United States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Luke AFB Contracting Squadron, AZ, 14100 W. Eagle Street, Luke AFB, AZ, 85309

65 -- DILUENT/SHEATH REAGENT FOR CD3200 CPT,WHITE BLOOD CELL REAGENT, HEMOGLOBIN REAGENT FOR CD3200 CPT, AND DILUENT SOL F0260499T0103 DUE 031999 POC Joe Chapman, Contract Specialist, Phone (602)856-7179 x234, Fax (602)856-3057, Email joe.chapman@luke.af.mil -- Joe Chapman, Contract Specialist, Phone (602)856-7179 x234, Fax (602)856-3057, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F0260499T0103 &LocID=509. E-MAIL: Joe Chapman, joe.chapman@luke.af.mil. 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. F02604-99T0103 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This acquisition is reserved for small business; SIC:5122 ; Size Std.:500 employees. Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001: Mfr: Abbott Cell-Dyn Instruments; P/N: 03H79-01; Diluent/Sheath reagent for CD3200 CPT. Quantity: 49 EA. Delivery: 7 units per month to be delivered on the 24th of each month, 24 March 99 through 24 September 99. (CLIN) 0002: Mfr: Abbott Cell-Dyn Instruments; P/N: 03H78-01; White blood cell reagent; Quantity: 35 EA. (CLIN) 0003: Mfr: Abbott Cell-Dyn Instruments; P/N: 03H80-01; Hemoglobin reagent for CD3200 CPT; Quantity: 21 EA; Delivery: 3 units per month to be delivered on the 24th of each month, 24 March 99 through 24 September 99. (CLIN) 0004: Mfr: Abbott Cell-Dyn Instruments; P/N: 99220-01; Diluent; Quantity: 7 EA; Delivery: 1 unit per month to be delivered on the 24th of each month, 24 March 99 through 24 September 99. FOB: Destination to Luke AFB, AZ. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition 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 Handicapped Workers. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation with addenda incorporating DFARS clause(s) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. To be considered for award, bidders must also comply with DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration and DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Central Contractor Registration information can be obtained through the Internet at www.acq.osd.mil/ec or by calling (888)352-9333. Offers shall be submitted in writing and received not later than 4:30 PM local time 19 March 99. Direct any questions or concerns to A1C Joe Chapman at (602) 856-7168 or (602) 856-7179x234. Fax or email all proposals to (602) 856-3057 or joe.chapman@luke.af.mil. Please call toconfirm receipt of all bids. Posted 03/02/99 (D-SN303930). (0061)

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