US Bureau of Reclamation, Code 7810, PO Box 620, Grand Coulee, WA 99133

66 -- DIGITAL PROCESS METER & FLOWMETERS SOL 98-SQ-17-11960 DUE 090498 POC Nora Jenn, Purchasing Agent (509) 633-9509 FAX (509) 633-9175 E-MAIL: Digital Meters & Flowmeters, njenn@pn.usbr.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 98-SQ-17-11960 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 98-07. This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside. The size standard is 500 employees and the standard industrial classification code is 3825. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee, Washington has a fixed price requirement for the following items: CLIN 0001 -- Meter, digital, 4-1/2 digit universal process, 18-36 VDC, 4 relays plus 4-20mA output, features stand alone scaling, steady, accurate display to plus/minus 199,990, 11 point linearization, square root extraction, NEMA 4X front panel, Precision Digital No. PD690-2-18, or equal, 12 each; CLIN 0002 -- Flowmeter, electromagnetic, LCD display, must be site programmable, with Teflon PFA liner, pressure rated up to 230 psi, equivalent to NEMA 6 protection, Hastelloy C4 electrodes, must be site programmable, 1", Krohne America Inc. Part No. IFM1010K-1"-24VDC-DISP, or equal -- 6 each; CLIN 0003 -- Flowmeter, same as Item 0002 except 1-1/2", Krohne America Inc. Part No. IFM1010K-1-1/2-24VDC-DISP, or equal -- 6 each; CLIN 0004 -- Flowmeter, same as Item 0002 except 2", Krohne America Inc. Part No. IFM1010K-2-24VDC-DISP, or equal -- 3 each. Please state warranties available on these individual items. The items must be delivered to U S Bureau of Reclamation, Warehouse B -- Door 6, Industrial Area, Grand Coulee WA 99133 by September 18, 1998. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN97), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 97), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 97), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 96), and 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 91). Clause 52.212-5, paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate the following clauses by reference: 52.214-22, 52.219-6, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222.37, 52.225-3, 52.225-18, 52.225-20 and 52.225-21 (Alternate 1). The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, based on items meeting the specification, delivery schedule, and price and price-related factors considered in descending order of importance as listed here. The closing date for receipt of offers is September 4,1998. Offers are to be mailed to the following address: Bureau of Reclamation, Code 7810, P O Box 620, Grand Coulee WA 99133-0620. All sources responding to this Request for Quotation shall do so in writing. All sources responding to this synopsis shallsubmit information relating to business status, including identification as to whether small, large, minority-owned, and/or women-owned. Include Federal Tax Identification number and DUNS number on your bid. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. Posted 08/18/98 (W-SN238725). (0230)

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