Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Contracting Officer (9-90C), 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723

65 -- PERFUSION SYSTEM SOL 678-87-00 DUE 091200 POC Larry Miller, Contract Specialist Tel: 520-629-4614 Fax 520-629-1817 E-MAIL: James.Waterman@med.va.gov, Larry.Miller4@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. This solicitation number 678-87-00 is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC is 3845. The Size Standard is 500 employees. Clauses and Provision from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) may be obtained online at http://www.arnet.gov/far,Veteran's Administration Acquisition Regulation (VAAR ) are available online at http://www.va.gov /oa&mm/vaar/ Description: Characteristics for a Perfusion System: Item 001: (2 ea) Base with four microprocessor-controlled peristaltic pump units, 115v, 13 amps, in spill proof enclosure; Item 002: (8 ea) Roller Pump, 115v; (2 ea) Safety Monitor with mounting arm; Item 003: (2 ea) Ultrasonic Air Sensor, 3/8" sensor with tubing (9.5mm) ID x 3/32" (2.4mm) wall; Item 004: (2 ea) Arterial Monitor fully integrated display for one pressure, three temperatures and two timers. Temperature monitoring range 0-49.9 degrees C, Pressure monitoring range 45-990 mmHg with alert and alarm settings, two independent timers with hours, minutes and seconds up to 9 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds; Item 005: (2 ea) High Intensity Quartz Lamp; Item 006: (2 ea) Cable Clamp Assembly. Minimum required operating characteristics: Safety monitor that can be set to stop the designated arterial pump if air is detected or the reservoir lever is low. Equipment must be self-diagnostic. Roller pumps must be belt driven; the belt driven system requires no replacement and is guaranteed for the life of the unit. The roller mechanism must be field adjustable. Pump modules must be usable separate from the base. Precise digital readouts that display flow rates in liters per minute or revolutions per minute. Pump speed must be measured by an accurate optical tachometer. Must have a safety system that requires operator to re-start any pump that stops due to an alarm situation. Must have a pulse width modulator motor control to regulate incoming power values precisely. Equipment shall be fully warranted for a period of 12 months including all repairs, parts and labor. Delivery shall be made between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Mon-Fri to the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), Warehouse Bldg. 14, 3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723 not later than 60 days after award. Supplier/Manufacturer shall provide authorized service representatives to install, set-up and test. Include as a separate line Item 006: the cost for training two biomedical engineers employed by the SAVAHCS. Training shall include all required service and maintenance manuals. Toll Free Technical Support must be available. Product or descriptive literature may be submitted along with the offer. If used this literature must clearly indicate that the equipment meets the characteristics and minimum operational requirements specified.The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-2, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and VARR 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Small Business with its offer.The provisions at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items are applicable to this solicitation. The evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a): The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government Requirement and (ii) Price. Where technical capability is greater than price.The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and addenda: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities, FAR 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer, FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination and VAAR 852.211-71 Guarantee Clause, VAAR 852.211-72 Inspection, VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content, VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities, VAAR Representatives of Contracting Officer, VAAR 852.211-70 Requirements for Operating and Maintenance Manuals, VAAR 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Condition Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses cited are applicable to this Acquisition: 1, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 24. Contact information regarding this solicitation: Larry Miller 520-629-4614. Offers are due on or before 2:00 PM, September 12, 2000 at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (9-90C), 3601 South Sixth Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723. Posted 08/24/00 (W-SN489947). (0237)

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