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66 -- INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA ATOMIC EMISSION SPECTROMETER (ICPAES) SOL RFQ 98WRQQ1031 DUE 090898 POC Rita Leach, (650) 329-4162, FAX (650) 329-5480 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, rleach@usgs.gov. This synopsis for a Commercial Item is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, and supplemented with additional information. Provisions and clauses are in effect through FAC 97-05. This procurement is unrestricted to business size. The sic code is 3822 with corresponding size standard of 500 employees. Offerors should indicate business size relative to the SIC Code. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for an off-the-shelf Optima 3200DV ICP AES system or equal which includes Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (ICPAES) system, computer, printer, and chiller. Specifications for hardware: 1) wavelength range: coverage from 165 nm-766 nm; 2) detector type: segmented array Charge Coupled Detector (CCD); 3) plasma power source: free-running, 40 MHZ Radio Frequency (RF) generator; 4) Gas flow: computer controlled mass flow controllers; 5) plasma viewing orientation: "dual view" option (both axial and radial views of plasma). This option should be selectable for individual elements in an analytical method; 6) sample introduction system: computer controlled 3-channel peristaltic pump, accessory kit for online internal standard additions, cross flow nebulizer, glass cyclonic spray chamber, capability to add an auto sampler later; 7) operator access to torch compartment including plasma viewing window; 8) cooling system: 115V, 60 Hz, water recirculator and chiller for the range 5-35 degrees C; 9) network ready, Windows 95 or Windows NT compatible Pentium computer system; 10) printer, HP Deskjet 692/694 or equal. Specifications for software: 1) Windows 95 or Windows NT compatible software; 2) data export must be compatible with Excel spreadsheet files; 3) computer controlled gas flow, sample flow, lighting and plasma optimization procedures; 4) simultaneous background and analyte line measurement; and 5) offline sample/data reprocessing must be available. Other Requirements: Offeror must include cables, installation, and training classes for at least two USGS personnel at no additional cost. Warranty: Offeror must include a minimum of one-year warranty for parts and labor. The software must be Year 2000 compliant. Delivery F.O.B. Destination is required within 30 days after contract award. The provisions at DIAR 1452.212-1 DEV, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Please include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with offer. Copies of this provision may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer. The FAR Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and DIAR 1452.212-5 DEV, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria in descending order of importance: (a) conformance to the specifications contained in the RFQ, (b) quality of system components, (c) past performance in production of similar equipment, and (d) price. Offerors shall provide three references of current equipment users. The Government intends to award a contingency contract subject to the availability of funds. The Government may award without discussion. Proposals must be received in this office by 2:00 p.m. PST, September 8, 1998. Mail responses to the attention of Rita Leach at the address listed herein. Posted 08/12/98 (W-SN235888). (0224)

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