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65 -- MOBILE FLUOROSCOPIC C-ARM UNIT, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SOL RFQ 797-FDF3-00-0024 DUE 113099 POC Laurel A. 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 797-FDF3-00-0024 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 3844 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The contractor shall provide the following: Quantity of 1, ORCA Mobile Fluoroscopic C-Arm Unit, Quantity of 1, Hard Drive Storage Device which stores up to 6,000 images for review and printing; Quantity of 1, Infrared Remote Controle Package (to include drapes; Quantity of 1, Sony UP-960 High Resolution B&W Video Printer, Quantity of 2 Users Manuals. The contractor shall provide delivery TO 42 MDSS/SGSLA, 330 Kirkpatrick AvenueEast, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6219. . Responsible offerors shall provide the information delineated in FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items. Offerors shall also provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS), and Tax Identification Number. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commerical Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government based on the following factors: (1) Technical Capability, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Price. Technical capability shall include, but is not limited to compatibility with the aforementioned existing items and timeliness of performance (best delivery date). Past performance shall include, but is not limited to experience with similar contracts with the Government of similar magnitude and acceptable performance. Offerors shall provide technical information and a minimum of three past performance references, preferably government references. Technical and past performance when combined are 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 November 30, 1999 at AFMLO/VASS to the address shown in this synopsis. Offers may be faxed to Laurel A. Carey at 301-619-3613. Posted 11/19/99 (W-SN402370). (0323)

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