Missouri Air National Guard, Contracting & Acquisitions, 10800 Lambert International Blvd, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044-2371

65 -- UNIVERSAL PATIENT SIMULATOR SOL DAHA2300T5081 DUE 091300 POC MSgt Darian Vomund, (314) 263-6376 E-MAIL: 131 FW Contracting Office, Darian.Vomund@mostlo.ang.af.mil. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DFARS 252.204-7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" applies to this solicitation. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror/quoter INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Please ensure compliance with this regulation when submitting your quote. Call 1-888-227-2423 or visit the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil for more information. 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. The solicitation number is DAHA2300T5081. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement DCN 20000817 Edition. FAR clauses may be viewed in full text at the following web sites: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov/far. Facsimile submissions will be accepted. The requirement is unrestricted for full and open competition; all responsible sources may submit a quote. Government anticipates award without discussion but reserves the right to enter into discussions with any bidder/potential bidder at any time. A firm-fixed price contract is contemplated. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this solicitation is 3826. All items are to be delivered F.O.B. Destination to: Missouri Air National Guard, Contracting & Acquisition Office/Stop #27, Attn: MSgt Darian Vomund, 10800 Lambert Int'l Blvd, Bridgeton, MO 63344-2371. Desired delivery date is: 00 Sep 30, partial deliveries will not be accepted. Inspection/Acceptance shall be made at destination. Quotes will be accepted on a "Brand Name or Equal" basis. The following salient characteristics are CRITICAL/ESSENTIAL to the Government. Line Item 0001 Quantity: 1 each Patient Simulator shall be a reproduction of an average size adult male that includes realistic weight distribution and articulation. Also includes an articulated blood pressure arm and multi-venous IV training arm providing the ability to obtain realistic flashback upon venous entry, to practice fluid infusion and to push medications. Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections that can be administered in the deltoid, gluteal, and thigh areas. Should be able to perform chest compressions. And also teach psychmotor skills as well as cognitive and critical thinking pathway. Crisis management education of both typical and non-typical difficult airways, ECG recognition and identification, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, interpretation and treatment of lethal and malignant cardiac related situations. Obtaining of blood pressures, and the auscultation, recognition, and treatment processes of a variety of heart, breath, bowel and vocal sounds. Should be capable of training individuals and teams of patient care providers. The following brand name product (line item listed below) is known to be acceptable: Line Item 0001 Laerdal, SIM-1000M, Universal Patient Simulator. In accordance FAR 52.252-1 (FEB 1998) and FAR 52.252-2 (FEB 1998), the following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, (Aug 1998). EVALUATION: Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, (Jan 1999), applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows: Award will be made to the offeror/offerors that meets the solicitation's minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meet all requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions as "CRITICAL/ESSENTIAL to the Government" for Line Item 0001. The Government may use any information at its disposal in determining technical acceptability evaluation. The Government reserves the right to award to other than a low-priced offeror and without discussion. Offeror's SHALL complete the provision at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) and submit it with their quote. If a copy of this certification is needed, it may be requested by calling the contact number identified. Quotes that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, (MAR 1999) applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, (Feb 2000) applies to this acquisition. The following are addendum to FAR provision 52.212-5: 52.222-3: Convict Labor (Aug 1996). 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2000). 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Feb 1999). 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr 1998). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1999). Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their quote in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) Company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, discounts for prompt payment, if any (e.g. 1% 10 days), anticipated delivery/availability of product/s, the company's CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), Taxpayer ID number, and COMPLETED FAR 52.212-3. Reference Solicitation number on all correspondence. In addition, if you are quoting on a comparable commercial item, product literature must be included. All FAR certifications and representations specified above must also accompany your quote. GOVERNMENT POINT-OF-CONTACT: All quotes should be clearly marked with the bidder's name and solicitation number. Quotations are due to the Missouri Air National Guard, Contracting and Acquisitions Office/Stop #27,Attn: MSgt Darian Vomund, 10800 Lambert Int'l Blvd, Bridgeton, MO 63044-2371, no later than 4:00 PM Central Standard time on September 13, 2000, and will be accepted via fax (314)-263-6118. Electronic quotes will not be accepted. Point of Contact for information and questions is Msgt Darian Vomund, (314) 263-6376. Posted 08/23/00 (W-SN489271). (0236)

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