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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation _V2300-0022_ is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-12. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. If requesting by FAX, you may send your request to 301-619-6646, ATTN: Pamela Clark. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 325414 and the business size standard is 500. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. Women and small disadvantaged business are encouraged to submit offers. The proposed contract listed here is Unrestricted. The Manufacturer is Fresenius Medical Care. Line Item 0001 Fresenius 2008K with Bicarb, SMS Option, Saline Drain Bucket, Internal Blood Pressure Module, 10cc Heparin Pump, Online Clearance, Diasafe Plus, Blood Volume Monitor, and CRRT EPROM – MFR P/N: 2008K or equal - 2 EA - UNIT PRICE _________________, TOTAL PRICE___________________. Equal items require specification sheets, manufacturer, and part numbers. FOB destination delivery date of 29 December 2006 to 88 MDSS/SGSL, 4881 Sugar Maple Drive, Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Technically acceptable; 2) Past Performance; and 3) Price. Technically acceptable is more important than past performance and price. Technically acceptable will be evaluated based on the function and operation of the item. To be technically acceptable the item shall meet the Government's specifications. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature, product samples, technical features, and warranty provisions. Past performance is considered more important than price. Past performance will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory business practices and timely performance. Price will be considered as the least important factor. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness, and reasonableness as it relates to the items offered. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. 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, to include clauses: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, and 32. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (B)(2) the offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, it’s DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the contracting officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (C) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Electronic Funds: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by References (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. VAAR 852.219-70, Veteran-owned Small Business; 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising; Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Offers are to be received at the Veterans Affairs Special Services (VASS), 1432 Sultan Drive, Suite C, Ft Detrick MD 21702, ATTN: Pamela Clark, no later than 4:00 P.M. eastern daylight time on 08 December 2006. Contact Pamela Clark, Purchasing Agent, at 301-619-7764 or FAX 301-619-6646.

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