Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1310 24th Ave., S., Nashville, TN 37212

65 -- MECHNICAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT SYSTEM SOL 626-00-28-jo DUE 052400 POC Jack oakes 615/327-5311 E-MAIL: e-mail address, jack.oakes@med.va.gov. 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. Solicitation 626-00-28-jo is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- This acquisition is unrestricted. SIC is 3841 and small business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for an ABIOMED BVS 5000I Console for use in our Cardiac Cath Laboratory. This system is an external cardiac support system capable of completely supporting a patient's circulation.. The Bioventricular support system delivers pulsatile flow to the vital organs, ensuring that these critical systems receive the perfusion necessary to maintain function during the support period. It is to have a dual-chamber blood pumps that mimic the function of the natural heart, allowing continuous gravity drainage of the heart and safe ventricular decompression and the BVS system flow and rate are to automatically adjust as the patient's hemodynamic status changes. Minimum of one year warranty. Delivery is to be made to the Logistics Manager, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, within 30 days after receipt of order. Acceptance and Inspection at VA Medical Center, Nashville, TN. FOB Destination. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: (1) A price quote on company letterhead for the requested item showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms and correct remittance address along with a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. ( Those companies not in possession of the clause in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you); (2) In addition the bidder shall furnish as part of its bid all descriptive literature and technical data sheets necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product offered meets the minimum salient characteristics/requirements of the solicitation. Failure to provide this information will cause your bid to be rejected as nonresponsive. Award of Best Value for the government contract will be based on ability to meets the requirement specified above, evaluation by end user, pricing, delivery period, and warranty. Offers are due by close of business May 24, 2000. and may be faxed to 615/321-6351. No oral offers will be accepted. For information, contact Jack Oakes at 615/327-5311 or fax 615/321-6351. Posted 05/08/00 (W-SN452570). (0129)

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