U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

99 -- MISCELLANEOUS SOL RFQ70175 DUE 041197 POC Sandra Y. Carr, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5821 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. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-43. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #70175. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside. Standard Industrial Classification is 3555, and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The requirement consists of One (1) Laser Engraving & Cutting System which includes Rubber Stamping Capabilities, "Brand Name (Universal ULS-50PSR) or Equal" that meets the following salient characteristics: Design: Free standing system with integrated cart, motorized Z-Axis, X-Y beam positioning, sealed bearings, stationary laser and processing table,Laser Source; 50 watt, water-cooled, RF driven, sealed CO2 laser (recirculating chiller included), Power Control; full power control from 0 to 100% manually set or automatically keyed on drawings colors or grey scale, Speed Control; adjusted from 0.4 to 25 inches per second, color inked speed settings up to 8 per job, Resolution; up to 1000 dpi, Work Area; 24" x 18", engraving/cutting field, standard 2.0" lens, integral cart, high torque rotary attachment (for round objects) and profiling capabilities (for making rubber stamps), Table Size; 40" x 20", Maximum Part Size; 40" wide x 20" deep x 9" thick, Memory Buffer; 16MB using common SIMMS upgradable to 64MB, Display Panel; Liquid Crystal Display showing current file name, laser power, speed and files loaded into buffer, Computer Interface; Parallel or high speed serial port interface, Operating Modes; Optimized landscape or portrait modes with raster engraving or combined vector cutting and raster engraving, Dimensions; 38" high x 43" wide x 34" deep, Weight; 255 lbs, Power; Single phase, 110v AC, 20 Amp, 60 Hz, Exhaust; Outside exhaust required, 250 CFM at 6 inches of water minimum at point of 4 inch connection to system, Cooling; water-cooled at 1.5 gallons per minute at less than 70 F/21 C., Safety; CDR. Class 1- interlocked safety enclosure maximum level of safety, and Application training -- Warranty Period one year. Destination-FOB -- Delivery shall be FBI,Engineering Research Facility, Quantico, VA 22135 -- All bids shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 3:30pm local time, April 11, 1997, and be clearly marked with RFQ #70175. The Point of Contact for all information is Ms.Sandra Y. Carr, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Also, all potential bidders are hereby notified that due to security requirements, Federal Express, D.H.L., UPS, ETC., deliveries for the FBI Headquarters facility are now received at an off-site location. Therefore, the normal response time of 15 days has been extended to 20 days. The FBI has allowed five (5) extra days from the release of this CBD synopsis/solicitation for receipt of a bid. Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212.3, Offeror Representation and Certifications, Commercial Item (June 1996) with its proposal. FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Item (August 1996) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted by the offeror in response to this notice. Fax proposals will be accepted at (202) 324-8031, proposals must state name, address and solicitation number. A technically acceptable proposal must clearly show that the offeror can meet the minimum requirementof the Government. Award to be made within one week after closing. (0080)

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