SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Quantitative PCR System
- Notice Date
- 7/12/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area National Animal Disease Center, 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010
- ZIP Code
- 50010
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ40-06
- Response Due
- 7/26/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/10/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items identified below, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number: RFQ40-06 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement shall be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small-Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) code is 334516. The USDA National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa, has a requirement for TWO (2) Quantitative PCR Detection Systems with notebook computers. (Stratagene MX3005P QPRC System #401449 or EQUAL). The TRADE-IN of a Robocycler Gradient 40, AG 002746848, Model 400864, SN 0021201 is to be included with this quotation. MUST HAVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR QUANTITATIVE PCR SYSTEMS: (1)Must not require optical calibration plate for volume changes, new dyes in single or multiplex reactions, or well-factor correction, (2)Must support up to five dyes, (3)Have excitation wavelengths 350-750nm, (4)Linear dynamic range of 10 orders of magnitude, (5)Fret analysis capable, (6)Capable of viewing and analyzing real-time PCR amplification plots during the run, (7)Must have embedded computer and memory to collect and save data during runs in case of computer power failure/crash, (8)FREE software upgrades/enhancements, (9)System must be less than 14w x 19d x 18h (inches), (10)Maximum electrical requirements of 120v, 60cycle, 10 amps, and (11) Must include software, installation, and warranty. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In Paragraph (B) of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.203-6 and 52.225-13. The above FAR clauses may be viewed in full text at www.acquisition.gov. All offerors must include copies of 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications). Faxed quotations are acceptable to Denise Hill at fax number 1-515-663-7482 on or before July 26, 2006. All responses will be evaluated in order to determine the ability to meet the above stated capabilities. The Government shall 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 per FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, literature, brochures and other such information corresponding to each minimum required item, which demonstrates the capabilities of the offerors equipment. Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Governments functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. Offeror shall include references of three (3) firms for which similar equipment was provided. The anticipated award date is July 28, 2006. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA-ARS-MWA National Animal Disease Center, 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa
- Zip Code: 50010
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 50010
- Record
- SN01087051-W 20060714/060712220222 (fbodaily.com)
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