Naval Medical Logistics Command, Bldg. 521, Code 05, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD

66 -- LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH/DRUG PROFILER Sol N62645-97-Q-1000. Due 120996. Contact Anna Marie Linton, Purchasing Agent, 301/619-2335, Shirley Overcash, Contracting Officer 301/619-3014. The Navy has a requirement for a Liquid Chromatograph/Drug Profiler and intends to negotiate with Bio-Rad Laboratories as the only source. Procurement of this item on an other than full and open competition basis is anticipated from Bio-Rad Laboratories. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotation; quotations are being requested and a written request of quotation will not be issued. Responses must contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirements. The request for quotation number is N62645-97-Q-1000. The request for quotation document and purchase order incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-41. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3826. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Bio-Rad Laboratories, 4000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547 shall satisfy this requirement by providing the Remedi HS Drug Profiling System, PN: 195-7103, Qty 1 each; operators manuals, Qty 2 each, service manuals, Qty 2 each. The system shall be used in forensic toxicology drug testing which shall identify metabolites from urine at a concentration of 100 - 300 ng/ml. System specifications: The system shall be capable of broad spectrum identification of all possible drug or drug combinations with a minimum library of 500 basic drugs using high performance liquid chromatography. The system shall be capable of screening urine and serum samples identifying both prescribed and illicit unknown drugs for toxicology. Included in this library of drugs are some of the Schedule I and II drugs of abuse listed in 21 U.S.C. 812 as drugs which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence if abused. The unit shall not require individual reagents for each drug screened. The unit shall screen each sample for at least 500 drugs all during the same run, thus precluding the need for extraction of the sample and prior knowledge of the type of drugs screened. The unit shall have a capacity of not less than 50 samples. The unit shall be capable of complete analysis, data reduction, and report generation in not greater than 20 minutes per sample. The unit shall include hardware and software including a printer to operate the system. The unit shall include a power conditioner and a centrifuge. Delivery and acceptance will be at the Navy Drug Screening Laboratory, San Diego, CA 92134-5298 by 30 Dec 96. FOB is destination. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies. The Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies. In compliance with the said clause, the following additional clauses apply: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special European Union Sanction for End Products. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies and offers shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable price and technical acceptability. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Navy. Responses are due by 12/9/96 at Naval Medical Logistics Command (Attn: Anna Marie Linton), Bldg 521, FT Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5015; fax (301) 619-2925. Buyer: Anna Marie Linton, (301) 619-2335. See Note 22. (309)

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