66 -- BOD POD COMPOSITION SYSTEM

Notice Date

June 19, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, AFMLOV/VA Special Services, Contracting Officer, 1423 Sultan Street, Suite 200, Frederick, MD 21702-5006

ZIP Code

21702-5006

Solicitation Number

RFQ-797-FDF2-01-0021

Response Due

June 27, 2001

Point of Contact

Monica Pileggi, 301-619-4070.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sub part 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Air Force Medical Logistics Office/Veterans Affairs Special Services intends to negotiate on a sole source basis a Purchase Order to Life Measurement Instruments for the purchase of 1 each Bod Pod Body Composition System, including Bod Pod Chamber. Computer system, consisting of: Pentium Computer, monitor, and ink jet printer, digital scale with computer interface, one set of calibration standards, box tubing and filter kits (50 kits). This shall include 1 year factory warranty, on-site installation, one day training. Delivery shall occur 45 calendar days after receipt of order. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Because this equipment is also a brand name requirement, Government believes Life Measurement Instruments is the only vendor that can satisfy the agency requirements described above. No solicitation is available. The following FAR clauses are added by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Monica Pileggi at 301-619-4070.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010621/66SOL007.HTM (W-170 SN50P420)