Research & Development Center, Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Avery Point, Gorton, CT 06340-6096

52 -- PORTABLE NARCOTIC DETECTION DEVICE SOL DTCG32-98-Q-E00275 DUE 091798 POC Susan E. Stevens, (860)441-2665 Fax (860)441-2607 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, sstevens@rdc.uscg.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, no written solicitation will be issued. The United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Groton, CT, has a requirement for the acquisition of one (1) each Portable Narcotic Detection package to meet the following specifications: Handheld portable device, less than 9 lbs. Be able to sample and analyze cocaine directly. Based on IMS technology and be able to detect cocaine in picogram level. Power source: 110/220v and battery. Must be able to store and retrieve analysis data. Must allow user to change operation parameters. To include two (2) 1.5 hour batteries (or equal to) and battery charger. IONTRACK VaporTracer or equal to. -- The following provisions and clauses are incorporated into this RFQ by reference and are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 January 1, 1997. No addenda apply to these provisions and clauses. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Comerical Items, FAR42.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commerical Items, FAR 52.212-5, Conract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. No Additional clauses apply. This acquisition is identified as 100% Small Business Set Aside. The size standard is 500 The SIC Code is 3825. Offers are to be received by 4:00 pm EST on 17 September 1998 in order to be considered. Offers are to be mailed or faxed to the attention of Susan Stevens 860-441-2607(fax). Posted 08/18/98 (W-SN238336). (0230)

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