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65 -- NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SOL AFMLO/FOM-L DUE 031200 POC Laurel A. Carey, 301-619-4069 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sub part 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The Air Force Medical Logistics Office/Veterans Affairs Special Services contemplates negotiation on a sole source basis for the CDR System manufactured by Schick Technologies, Inc. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for a Firmed-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the basic period of one (1) year from date of award with four (4) one-year renewal options. The item was selected by the Air Force after months of evaluation/field-testing of similar systems. It is approved for patient care in a field environment for contingency operations and is a requirement of the standardized Air Force war reserve materiel patient treatment readiness assemblage. Solicitation number RFQ: has been assigned to this procurement. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13, SIC 5047 and 3844. Equipment shall be shipped FOB Destination (within CONUS) within 30 calendar days from receipt of delivery order. Vendor shall provide a one full year warranty on repair and or replacement on all components from final date of acceptance by the Government. The following incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-15 and are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items: Addendum 52.212-1, Paragraph (b)(5); Offerors shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public; FAR 52.214-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; Offerors must include (1) a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, (2) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number), and Tax Identification number. All FAR provisions and clauses may be reviewed and/or obtained from the General Service Internet address http://www.gov/far. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses must be submitted no later than March 13, 2000. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Laurel A. Carey at 301-619-4069. Posted 02/22/00 (W-SN427406). (0053)

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