Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141

65 -- REPAIR, STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT OWNED EQUIPMENT SOL 541-37-98 DUE 091597 POC Jeanelle Wright, (216) 838-6091 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. Contractor shall provide storage, delivery, pick-up and repair of Government Owned Equipment for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, Ohio and 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation Number is 541-37-98 and is issued as a Request For Quotations (RFQ) under commercial items. This solicitation document incorporates all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business. The applicable SIC code is 4214 and the size standard is $12.5 million. Quotations must reach the Contracting Officer no later than $;#0 p.m. local time on September 15, 1997. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.52.212-2 applies and quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance. Location and ability to provide repair within a reasonable amount of time. The VA shall award to the company offering the best overall value to the Government. Offerors should include a completed set of Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quotation. You may obtain from the Contracting Officer if needed. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applies. Line 1: Transportation rates to include deliver, set-up, and pick-up of misc. medical equipment such as hospital beds; lifts; mattresses, etc. (one-way only) estimated 7,000 miles per year for initial year: October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 @ $__ __ _&llmdash; __ ____. Option Year 1: October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 @$__ __ __ __. Option Year 2: October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 @$__ __ __ __. Line 2: Storage Rates: Include receipt and inventory control (storage space) approx. 3,000 Square Feet per year for initial year: October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 @ $__ __ __ ___. Option Year 1: October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 @$__ __ __ __ Option Year 2: October 1, 1998 through September 30, 2000 @$__ __ __ __ ____.Line Item 3: Contractor shall repair and provide all labor to restore VAMC beneficiary items to first class working condition. Parts and extra spare parts and/or replacements will be approved by the Prosthetics Chief or his designee and invoiced as a separate item. Approx. 300 hours per year for initial year: October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 @$__ __ __ ____. Option Year 1: October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 @$__ __ __ ___. Option Year 2: October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 @ $__ __ __ __ __.Line Item 4: Delivery from VAMC facility of equipment for storage by contractor. One-way only from Brecksville Unit and Wade Park Unit approximately 800 miles per year for initial year: October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 @$__ __ ____. Option Year 1: October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 @$&llmdash;_ __ ____. Option Year 2: October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 @$__ __ ____. Line Item 5: General Labor to move equipment within VA facility, rate per person, per hour, estimated @ 50 hours per year for initial year: October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 @$__ __ __ ___.Option Year 1: October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 @$__ __ __ __ ___. Option Year 2: October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000 @$__ __ __ ____.Contractor shall check (externally) electrical outlets in client's home and advise the Chief of Prosthetics or his designee. Contractor shall advise client or caregiver of their responsibility to bring the electrical outlets up to current safety standards. Contractor shall instruct client or caregiver the proper use of equipment, Contractor shall instruct client or caregiver whom to call 24 hrous hours a day, or seven days a week in case of equipment breakdown. Contractor and staff will be trained by Chief of Prosthetics or his designee on VAMC home health care procedures including Infection Control Procedures.Contractor will wash and disinfect all equipment for reissuance with a LPH Solution or equivalent. Contractor must be JCAHO accredited at time of award and must be credit card adaptable. Listing of government equipment will consist of but not limited to: Electric/manual beds; trapeze units; hoyer lifts; electric/manual wheelchairs and overhead tables. Contractor shall pick up equipment within two (2) days after notification, equipment shall be cleaned, inspected and placed in first class working condition prior to placement in storage and delivery to clients shall be accomplished within 48 hours after notification. Contractor shall guarantee repairs and workmanship for a period of 90 days. Geographic areas shall include Ohio; Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan. Credentials of contractor staff will be required before award. Please list pricing in category of Initial Year $__ __ __ __; Option Year 1: $__ __ __ ___ and Option Year 2: $__ __ __ ___. Offerors shall include pricing for all or none of this solicitation. (0239)

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