DESCRIPTION: ArthroCare Coblation System 2000 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-18, Defense Change Notice (DCN) 20040113 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2004-0302, and can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The NAICS code is 339112 SURGICAL AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING Quotes must be good until 1 Oct 04. The Bid Schedule Shall Be For: ITEM NO. 0001 (Unit must be 220 volt for use in Italy) Simple and versatile, for efficient performanceThe ArthroCare System 2000, with Coblation technology, brings a new level of control and functionality to arthroscopic surgery. The System 2000 Controller is a bipolar, radiofrequency (RF) electrosurgical generator designed for control and precision in soft tissue management. · Simple, robust design - no maintenance or calibration · Multi-function: ablation, resection and coagulation · Three-pedal Foot Switch puts surgeon in control · Utilizes optimized, bipolar radiofrequency energy · Suction compatible Arthroscopic surgery Spine surgery ENT surgery Catalog no.: H 2000-00 Weight: 8.2 kg Dimensions: 13 x 30 x 40 cm Classifications: Class 1, BF UL 2601-1, IEC 601-1, IEC601-2-2, CSA 22.2 No. 601. ITEM NO. 0002 O-Ring Qty. 1 ITEM NO. 0003 ArthroCare Cable Qty. 1 ITEM NO. 0004 Arthrowand 90 Deg. 2.5MM Qty. 14 ITEM NO. 0005 Arthrowand 90 Deg. Turbo Vac Qty. 14 ITEM NO. 0006 Shipping to: 31st Medical Group/SGSL Unit 6180 Box 245 APO, AE 09604-0245 The succesful offeror will be required to submit Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Information and Federal Tax Identification information. // 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2004) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror 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) Qualification/Capabilities, 2) Experience/Past Performance, and 3) Price, including 4, one year option periods. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (NOT USED) (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of clause) *52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2002) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002) (*Must be included with offer) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2003) 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2004) (DEVIATION) 52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) 52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAY 1999) 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984) 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984) 252.204-7004 REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION.ALTERNATE A (NOV 2003) 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2004) (DEVIATION) 252.225-7041 CORRESPONDENCE IN ENGLISH (JUNE 1997) 252.233-7001 CHOICE OF LAW (OVERSEAS) (JUNE 1997) 5352.204-9100 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY REVIEW (USAFE) (JULY 1984) 5352.225-9100 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN OTHER THAN UNITED STATES CURRENCY (USAFE) (APR 2002) 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990) 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) INSERT 10 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) INSERT (15) (5) The Point of Contact is 2Lt Jennifer Houlihan, Phone: Intl. 011-39-0434-66-7338 FAX: Intl. 011-39-0434-66-8758; [email protected] and Mr Dennis K. Alverson: Intl. 011-39-0434-66-7959 FAX: Intl. 011-39-0434-66-8758, [email protected]. The RESPONSE DATE IS COB local time on 15 Sep 2004, by either fax or e-mail. Subject line for e-mails should read something similar to “ArthroCare System 2000”. Faxes must have the name 2Lt Jennifer Houlihan in the “TO” area and the total number of pages.

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