USDA-ARS-MWA, 608 E. Cherry St., Rm. 102, Columbia, MO 65201-7712

66 -- TABLE TOP X-RAY SYSTEM SOL 64PP-8-01 DUE 070698 POC Karen Reddick, 573/875-5291/Contracting Officer E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, agroklr@showme.missouri.edu. SUBJECT: 66 -- Faxitron X-ray Corp., Torrex X-Ray System, Model TRX2800 with 1 counter-height table, specifically designed to stabilize and hold the x-ray cabinet SOL 64PP-8-01 DUE 07/06/98 DESC: 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 notice constitutes the only solicitation; Quotations (RFQ) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as Request for Quotation number 64PP-8-01. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 97-04. SIC code is 3844 and the size standard is 500 employees. Contractor to provide the following items: Item 1) 1 each Faxitron X-Ray Corp., Torrex X-Ray System, Model TRX2800, with 1 counter-height table, specifically designed to stabilize and hold the x-ray cabinet. Salient characteristics: Table top x-ray system with an energy range between 10 -- 130 kVp, a 3.0 mA fixed tube current, 1.5mm nominal focal spot. The wave form is a self rectified system (beryllium) for soft x-rays. The x-ray tube is a stationary anode, glass tube with beryllium window (0.030" thick), beam angle has a 40 degree divergence and the duty cycle is 100%. The internal exposure timer is 3 sec. to 60 min (1 second increments), external exposure timer is 1 min to 100 hrs. The film to source distance is 12" minimum to 28" maximum (30.5 cm to 71 cm), maximum beam coverage of 20" diameter (51 cm) with a 1/40 horse power pump heat exchanger, in-tank thermostat safety shut off. Power requirements are 110-120 VAC/60 Hz. Shielded cabinet to comply with standards set by U.S. Food & Drug Adm. External dimensions are 40" H x 24" W x 20" L, internal dimensions are 17" H x 18" W x 16.5" L. Offerors of products other than the brand name must submit data to show that their products are the equal of the brand. Items are to be quoted FOB destination and delivery shall be made to the USDA ARS Biological Control of Insects Laboratory, 1503 S. Providence Road, Research Park, Columbia, MO 65203, within 60 days of award. Acceptance time will be 60 days from bid opening date. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, 52.214-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions including clauses incorporated by reference under Section (b)(6): 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). Contractors shall submit a price for each item on company letterhead and include a completed copy of 52.212-3 to the Contracting Officer at the address indicated above by July 6, 1998 at 5:00pm local time. Faxed quotes will be accepted at 573/449-6148. All responsible sources will be considered. (0162)

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