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

45 -- ELECTRIC STEAM GENERATOR SOL VA-797-97-F3Q-0054 DUE 101097 POC Rick Elder, 301-619-4069 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 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. Solicitation number VA-797-97-F3Q-0054 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The items and descriptions that follow are from American Sterilizer Company. A quantity of three (3) each of the following is required: Item 01: Electric Steam Generator, 100kw, 316L stainless steel, 317.5lbs/hr (144.3kg/hr) output, 50/60hz, 3ph, 480 volts, unit includes seismic design, auxiliary low water cut-off, manual reset for high limit pressure control and door interlock system for control box; AMSCO equipment number CH10-461-000. Item 02: Installation kit, AMSCO part number P-764317-032. Item 03: Equipment Pack, AMSCO part number P-764327-728. Pricing shall be FOB Destination. Deliver to the Defense Distribution Depot West in Tracy, CA 95376. FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of price. Offerors shall include a copy of provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 12:00pm EST, on October 10, 1997 at AFMLO/VASS at the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Rick Elder at 301-619-5053.***** (0274)

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