This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance wsith the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs in Miami, Florida intends to negotiate a three year consignment agreement for Annuloplasty Ring System. This anouncement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued. Solicitation 546-58-02 is issued as a request for proposal and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 46. THe NAICS code is 339113. Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. Contractor shall provide the Veterans Administration in Miami, Florida the follwing items: Edwards Annuloplasty Ring System 4600-26MM size thru 4600-34MM size one of each size. The provisions at 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors-COmmerical items, 52-212-2 a completed copy of the provisions at 52-212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commerical items 52-212-4 Contract terms and Conditions-COmmerical items, 52-212-5 contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders-commerical items also apply. 52-222-26 equal opportunity (E.0. 11246) 52-222-35 Affirmative Action for special disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212)52-222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped WOrkers (29 USC 793)52-222-37 Employment Reports on Special disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212) 52-225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (41USC 10) 52-225-18 European Union Sanction for End Products (E.0.12849) and 52-232-33 Mandatory Information for electronic Funds Transfer Payment (aug 1996), Warranty COnsideration on parts and labor, service Manual. Please submit proposal to purchasing agent at FRMS (90F). VA Medical Center 1201 N.W. 16th Street, Miami,Florida 33125 on or before August 8th, 2002 at 4:00pm. FaxedProposals will be accepted, fax number is 305-324-3234.

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