National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6100, MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD 20892

J -- RECONFIGURATION/UPGRADE OF A CAGE AND RACK WASHER SOL NHLBI-PS-2000-606 DUE 060700 POC Deborah Coulter, Purchasing Agent, (301)435-0368 Fax (301) 480-3345 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 is NHLBI -PS-2000-606, and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 5087 and the Size Standard is 500 employees used for this requirement. There are no small business set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute intends to reconfigure/upgrade a cage and rack washer, model 6700, manufactured by Better Built. Required specifications: Remove and replace control system for washer, provide new controls to the microcomputer type insteadof electro mechanical; provide operator interface panel with easy to use controls. This operator control will duplicate the existing controls with cycle types. Provide temperature interlock feature for the final rinse phase. Add new high temperature heat exchanger to the incoming water line to boast rinse solutions. Replaced pneumatic butterfly valves with more modern valves. Renovate the self cleaning debris filter to allow easier access by the operator. The machine's front facade shall be cleaned up and made to be vermin proof. Replace door windows and re-gasket, as well as replace the interior lamp with a more permanent outside fixture. Provide standard warranty on all parts and equipment. Provide cost for one year maintenance on equipment to include parts, labor, travel and emergency calls to be purchase at a later date at the government's discretions. The government's desired delivery schedule is six (6) weeks after date of award to be delivered to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, Maryland. The F.O.B. Point is Destination. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation is compatibility to the Government's required specifications. The quoter must submit descriptive literature of the product quoted, and itemized price list. The quoter must submit a proposal of how he intends to complete the reconfiguration/upgrade. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror meeting the Government's requirements. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items -- Deviation For Simplified Acquisitions, applies to this acquisition. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the items specified in this synopsis should submit two (2) copies of a quotation to the below address. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NHLBI-PS-2000-606. The quotation is due June 05, 2000, at 8:30 a.m. local prevailing time or fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis, whichever is later. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814-7902, Attention: Deborah Coulter. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 05/19/00 (W-SN456603). (0140)

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