U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attn: ORDSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

A -- ATLANTIC ECOLOGY DIVISION-AUTOANALYZER SOL PX9116 DUE 012699 POC Sya Mayes 919 541 3416 WEB: click here for EPA CMD website, http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd.. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, mayes.sya@epa.gov. 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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is PX9116 and the solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) anticipates that the contract will be awarded as a result of full and open competition. A firm-fixed-price contract is anticipated to result from the award of this solicitation. The associated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 5049. This procurement is for the acquisition of an autoanalyzer. The autoanalyzer will allow for analysis of dissolved nitrogen species, phosphorus and sulfides in water samples. The instrument will be used for addressing water quality issues. The system shall meet all of the following criteria (Proposals will be evaluated using the following technical capabilities criteria): 1. The autosampler needs to have an X-Y-Z drive mechanism and electronics, an RS232C interface, an interface cable, sample probe and connecting tube. 2. A system unit which includes power supplies (24 VDC, 3.6 amps; 12 VDC, 8 amps; 5VDC, 1 amp: and +/- 24 VDC, 0.6 amp), high intensity light source assembly with fiber optics, heater controller board, valve and heater distribution boards, interface board and AC line filter. 3. Computer hardware, software, and data interface to perform control, data acquisition and report generation. 4. A sampling processing module which includes an electrically-actuated FlowFit sample injection valve, valve control electronics, manifold support, and photometer detector head and flow cell. 5. Analytical manifolds and necessary heating units to measure ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, and ortho-phosphate. 6. Installation of the instrument on site. 7. Training session on proper use and maintenance of the instrument (for two EPA employees) 8. Past performance -- provide 3 references Award will be made to the lowest priced offer meeting all of the technical requirements. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Evaluation-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item. Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: (i) technical capability to meet the Government requirements; (ii) past performance; (iii) price, in decreasing order of importance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. All offerors are to include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following FAR clause applies to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following additional FAR clauses which are cited in clauses 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended. Cost and technical information should be submitted in separate proposals. Please submit two copies of technical propopals and one copy of cost proposal to Sya M Mayes, Contract Specialist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, MD-33, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Courier Delivery Address is: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Receptionist-Administration Bldg. Lobby, Attn: Sya M. Mayes, 79 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. All offers are due by January 26, 1999, 4:00 p.m. ET. Offers/bids received after the exact time specified will not be considered. No telephonic or faxed requests will be honored. Posted 01/11/99 (W-SN286997). (0011)

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