DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING; 30 N. WOLFE AVENUE; EDWARDS AFB, CA 93524-6351

Q -- BLOOD TESTS AND GENETIC PRENATAL SCREENING SOL F047001057 DUE 090799 POC Cheryl Fowler (661) 277-8802 WEB: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, http://bsx.org/edwards/bus_ops. E-MAIL: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, cheryl.fowler@edex.edward.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 number is F04700-99-T-1057. This is a Request for Quotation.(RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The standard industrial classification code is 8071. The size standard is $5.0M. This acquisition is unrestricted; it is not set aside for small businesses. The acquisition is for the following services; Line Item 0001, Contractor shall provide the following service: blood tests and other related genetic prenatal screening, prenatal alpha fetoprotein screening to include analysis for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), Unconjugated Estriol (UE3) and Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) on approximately 20 samples per month. The estimated quantity per year is 240 each. The Government will perform the blood draw and samples will be either mailed or transported by courier to contractor's facility by the Government;test results shall be mailed to the Edwards AFB hospital by and at the expense of the contractor;screen positive: patients shall receive diagnostic services at the a prenatal diagnostic center, at a distance of no more than 150 miles from Edwards AFB, Ca 93524 and shall include: professional genetic counseling, ultrasound examination, amniocentesis and analysis of amniotic fluid. Period of performance is 1 Oct 99 through 30 Sep 99. The following provisions and clauses apply: Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Pro vision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies, Addenda: 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature, 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal. Offerors must include a complete copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- -Commercial Items. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, http://farsitehillaf.mil.vffara.htm. FAR clause 52.212-4,Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies. 52.232-33 Mandatory information for electronic funds transfer payment. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- - Commercial Items, applies. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (including 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program). The De fense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is: unrated. Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 30 North Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-6351, on September 7, 1999 at 4pm. Faxed transmissions of quotes are preferred, Fax# (661) 275-7810 Posted 08/19/99 (D-SN370019). (0231)

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