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

66 -- GAS CHROMATOGRAPH SOL #15 DUE 123097 POC Gladys Grebner 309-681-6612The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Peoria, IL has a requirement to purchase a gas chromatograph. 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. This 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. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside SIC #3823, 500. CLIN 0001 Hewlett Packard capillary S/S1 inlet with EPC for 0-100 psi split/splitless operation (includes digital control of column head pressure, column flow rate, split ratio and all other pneumatic parameter), or equal 1 each. CLIN 0002 Hewlett Packard flame ionizati The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Peoria, IL has a requirement to purchase a gas chromatograph. 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. This 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. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside SIC #3823, 500. CLIN 0001 Hewlett Packard capillary S/S1 inlet with EPC for 0-100 psi split/splitless operation (includes digital control of column head pressure, column flow rate, split ratio and all other pneumatic parameter), or equal 1 each. CLIN 0002 Hewlett Packard flame ionization detector with EPC (electronic pneum. Ctrol) optimized for capillary columns only. (Includes digital control of all detector gases, and includes connectors for capillary columns) or equal, 1 each. CLIN 0003 Hewlett Packard factory plumbing for quick installation (pre-plumbed so only final gas connections need be made at installation) or equal, 1 each. CLIN 0004 Hewlett Packard G1916A autosampler for HP 6890 GC (includes controller, injector, 100 sample tray, communication cables, mounting bracket for HP6890 and start-up consumables) or equal, 1 each. CLIN 0005 Hewlett Packard G2070AA GC ChemStation software for data acquisition, control and data evaluation of chromatographic data from one GC. Requires but does not include MS-Windows 95 or NT 4.0 or equal, 1 each. CLIN 0006 Hewlett Packard 710 HPIB interface card for ISA compatible PCS. Required for the HPGC chemstation to communicate with the instrument(s) or equal 1 each. CLIN 0007 G1530A HP 6890 series gas chromatograph including 30 m x 0.32 mm column, control of oven and six small heated zones, keyboard with four line display, built-in HPIB and RS-232-C, and dual analog out or equal, 1 each. Both installation and operator training shall be provided by the bidder. The bidder shall replace or repair defective equipment for a period of at least 1 year after purchase and delivery. Delivery to be within 30 days after receipt of order to USDA, ARS, MWA, 1815 North University St. Peoria, IL 61604. The resultant contract will be FOB destination. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions or Executive Orders....Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Quotations will be evaluated on price and price related factors. Offerors offering "equals" should submit descriptive literature for evaluation. All items are tax exempt. Offers are to be received not later than the close of business, December 30, 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. (0342)

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