Contracting Officer (90C), Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas Health Care System, 4500 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216

N -- INSTALLATION OF CAGE AND RACK WASHER SOL 549-53-98 DUE 022498 POC David L. Hill, Contracting Officer, (214) 302-7522This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of commercial item services. This notice is prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation and is issued as an Invitation for Bids. The applicable Standard Industrial Code is 1796 and the solicitation is unrestricted. A written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. The Statement of Work (SOW), and the incorporated clauses will govern any resulting contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Interested parties are hereby notified that this VA Medical Center anticipates a sole source award to Steris Corporation to provide all supervision, labor, materials and equipment to uncrate, install, set-up and run test/demonstration o This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of commercial item services. This notice is prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation and is issued as an Invitation for Bids. The applicable Standard Industrial Code is 1796 and the solicitation is unrestricted. A written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. The Statement of Work (SOW), and the incorporated clauses will govern any resulting contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Interested parties are hereby notified that this VA Medical Center anticipates a sole source award to Steris Corporation to provide all supervision, labor, materials and equipment to uncrate, install, set-up and run test/demonstration of a Basil 4201 cage washer procured from AMSCO in September, 1997. SOW: The Contractor's installation services shall involve site preparation to include: saw cutting an existing concrete slab, removing existing concrete and disposal of same, site excavation for pit and disposal of spoils, installation of #4 dowels and rebar at 16" O.C, installation of utilities to include shut-of valves and/or disconnect switches as applicable, form and pour concrete, removal of existing sheet rock and or metal stud wall, and relocation of a door. The Contractor shall be responsible for dust protection and clean up during the site prep phase. After site prep the referenced equipment will be uncrated, set in place and assembled (the Contractor shall use applicable stainless steel plates and angles). The Contractor shall be responsible for all utilities connection, electrical and otherwise, and a test run/demonstration. All work shall be accomplished to meet drawing specifications. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed. Site visits must be scheduled through Research Service by contacting Lehong Nguyen at (214) 376-5452 X 5592 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Due to the Government owned equipment warranty with AMSCO, the Government reserves the right to use an AMSCO representative as a consultant during site prep, installation and test run/demonstration. The Contractor shall warrant that the services, supplies and or products provided hereunder shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, maintenance and operation for a period of one year from date of acceptance. It should be noted that a notice to proceed will be issued on or about 3/3/98 with an anticipated completion date on or about 3/20/98. Work shall only be accomplished, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions at 52.212-1, and 52.212-3 apply to receipt of offers and are hereby incorporated by reference. FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, as applicable, will apply to an awarded contract and are also included in this notice by reference. FAR clause 52.249-8, Default and FAR provision 52-237-1, Site Visit are added as addenda and are hereby incorporated by reference. All referenced clauses and provisions are available on the Internet Web at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Applicable drawings/specifications, FAR clauses and provisions may be obtained from the Contracting Officer by faxed request through (214) 372-7066. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Interested parties are encouraged to submit offers along with completed FAR Provision 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications." Offers submitted without the completed provision will be rejected. Only written offers, sent to the attention of the Contracting Officer are acceptable and must be received prior to February 24, 1998 at 2:00 PM Dallas, Texas local time. (0040)

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