Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 E. Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295

65 -- COST PER TEST WITH LOAN OF EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLES SOL RFQ 667-10-97 DUE 011097 POC Dennis R. DeYoung, Contracting Officer (318) 424-6084 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number RFQ 667-10-97; award will be made using the simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 2835 and the small business is 500 employees. The acquisition is for a loan/contractor provided, of an automated stand-alone tabletop instrument (Behring Nephelometer 100 or equal), on a cost per test basis, that is interfacable with the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program (DHCP) and that will perform nephelometric procedures. The procedures and yearly estimates are as follows: Haptoglobin, 100 procedures; I G G, 435 procedures; I G A, 462 procedures; I G M, 450 procedures; I G E, 50 procedures; C3, 128 procedures; C4, 98 procedures; and Prealbumin, 100 procedures. 1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all equipment to perform the above procedures, including training, at no additional cost to the Government. The Government agrees to purchase the reagents associated with the test described above for an agreed specified term. 2. The equipment must be required to perform the following functions: fully automatic in random access mode for measuring all types of samples; multi-constituent testing (range 75 -- 100 test per hour); fully automatic assay run for all procedures; reagent volumes must be in the microliter range for most analytes; and fully capable of analyzing all parameters of a sample before processing the next sample. Also, fully automated to accomplish the following procedures to decrease workload and streamline processes: Prepare the sample dilutions required for the procedure to enable samples to be placed into the machine without prior processing; Pipette the diluted samples and dispense the reagents into the assay cuvette; Measure the scattered light intensity and calculate the concentration of analyte; and clean the reusable cuvettes is automatic. 3. This cost per test acquisition is for a period of one (1) year from the date of award with the option to renew for one (1)additional year option, pending availability of funds. Delivery is to be made to Chief, A&MMS, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295. Delivery is desired between January 15 and February 28, 1997. Inspection and acceptance is at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA. Quotes shall specify FOB, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA (Destination). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offeror -- Commercial Items (Oct 95) applies to this acquisition. There is not an addenda to these provisions. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Aug 96) applies to this acquisition. There is an addenda to this clause. Add the following clauses: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1988); This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, within the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. (End of Clause); FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Aug 1989); FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 1989), paragraph (a)"..30 days..", paragraph "..2 years.."; FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984), "..September 30, 1997 for the base year and September 30, 1998 for the option year.."; VAAR 852.210-77, Brand Name or Equal (Nov 1984) and VAAR 852.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (Oct 1996), paragraph (a) "..$1,000,000.00..". The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited in clause FAR 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies. Additional contract requirements: This is a cost per test on reagents with the equipment being provided which includes maintenance, labor, parts,transportation and consumables at no additional charge. The vendor responding to this acquisition should provide this office with the following information: a cost per test price for the reagents on company letterhead (equipment and consumables supplied at no additional charge), stated unit price (for base and option year), extended price (for base and option year), FOB, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Jun 1996), Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. A company not in possession of FAR 52.212-3 may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. Quotes must be in writing and accompanied by a completed Representations and Certifications or they will be rejected. Facsimile quotes will be accepted; oral quotes will not be accepted. Award will be made to the offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, best meets the minimum needs of the Government and has the lowest price, all factors being considered. Award made be made without discussions. Please submit technical information on the products and equipment for which the bid is being submitted. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Denny DeYoung (90C), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295; phone: (318) 424-6084; fax: (318) 424-6078. Quotations are due by 4:30 pm CST, January 10, 1997. Please reference the solicitation number, RFQ 667-10-97, on your quotation.erence the solicitatio (0358)

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