347 CONS/LGCS, 4380B Alabama Rd, Moody AFB, GA 31699-1794

W -- AUTOMATED PILL DISPENSING SYSTEM SOL F09607-98-QA001 DUE 090897 POC E A Bedsole (912) 257-3562 WEB: link to solicitation web site, http://www.moody.af.mil/lg/cons/8QA001/8QA1syn.htm. E-MAIL: for questions/information contact E A Bedsole, bedsolee@moody.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Sole source acquisition is contemplated to Automated Prescription Systems P. O. Box 868, Pineville, La 71361. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bid/proposals are being requested.. The solicitation number for this procurement is F09607-98-QA001 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-46, Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11 and Air Force Acquisition Circular 92-51. This solicitation is unrestricted. The Standard Classification Code is 7352 (for coding purposes only) and the business size standard is $5. million. The Bid Schedule: To provide installation, rental and perpetual maintenance of Baker 103 computerized bulk pill dispensing system at USAF MED GP, Moody AFB GA in accordance with attached statement of work (SOW). Signed bids must indicate unit price and total amount for each line item. FACSIMILE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Standard Form 1449, Representations and Certifications, Statement of Work, and bid schedule of line item(s) 0001AA through 0004AC are available upon request via e-mail, internet, or facsimile to contract specialist. Offerors shall be capable of providing estimated quantities as specified in the bid schedule and/or paragraph 10 of the Statement of work. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: commence on 1 Oct 97- 30 Sep 98 with an overall performance time of basic year plus three option years from the date of award. FOB Point: Pharmacy, Building 900, 3278 Mitchell Blvd, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia 31699. Payment will be authorized by electronic transfer. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. BID COVER SHEET (SF 1449) SHALL BE SIGNED AND DATED AND SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SOLICITATION NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS, NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE BIDDER; TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY; REMIT TO ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT THAN THE MAILING ADDRESS. BID SHALL ALSO CONTAIN ALL OTHER DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED HEREIN. Offerors that fail to furnish required representation information or reject the terms and conditions of the request for quote may be excluded from consideration as non-responsive. EVALUATION/AWARD: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will evaluate award by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Award will be made in the aggregate to that responsible and responsive bidder whose bid is the lowest realistic price to the Government, considering price and price related factors. The government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer will be mailed to the successful offer within the time for acceptance specified in the offer and shall result in a binding purchase order without further action by either party. OFFERERS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH THEIR QUOTE. Offerors can obtain the bid package by submitting request via fax at 912-257-4032, attn. E A Bedsole. The following clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5, the following clauses are hereby added by reference: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755) and 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C 3553); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for SpecialDisabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (IAW FAR 17.208(f)); 52.217-9, Option to Extend The Term of The Contract (IAW FAR 17.208 (g)); 52.232.18 Availability of Funds (IAW FAR 32.705-1(a)); The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is S. RESPONSE TIME: QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 347 CONTRACTING SQUADRON 4380B ALABAMA ROAD, MOODY AFB GA 31699 UNTIL 2:00 P.M.E.S.T. ON 08 SEP 97. ALL QUOTES MUST BE MARKED WITH "QUOTE, SOLICITATION NUMBER, AND PROJECT TITLE" ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE. CONTRACTING OFFICER: K.D. DAWSEY. The point of contact for this solicitation is E A BEDSOLE, 912-257-3562. (0233)

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