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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 27, 2003 FBO #0575
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- HRMAS Probe

Notice Date

6/25/2003
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, South Atlantic Area Office/Athens, GA, 950 College Station Rd., Athens, GA, 30605
 

ZIP Code

30605
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ-005-43YK-03
 

Response Due

7/1/2003
 

Archive Date

7/16/2003
 

Point of Contact

Kelly Bero, Purchasing Agent, Phone 706-546-3025, Fax 706-546-3402, - Kelly Bero, Purchasing Agent, Phone 706-546-3025, Fax 706-546-3402,
 

E-Mail Address

berok@saa.ars.usda.gov, berok@saa.ars.usda.gov
 

Description

The USDA, ARS, LSO intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source Bruker Biospin Corp. The proposed award is for an accessory gradient HRMAS probe for a Bruker avance D300WB NMR Spectrometer for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for the probe for the NMR spectrometer. The probe shall meet or exceed the following minimum performance specifications: (1) a gradient high-resolution magic-angle spinning (HRMAS) 4 mm dual (carbon, proton) probe for existing Bruker Avance Digital 300 Wide-bore (D300WB) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer. The probe must be capable of 15 kHz spinning speed with ceramic 4 mm rotors and include a gradient coil for a single axis gradient up to 40 G/cm. It must provide for variable temperature operation up to 80 degrees C with the existing MAS heat exchanger. It must also operate with the existing pneumatic sample insert/eject system. Additional specifications of the probe are gradient HRMAS dual probe, single coil (13C optimized) doubly tuned to 13 C and 1 H with 2D lock, 4 mm rotor design, 70 ul volume (full), 25 ul volume with spacers, maximum spinning speed 15 kHz with ceramic rotors. Includes magic angle gradient coil for generation of single axis gradients up to 40 G/cm. Reduced VT range compared to non-gradient version. MAS heat exchanger required for VT operation below ambient. Ceramic rotor caps required for VT operation more than 30 degrees C above or below ambient. Resolution ca. 1.5 Hz on pure solvents. May be used for observation of both 1H and 13C resonance's. Includes pneumatic sample insert/eject with remove of the probe from the magnet. GRASP IIA or GRASP III accessory required for gradient operation. This probe is a major component that is compatible with the existing system. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, they must submit a proposal. It must clearly demonstrate that the probe can fully meet all the above specifications. If demonstration is determined to be acceptable, the source must not have additional cost to the Government, prior to award of this acquisition. An original and one copy of information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail, to determine if the party can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NAICS Code is 33911 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). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial items). FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items) applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items) also applies, with the following clauses from (b) applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6; FAR 52.219-4; FAR 52.219-8; FAR 52-219-23; FAR 52-222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-16; FAR 52.232-36. Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does meet each have the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Proposals are to be received no later than 5:00 pm July 1st, 2003. Payment: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 that requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Vendors may meet this requirement by acceptance of government purchase card or providing a Vendor Express Number. If a company has not previously enrolled in the Vendor Express Program with USDA, they should call the National Finance Center at 1-800-421-0323 for an enrollment package. All offers must include with their quotation a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 available at www.arnet.gov/far. Quotations should be addressed to USDA, ARS, 950 College Station Rd., Athens, GA 30604. POC Kelly Bero, Purchasing Agent, 706-546-3025 or fax 706-546-3402. Faxed responses are acceptable.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USDA/ARS/SAA-GA-A/RFQ-005-43YK-03/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 950 College Station Rd., Athens, GA

Zip Code: 30605

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00357413-F 20030627/030626015015 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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