Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (90C), 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

J -- X-RAY ROOM MAINTENANCE SOL 575-502-00 DUE 092899 POC Denise Boren, Contract Specialist (970) 263-5004 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with format in sub parts 12.6 and 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued, proposals are being requested from this announcement, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Proposal is 575-502-00. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-12. Standard Industrial Code (SIC) of 8999 is applied. This solicitation is issued subject to the availability of government funds at time of award. This solicitation is unrestricted for the following service: Contractor shall provide maintenance for the following General Electric Medical X-Ray system -- AMX4, Steno/D6-D9, SFX30/MVP, RAD MVP60, SFX30/ADVTX. Maintenance is to include one preventive maintenance per year, all parts & labor during business hours (8-5 Monday thru Friday), on phone service, on line service through the modem, and manufacturer service software to be included. The following provisions and clauses are applicable and are hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference and will be provided by the contracting officer in full text upon request. FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Item Applies. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror REpresentations and Certifications Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam ERA. Award will be made to that offeror (1) whose proposal is technically acceptable and (2) whose technical/cost relationship is most advantageous to the Government. While cost is secondary to technical, it will be a factor in the award decision. Also, award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. Proposals from responsible offerors and inquiries may be faxed Attention: Denise Boren, Contract Specialist, FAX #970-244-7721. Proposals must be received not later than 4:00 pm local time 9/28/99. Posted 09/15/99 (I-SN380450). (0258)

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