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65 -- HEARING AIDS EQUIPMENT SOL DSWA01-98-Q-0025 DUE 022798 POC Neil O. Gross, Negotiator, (703) 325-7658, Scott G. Morton, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-1200 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in 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 is DSWA01-98-Q-0025 and is issued as a request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this effort is 3842. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, 52.215-34, Evaluation of Offers for Multiple Awards, and any addenda, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated with the following factors to be included in paragraph (a): Low responsive, responsible offeror. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, and any addenda, apply to this acquisition. The clause 52.215-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated DX under the Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems. The following equipment shall be purchased as a brand name acquisition. The pricing should address the contract line item numbers as follows: 0001 PROGRAMMING SYSTEM: Specifications, Madsen HI-PRO Hearing Instrument Programming System 67611: RS232C Serial Interface, 2 6-Pole Mini-DIN Connectors, Power Cable w/"Schuko" Plug, IEC 601-1 and UL 544 Compliant, 230V, 50Hz, 7A (Quantity 3) 0002 HEARING AID COMPONENT KIT: Specifications, ReSound-Viennatone Hearing Aid Component Kit comprised of: 1 PC Board; 1 Case Tree; 1 Outlet Screw; 1 Earhook; 2 Battery Contacts; 1 Mic. Suspension; 1 Rec. Suspension; 1 Microcircuit LS509; 1 VC Potentiometer; 1 LT Trimmer; Resistors RC1608J472CS, RC1608 (Quantity 2,000) 0003 ACCOUNTING SYSTEM: Specifications, Galaxy Accounting System Software (REQUIRED: SERVICE, TRAINING) (Quantity 1) 0004 MELTING AND WARMING UNIT: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 800 Gelomat-6 Automatic Melting and Warming Duplicating Unit: 6kg Fotogel, Dimensions: W=320, H=550 D=300mm, 220V, 50Hz (Quantity 1) 0005 QUICK FREQUENCY SF: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 6611 KaVo Quick Frequency SF: Table Mounted Unit, SF Motor Handpiece, High Engine Power, Quick Stop, Quick Change Bores, Completely Electronic Control of Energy Supply, 5,000-60,000r/minute, 200watt, 220V, 50Hz (Quantity 2) 0006 POLYMERIZATION HAND UNIT: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 487 Polylux-L Ultraviolet Light Polymerization Hand Unit: Light Conductor for Interior Work, 45watt, Timer, 220V 50Hz (Quantity 3) 0007 POLYMERIZATION UNIT: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 404 Polylux-8 Ultraviolet Light Polymerization Unit: Large, Comfortable Industrial Unit for Permanent Operation, Separately Switched Light is Generated from Above, Below and Side, 8 Light Tubes, Electronic Timer Control with Range of Sec (Quantity 1) 0008 VACUUM MIXING UNIT: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 854 VM-120 Vacuum Mixing Unit for Making a Plaster Mixture without Bubbles: Pressurized Air Connection 4.0-4.5bar, Pressurized Air Consumption 45L/min. Main Supply and Pressurized Air Connection, Dimensions: W=240, D=260, H=460 mm, 220V (Quantity 1) 0009 OTOFORM: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 500 Otoform-K/c: Silicone Impression Material, Hardener, Non-Sticky, Very Smooth, Injectable with Syringe (Quantity 22) 0010 IMPRESSION SYRINGE: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 533 Dreve Impression Syringe: Clear Syringe for Filling Ear Canal with Silicone, Double Piston (Quantity 17) 0011 SILICONE FORMS: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 601 Klarsil-H Silicone Forms: Clear, 1:1 Two Component Addition Silicone for Clear Forms (Quantity 7) 0012 INJECTOR: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 150 Injector: Clear, Manual Injection of Biopor-AB Material by Mixing Canula (Quantity 2) 0013 FOTOGEL: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 448 Fotogel: 6kg Bucket of Slightly Cloudy Photopolymerization Gel for Duplication (Quantity 3) 0014 OTOFORM: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 320 Otoform A/soft: High Precision Impression Material in Cartridges, For Use with injector, Thixotropic, Stable, High Strength (Quantity 28) 0015 EAR LIGHT: Specifications, Dreve-Otoplastik 543 Simple Ear Light: Transparent Stick, Battery Operated (Quantity 8). NLT 10 Days After Contract award (DAC) provide two (2) each hardcopy and two (2) each electronic copies on 3.5 inch floppy diskettes in either Microsoft Excel Version 5.0 format or ASCII of a complete Master Inventory List (see format below), inclusive of all training, documentation, component parts, spares, and consumables for all deliverables, for each and every shipment the supplier shall initiate under the provisions of this contract to the CTR Transportation and Logistics Support Project Manager, DSWA/PMRL, Alexandria,VA. The