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65 -- AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS AND ASSOCIATED SUPPLIES SOL FOH-42(9) DUE 092399 POC Naomi A. Haney, Contract Specialist, (301) 443-2731 E-MAIL: nhaney@hrsa.gov, nhaney@hrsa.gov. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this requirement; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number FOH-42(9) is issued as a Request for Quotation, under simplified acquisition procedures, test program, unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. All timely proposals will be considered by the Government. The SIC code is 3845 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to award an Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity type contract for a base year with a one year option period to the responsible offeror whose total offer for all line items is evaluated and determined to be the best value for the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be on an "all ornone basis". The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The following is a description of the requirements for this acquisition: The purpose of this requirement is to acquire Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) and associated supplies for use in FOH occupational health clinical service sites and in other Federal buildings located throughout the United States, Pacific Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Following are the AED equipment requirements: The Basic AED Unit shall be: Y2K compliant -- with manufacturer warranties as to compliance; Bi-phasic waveform; Voice prompting; Visual display with back lighting; Visual prompting; Automatic self-testing; Removable data capture media -- i.e., data card; Data media capable of capturing voice, ECG, electronic events and rhythm analysis; ECG display model (if available). Each AED shall be shipped and set up with the following accessories: Disposable lithium batteries/battery pack; Disposable defibrillation pads/electrodes; Electrode adapter; Data card/data recording media; Carrying case; Instruction booklets; Quick reference booklets; Training video/user guide; Data media patient labels; and Manufacturer's technical support available. Data media interpretation computer software with users guide shall be available separately. An AED Training Unit shall also be provided and equipped with the following training accessories: Pre-programmed training scenarios; Training video; Instruction booklets; Disposable training pads/electrodes; and Carrying case for accessories. Prices shall be F.O.B. Destination. Individual Delivery Orders shall specify place of delivery, which shall be FOH sites and other Federal buildings located throughout the United States, Pacific Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The guaranteed minimum number of units that the Government plans to order for each contract period is 25 each, and the maximum number is 500 each. At the time of contract award, the Government will designate an authorized individual who will place delivery orders under this contract. Contractors shall complete the unit price for all line items for all contract periods. Quantity discounts should be provided utilizing a separate Pricing Schedule annotating the quantity limits applicable to the proposed discount. If quantity discounts are proposed, the Government prefers that the quantity discount be based upon the cummulative number of units placed over the entire period of this contract. BASE YEAR: CLIN 1 Basic Automatic External Defibrillator $____________; CLIN 2 Accessories $________________ (Offerors may elect to price this as a package item, provided individual prices for each item are included. The Government may wish to order these items separately during the life of this contract.). CLIN 2A Disposable Lithium Batteries/Battery Pack $_____________; CLIN 2B Disposable Defibrillation Pads/Electrodes $____________; CLIN 2C Electrode Adaptor $___________; CLIN 2D Data Card/Data Recording Media $_________; CLIN 2E Carrying Case$__________; CLIN 2F Instruction Booklets $___________; CLIN 2G Quick Reference Booklets $_________; CLIN 2H Training Video/Users Guide $___________; CLIN 2I Data Media Patient Labels $__________; CLIN 2J Data Media Interpretation Computer Software with Users Guide $________; CLIN 2K Manufacturer's Technical Support Available $__________; CLIN 3 AED Trainer Unit complete with Preprogrammed Training Scenarios; Training Video; Training Defibrillation Pads; Instruction Booklets; and Carrying Case for all training accessories $_____________. OPTION YEAR ONE: CLIN 1 Basic Automatic External Defibrillator $____________; CLIN 2 Accessories $________________ (Offerors may elect to price this as a package item, provided individual prices for each item are included. The Government may wish to order these items separately during the life of this contract.). CLIN 2A Disposable Lithium Batteries/Battery Pack $_____________; CLIN 2B Disposable Defibrillation Pads/Electrodes $____________; CLIN 2C Electrode Adaptor $___________; CLIN 2D Data Card/Data Recording Media $_________; CLIN 2E Carrying Case$__________; CLIN 2F Instruction Booklets $___________; CLIN 2G Quick Reference Booklets $_________; CLIN 2H Training Video/Users Guide $___________; CLIN 2I Data Media Patient Labels $__________; CLIN 2J Data Media Interpretation Computer Software with Users Guide $________; CLIN 2K Manufacturer's Technical Support Available $__________; CLIN 3 AED Trainer Unit complete with Preprogrammed Training Scenarios; Training Video; Training Defibrillation Pads; Instruction Booklets; and Carrying Case for all training accessories $_____________. Offerors must review and comply with the FAR provisions and clauses which apply to this solicitation. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items-Evaluation factors include (a) technical capability of the contractor to meet the requirements of this solicitation and (b) price. Technical and price criterion are considered to be equal. Proposals submitted in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation, shall include current product literature and a copy of the Offeror's most recent commercial price list. Proposals shall be submitted in an original and two copies. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (must be completed and submitted in full text). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, with the following paragraph (b) clauses indicated by number (1); (11); (12); (13); (14); (15); (16); and (23). FAR 52.216-18, Ordering. FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations (minimums and maximums are noted in the pricing schedule). FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity. The closing date and time for offers submitted in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation is September 23, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. local prevailing time and shall be delivered by the specified time to the Health Resources and Services Administration, Contract Operations Branch, Parklawn Building, Room 13A-19, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Attention: Naomi A. Haney, Marked RFQ Number FOH-42(9). All proposals must be submitted in hardcopy. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Offerors must furnish the company name, DUNS number, address, phone and fax number, e-mail address, if available, and official point of contact. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation should be referred to Naomi A. Haney on (301) 443-2731. Posted 09/17/99 (W-SN381456). (0260)

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