 94-2103 Revision No. 19 applies. All bids for this procurement must be received in a SEALED ENVELOPE, be on company letterhead and include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations & Certifications-Commercial Items, Bidders shall identify all bid packages by writing the solicitation number on each package. Bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m.(DLST) September 8, 1999, and shall be addressed to Joyce Forker, Contracting Officer (90C), Room 1B112, VA Medical Center, 50 Irving St., NW, Washington, DC 20422 -BID ENCLOSED. No telephonic or faxed requests will be honored. Posted 08/25/99 (W-SN372094). (0237)

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