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66 -- DUAL DISPLAY MULTIMETER SOL RFQ 70225 DUE 090397 POC Sheryl P. Rubin, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5820 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 -- This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) #70225. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46 -- This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside -- The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3825 and the Business Size standard is 500 employees -- This will be a Firm-Fixed-price contract -- This is a "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation -- Manufacturer is John Fluke MFG. Co. -- Seventy-Six (76) Fluke 45 Dual Display Multimeter, with the following salient characteristics: 5-digit, 100,000 count meter that truly fits all applications and virtually any measurement need-on the workbench or in the field; two multifunction displays and 16 different measurement capabilities allow wide ranging versatility; R&D applications: a multifunction vacuum fluorescent dual display allowing the user to measure two different parameters of the same signal from one test connection, and view both measurements at the same time; true-rms voltage and current, including ac + dc; RS-232 interface standard, IEEE-488.2 option; frequency measurement to 1 MHZ; dB measurements: 21 selectable reference impedances, from 2 to 8000, and audio power from 2 to 16 resistance; compare (Hi/Lo/Pass) function for quick in-tolerance tests; 0.05% dc current accuracy for 4-20 mA current loop service; touch hold, diode test/continuity; relative mode, remembers a reading and shows the change between it and readings that follow; min/max mode, records highest and lowest values measured; either can be recalled and displayed at any time; Size: 216mm W x 93mm H x 286mm D (8.5"W x 3.67"H x 11.27"D); Weight: Net 2.4kg (5.2lb) with battery 3.2kg (7lb), and a warranty of one year calibration interval -- must include a one-year parts and 90 days labor warranty -- The above listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an "equal" the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted on the proposal. The evaluation of quotations and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To insure that sufficient information is available, the vendor must furnish as a part of his quotation all descriptive material necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement he shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications -- Delivery shall be FOB Destination To: FBI, at thirty (30) different receiving locations, within the Continental United States -- Inspection and acceptance will be done by each of the thirty (30) receiving locations -- All bids shall be clearly marked with RFQ # 70225 and shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven (7) no later than 4:30 pm EST, September 3, 1997 -- The point of Contact for this solicitation is Ms. Sheryl Rubin, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above -- Each Offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 51.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997) with its proposal -- FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Specification and price in descending order of importance -- FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Aug 1996) are incorporated by reference and apply 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 -- Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in the announcement, that it will be considered late/nonresponsive -- Bids can also be faxed to (202) 324-8040 or (202) 324-8031 -- Award to be made within two (2) weeks after closing.***** (0230)

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