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65 -- STANDARD DOMESTIC DUEL 6D LENS SYSTEM SOL RFQ-688-8984-0040 DUE 051799 POC Fred Harrison, Phone #(202)745-8410 / Fax#(202)745-8465 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR, Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation number RFQ 688-8984-0040. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 97-04. Bid Item 1: S DOC- 16-A00 STANDARD DOMESTIC DUEL 6D LENS SYSTEM, KML-SA-AO4 MOLD LIBRARY,FULL RANGE ASYMM, ASPH,SPHERIC FT 28, KC-200, CHEMICAL KIT; 720 PAIRS OF CLEAR LENES, KU-101 PHASES UPGRADE KIT TO RETAIL CUSTOMERS, PKD-106, POWER KIT DOMESTIC 6D, KMA-A000 STD MOLD ACCESSORY OPTIONS VAAR Clause 852.210-77 Brand name or equal applies to this solicitation. Bid Price to include installation and training, FOB destination. The SIC code for this solicitation is 6540. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Acceptance time will be 60 days from bid opening date. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.214-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions including clauses incorporated by reference under Section (b)(6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), Buy American Act-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). VAAR Clauses 852.210-70 Service Data Manual and 852.210-71 Guarantee are included by reference. Prior to acceptance of the goods or services provided under this contract it will be necessary for the government to conduct a technical acceptance inspection. This inspection will be completed within 5 calendar days of delivery of the goods or services provided under this contract. A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further actions by either party. Bidders responding to this announcement shall submit a price for this system in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 to include: a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications), a completed copy of VAAR 852.210-71 (Guarentee) and 852.219-70 (Veteran Owned Small Business) and, if bidding other than brand name, the manufacturer, model or catalog number, and specifications of the equal. Bids to be submitted to VA Medical Center (688/90C), Room 1B-112, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422 by April 27, 1998 at 2:00PM Local Time. Faxed bids will be accepted. All responsible sources will be considered. Posted 04/30/99 (W-SN326453). (0120)

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