56 Contracting Squadron, 14100 W Eagle Street, Luke AFB, AZ 85309-1217

Q -- CHEMISTRY LIQUID LEVEL 1 AND 11 SOL F0260498T0916 DUE 092398 POC Patrick R. Morin This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, No F02604-98-T-0916 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business SIC: 3841 Size Std: 500 employees. Contract Line Item(s): (CLIN) 0001; ( 12 BX) Chemistry liquid level 1, 25x10ml cat# 691/LOT # 16120 MFG: BIO-RAD. This is a control to be used in the Lab. This order needs to be a standing order. The shipment Schedule is as follows: Qty 3 BX for the following months: NOV 98, FEB 99, MAY 99, AUG 99. Or equal. (CLIN) 0002; (12 BX) chemistry liquid level 11, 25 x 10ml cat# 692/LOT # 16120 MFG: BIO-RAD This is a control to be used in the Lab. This order needs to be a standing order. The shipment schedule is as follows: Qty 3 BX for the following months: NOV 98, FEB 99, MAY 99, AUG 99. Or equal. Basis of award: award will be made to the lowest-price Offeror, best demonstrating their ability to satisfy the technical capabilities of the items specified. Required delivery: as specified after receipt of award. FOB: destination to Luke AFB, AZ. All prices shall include all Federal, State and Local taxes. The following FAR & DFARS provisions and clause(s) applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order -- Commercial Items with addenda incorporating FAR clause(s) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-41; DFARS 252.211-7003 (DEC 91) entitled " BRAND NAME OR EQUAL"; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items with addenda incorporating DFARS clauses(s) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998) (DFARS 204.7304). Offers shall be submitted in writing and received not later than 4:30 PM local time, 23 Sep 98. Arizona does not observe daylight savings time. Direct any questions or concerns to Pat Morin at (602) 856-7179 x 232. All proposals must be faxed to (602)-856-3447. Posted 09/08/98 (W-SN247091). (0251)

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