National Institute on Drug Abuse, Division of Intramural Research, PO Box 5180, Baltimore, MD 21224-0180

66 -- NARISHIGE STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT AND ACCESSORIES SOL NIDA-97-TA001 DUE 092997 POC Tonya D. Anderson 410-550-3146 fax 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 the notice. this announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation NIDA-97-TA001 herein is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document, preovisions and clauses herein are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The proposed solicitation containe herein is restricted to Small Business Concerns. Delivery of the procured equipment shall be FOB DESTINATION, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Baltimore, MD. The Government anticipates to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Line Item 001 -- PE-2 Vertical Puller (1) Line Item 002 -- PN-3 Horizontal Puller (1) Line Item 003 -- SN-2N-D Stereotaxic Instrument (2) Line Item 004 -- SM-15 Electrode Carriers (additional)(4) Line Item 005 -- RA-4 Rat Adaptor (2) Line Item 006—MA-7 Mouse Adaptor (2) Line Item 007 -- EB-2-C-Special Ear Bars (2) Line Item 008 -- SP-U Attachment Pole (right hand)(2) Line Item 009 -- SP-M Attachment Pole (left hand) (2) Line Item 010 -- MM-3 Micromanipulator (2) Line Item 011 -- MMN-330 Micromanipulator (2) Line Item 012 -- BE-8 Ball Joint Manipulator (2) Line Item 013 -- BC-4 Adjustable Clamp (2) Line Item 014 -- Remote Hydrolic Micromanipulator (2) Line Item 015 -- B-2-A Ball Joint (2) Line Item 016 -- B-2-B Ball Joint (2) Line Item 017 -- GJ-2 Magnetic Stand (2) Line Item 018 -- GZJ-8 Magnetic Stand (2) Line Item 019 -- MP-1 R&L hand pair, Micromanipular x,y,z, course substage, x,y,z fine (1) Line Item 020 -- MM-33N, xyz Manipulator w/90 degree pivot (right hand)(2) Line Item 021 -- MM-33N, xyz Manipulator w/90 degree pivot (left hand) (2) The following factors will be used to evaluate offers in descending order of importance, (1) price, (2) technical capability of item offered to meet the government's requirements, (3) past performance. Award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer from a vendor with a satisfactory past performance record. FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors- Commerical Items, and 52.212-4 Contract Term and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The offeror shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. Direct questions or inquiries referencing the RFQ No. by return FAX (410-550-3146. Proposals shall be received by the NIDA, 5500 Nathan Shock, BLDG C, Baltimore, MD 21224 no later than close of business of the fifteenth day from the date this announcement first appears in the CBD. Offerors are reminded that this announcement constitutes the only solicitation and NO WRITTEN RFQ WILL BE ISSUED. Offeror shall submit a price proposal by return fax. (0241)

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