USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- JOE WHITE MICROMALTING UNIT SOL 5114-9-3107 DUE 020599 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contract Specialist, 309-681-6616 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Barley and Malt Lab, Madison, WI has the requirement for a Joe White Micromalting Unit. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-9-3107 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The solicitation is solicited as a Sole Source, Brand Name requirement. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3826 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. The Joe White Micromalt Unit shall be complete with software, computer, printer, video display, 60 cycle 220 volt single phase, 16 amp power requirement; the PC will be Pentium 133 hz or better with minimum 16 mb RAM and 12.6 GB minimum hard drive. The video display will be 15" minimum SVGA. System will include an uninteruptable power supply for the PC Operation. The operation manual will include the micromalt unit for duplications of the malt process, and all steps accomplished in the Joe White Micromalt Unit. Complete documentation and control of the malting process. Wide selection of stainless steel containers and the Standard 8 x 1 kg containers, and 8 x dividers shall be included. Interested offerors should submit a price for Contract Line Item No. 0001 Joe White Micromalt Unit, Mitsubishi Model ASC-II or equal, 1 each, Destination pricing. Delivery of the equipment shall be within 10 weeks after receipt of the purchase order and shall be delivered to: USDA-ARS-MWA, Barley and Malt Lab, 501 N. Walnut Street, Madison WI 53705. Price will include everything identified above. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The clauses may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance. Offerors must submit at least four references to include name, address, telephone number, and point of contact with their offer. Offerors must submit the completed FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their offer. Offers must include a commercial warranty for equipment (at least one year parts and labor). Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, February 5, 1999 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Faxquotations are acceptable. FAX No. (309) 681-6680. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616. Posted 01/19/99 (W-SN289139). (0019)

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