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

66 -- HPLC SYSTEM SOL #8 DUE 080897 POC Gladys Grebner, Contract Specialist (309) 681-6612 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area has a requirement to purchase a HPLC System for the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Peoria, 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. 8 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3826 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies. CLIN 0001 Thermo Separation Products DEVSYS1-V3.5 SYS1 System Includes: P4000-040 Pump; 920631001 SCM1000 degasser; AS3000-027 Autosampler all options; 920634 UV6000LP PDA; A5300-380 PC1000 with SN4000; A5305-350 PC1000 advanced options; A4051-010 Standard Fittings Kit, or equal, 1 each; CLIN 0002 Thermo Separation Products A5200-010, IBM G70; 17" Color Monitor, Pentium Processor; 2.5 GB; 32 MB RAM; 16x CD-ROM; Floppy Drive 1.44 MB, or equal; CLIN 0003 Thermo Separation Products A3778-040 SP4510, 2 CH Interface No Display, or equal, 1 each; The instrument will consist of the following componentsand meet the following salient characteristics: high pressure pump, solvent degasser, programmable autosampler, photodiode array detector, instrument automation and control hardware, and data collection and analysis software. The pump should support four-solvent delivery (i.e., quaternary gradient capability) with a flow rate range of 10 microliters/min to 10 milliliters/min. The autosampler should provide a temperature controlled environment for sample vials and optional control of column temperature (up to 80 C). The autosampler should permit sample injection volumes over the range of 0.001 to 1.0 milliliters and support automatic sample dilution. The photodiode array detector should have a wavelength range of 190 to 800 nm, a spectral resolution of at least 1.5 nanometers, and a noise level less than 0.3 x 10-5 AU/cm and drift less than 1 x 10-3 AU/hr (based on ASTM procedure E1657-94). The control hardware should permit unattended operation of the equipment. The software should allow user control over all operational features, automated peak integration, and support for post-run spectral analysis. The pump and Autosampler should have a five (5) year warranty on parts and a one (1) year warranty on labor and travel, and the Photodiode Array, detector only, should have a one (1) year warranty on parts, labor, and travel. Delivery to be within 3 months after receipt of order to USDA-ARS-MWA, 1815 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The resultant contract will be Tax Exempt and FOB Destination. Offerors quoting on an equal should submit descriptive literature for evaluation. 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, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Quotations will be evaluated on price and price related factors. Offer must include a 45 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, August 8, 1997 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Gladys Grebner, (309) 681-6612. (0203)

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