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 -- COMPARISON MICROSCOPES SOL RFQ#CU-9820 DUE 072998 POC Angela M. Brown, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5286. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical 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/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #CU9820, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-5. This solicitation in under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3827 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with Leica Incorporated, 7100 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21046-2111. The FBI is requesting the microscope equipment and accessories to work directly with the existing Leicacomparison microscopes. The requirement consists o the following: twelve (12) Tube BSA 25 No: 11501018, twenty-four (24) PL FL 20X/0.50 0.17/B1.15 No: 11506003, twelve (12) Dual FO randomized bundle 48" No: 8015610, twenty-four (24) Slide Holder No: 11501099, twenty-four (24) Tube Adatper HC R/L4/5/7 No: 11505500, twenty-four (24) Light guide mod for lamp house No: 8014510, twelve (12) Ace series light source ddl bulb No: 8014498. FOB-Destination -- Cheverly, MD. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commerical Items (Aug 1996). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications (Jan 1997) with its offer. All proposals shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 1:30 P.M. EST, 7/29/98. All proposals shall be clearly marked with RFQ# CU9820. All offerors are hereby notified that if your proposal is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this notice announcement, that it will be considered late/nonresponsive. The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Ms. Angela M. Brown, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Proposals can also be faxed to (202) 324-0570. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest price technically acceptable offer and meeting all terms and conditions set forth in this announcement. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing. Posted 07/14/98 (W-SN223056). (0195)

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