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66 -- THERMAL CYCLER SOL RFQ# FBICU9825 DUE 081298 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) #FBICU9825, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC#97-5. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3826 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation for two (2) Idaho LightCycler Model # LC32 w/start-up kit Optimizer kit, Laptop Computer & Software Package, w/training workshops for 1-2 people. The Thermal Cycler must meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: Have the capability of detecting the products of amplification during the reprocess (instead of after completion of the reaction) -- all samples must be capable of being monitored during the amplification, not just one set -- must be capable of flourescence detection -- must be provided with software for analysis of the collected data -- the device (without computer ) must be portable by one person -- the thermal cycler must be capable of distinguishing signals from low levels of DNA templates (few copies) from noise and background flourescence -- the detection system must be flexible enough to allow the use of a wide range of concentrations -- must have reproducibility in temperature changes and in spectrophotometric measurements. The above listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an "equal" the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposes to furnish and "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted on the proposal. The evaluation of quotations and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsiblity of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To ensure that sufficient information is available the vendor must furnish as a part of his quotation all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the announcement he shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications -- Warranty Period one year after acceptance -- FOB-Destination -- FBI -- Engineering Research Facility -- Quantico, VA -- All bids shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 4:00 p.m., DST, 8/12/98 and be clearly marked with RFQ #FBICU9825. The following clauses are incorporated by referenced and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commerical Items (Oct 1995). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certificiations (May 1996) with its offer. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely receieved, shall be considered by the agency. 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. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commerical Items (Oct 1995). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Specification and price in descending order of importance. Bids can also be faxed to (202) 324-0570. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing. Posted 07/28/98 (W-SN229548). (0209)

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