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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 06, 2005 FBO #1257
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Laser-based spray particle size analysis system

Notice Date

5/4/2005
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

339111 — Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, 2881 F&B Road, College Station, TX, 77845
 

ZIP Code

77845
 

Solicitation Number

1-6202-05
 

Response Due

6/1/2005
 

Archive Date

6/16/2005
 

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 only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1-6202-05 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) this solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-15. The USDA, Southern Plains Area Research Center, Areawide Pest Management Research Unit is interested in acquiring a Spray Particle Size Analysis System. The laser-based spray particle size analysis system will be used in a high-speed wind tunnel. The research project focuses on analyzing spray droplets from agricultural nozzles. The sprays are liquid-based and may be either transparent or opaque depending on formulation. The Spray Particle Size Analysis System must be able to measure droplets from 0.5 - 3500 um in diameter; operate and measure droplets in high speed wind tunnel conditions of up to 75 m/sec; laser transmitter and optical receiver must be able to be separated by at least 1.5 m; auto-alignment of optics before each measurement is made; transmission cable from transmitter to computer must be at least 15 m long; installation and training must be included; technical support and software updates for at least one year; system should operate in air temperatures up to 45 C and relative humidity near 100%; software must store and process droplet sizing data in near real-time; the system must be turn-key and include computer, drivers, cables, and any other accessory need for its operation. The Spray Particle Size Analysis System shall be delivered to the USDA, SPARC, Areawide Pest Management Research Unit, College Station, TX 77845. The Government requires delivery no later 30 days after receipt of order. This delivery time is mandatory and is the maximum time allowed due to the ongoing research. Each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead detailing the unit pricing; descriptive literature, brochures, and five references for the proposed equipment. References must have received the proposed equipment within the last three calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references) shall also be provided for the product quoted. FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items), FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items), the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), where technical and past performance are significantly more important than price, and FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items) apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues 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 include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items), with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained from contracting officer or at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.eps.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Gloria Lopez, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, SPARC, 2881 F&B Road, College Station, Texas 77845, no later than 3:30 p.m., June 1, 2005. Quotations may be provided by facisimile to (979) 260-9589 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Gloria Lopez, contracting officer at (979) 260-9336.
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA, ARS, SPARC, Areawide Pest Management Research Unit, 2771 F&B Road, Bldg. 2, College, TX

Zip Code: 77845

Country: US
 

Record

SN00800573-W 20050506/050504211702 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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