VA Medical Center, Contracting Officer (90C), 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Amarillo, TX 79106

65 -- HISTOLOGY STAINER SOL RFQ-504-00-014 DUE 040300 POC Bob Auffrey, (806)354-7845 or fax (806)354-7875 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number will be request for quotes (RFQ) 504-00-014. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through FAC 97-15. Provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offers-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, 1) Cost, 2) Past Performance, and 3) Money back guarantee that the slides will meet the quality expectations of the Pathologists or the stainer can be returned for a full refund (no restocking fee). Offerors must also include 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Condtions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, apply to this solicitation. Protocol Histology Stainer or equal. Minimum requirements are: 1) Must be fully automated, walk away capillary action slide stainer. 2) Must have an integrated slide cover-slipping capability. 3) Must have safety features which include a mechanism to prevent fumes and vapors from entering the laboratory environment. The date and time of bid opening is 04/03/00, at 2:30pm, at the VA Medical Center, Amarillo, Texas. The point of contact for this solicitation is Bob Auffrey, (806)354-7845 or fax (806)354-7875. NOTE: SUBJECT TO THE AVAILIBILITY OF FUNDS. Posted 03/24/00 (W-SN438083). (0084)

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