SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- 66- Fermentor - USDA-ARS-MWA-NCAUR-Peoria, IL
- Notice Date
- 4/12/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL, 61604
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 5114-2-3002
- Response Due
- 4/26/2002
- Archive Date
- 5/11/2002
- Point of Contact
- Jerry King, Contracting Specialist, Phone 309-681-6624, Fax 309-681-6683, - Jerry King, Contracting Specialist, Phone 309-681-6624, Fax 309-681-6683,
- E-Mail Address
-
jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov, jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov
- Description
- The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research. Peoria, IL has a requirement for B. Braun Biostat C-30 Fermentor complete with supply unit, control unit, culture vessel, and associated accessories and spare parts. 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-2-3002 is being issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-04. The proposed award is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source basis on the following factors: (1) The government currently has numerous B. Braun fermentors which require identical proprietary parts and components; (2) common maintenance capabilities; (3) government repair capabilities; and (4) utilization of software control program. These factors represent a significant cost saving on parts, inventory, maintenance issues and down time for repairs and saving on operator training needs. The Government intends to award on a sole source basis to B. Braun Biotech Inc, 999 Postal Road, Allentown, PA 18109 under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within the fourteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to complete with this proposed award based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAICS Code is 339111 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; and FAR 52-214-21 Descriptive Literature apply to this acquisition.These FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.ARNet.gov/far/ . Payment will be made 30 calendar days after receipt of the equipment. Equipment will be shipped to: USDA-ARS-MWA, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Desired delivery is 30 weeks from date of award. USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Jerry L. King, (309) 681-6624, or E-Mail: jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov. or FAX: (309) 681-6683.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA-ARS-MWA, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL
- Zip Code: 61604
- Zip Code: 61604
- Record
- SN00058638-W 20020414/020412213108 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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