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

65 -- ARMSTRONG EMERGENCY CART SOL VA-797-98-F3Q-0005 DUE 101698 POC Laurel Carey, 301-619-4069 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sub part 12.6., as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for proposals; a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. Solicitation number VA-797-98-F3Q-0005 is issued as a Request for Quotation The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code is 5047 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. Due to the requirement for standardization compliance, the contractor shall provide the following items manufactured solely by Armstrong Medical Industries: Quantity of 39, Emergency Cart, double walled metal cart, 6-drawer configuration shall be 3 3", 2-6", and 1-9", drawers shall have ball bearing slides, fully extend and are removeable, cart shall have a stabilizing frame with bumper, soft grip handles, 5" swivel caster, (two lockable) and quick sealed lock, Model AR-6; Quantity of 39, Plastic Top, Model APT 2; Quantity of 48, Sharps Container Bracket, Model ASB-1; Quantity of 39, Oxygen Tank Brackets, Model AOB 1; Quantity of 39, Brackets for ACB-1, 3/set, model ABK 1; Quantity of 48, Armstrong Suction Unit Holder, Model ASU 1; Quantity of 48, Corner Defib Shelf, Model ACD 1; Quantity of 39, Heavy Duty Railing, Model ARS 2; Quantity of 39, IV Pole w/Brackets, Model AIV 1; Quantity of 48, Drug Tray 5" Deep, Sand, Model AC 672S; Quantity of 144, Divider for AC-672S 9.375, Model AC685S; Quantity of 144, Divider for AC-672S, 15" Sand, Model AC 690S; Quantity of 39, Hospital Grade Outlet Strip, Model A0S 1; Quantity of 55, AMT 1 Tray w/o Divider, Model 890001. To include assembly at place of delivery: David Grant Medical Center, 101 Bodin Circule, 60 MDSS/SGSLB/SGSLB-s, Travis Air Force Base, CA 94535-1800. Delivery, FOB Destination, shall occur by 30 October 1998. Offerors responding to this announcement shall provide the information contained in FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items. As stated in this clause, the Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, offers should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Offeror shall also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification number. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commerical Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. (1) Technical capability, (2) past performance, and (3) price. Technical capability shall include, but is not limited to compliance with the manufacturer's specifications and timeliness of performance (best delivery date). Past performance shall include, but is not limited to experience with similar contracts with the Government of this magnitude and complexity, and delivery of past contracts. Offerors shall provide technical information and a minimum of three past performance references, preferably government references. Technical and past performance when combined are significantly more important than price. The resulting award will incorporate the requirements of the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 2:00 pm EST on October 16, 1998 at AFMLO/VASS to the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Laurel Carey at 301-619-5053. Posted 10/02/98 (W-SN257870). (0275)

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