USDA Forest Service, Room 710 N, Procurement & Property, 1720 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30367-9102

67 -- VIDEO SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR VIEWING INSIDE WOODPECKERS CAVITIES FROM THE GROUND SOL R8-97-15 DUE 090897 POC For technical information, call James M. Meredith 404/347-1635 Correction: Item 17 is corrected to read -- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial item 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; prices are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation R8-97-15 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect though Federal Circular 90-46. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3861; size standard is 500 employees. This procurement is 100% small business set-aside. The USDA-Forest Service is soliciting for the acquisition of the following equipment, a video system (quantity -- 22 each), designed for viewing inside woodpeckers cavities without leaving the ground. The system consists of a very light weight camera (1.05 oz) built into a video probe. Total weight of the video probe is less than 6 oz and consists of the camera, light, pc board, camera housing, extender rod, and a 50 foot telescoping fiberglass pole which is capable of collapsing to 5 feet. A 3.8 inch diagonal LCD monitor is mounted to the pole and attached to the camera with 60 foot ribbon cable. The cable is spool mounted with rotary feed thru, and disconnects if it becomes snagged in brush. The system is powered by a 12 volt battery carried in a belt pack. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 based on price and other factors. Larger heavier cameras and equipment that require a two person crew are not acceptable. Offerors shall include a complete copy of FAR 42.23203, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with quotes. Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies without addenda, Clause FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Written quotes are due at USDA-Forest Service, James M. Meredith, 1720 Peachtree Rd., NW., Rm. 710N, at COB 09/08/97. (0231)

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