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66 -- MDSC 2920 CALORIMETER SOL F0470098Q1707 DUE 081598 POC John Adair, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900 x 2230 or Senah Williams, Contract Negotiator, (805) 277-3900 x 2227 WEB: On-Line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://afftc_pk.elan.af.mil/scripts/xindex.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, cheryle.fowler@edex.edwards.af.mil or senah.williams@edex.edwards.af.mil. This is a combination 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F0470098Q1707. This is a request for quotation (RFQ). The requirements are as follows: 1 each MDSC 2920 Calorimeter. Modulated differential scanning calorimeter, capable of direct heat capacity measurement, temp range -150 to 725 deg C without cooling accessory, heating and cooling rate of 0.01@ -10 deg C/min. Non-corrosive/inert atmosphere, must be capable of performing separation of overlapping reversing and nonreversing thermal transitions; and 1 each shipping charges if applicable. Delivery: 30 days after receipt of order. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1988). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. The full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov/far. In accordance with OSD Department letter 98-008, dated 31 Mar 1998, Contractors must comply with DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998). Contractor can access information on this clause at Internet URL: http://www.safaq.hq.af.mil/con. IAW OSD Department letter 98-009, dated 20 May 1998, FAR 52.212-4 is amended by replacing the followingclause in para (1), "FAR 52.232-331 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment" with the following: DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR) (Jun 1998). Contractor can access information on this clause at Internet URL: http://www.safaq.hq.mil/contracting/policy.html. FAR provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial applies. Offeror must complete copies of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and DFARS provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with the offer. Interested parties have 15 days from the date of this publication to submit quotes and literature, catalogs and/or brochures that will show items submitted will meet the requirements. Failure to supply the requested information may result in the Government not being able to technically evaluate your capability. The anticipated award date is Aug 17 1998. Number Notes 1 and 23 apply. Posted 07/28/98 (W-SN229561). (0209)

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