VAMC, 2002 HOLCOMBE BLVD., HOUSTON, TX

66 -- PEPTIDE SYNTHESIZER SOL RFQ 580-0578 DUE 070197 POC Contracting Officer, Cathy Edwards, (713) 794-7423 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This request for quotation is numbered 580-0578 and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. SIC code is 3826 with a size standard of 500 employees. Contract line items follow: Item 1. Model 9050+ Peptide Synthesizer PerSeptive Biosystems or equal. Salient characteristics of an equal product are: Optimized Fmoc chemistry; continuous flow methodology; sequential synthesis; time-proven Waters solvent delivery and biocompatible fluidics; all critical reagents delivered via positive displacement reciprocating or syringe pumps; accurate, precise solvent delivery from 0.1 to 45 ml/min; stand alone computer work station control of the entiresynthesis; preprogrammed and user-defined protocols; scale-up capability from 0.1 to 5.0 mmol; continuous real-time monitoring and self-diagnostics; complete documentation/storage of all synthesis parameters including coupling efficiencies. Offer should include training of the principal investigator. Quantity: 1 each. Item 2. Operating and service manuals for item 1. Quantity: 2 each. Specify warranty and include descriptive literature on offered equals with the proposal. Delivery should be FOB Destination within thirty days of receipt of order to the Warehouse at Building 100 of the Houston VA Medical Center. Provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items with addenda that apply to this solicitation includes: 852.210-72 Inspection, 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature. Offerors should submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quotation as well as a completed copy of 852.203-70 Certification for the Ethics in Government Act and 852.219-70 Veteran-owned small business. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and includes addenda consisting of: 852.210-70 Requirements for operating and maintenance manuals, 852.210-71 Guarantee clause which calls for a guarantee against defective material, workmanship and performance for a period of one (1) year from date of acceptance of equipment by the Government, 852.210-77 Brand name or equal, and 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and under it specific clauses that apply are: 52.219-14, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, and 52.225-18. Offers are due to the Contracting Officer (90C), Acquisition & Materiel Management Service, Room 4B-307, VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-4298 by 3:00 p.m. CT, on July 1, 1997. Point of contact: CathyEdwards, Contracting Officer 713/794-7423. See Note(s): 22. (0153)

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