Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

65 -- EYE CLINIC EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 565-14-99 DUE 062999 POC wilma garner, purchasing agent (919) 822-7049 This is a combined synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with subparts in 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. Quotations are due by close of business June 29, 1999. All responses should be for specified manufacturer/brand name or equal. The VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC intends to purchase the following items: 1. Exam Chair, Marco Tilt #1262 (silver smoke enamel w/colonial blue cushions) 1 each; 2. Instrument Stand, Marco Deluxe Stand #1206, 1 each; 3. Phoropter, Marco #RT-3000 Refractor with Minus Cylinder, 1 each; 4. Split Lamp, Nikon FS-3 Zoom Split Lamp #88333, 1 each; 5. Applanation Tonometer with Prism (for split lamp), Nikon #88206, 1 each; 6. Automatic Chart Projector (refracting), Nikon NP-3S SIN D-2 #88266, 1 each; 7. Wall Mount (for refracting projectors), Nikon #89668, 1 each; 8. Exam Stool, Reliance #205 (#5346 colonial blue cushions), 1 each; 9. Projection Mirror/Screen Set, Southern Optical #COWS 05-001, 1 each; 10. Lensometer, Marco Automatic Lensmeter #LM990A, 1 each; 11. Wheelchair Glides, Southern Optical #SWLCH0060, 1 each; 12. Trial Lens Set, Marco D-2 Full Diameter (34-6TW) #8008, 1 each; 13. Trial Frame. Marco MTL Trial Frame#7028, 1 each; 14. Indirect Ophthalmoscope, Nikon SIN D-3 #89770, 1 each; 15. Power & Accessories for Ophthalmoscope #8977, 1 set; 16. Welch-Allyn Diagnostic Set (3 handles, retinoscope, ophthalmoscope, transilluminator), 1 each, 17. Examining Lens Set (2.2, 78D,90D, goniolens, 3-mirror), Southern Optical, 1 each; 18. Acuity Chart (subnormal vision) Designs for Vision, Inc, 1 each. Quotations shall be submitted on an "all or none" basis. Partial quotations shall be rejected. Submit separate unit price for each item and indicate if item in on government contract. All quotations shall state delivery time, F.O.B. point, shipping weight and cost if any. Offerors shall provide a completed copy of the provisions with quotation found at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items and 852.219-70 Veteran-owned Small Business. Provisions and clauses found at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52-222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veteran of the Vietnam Era; 852.210-77, Brand Name or Equal; 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising also apply. Quotations shall be submitted to the address listed herein or faxed to 910-822-7900 and directed to the attention of Wilma Garner (90C). The following solicitation number shall be listed on the outside of your response for identification purposes RFQ 565-14-99. Posted 06/15/99 (W-SN343120). (0166)

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