Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief, Acquisition & Materiel Management Service (90C), Audie L. Murphy Division, STVHCS, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78284

65 -- SARNS MODULAR PERFUSION SYSTEM 8000 SOL 671-23Q-00 DUE 042100 POC Carol Sienkiewicz, Contract Specialist 210 617-5102 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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 671-23Q-00 is issued as a request for quotations, (RFQ). Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This action is unrestricted. Standard Industrial Classification Code: 5047. These supplies meet the criteria for a commercial item as defined in FAR Part 2, and simplified acquisition procedures will be used in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie L. Murphy Division contemplates negotiation on a sole source basis for SARNS Modular Perfusion System 8000 consisting of the following components (1) Base 5-Unit, 115V, (5) Roller Pump, 115V, (1) Safety Monitor, (1) Level Sensor Pads (100/pk), (1) Ultrasonic Gel, (1) Air Sensor (3/8 x 3/32), (2) Battery Module 115V, (1) Lamp System 8000, (1) Crossbar 5 Unit Base, (1) 4 Foot Pole, (1) SVCSP 14630 MDX VCM 8000, (1) SVCSP 15400 Modified for 8K, (2) Fitted Crossbar 8K. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference herein. The FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference herein. Offers will be evaluated on the lowest overall price to the government. Offerors must include (1) a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, (2) Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. Veterans Administration Acquisition provision 852.219-70, Veteran-Owned Small Business applies and is included as an addenda to 52.212-3. Copies of this provision may be obtained by e-mail request to Carol.Sienkiewicz@med.va.gov, or at http://www.arnet.gov/far for by facsimile request to Carol Sienkiewicz at (210) 617-5167. Telephonic request will not be accepted. Offeror's are encouraged to submit alternate items which meet the specification requirements. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. The following addenda to this clause apply, and are incorporated by reference, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses 852.211-70 Requirements for operating and maintenance manuals, 852.211-71 Guarantee clause, 852.211-77 Brand name or equal, and 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference herein. The clause 212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. Offers are to by submitters by e-mail to Carol.Sienkiewicz@med.va.gov or to the attention of Carol Sienkiewicz by facsimile at (210) 617-5167. Offers are due by 4:30 p.m. CST on April 21, 2000. Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436756). (0081)

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