USDA, ARS, Southern Plains Area, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suit 230, College Station, Texas, 77840

66 -- PREPARATIVE ULTRACENTRIFUGE SOL 11-6202-99 DUE 082699 POC Gloria Lopez, Contracting Officer, 409/260-9336, fax 409/260-9589 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 is 11-6202-99 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97 -- 09. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service request quotations for one (1) Preparative Ultracentrifuge with the following specifications. (1) The drive must be vacuum-encased, have no brushes, gears and carry 10-yr warranty. (2) Must be able to reach a minimal rotor speed of 80,000 and 602,000 g RCF (relative centrifugal force) with a speed control accuracy of 50 rpm. (3) Must be able to handle all the ultracentrifuge rotors currently owned by the Veterinary Entomology Research Unit. (4) Must be able to handle sample imbalance to 10% of sample volume. (5) The drive, vacuum system and the rotor chamber must be cooled without chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) or other liquid refrigerants. (6) Must be able to maintain the rotor chamber temperature in the range of 0-25 C with the accuracy of 1 C. (7) Must be able to operate in manual, auto and programming modes. (8) Must have programmable memory capable of storing up to 9 user-defined programs with battery backup. (9) Must be able to automatically restart after a power failure. (10) Must provide optical overspeed protection. (11) The heat output of the system must not exceed 1.0 kw/hr (3412 BTU/hr). (12) The vacuum system must have moisture purging capability. (13) Intend to trade-in a used Beckman Preparative Ultracentrifuge, Model L8-55, S/N 55437. (14) The contractor shall perform all delivery and set-up so that the Preparative Ultracentrifuge system is complete and ready to use. The Preparative Ultracentrifuge system shall be delivered to theUSDA, Agricultural Research Service, Food Animal Protection Research Laboratory, 2881 F&B Road, College Station, TX 77845. The Government "desires" delivery within 60 days or less after receipt of the purchase order by the successful offeror; however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead detailing the unit pricing; descriptive literature, brochures and references shall also be provided for the product quoted. The Government is conducting this procurement using a trade-off approach, where technical capability of the product to perform the desired function, past performance and price will be evaluated in making an award. The Government expressly reserves the right to award to other than lowest priced offer. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial", Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items", with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained from the contracting officer or at http://www.arnet.gov/far. 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". Furnish quotations to Gloria Lopez, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, FAPRL, 2881 F&B Road, College Station, Texas, 77845, no later than close of business August 26, 1999. Quotations my be provided by facsimile to (409) 260-9589 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the contracting officer at (409) 260-9336 (voice) or email below. Posted 07/29/99 (W-SN360480). (0210)

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