Naval Medical Center (BCA), 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, Suite 535, San Diego, CA 92134-5191

J -- ON-SITE FULL SERVICE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT ON GOV'T-OWNED LISTED EQUIPMENT SOL N00259-99-T-0132 DUE 092199 POC Purchasing Agent, Domingo B. Custodio, Jr. (619) 532-8106 This notice is provided on a sole source basis with intent to award a firm fixed price order with NELLCOR-PURITAN BENNETT. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation;, number N00259-99-T-0132, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-13. Items to be acquired: On-site service maintenance contract on Gov't-owned Clinivision Equipment to include all parts, labor, transportation and unlimited corrective maintenance calls for the period of 01Oct99 through 30Sep00 with two (2) option years in accordance with the Statement of Work shown. The contractor shall provide all services, materials and equipment necessary for the repair /service of Clinivision Equipment located at the Respiratory Dept. of the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Ca to ensure dependable and reliable operation of the equipment. The scope of work performed under this specifications includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, materials and parts to perform all repairs on equipment listed., to assure continued operation at their designed efficiency and capacity. The contractor shall perform the following functions: Perform the service maintenance to industry standards. Insure that only fully qualified Engineers and technicians who have gone trough original schools for the above mentioned equipment. Shall be employed in the performance of any and all work performed under this contract. Upon request, the technicians will provide the certificates or notarized copies for verification. The highest standard of professional capability and electrical/mechanical workmanship is to be maintained throughout the life of this contract. Make repairs to the extent necessary (as determined by inspection tests or disassembly) to ensure a functional system that will efficiently serve as intended purpose. Correct inoperable condition in a timely manner with a response time no later than 924) twenty-four hours notification, to a monitored contractor emergency telephone number to be provided by the contractor to the Acquisitions Division immediately upon contract award. Provide only the work necessary to restore the equipment to a serviceable/operating condition by adjustments, replacement parts, or minor repairs when it is determined that extensive repairs and parts, or minor improvements/modifications shall be made only on written approval and direction of the Naval Medical Center, San Diego. Insure that original design and functional capabilities will be changed, modified or altered unless the Naval Medical Center, San Diego authorizes such changes. Provide suitable modern recommended repair equipment/tools required for the satisfactory execution of all repairs made. Provide suitable modern recommended repair equipment/tools required for the satisfactory execution of all repairs made. Furnish manufacturer OEM approved lubricants and lubricate wear points within standard industry practices. Extend to the Government all commercial warranties or replacement parts, consistent with standard industry practices. Maintain an adequate spare parts, with a history of high failure/replacement parts. Title to the Equipment: The contractor shall not assume possession or control of any part of the equipment. The Government retains ownership to the title thereof. Liability: The contractor shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or delay due to any cause beyond his reasonable control including but not limited to, acts of Government strikes, lockouts, fire, explosion, theft, floods, riot, civil commotion, war, malicious mischief or acts of God. Utilities: The contractor may use Government utilities, (electrical power, compressed air, and water that is available and required for any service performed under this contract. The building engineer, to ensure compatibility with the Naval Medical Center's electrical wiring and equipment, must approve contractor electrical equipment. Access to the Equipment: The contractor shall be provided reasonable access to all equipment that is to be serviced and utility outlets required to do the service. The contractor shall be free to start and stop all primary equipment incidentals to the operation of the maintained equipment after permission is received from on duty personnel for such equipment. Government personnel: NMCSD employees will not perform maintenance or attempt repairs to equipment while such equipment is under the purview of this contract unless agreed to in writing by the contractor. Parts availability: To ensure minimal downtime to equipment, the contractor shall maintain replacement repair parts and materials within 3 days. Compensation: Labor, All compensation for labor is included in the contract price. Parts and Materials: All compensation for labor is included in contract price. Parts/Supplies Quality: Parts and Supplies provided under this contract shall be guaranteed to be equal in all respects, including performance, interchangeability, durability and quality to the OEM parts when new or as presently recommended by the manufacturer. Corrective Maintenance: Monday-Friday 8088-1700 hrs. delivery Free on Board (FOB) Point: Destination to Naval Medical Center, San Diego, Ca, Respiratory Therapy Department. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 95) incorporated by reference with the following addenda: in paragraph (a) the Government will evaluate proposals based on cost and technical capability. 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 95), 52.222-48 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF SERVICE CONTRACT ACT PROVISIONS (MAY 1989) must be completed and submitted along with the proposal, a copy can be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent, Domingo B. Custodio, Jr. at (619 ) 532-8106. 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 1989).52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTION (MAR 1989). 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (APR 1984). 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS (APR 1984). 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS (APR 1984). 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA (JAN 1988). 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 1996). 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 1999). 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984). In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 1995). DFARS 252.204-7004 REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAR 1998). Offers are due no later than 1200, 09-21-99. Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN380010). (0257)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0043 19990916\J-0005.SOL)