Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Medical Center, BPO/90, Route 9, Martinsburg, WV 25401

S -- PROVIDE AND INSTALL PAPER TOWEL AND TOILET PAPER DISPENSERS SOL RFQ 613-20-00 DUE 100899 POC Shari Kesecker, 304/263-0811 ext. 3233 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Request for Quotation #RFP 613-20-99 entitled "Provide and Install Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Dispensers" "Brand Name or Equal" is hereby issued for commercial items to be used in the VA Medical Center and is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-13. The SIC code for this procurement is 7389 and the small business size standard is 500 employees or less. This CBD announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued. A separate written solicitation will not be issued. Contractor's proposals are hereby being requested in response to requirements for brand name or equal products listed below and shall be submitted on contractor's letterhead or bid form and must address all requirements listed and must contain the name, title and signature of person, authorized to submit proposals/bids on behalf of the contractor. Item One -- Fort James paper towel and toilet paper dispenser (replace existing paper towel and toilet paper dispensers throughout Bldg. 500, 501, 502 A&B, 200 Row Buildings, 300 Row Buildings, Specific apartments in 400 Row Buildings. Submit descriptive literature on paper towel dispenser and toilet paper dispenser. Each product shall be a standard commercial product of a manufacturer regularly presently manufacturing items of type specified. Install dispensers in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions and ASTM F446. Install dispensers plumb and level and securely anchor to substrate. Install back plates as required (mini. 2.65mm (0.1046 inch) thick metal. Install dispensers in a manner that will permit them to function as designed and allow for servicing as required without hampering or hindering the performance of other devices. Position and install dispensers, clear of drawers, permitting ample clearance below countertops between devices, and ready access for maintenance as needed. Install dispensers to prevent striking by other moving, items or interference with accessibility. Installation will provide for patching of holes in walls not covered by new dispensers. Installation will be performed by qualified contractor personnel. Contractor will show proof of general liability insurance and worker's compensation coverage and business license immediately after award. Removed dispensers will be the property of VA and will be placed at a location identified at onset of project. Work to be scheduled with the Contracting Officer and COTR. All dispensers shall be installed within fifteen calendar days after award of the contract. Item Two -- Fort James NuRoll White perforated Roll Towels, 6 rolls/cs, 675 sheets per roll, out indicator, soft, super absorbent hand drying paper, touchless, white color, 10inx8in (25.5cmx20.5cm), Fits dispenser nos. 54087&54086 (estimated monthly requirement 100 cases). Item Three -- Compact Coreless Bathroom Tissue, white color, 24 rolls/cs, two-ply, meets EPA guidelines for recycled content, 4inx4.5in (101.6mmx114.3mm), (estimated monthly requirement 42 cases). Schedule of dispenser buy out shall be provided. Contractor shall provide price breaks and any discounts with their proposal. Cost per case is required for Items Two and Three. Period of Service: October 11, 1999 (or date of award) through September 30, 2000 with four one-year options. Dispensers will become property of the government at the end of the contract period. All responsible sources who can meet the VAMC's requirements and provide items as listed above may respond to this solicitation by submitting cost and descriptive literature on company letterhead. Products will be delivered to the VA Medical Center, Route 9, Bldg. 500, Room GD100, Martinsburg, WV 25401. The solicitation clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through FAC 97-13 and are applicable to this solicitation. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representationsand Certification-Commercial Items (NOTE -- Offerors must include a completed copy of 52.212-3 with his/her offer); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders Commercial Items; 852.211-77 Brand Name or Equal. Wage Determination No. 94-2573 is incorporated herein and will be made available by the CO as requested. This is a small business set-aside. Offers are due by noon on October 11, 1999. Posted 09/24/99 (W-SN384183). (0267)

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