USDA-ARS-MWA, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

J -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF GOVERNMENT- OWNED BECKMAN EQUIPMENT SOL 5114-6-3034 DUE 090996 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contract Specialist, (309) 681-6616 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Areahas a requirement for maintenance and repair of Government-owned Beckman equipment located at USDA-ARS-MWA, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria IL for the period October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997. 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. Solicitation No. 5114-6-3034 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-38. This solicitation is unrestricted. CLIN 0001 Model PACE5500, S/N PC3M20, Includes LIF, Room 2319, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0002 Model L8-80 S/N 80723, Includes Rotor Coverage, Room 1107, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0003 Model LS-7800, S/N 7280126, Room 1112, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0004 Model LS-3801, S/N 7012380, Room 3114, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0005 Model L8M-70, S/N 7M402, Includes Rotor Coverage, Room 2122, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; CLIN 0006 Model L8-80, S/N 80440, Includes Rotor Coverage, Room 3327, 2 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visit; CLIN 0007 Model J2-HS, S/N JA1J30, Includes Rotor coverage, Room 1301, 1 Periodic Preventive Maintenance Visits; Statement of Work: Regularly scheduled service shall be arranged for in advance with the Purchasing Office to assure operator attendance and inspection. Service shall include a periodic preventative maintenance visit(s) as shown and unlimited emergency service due to breakdown (not caused by negligence) and all parts (except rotor and tubes unless otherwise indicated). Excluded parts shall be covered on a separate purchase order(s). Requested emergency services shall be performed within twenty-four (24) hours of time called. Scheduled service on all instruments shall be performed at least one during each six month period, unless otherwise specified. Scheduled service shall consist of thoroughly cleaning, calibrating and adjusting equipment in accordance with established manufacturer's service procedures or recommendation and replacing normal maintenance and repair material such as gaskets, witches, oils, and greases as needed. Service reports shall be prepared for each instrument serviced (indicating parts and labor charged), shall be verified and signed by operating personnel and these reports must be turned in to the purchasing office by the service representative. Invoicing shall be accomplished quarterly in arrears. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Quotations will be evaluated on price and price related factors. Quotations are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, September 9, 1996 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Lori Houghton, (309) 681-6616. (0221)

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