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

66 -- SKALAR ANALYSIS SYSTEM SOL 5114-9-3106 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 Skalar Analysis System. 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. 5114-9-3106 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 Skalar Analysis System includes the following equipment: Part No. SA 1050, Computer Controlled Random Access XYZ Autosampler; Part No. SA 1051, Auto-diluter Station for the SA 1050 Sampler; Part No. SA 2000, chemistry holder for 2 manifolds; Part No. SA4000, Chemistry holder unit for 4 manifolds; Part No. SA 308-001 Chemistry Manifolds for Diastatic Power, SA 162-002 Alfa Amylase, SA 349-001 Beta Glucan, SA 149-002 Free Amino Nitrogen, SA SOLPR Protein (soluble), and SA 113-310 Color. Associated filters are also to be included as follows: 3 -- 10 mm path length. Flowcell with built in debubbler, 420 nm filter, 610 nm filter, flowcell without debubbler for the SA 6300 Fluorimeter, 365 nm filter, 425 nm filter, 570 nm filter, 5 mm path length 1.4 mm ID Flowcell for measurement of color, 430 nm filter, and 700 nm matrix correction filter. Part No. SA 6250 Detection for Color Application, SA 6200 Dual Channel Photometer, SA 6205 2-Channel Photometer insert; SA 6300 Fluorimeter; SA 8708 Analyzer start-up -- shut down control option; SA1520 Computer controlled rinsing valve; SA-Kit Analyzer start up kit; SA-Install, Five (5) day installation and training for two operators/chemists by certified Skalar chemist to include all labor and travel expenses. Interested offerors should submit a price for Items identified above, 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. Fax quotations are acceptable. FAX No. (309) 681-6680. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616. Posted 01/19/99 (W-SN289143). (0019)

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