Regional Contracting Office, MARFORRES, 4400 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70146-5400

65 -- PORTABLE DENTAL X-RAY UNIT WITH TRIPOD AND CARRYING CASE SOL M68479-97-R-0021 DUE 090597 POC Sgt Brissette, (504) 678-4388, Deborah Drury, Contracting Officer, (504) 678-0349 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M68479-97-R-0021 applies and is being issued as a request for proposal. The standard industrial code is 3844, and the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for one line item as follows: 0001 Quantity 12 Each, Portable Dental X-ray Unit with Tripod and Carrying Case. Voltage: Dual Voltage, 110 and 220. Power Output: minimum of 60 kVp, 10 mA. Timer Range: .08 to 3.5 seconds. Weight: not more than 25 pounds without case and tripod. Dimensions: No larger than seven inches by ten inches by ten inches. Cone dimension: two inch diameter, six inches long. Shall be portable enough to move from dental chair to dental chair. Shall be durable enough to withstand field environment. Tripod shall be equipped for top or bottom mounting. Delivery of all items is desired within 90 days after award of contract. Deliveries shall be FOB Destination to: Inspector-Instructor, 4th Supply Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group, 75th street and Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, Va 23607. The point of contact for arranging delivery dates will be provided upon award of contract. Acceptance will be at destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items applies to the acquisition. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: Paragraph (d), Product samples -- Delete in its entirety. Paragraph (g), Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids) -- Delete in its entirety. Paragraph (h), Multiple Awards -- Delete in its entirety, and substitute "Award. The Government plans to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation." Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: (1) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items; (2) DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items; and (3) DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4: Paragraph (o) Warranty -- Add: "Additionally, the Government will accept the contractor's commercial warranty." Add the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, New Material. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is applicable. FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature is applicable. Bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., local time, 04 September 1997. Proposals sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to the Regional Contracting Office, Marine Forces Reserve, 4400 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70146-5400. Hand carried bids must be delivered directly to and placed in the bidder's mailbox located outside room number 1B454 in Building 601 at the above address. Direct delivery of bids is only possible during weekdays, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. See Note 1.***** (0231)

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