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J -- PREVENTATIVE AND REMEDIAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF DATEX-OHMEDA ANESTHESIA EQUIPMENT. SOL CC-00-02 DUE 053100 POC Anthony S. Gaither, Contracting Officer, P-301-594-5917, F-301-594-5920 E-MAIL: Microsoft Outlook, rich text format., TGaither@cc.nih.gov. The Clinical Center, of the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland Campus, has a requirement for Commercial Services for the maintenance (preventative and remedial), technical support services, and emergency repairs of 80 pieces of NIH-owned OHMEDA anesthesia equipment used in conjunction with patient care and research in the Clinical Center. The following categories of OHMEDA anesthesia equipment are to be covered: Modulus II Plus, Central Displays with CV Package, Tec 6 Vaporizers, Excel without Pod, Excel SE, Tec 4 Vaporizers Forane, Tec 5 Vaporizers Halothane Pin, Tec 5 Vaporizers Forane, 7810 Ventilators, 7800 Ventilators, 5125 Oxygen Monitors, 5250 CO2 Monitors, 5250 RGM Monitors, 5330 Agent Monitors and MRI Compatible Gas Machines. The performance period is anticipated to be for (1) one base year, beginning June 30, 2000, with (4) four consecutive (12) twelve month option periods. The Contractor must provide evidence of: (1) the ability to maintain the equipment, including all proprietary hardware and software, in accordance with all Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) written standards; (2) having a complete inventory of spare parts adequate to provide full maintenance service; (3) being able to provide all software and hardware updates which Datex-Ohmeda announces as covered equipment during the contract period; and (4) the ability to respond to emergency service calls within twenty-four (24) hours. This requirement has been determined to fall within the definition of Commercial Services as defined in FAR 2.101. Consistent with the requirements at FAR 5.203(a) and (h) Publicizing and Response Time, this proposed contract action shall be published in the Commerce Business Daily 10 days before issuance of a solicitation. The Invitation for Bids for this requirement will be available on or about May 4, 2000 with a closing date approximately 28 days after issue. Requests for solicitations must be submitted in writing via mail, FAX, or E-Mail. No telephone requests will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. The Government will not pay for preparation or submission of any information submitted in response to this synopsis. Posted 04/21/00 (W-SN447670). (0112)

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