U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6875, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

66 -- INSTRUMENT & LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ CU 9807 DUE 050498 POC Sharon K. Starkey, Contract Specialist (202) 324-0564 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #CU9807, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-03. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3829, and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Quantrad Sensor, Santa Clara, California, 95054 for a Scout Multi-channel Analyzer known as the GAMMA Scout 512-2 -- Qty of (2) is needed and the following accessories are required: (2)- SC-NP1 Neutron Detector 1"x2mm Li6I (Eu) with integrated HV supply and amplifier; (2)-SC-SM-PU Pu-Mater Software Version 1.0; (20- SC-SM-U U-Master Software Version 1.0; (2)- SC-SHD12 High Z/Low Z Shielding Kit for SC-GX1x2 Probe; (2) -- SC-BRK Battery Replacement Kit for SCMCA256; (2)- SC-GX1x2 Na1 1"x2" Gamma Probe with integrated HV supply and amplifier. The analyzer required shall meet the following specifications: 1. Must be programmable in standard DOS; 2. Must have a standard Serial Port that is RS-232 9-pin connector and interfaces with standard PC.; 3. Have total weight that is equal to or less than two (2) pounds, 4. Have minimum of 512 channels; 5. Dimensions be of 4.5" x2" x7.5" or less; 6. Be compatible with probe and detectors for alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation, and probes of several levels of sensitivity; 7. Must have computer supported library of nuclear spectroscopy data, capable of being edited by user; 8. Have self contained power source, rechargeable at least 200 times, and operating time between charges of a least 8 hours; 9. Be capable of storing at least 240 individual recorded and serialized spectra data points; 10. Be supported by self contained 8 bit Microcomputer with at least 128 K RAM. This purchase is being done on a sole source basis because this is the only known manufacturer of a nuclear radiation detector, capable of both sophisticated qualitative and quantitative recorded data of radiation spectra. Interested parties may submit a proposal in which they identify their interest and capability. All proposals received by the closing date of this notice will be considered by the Government solely for the purpose of determining whether to initiate a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received. Warranty Period-one year after acceptance -- Destination -- FOB -- Delivery shall be FBI, Quantico, VA -- The following clauses areincorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Aug 1996); and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (June 1996) with its offer. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which, if timely received, shall be considered by the Government. The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted by the offeror in response to this notice. A technically acceptable proposal must clearly show that the offeror can meet the minimum requirement of the Government. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Sharon K. Starkey at the address listed above. No telephone inquires will be accepted. All proposals shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 4:30 PM EST, May 4, 1998. Fax proposals will be accepted at (202) 324-0570, proposals must state name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. Offerors are hereby notified that if a proposal is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late/non-responsive in accordance with the FAR. Award to be made within one week after closing***** (0107)

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