65 -- Reverse Auction for Surgical and Examination Gloves, Transducers and Patient Personal Care Products

This contract modification announces the upcoming issuance of Invitation for Bid (IFB) CC-02-09, scheduled for May 24, 2002, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. The procurement relates to a reverse auction for surgical and examination gloves, transducers, and patient personal care products. Vendors who responded to the initial presolicitation notice published on April 23, 2002, have already been placed on the bidder’s mailing list and will automatically receive the IFB, eliminating the need to request another copy. New vendors interested in obtaining the IFB must submit a request via email or fax to the Contracting Officer, Ann Argaman. The Contracting Officer, Ann Argaman, is the point of contact for all inquiries regarding this solicitation and can be reached by phone or email. The notice emphasizes the total small business set-aside status, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to compete. The IFB aims to procure essential medical supplies through a competitive bidding process, leveraging a reverse auction to enhance cost-effectiveness. All procedural details and further updates will be accessible through the official SAM.gov workspace link provided in the notification.