This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with subparts in the Federal Acquisition Regulation 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 document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-08. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Datex Ohmeda, 3030 Ohmeda Drive, Madison, WI 53718 to procure one Aestiva/5 7900 Anesthesia Machine with compatible accessories. The applicable NAICS Code is 339112. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Offeror shall submit a completed copy of representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification – Commercial Items (May 2002). The full text of clauses identified herein may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses and provisions also apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial (Oct 2000); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2002); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2002); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37, Special Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 2001); 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (Apr 1984); 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Aug 1996); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996); and 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price (Aug 1987). In addition, incorporated herein by reference are the following VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions: 852.236-75, Guaranty (Apr 1984); 852.233-70, Protest Content (Jan 1998); 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising (Nov 1984); 852.237-70, Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984); and 852.270-1, Representatives of Contracting Officers (Apr 1984). Quotes are due July 19, 2002, 4:00 p.m. local time. Address offers to Department of Veterans Affairs, Attn: Frank A. Clemons, Network Business Center (NBC), Bldg. 149, 5901 East Seventh Street, Long Beach, CA 90822. Contact Frank A. Clemons at 562.826.8112 for information regarding this solicitation. Offerors must hold prices firm in its quotes for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt.

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