Naval Medical Logistics Command, Code 02, 521 Fraim Street, Ft. Detrick, MD 21702-5015

66 -- SURGICAL MICROSCOPES SOL N62645-00-R-0010 DUE 063000 POC Anna Marie Linton, Contracting Officer, (301) 619-2335 WEB: Click here to download the solicitation N62645-00-R-0010, http://www-nmlc.med.navy.mil/Code02/contractorinfo.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, alinton@nml10.med.navy.mil. The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC) has requirements for three surgical microscope systems for the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California. 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 and as posted on our website. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation document; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses must contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirements. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The solicitation number is N62645-00-R-0010 and is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation may be found on the NMLC home page at http://www-nmlc.med.navy.mil/Code02/contractorinfo.htm. The Navy is committed to a paperless acquisition process. Delivery will be requested 30 days after award and will be FOB destination to Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA. The three systems shall consist of a clinical otoscopy system which consists of 11 each Clinical Oto Microscopes, a neurosurgical system to replace a Carl Zeiss CS (The existing Carl Zeiss CS-NC1 is available for trade), and a stereotactical otolaryngology system with a stereotactical system. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (9/99); FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (1/99) (see below); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (2/2000) (a completed copy of this must accompany any offer); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (3/99). Additionally FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (2/00) applies as follows: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (8/96); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (2/2000); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (8/96); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (2/2000); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietname Era (4/98); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (6/98); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (5/99). In accordance with FAR 52.212-4 the following evalution factors apply: FACTOR 1: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. The offeror has successfully demonstrated compliance with all of the minimum performance and/or design requirements contained in the solicitation. This factor will be evaluated on a ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE basis. An offeror may be rated UNACCEPTABLE AS SUBMITTED if the proposal has not demonstrated compliance with all minimum requirements but has the potential to do so if amended during discussions. Offerors are cautioned that the Government intends to award without discussions, so proposals deemed UNACCEPTABLE AS SUBMITTED may not be considered for award. Proposals deemed UNACCEPTABLE will not be evaluated for Factors 2 and 3. -- FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL RISK ASSESSMENT. The extent to which the offeror's proposal reflects acceptable technical risk for the government will be evaluated in this factor. Technical risk considerations are those characteristics of the equipment that permit safe and effective use in the designated environment. They are optical quality, design features, human factors, and ease of maintainability. Human factors engineering is the application of knowledge about human capabilities and limitations to system or equipment design and development. Compatibility and interoperability with the substantial base of installed Carl Zeiss surgical microscopes at Naval Medical Center San Diego is considered an enhanced technical risk capability.; FACTOR 3: PERFORMANCE RISK ASSESSMENT. The extent to which the offeror's proposal reflects an appropriate apportionment of performance risk will be evaluated in this factor. Performance risk considerations are defined as those characteristics of the offeror that give indication of the likelihood of the offeror's successful performance of he current requirement. They are proposed delivery schedule, record of on-time delivery for same class product, quality of workmanship displayed in same class delivered product, reliability of same class delivered product, business relations exhibited during previous contracts, range and depth of support provided for same class delivered product. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Navy. Quotations may be submitted by mail, email (alinton@nml10.med.navy.mil) or fax. Quotes are due by 30 June 2000 at Naval Medical Logistics Command, Attn: Anna Marie Linton, 521 Fraim Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5015. Fax (301) 619-6793; email alinton@nml10.med.navy.mil. Buyer: Anna Marie Linton (301) 619-2335. Posted 06/06/00 (W-SN461691). (0158)

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