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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; propo sals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ W26ABN71714452 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circ ular 2005-05. This acquisition is unrestricted under NAICS code 339112. The requirements in this solicitation: INFINITI SYSTEM, OZIL WITH VIDEO OVERLAY: INCLUDES 1 YEAR WARRANTY, FOOTSWITCH, AQUALASE LIQUEFACTION DEVICE HANDPIECE, 1 EACH; TORSIONAL HAND PIECE, 1 EACH. Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.211-6 [Brand name or equal] applies to this RFQ. Salient characteristics: A Phacoemulsification machine with torsional oscillatory movements allowing for decreased thermal energy and safety for catara ct surgery; This requirement is important since it decreases the ultrasound energy and thereby decreases the damage to the corneal endothelium, which prevents postoperative haze and decreased vision; A phacoemulsification machine with sonic cataract remova l (100 hz) enhances safety and efficiency which allows for quicker surgeries thereby decreasing risk of infection; Empty bottle detection on the machine; A phacoemulisification with control settings that allow a combination of linear and fixed aspiration f low rates allowing for increased efficiency of the lens removal; Enhanced pressure sensing for both irrigation and vacuum that prevents occlusion break when a piece of a cataract occludes the aspiration system; Modality that allows for the liquefaction of soft to medium cataracts with decrease risk of lens capsular rupture; video-overlay system to capture surgical videos for later educational presentations. Clause 52.211-6 (and other clauses throughout this solicitation) can be viewed by accessing website http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ . Delivery, 30 days after receipt of order, shipping shall be FOB destination to DEWITT ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, JACKSON, FORT BELVOIR, VA. FAR provision 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors  Commercial] applies to this acquisi tion to include the following addenda: All offerors are cautioned that if selected for award, they must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) program. The CCR can be accessed via the internet at www.ccr.gov/ . Confirmation of C CR registration will be validated prior to awarding a contract. Evaluation Process: All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: Technical Capability (compliance with the requirements of FAR Clause 52.211-6 if vendor offers and Equal Product) and Price, with Technical Capability being significantly more important than Price. Vendors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 with their offer. The provision can be downloaded by accessing the website listed in this solicitation. FAR clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and Conditions  Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003  Electronic Submission of Paym ent Requests and DFARS 252.211-7003. FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders  Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and the following sub FAR Clauses apply: 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government]; 52.222-3 [Convict Labor]; 52.222-19 [Child Labor  Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies]; 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities] 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity]; 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Spe cial Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans]; 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities]; 52.232-33 [Pa yment by Electronic Funds Transfer  Central Contractor Registration]; and 52.232-36 [Payment by Third Party]. The closing date and time of this solicitation is 24 September 2007, 2:00 p.m. CST. Price quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead and s igned by a company representative. Fax quotes to Great Plains Regional Contracting Office (210) 916-3040 or 210-916-1750. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued and telephone requests or FAX requests for the solicitation will not be accepte d. Point of contact for this solicitation: John Roeck, phone (210) 916-3829; e-mail: [email protected]

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