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66 -- REPETITIVE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATOR SOL RFQ80045 DUE 122997 POC Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent (301)402-4509 or Patricia Haun, CO This is a combined sole source synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items (CI) prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAR Circular 90-46. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal. Interested offerors may identify their interest and capability to meet the Government requirement by submitting a capability statement which must contain sufficient information and detail to determine if the type of products proposed meets the Government's needs. All capability statements must be received within 20 days after the date of publication, close of business (5:00PM) EST. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes, (NINDS) proposes to issue RFQ80045 to Jali Medical Inc,85 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02159 for a Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator, computerized & software controllable, including components with associated accessories. The following salient characteristics and features shall be met. The Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator shall include: A. The ability to transmit magnetic energy through the scalp and skull in order to activate localized regions of the brain for patient care studies. B. Repetitive magnetic stimulation at rates from 1 to 25 hertz at maximum power and up to 50 hertz at half power or better. C. Lowest emission of electrical artifacts possible both in amplitude and duration. D. Modular design to incorporates features such as the ability to function after the removal of an item, such as an independently serviceable power module, thus maximizing the "uptime" of the Stimulator. Also four (or more) power modules shall be included. E. "Notebook" computer and operating software provides programmable control of the intensity as well as the frequency & duration of the pulse trains. F. Files of stimulation characteristics stored to a computer disk for easy retrieval. G. Two 70 millimeter (mm) stimulating coils, (ie, double 70 mm coils), & H. Cabinet housing systems. All are needed for the purposes of compatibility, these requirements need to be awarded in the aggregate. Warranty shall be for a period of one year, parts & labor. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, inside delivery within 90 days after receipt of order. This solicitation incorporates the provisions at FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS and at FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The latter provision includes the DUNS NUMBER ADDENDUM. The resulting contract will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, & the requirements contained in paragraphs (a) & (d) of the clause at FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS-DEVIATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS.The contract will also incorporate certain clauses cited in paragraphs (b)&(c) of the clause at FAR 52.212-5. All capability statements submitted must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with their offer. Offerors must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with their offer. These representations & certifications must be sign by an authorized representative of the offeror. Full text copies of these representations & certifications or other cited provision & clauses may be obtained from Marsha Gorham, Purchasing Agent on (301)402-4509 or by fax on (301)402-4513. Please cite the solicitation number on your proposal. See Note 22 (0343)

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