USACML&MPCEN&FM, Directorate of Contracting, ATZN-DC, BLDG 241C, FORT MCCLELLAN, AL 36205-5000

66 -- THRESHOLD READER KITS AND THRESHOLD STICK KITS SOL DABT02-97-B-0010 DUE 091097 POC Contract Specialist Candy Sefcik (205) 848-4318 (Site Code DABT02) 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is DABT02-97-B-0010 and is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-46. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 5049 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Bid schedule follows: 0001: 266 Kits, threshold sticks, (Each box of threshold sticks contains 50 foil packets each containing one threshold stick. Each stick is manufactured to provide a 5 micron pore size, nitrocellulose membrane with a coating of BSA-biotin and must be compatible with the Molecular Devices Corporation Threshold Workstation System. Each Stick is sufficient for eight assay determinations. 0002: 16 KitS, threshold reader, (Each threshold reader kit consists of a box containing a threshold reader assembly (0310-2040), one threshold reference electrode kit (MI-402), and one reader repair kit (gasket kit (0310-2038) and hex driver (0310-2042)). These items are packaged with die cut foam rubber padding to protect items. All items must be compatible with the Molecular Devices Corp. Threshold Workstation System. Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (excluding paragraph h, Multiple Awards and substituting the following paragraph h, Single Award. The Government contemplates single award of all items.) and 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Delivery will be made to the following address: USACML&MPCEN&FM DOL, BIDS Supply Section ATTN: ATZN-DL, Bldg 350 Fort McClellan, AL 36205-5000 The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity 52.210-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies 52.225-9, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.227-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Offers are due by 1600 hours, 5 September 1997. Offers must be submitted to: USACML&MPCEN&FM Directorate of Contracting ATTN: ATZN-DC Bldg 241C Fort McClellan, AL 36205-5000 Offers may be faxed to Ms. Candy Sefcik at (205) 848-6450/7318. (0234)

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