DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ATTN: STEAP-PR-C, BLDG 4118 SUSQUEHANNA BLVD, APG MD 21005-5001

66 -- CASSETTE PUMP ASSEMBLIES SOL DAAD05-96-B-0028 DUE 091296 POC Contract Specialist Robert E. Keen (410) 278-0876 Susan A. Troccoli Contracting Officer (Site Code DAAD05) This is a combined synopsis/solictation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; Bids are being requested and a written solictation will not be issued. This solictation is being issued as an Invitation For Bids number DAAD05-96-B-0028. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 96-39. The SIC code for this solicitation is 3826 and the associated small business size standard iss 500 employees. The United States Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Grounds Directorate of Contracting has a requirement for the following items/quantities: 1) 10,000 each Cassette Pump Assemblies to include housing cover, bobbin and mold and 2) 10,000 each Scrubber Plastic with side plug and mold. Items shall meet the following minimum specifications: Cassette Pump Assembly shall be a housing for a liquid pump that operates with Power Engineering Manufacturing (PEM) Liquid Sampler part number PEM-0010. Cassette Assembly shall be a molded plastic box with a rotor and a cover. Cassette Assembly material shall be Lexan 141, light yellow in color. Cassette size shall be 3.62'' length x 2.00'' depth x 1.36'' height. Cassette shall contain 6 retaining slots and holes for the pumping tubes. Cassette cover size shall be 3.62'' length x 2.00'' depth x 0.135'' height with a slot 1.5'' long. Cassette rotor diameter shall be 0.5''. Delivery and acceptance shall take place within 60 days of award date, FOB Destination to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland 21010. The Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation as well as the provision at 52.212- 2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Award of this solicitation shall be made to the low priced technically acceptable bidder. In order to be considered technically acceptable, the bidder must meet the requirements stated above. Bidders must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government will award on an ''all or none'' basis. A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further actions by either party. Bidders shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52. 212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its bid. The Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition along with the following additional FAR Clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.203-10, Price of Fee Adjustment For Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C.423), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action For Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C 793), 52.222-37 Employment Records of Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C 4212), and DFARS Clauses 52.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies By Sea, 52.225-7006 Buy American Act - Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 52.233-7000 Certification of Claims and Requests For Adjustment or Relief, 52.233-2 Service of Protests, 52.233-4052 HQ AMC - Level Protest and 52.232-28 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Method. This solicitation is issued with a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DOC9E. Offers shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number and opening time and are due Not Later Than 2:00 P.M Eastern time on 18 September 1996 at the following location: U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Building 4118 Susquehanna Blvd. Room 130, ATTN: STEAP-PR-CT, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5001. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. Point of contact for additional information is(0242)

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