COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 17,2000 PSA#2643 Contracting Officer (90C), DVA Medical Center, 700 South 19th Street,
Birmingham, AL 35233 65 -- ABSORBENT PADS SOL RFP 679-07600 DUE 081400 POC Sylvia Harris
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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. Written quotations will not be
issued and each contractor is expected to respond on his/her letterhead
with all required product information. RFQ 679-07600 is hereby assigned
to this procurement and shall be referenced on all correspondence
relating to this acquisition. This RFQ is issued using Simplified
Acquisition Procedures and incorporates all provisions and clauses as
those in effect through FAC 97-11 and VAAR 96.28 (#14). The DVA Medical
Center, Tuscaloosa, AL intends to negotiate a sole source contract with
Absorbent Products Co., Inc. 2121 S. Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH
43402 for approximately 1440 cases (480/cs) of Absorbent Pads, with
specifications as follows: (a) Total weight 13.0-14.0g. (b) Overall
dimensions 12-12" long x 3-3/8 x 3-5/8 inches wide. (c) Mat Dimensions,
core length 10-11 inches; core width 3-3/8 3-5/8 inches, nonwoven
overlap/wrap "-1 inch (nonwoven wrap to have 7% (approx.") of
additional (inside) area to allow for core swelling at full saturation.
(d) End seal length 5/8", pressure sensitive end seal which extends
over the entire non-absorbent portion of the pad, and extends a minimum
of 1 inch over the absorbent material for stabilization; end seal to be
contact coated with a minimum of 75% coverage. (e) Component weight,
absorbent core 11.669g nominal; nonwoven 1.531g nominal; construction
adhesive -- .345g nominal. (f) Minimum absorbency "dip and drip" test,
0.9% Saline ( Pro #: QCDIP)(3 minute) 190 mls. Minimum0.9% Saline (5
minute) 235 mls. Minimum; 0.9 Saline (10 minute) 260 mls. Minimum. (g)
Packaging 480 bulk with liner bag. (g) Component list: nonwoven white
100% thermalbonded polypropylene fabric, 17.7 grams per square yard,
9-inch width. (h) Absorbent Core: composite airlaid/superabsorbent
weight, 450 gm/sq. mtr.; superabsorbent content, 45% by weight; bonding
fiber content, not to exceed 6% by weight. (i) Construction Adhesive
clear or white pressure sensitive. (j) Packaging: liner bag, H DPE, NLT
17 micron; corrugated, 24"x12"x12" ECT 32. All interested parties may
identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or
submit proposal. A determination by the Contracting Officer not to
compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice
is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received
will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining
whether the sources exist necessary for a competitive procurement. Sic
Code 3842 applies. The delivery date will be no later than 30 days
after award of contract. Contract award is subject to the availability
of funds. The following provisions apply to this acquisition:52.212-1,
Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; and 52.212-3, Offeror
Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The following
clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and
Conditions Commercial Items. Quotes are due by COB (4:30 P.M. CST)
August 14, 2000, and may be faxed to Sylvia Harris at (205) 554-2894,
PHONE: (205) 554-2000, extension 2639. Posted 07/13/00 (W-SN474413).
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