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65 -- SHANDON LIPSHAW GROSSLAB JR W/STAND AND HYPERCENTER XP. SOL F02604-99-T-0009 DUE 110298 POC Pat Morin 602-856-1779 x 232 or fax 602-856-3447 COMMODITIES 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 F02604-99-T-0009 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: 5047 Size Std: 500 employees. Contract Line Item(s): (CLIN) 0001; ( 1 EA) Grosslab Junior, benchtop workstation for the examination and sectioning of gross specimens. Shandon Lipshaw P/N: SHN96002 also to include: P/N SHN10456 stand for Grosslab Jr. also to include: installation, two copies of service manuals, one year warranty. (CLIN) 0002;(1 EA) Hypercenter XP, (extension of existing tissue processor located inpathology Dept.) Shandon Lipahsw P/N SHN73900052 also to include: installation, two copies of service manuals, and one year warranty. This is a brand name requirement only. No subs will be excepted. 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: 30 days ARO. 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 252.212-7001, 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, 02 Nov 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 or 3057. Posted 10/15/98 (W-SN262296). (0288)

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