VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 40 Industry Dr., West Haven, CT 06516

J -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF AMSCO STERILIZERS POC Bruce Fortuna, Contracting Officer, (203) 937-3078 The VA Connecticut Healthcare System intends to issue a solicitation for the maintenance and repair of the following Amsco Sterilizers, Model No. E3013-1, R78WSH-1, M65WSIH and Amsco Sonic Cleaner, Model No. SC1224CD. Interested firms must clearly and convincingly document their capability to maintain the subject equipment in accordance with the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) requirements, specifications and criteria, including providing all necessary replacements parts at no additional cost to the government. Successful contractor shall provide performance assurance and calibration testing of each unit every other month. Also, provide emergency and regular repair service between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm EST, Monday -- Friday, except holidays. Successful contractor must respond with a telephone call within 2 hours of notification by VA and complete on-site repairs within 48 hours of initial notification. Firms responding should indicate whether they are an 8(a) firm, A small business or a large business. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7699. Small business size standard is 5.0 Million Dollars. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set aside, or 8(a) set aside based upon requests hereto. Closing date for submission of responses is 14 days from date of publication. Posted 11/20/98 (I-SN273583). (0324)

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