USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- INSTRUMENTS & LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL 5114-8-6002 DUE 081798 POC Jerry King 309-681-6697 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Services, IL, has a requirement to purchase a Step In Plant Growth Chamber. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item 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 Request for Quotation Number is 5114-8-6002. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This solicitation is full and open competition, SIC #3823. CLIN 0001 -- STEP IN PLANT GROWTH CHAMBER, c/w 45 Square Foot Plant Growth Area (136" X 73" X 102"), 80" growth height and a light Intensity of 960 mE/m/sq/.s (standard light intensity), Temperature Range of 10 to 40 C lights on, 5 to 40 C lights off, (standard temperature range). Basic Unit will include: Water cooled condensing unit; Chamber Controller -- Pentium computer; Remote Diagnostics; Staefa Proportional Valve (Refrigeration); and Fluorescent/Incandescent internally adjustable lamp canopy. Price will include freight, set-up, and on-site training of personnel on the Computer Controller and Chamber operation. Enconair Model #CRC36 or equal -- 1 Each. CLIN 0001A -- ADDITIVE HUMIDITY (Dry humidity sensor and centrifugal atomizing humidifiers). CLIN 0001b -- LICOS PAR LIGHT Sensor and Converter. All items must be compatible with compatible wwith the Growth Chamber. Delivery to be made within 90 days after award of order. Delivery Address is: USDA-ARS-NCAUR, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The resultant order will be FOB Destination. FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Terms, and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Quotations will be evaluated on price and price related factors. Offerors offering "equalls" must submit descriptive literature for evaluation. All items are tax exempt. Offers must be received not later than 3:00 P.M. Standard Time, 17 August 1998, at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Fax quotation will not be accepted. Inquires will only be accepted by FAX at (309) 681-6697, Attention Jerry King, Contracting Officer. Posted 07/30/98 (W-SN230548). (0211)

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