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

66 -- PORTABLE PHOTOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM SOL 5114-6-3037 DUE 091896 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contract Specialist, (309) 681-6616 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Areahas a requirement to purchase a Research Spectrophotometer for the USDA-ARS-MWA, Urbana IL. 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. 5114-6-3037 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 Portable Photosynthesis System, Li-cor Model LI-6400P or equal, 1 Each. CLIN 0002 Rechargeable Battery, Li-cor Model 6400-03 or equal, 1 Each. CLIN 0003 Math Coprocessor Li-cor Model 6400-12 or equal, 1 Each. CLIN 0004 CO2 Cylinders, 12g (25/pack), Li-cor Part No. 9964-037 or equal, 1 Pack. CLIN 0005 File Exchange Software (MAC), Li-cor Part No. FX 6400-21 or equal, 1 Each. The salient characteristics that an approved equal must meet are as follows: The unit must be portable. The unit must have an external quantum sensor. It must have a CO2 Injector System which is factory installed. It must have an LED Light Source. The unit must be compatible with the Walz PAM 2000 Fluorometer. Delivery to be within 14 weeks after receipt of order to USDA-ARS-MWA, 190 Biotech Bldg. 1201 W. Gregory Dr. Urbana IL 61801. 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. Offerors offering ''equals'' should submit descriptive literature for evaluation. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, September 18, 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. (0232)

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