MODIFICATION
66 -- Microwave Accelerated Reaction System, MARS
- Notice Date
- 11/5/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- 944 Harmon Ave, Las Vegas , NV 89119
- ZIP Code
- 89119
- Solicitation Number
- EP08V000018
- Response Due
- 11/9/2007
- Archive Date
- 5/7/2008
- Point of Contact
- Name: Kevin Broadnax, Title: Simplified Acquisition Contracting Office, Phone: 7027982572, Fax: 7027982380
- E-Mail Address
-
broadnax.kevin@epa.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number EP08V000018. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 58328_01. GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2007-11-09 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Las Vegas, NV 89101 The Environmental Protection Agency requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, P/N 927060 - Microwave Accelerated Reaction System, MARS A 1600 Watt laboratory microwave instrument including a 64 x 256 dot matrix, vacuum fluorescent display with graphics and alpha/numeric capabilities, alpha/numeric keypad, a 1.7 cubic feet fluoropolymer coated cavity, corrosion resistant exhaust system, solid steel door construction with spring loaded quadruple safety door latch, direct drive alternating or continuous mode turntable with optical sensor, 1 computer port, internal RAM backup for 100 multi step sample preparation procedures, preprogrammed EPA methods, halogen cavity lamp and detachable power cord. Includes operation manual. Complies with US FCC Part 19/47 CFR part 18. ETL approved to UL standards 1262 and 950, 1, EA; LI 002, P/N 565203 - Internal Fiber Optic Temperature Control for MARS5 System This option provides internal fiberoptic temperature control of applications based on feedback from the control vessel. Temperature range is 0 to 330"C and the option includes one RTP-300Plus internal temperature probe (pin 314305) and all onboard instrument installed electronics allowing full monitoring of the control vessel to 330 "C. , 1, EA; LI 003, P/N 565470-C - Internal Pressure Control for MARS5 System This option provides pressure control for the Mars System utilizing an internal Electronic Sensor for Pressure. This would be used for all 'plus' series vessel technologies. It includes one ESP-1500Plus sensor, pressure line and onboard instrument installed electronics allowing full pressure monitoring of the control vessel to 1500psi, 1, EA; LI 004, P/N 565731 - DuoTemp Control (includes TempGuard feature) The option uses an infrared sensor in concert with the The option uses an infrared sensor in concert with the RTP-300 Plus to control program using the temperature of each vessel in the turntable. This reading is correlated to the control vessel temperature to provide a temperature reading for each vessel. Includes Program Disk, electronic application manual, 12 ft. null modem serial cable with RS-232 connectors and installation guide. Software program for PC installation which allows graphic representation of vessel temperatures and data acquisition and storage of time and temperature data. Program does NOT allow remote unit operation. Computer Requirement: IBM PC or compatible running Microsoft Windows? 95 or Windows? NT or higher. **RTP-300 Plus must be purchased , 1, EA; LI 005, P/N 432105 ? XP 1500+ Vessel Full Starter Set, 100 mL The starter set contains (11) Extensive Pressure Vessel Assemblies, (1) Extensive Pressure Control Vessel, XP-1500 Turntable Assembly and a box of (120) safety membranes , 1, EA; LI 006, P/N 314305 RTP 300+ Temperature Probe w/slide in connector, 39 cm (15 in.) long, blue , 1, EA; LI 007, P/N 431301 Box of (120) XP 1500+ Vessel Safety Membranes -, 1, EA; LI 008, P/N 432175 TFM Liner for 1500+,100 Ml , 12, EA; LI 009, P/N 432070 XP 1500+ Cover - Standard Configuration , 11, EA; LI 010, P/N 432075 XP 1500+Pressure/Temperature Control Cove, 1, EA; LI 011, P/N 921000 Installation and Training ( ? Day) , 1, EA; For this solicitation, Environmental Protection Agency intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Environmental Protection Agency is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions or comments New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) No partial shipments unless otherwise specified Agencies must require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) or to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov Award Evaluation Criteria: First, technically acceptable. Second, past performance, third, vendor delivery date. Last, Price will be considered.
- Web Link
-
www.fedbid.com (b-58328_01, n-9720)
(http://www.fedbid.com)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Zip Code: 89101
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 89101
- Record
- SN01446816-W 20071107/071105223831 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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