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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 13, 2003 FBO #0591
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Isotester

Notice Date

7/11/2003
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Mid South Area Office, 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, MS, 38776
 

ZIP Code

38776
 

Solicitation Number

IFB-2003-4431-040
 

Response Due

8/13/2003
 

Archive Date

8/28/2003
 

Point of Contact

Terry Krutz, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 662-686-5361, Fax 662-686-5373, - Ludella Hair, Purchasing Agent, Phone 662-686-5216, Fax 662-686-5373,
 

E-Mail Address

tkrutz@ars.usda.gov, lhair@ars.usda.gov
 

Description

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 solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 2003-4431-038 is being issued as an Request for Quote. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 334516. The USDA, ARS, Southern Regional Research Center, New Orleans, Louisiana has a requirement to procure an Iso Tester, image based length, color and trash measurement with an Schaffner Technologies, "Brand Name or Equal" Model Li + C + T and has two items for trade-in. Listed is the description of items and quantities required: (1) Li + C + T IsoTester, automated systems for measuring length by image, color and trash, 1 each. (2) TRADE-IN Item No. 1, Schaffner Technologies, ST1 Model LitLa (manual phototype length instrument). (3) TRADE-IN Item No. 2, Schaffner Technologies, Model ST1, Rapid-Con, (Rapid Conditioning instrument). FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference are as follows: FAR 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature; and FAR 52.222-22 (Provide with Quote), Previous Compliance Report. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2003) are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans; 52.225-3, Buy American Act - North American Free Trade Agreement - Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332) and FAR 52.233, Protest After Award. The above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.ARNet.gov/far/. SHIPPING: The system shall be shipped FOB Destination to: USDA, ARS, SRRC, 1100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70124. QUOTATION PRICE: Price will include all items identified above any freight or shipping as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DATE: The government requires a delivery date of within 60 days after award, however each Offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, significant evaluation factors in the relatively order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirements; (ii) past performance; (iii) and price (based on FOB destination), technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than price. The Offeror shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's right with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with this response. Offers should include a list of at least four references to include company name, point of contact, phone number and fax number. Additional Quotation Information - Descriptive Literature: Offers must submit 2 copies of descriptive literature with the offer even if is has been submitted previously. This literature MUST address all aspects outlined in the specifications. If an area is not addressed in the literature the company must submit a written substantive statement describing such area. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE SHALL RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. References should reflect similar type of work or equipment purchases.. Offer must include a 60 calendar day acceptance period. Offerors are to be received by close of business August 13, 2003 at the USDA, ARS, MSA, Contracting Office, 141 Experiment Station Road, P. O. Box 225, 141 Experiment Station Road, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225. The POC for this project is Terry A. Krutz (662) 686-5361.
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA, ARS, MSA, SRRC, 1100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA

Zip Code: 70124

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00369421-W 20030713/030711213303 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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

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