ARK-1S, Auto Eye Refractor/Keratometer

SUBJECT: Auto Refractor/Keratometers Medical Equipment for the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) Headquarters, North Chicago, IL

SOL#: W81K04-18-Q-0001

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY; it is not a Solicitation (i.e. Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bids) or an indication that the Health Readiness Contracting Office (HRCO) will contract for the supplies contained in the RFI. This RFI is part of a Government market research effort to determine the scope of industry capabilities and interest and will be treated as information only. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary and the Government will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a competitive solicitation is issued, it may be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities website http://www.fbo.gov at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that Solicitation announcement separately from any response to this announcement. This RFI does not restrict the Government's acquisition approach on a future Solicitation.

RESPONSES: Respondents to this RFI are to describe their interest and ability to provide the required supplies identified within this notice. Responses are to contain (1) company name, (2) CAGE code, (3) NAICS Code and business size pursuant to NAICS code provided, (4) mailing address, (5) primary point of contact information, to include telephone number and email address. Responses should be formatted as either MS Word (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf) and should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages. Proprietary/Competition Sensitive information (appropriately marked) will be protected from disclosure to the greatest extent practical, however it is preferred that respondents do not provide proprietary or otherwise restricted responses. No faxes, courier delivered, or telephone inquiries/submissions will be accepted.

All interested vendors should respond in accordance with the above paragraph, please include GSA contract number if applicable. Responses shall be submitted via email to Nicole H. Dorsey, Contract Specialist at nicole.h.dorsey.civ@mail.mil and Dawn E. Simington, Contracting Officer at dawn.e.simington.civ@mail.mil no later than 12:00 PM CST, February 28, 2018.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
The government has a requirement to procure a quantity of 6 each Nidek Co. Instruments Auto Refractors & Keratometers, Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ARK-1S. All equipment must include a standard 12 month warranty and the manufacturer's user manuals and/or instruction guides.

The anticipated shipping location is: Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania

The required delivery date is 30 days After Date of Contract (ADC).

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