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65 -- 3D WORKSTATION FOR CT SCAN SOL 575-497-00 DUE 082799 POC Lori Anderson, Purchasing Agent (970) 244-1305 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with format in sub parts 12.6 and 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued, proposals are being requested from this announcement, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Proposal number is 575-497-00. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-02. Standard Industrialization Code (SIC) of 3841 is applied. This solicitation Code (SIC) is issued subject to the availability of government funds at time of award. This solicitation is unrestricted for the following item: Vitrea software/3D radiological work station with Codonic NP1600M color and black and white printer "or equal". The following provisions and clauses are applicable and are hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference and will be provided by the contracting officer in full text upon request: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Item applies. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Item, FAR 52.212-5, 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. Award will be made to that offeror (1) whose proposal is technically acceptable and (2) whose technical/cost relationship is most advantageous to the Government. While cost is secondary to technical, it will be a factor in the award decision. Also, award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. Proposals from responsible offerors and inquiries may be faxed to: Lori Anderson, Purchasing Agent, FAX 970-244-7721. Quotes must be received no later than 2:00p.m. (MST), 8/27/99. Posted 08/11/99 (I-SN366519). (0223)

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