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J -- SERVICE MAINTENANCE FOR VISX STAR EXCIMER LASER SYSTEM SOL n00259-99-q-0082 DUE 091399 POC Wayne Watson (619) 532-8103 This notice is provided on a sole source basis, with the intent to award a firm fixed price order with VISX INC.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 anouncement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number N00259-99-Q-0082, is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ).Award will be made based on price and technical ability/past performance of offerors other than VISX INC. in the maintenance of the equipment .For past performance evaluation, provide at least three references of sources who have obtained the specified equipment and services for it. This is a On Site full service and corrective maintenance contract on listed government owned equipment including all parts, labor, transportation and unlimited corrective maintenance calls for the period 99 Oct 1 through 00 Sept 30. Item 0001 VISX STAR EXCIMER LASER SYSTEM Serial # 3131.Statement of Work available upon request. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-12. This acquisition incorporates the following FAR clauses: 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 95) must be completed and submitted along with the proposal please contact Wayne Watson at (619) 532-8103 for a copy ; in accordance with FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS(Aug 96), the following clauses are incorporated by reference in paragraph (b): 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERAN (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS (29U.S.C. 793)(38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAN ERA(38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS(OST 95). DFARS 252.204-7004, REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAR 1989) ; FAR 52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 1999) Offers are due close of business 13 SEPT 1999. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. See # Note 22. Posted 08/28/99 (W-SN373828). (0240)

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