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66 -- PARTICLE SIZE ANALYZER SOL RFQ 96-2146 DUE 010296 POC Contact Karen McElheney at (804)441-6560/Contracting Officer William Privott (804)441-6560 Provide the following for the NOAA Coastal Services Center, Charleston, SC. CLIN 01: One (1) each Particle Size Analyzer (Sequoia Scientific, Inc Model LISST 100 or equal); standard configuration (5-500 micron), including built-in datalogger, battery pack, communications and analysis software, LSG type UW connectors. Three meter Communications Cable. CLIN 02: One (1) each datalogger memory upgrade from 512kb to 2Mb. CLIN 03: One (1) each clear horizontal test/calibration chamber. CLIN 04: Thirty (30) meter submersible communications cable. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3823. This procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. A firm is a small business for the purpose of this requirement if it employs less than 500 persons. The date of delivery is on or about 1/15/96 at the NOAA Coastal Services Center, 1990 Hobson Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405-2623. FOB point is DESTINATION. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition, there are no addenda to the provision. Offerors must include a completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, there are no addenda to the clause. Offers are due 15 days from the date this notice is published. (0348)

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