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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 14,1999 PSA#2346

USDA, ARS, FMOD, BA, Contracting Section, Bldg. 003, Rm. 329, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2350

65 -- IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS SOL 13-3K47-99 DUE 053199 POC Karen Chapman, Contract Specialist, (301)504-5073, Michael Wyckoff, Contracting Officer, (301)504-7019 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is 13-3K47-99, and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The standard industrial classification code is 2835, with a small business standard of 500 employees. Delivery Schedule: Standing Order for the period July 05, 1999 through November 01, 1999. Quantities are to be divided into five shipments, delivered the first Monday of each month. Shipped F.O.B. Origin to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to award contract on a sole source basis to PE Biosystems, Foster City, CA. This RFQ contains three line items necessary to support the analysis of genetic data generated from government owned PE 3700 DNA Analyzer. PE Biosystems is the sole manufacturer and sales outlet of consumable reagents which are compatible for the 3700 automated DNA Analyzer. Item (1) 3700 Run Buffer 2L, Material No. 4306858, 20 each. Item (2) FG Btl, 3700 DNA Analysis Polymer, Material No. 4306733, 100 each. Item (3) FG Array Capillary 110 x 50cm, Material No. 4305787, 5 each. Description of requirements/capabilities: The Run Buffer, an electrolyte solution completes the electrical circuit between the loading bar and array-fill polymer during the electrokinetic injection and electrophoresis. The components of the DNA Analysis Polymer solution are POP polymer, 100mM sodium-TAPS, 8M urea, and 5% pyrrilodinone. The polymer serves as the medium for the electrophoretic separation, and it moves the dye-labelled DNA fragments across the cuvette after electrophoretic separation. The Capillary Array's main feature is an array of 110 glass capillary (50 cm in length) that, when filled with polymer, separate the fluorescently labelled DNA molecules by electrophoresis. The ends of the array are fitted with special coupling devices which allow it to fit into the electrophoresis chamber on the 3700 instrument. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. In paragraph (b) of 52.512-5 the following apply: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, and 52.222-37. 52.222-70 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JAN 1999)(DEVIATION)(USDA). (a) The offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d)(i.e., the VETS-100 report required by FAR clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has [ ], has not [ ], submitted the most recent report required by 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). (b) An offeror who checks "has not" may not be awarded a contract until the required report is filed. CONTRACT PAYMENTS (MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER) Electronic Funds Transfer compliance with 31 CFR 208. To facilitate EFT for contract payments, FAR clauses 52.232-34 and 52.232-35 (31 CFR Part 208) requires the submission of information by the contractor to the payment office. Upon award, the contractor shall contact the Miscellaneous Payments Section at the National Finance Center (NFC) to initiate the enrollment process of the Vendor Express Program (VXP), which will result in a number being assigned to the contractor for payment under EFT. NFC can be reached at 1-800-421-0323 or at www.nfc.usda.gov. All offerors must include completed copies of 52.512-3 (Representations and Certifications), 52.222-70 (Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements). Fax quotations are acceptable to Karen Chapman (301)504-5009 on or before May 31, 1999 at 4:30 p.m.(EST). Award to be made to the technically acceptable offeror conforming to the solicitation at a fair and reasonable price. Posted 05/12/99 (W-SN330837). (0132)

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