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66 -- BRIEFCASE SMART CYCLER SOL 1999Q00209 POC Contact Dorothy Reed-Penix at (770)488-2622 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to purchase a Battery operated thermal cycler with real-time optical detection called a "Briefcase Smart Cycler." The Briefcase Smart Cycler consists of 16 independently controllable thermal cyclers with four color excitation and 4 color detection capability. The unit should contain internal, rechargeable batteries for one hour operation, with integrated connections for international, AC power, and external battery pack and automobile power. This is incorporated into a briefcase (commercial airline carry-on size) along with a laptop PC to provide a complete, portable thermal cycler for DNA analysis in the field. The unit must be ruggedized to withstand the normal vibrations, shock and environmental factors associated with transport and operation in field environments. I . General Specifications: (1) Physical Dimensions; 22" x 14" x 9" (<40 lbs w/ computer & rechargeable battery pack, with the ability to fit in an overhead airline compartment. (2) Power Requirements; Should be able to run on AC (110V/60Hz; 220V/50Hz) Internal battery pack (1 hour operation) External battery pack (6 hours operation) and an Automobile adapter. (3) Computer; Laptop configuration with PC-based 300MHz Pentium II, Windows 98 OS, a Modem and Ethernet. (4) Software/User Interface Window 98. 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 document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This is a total small business set aside. The SIC code is 3577, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The equipment shall be delivered not later than 90 days after receipt of order to Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Building 1,Room SSB396, Attention: Kathy Karins, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, FOB Destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of this provision are as follows: (1) technical capability of the proposed system to meet the requirements stated herein, and (2) price. Offerors shall include a COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with your quote. The best way to complete this certification to download the FAR Clauses (Volume II) at http://www.arnet.gov/far/, print out the clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, and fill in the appropriate blanks. This certification must be sent in with your quote. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are hereby added to this clause: 52.211-16, (0% increase, 0% decrease, all items); 52.225-11, and 52.247-35. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition: (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), and (14). See CBD Numbered Note (1). Quotes are due by 2:00pm, EST on August 30, 1999. Facsimile quotes WILL be accepted, provided the quote contains all requested information, and a signed hard copy is also provided via mail. Quotes shall be mailed to: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Contracts Management Branch; Attn.: Dorothy Reed-Penix; 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3202; Atlanta, GA 30341. Facsimile quotes may be sent to: (770) 488-2670, Attn.: Dorothy Reed-Penix. The RFQ number 1999Q00209 shall be clearly marked on the envelope and/or facsimile cover page. All responsible sources that can meet the above requirements may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Agency. Posted 07/27/99 (I-SN359613). (0208)

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