Master Inventory List shall consist of valued Item Number, Noun Name Description, Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN), Quantity of each item packed, Value of each item packed, Extended Value of the Line Item and the total value of each separate shipment. Thirty days prior to availability for shipping, the documentation shall include three sets of pictures for major pieces of equipment and all accountable property (such as computers, electronic, and other pilferable items). Pictures shall be labeled with reference to the inventory list. This list shall also be provided for review by the cognizant DCMAO. Delivery of each separate shipment by the supplier shall not be accepted by the Government until the government representative verifies that all items checked on the Master Inventory List are included in the shipment as delivered. In the event the Contractor experiences problems, the Contractor shall identify the problem and recommend solutions to the DSWA Program Manager and Contracting Officer forfinal review and resolution. Each item of equipment, container, and pallet shall have packing lists attached to both the inside and outside of the container, or on a placard attached to each piece of non-containerized equipment, and shall be marked on the exterior with the following information: Each item of equipment, container, and pallet shall have packing lists attached to both the inside and outside of the container, or on a placard attached to each piece of non-containerized equipment, and shall be marked on the exterior with the following information: Packing List Number (e.g., box 1 of 10, 2 of 10, etc.), Contract or Purchase Order Number, Contractor's Name and Address, Name and Address of the Shipping Point, Gross Weight and Cube, Special Marking and Labeling (e.g., lift here, this end up, fragile, CG, etc.), FOR NUNN-LUGAR DEFENSE CONVERSION. OTHER INFORMATION: 1. One (1) copy of specifications shall be provided of each contract line item at time of bid submission. 2. One (1) copy of instruction, operation, and/or maintenance manuals in Russian or English shall be sent with each piece of equipment. In addition, two (2) copies of manuals shall be delivered to DSWA within 14 days of contract award. At least one (1) of the sets delivered to DSWA must be in English. 3. Unless otherwise noted, electrical devices shall be configured to operate on standard European/Russian power of 220V and 50Hz. 4. A minimum one (1) year equipment warranty shall be provided. 5. This award shall be made based on the price of the aforementioned Contract Line Items. However, where required, the bidders shall propose and cost: one (1) year of on-site service, installation and set up of equipment, and on-site training for Russian personnel at a location in Fryazino, Russia. 6. After delivery, all equipment shall be inspected by the CTR program manager for continental U.S. cargo, the cognizant DCMAO for European cargo, and a representative of DSWA for Russian cargo. Product acceptance will be evidenced on material inspection and receiving reports (DD Form 250). The contractor shall prepare the DD Form 250s for final signature as per DFARS, Appendix F. 7. All cargo shall be transported via the Defense Transportation System (DTS). Use of conveyance other than the DTS will not allow for proper documentation of the cargo and jeopardizes the CTR program compliance with the Implementing Agreements and DSWA Special Export License through the Bureau of Export Administration and U.S. State Department. In order to ensure timely transportation, the Contractor should contact the DSWA (PMRL) Transportation Manager at (703) 325-7119/facsimile (703) 325-7522 within 5 working days following contract award. A long lead time is required to coordinate export licensing and transportation planning. 8. Equipment shall be delivered to either of the three shipping points based on the location to the awardee: UNITED STATES: Excel Transportation Services, Executive Drive, Suite 119, Sterling, VA 20166, POC: Joe Schork, PH: (703) 351-7918; EUROPE: ECR Gordijn Logistics, Drutenstraat 7, CC Rotterdam, Havenrr 2225, PH: 31-10-49-40-571, Fax: 31-10-49-52-698; RUSSIA: ISTOK Audio International, Fryazino, Moscow Region, Russia, POC: Ivan Klimachev, PH: 095-465-8668, Fax: 095-465-8858. 9. Offers are due 1600 EST 27 February 1998 ATTN: Mr. Neil O. Gross/AMB. 10. In case it may later be found necessary for the Contracting Officer to issue an amendment, offerors must provide written Address information to the Contract Negotiator, Neil Gross at FAX (703) 325-9295. The address information must be provided before the RFQ closing date, specifically, within four (4) days of CBD publication date. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Please check us out at www.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 98-52 (0042)

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