FISC Norfolk Det. Phila., 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg 2B, Phila. PA. 19111-5084

65 -- SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT FOR VARICELLA ZOSTER REAGENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE NAVAL HOSPITAL GREAT LAKES, IL. SOL N00140-97-R-N255 DUE 081897 POC Point of Contact J. Tierney, Contract Specialist, K. Sweetra, Contracting Officer, (215)697-9693 E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE BID OFFICER, SYNOPSIS@PHIL.FISC.NAVY.MIL. 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format prescribed in sub-part 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation for the required supplies. Proposals are hereby requested under N00140-97-R-N255; a subsequent solicitation will not be issued. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through FAC 90-46. 2. FISC Det. Phila intends to acquire on a sole source basis IAW FAR 6.302-1 varicella zoster reagents for the Naval Hospital Great Lakes, IL. from INCStar Corporation of Stillwater, MN. Subject reagents are the only known reagents that can operate without modification on the Omni Reagent Handler and Tecam Megafax Handler system. This contract is for supplies which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. 3. Award of a firm fixed price supply contract is the expected result of this acquisition action. The SIC is 2819 4. Requirements: 0001 Base Period: Varicella Zoster IgG Elisa a quantity of 750 test kits, to be delivered throughout a 12 month period begining 1 Oct 97 through 30 Sept 98. 0002 First Option Period: Varicella Zoster IgG Elisa a quantity of 750 test kits, to be delivered throughout a 12 month period begining 1 Oct 98 through 30 Sept 99. 5. Delivery: Delivery of the supplies listed above will be IAW the schdule listed below, and shall be on the 1st week of each month as follows: 50 test kits during October, November December, January, February, March and April. 1st week of each month as follows: 75 test kits during May, June, July, August. 1st week of each month as follows: 100 test kits during the month of September 5.1 Delivery Requirements: The supplies shall be packed IAW standard commerical practices as required to insure the safe delivery of the reagents. 5.2. The supplies shall be delivered FOB Destination and shall be marked to the attention of the Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital, Bldg 81-H, Great Lakes, IL. 60088-5255, and shall be to the attention of Special Chemistry and be marked to include Document # N00211-98-RC-00500. Option Period: The Government reserves the unilateral right to exercise the option period listed above provided that the Government notifies the contractor of the Government's intent to exercise the option withi 30 days prior to the expiration of the current period of performance. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1"Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items", FAR 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items", FAR 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items", 52.217-9 (a) 30 days (c) one base year w/one option year, FAR 52.212-5 "Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items" is applicable along w/the following FAR clauses cited in the clause: (1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), (10) and paragraph (e) (1) thur (4). The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.212-7000 "Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items", and DFARS 242.212-7001 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items." As a minimum, vendors provide this office: a signed price proposal on letterhead or a SF1449 for the requested items w/unit price and extended price, (same for option period), prompt payment terms, remittance address, and copies of FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000. Offers will be evaluated using 52.212-2. Responses to this solicitation are due to the bid room or in the depository located in the bid room at FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, bldg. 2B, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA. 19111 no later than 4:00 P.M. EDT on 18 Aug 97. All offers shall be sent to FISC Det. Phila., Attn: Bid Officer, Code 02P52G. Reference RFP # N00140-97-R-N246. CBD note # 22 applies to this acquisition effort. (0213)

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