USDA, Forest Service, Acquisition Management Staff, 3 South, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592

66 -- PORTABLE PHOTOSYNTHESIS SYSTEM PACKAGE SOL R5-99-20 DUE 082099 POC Bob Williams 707 562-8783 WEB: ERROR --, http://arnet.gov/far. E-MAIL: bwilliams/r5@fs.fed.us, bwilliams/r5@fs.fed.us. This is a combined synopis-/-solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and THERE WILL BE NO WRITTEN REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ISSUED. The solicitation is a Request for Quotations and the number is RFQ R5-99-20. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This solicitation is issued on a unrestricted basis. Line item is as follows: Furnish Portable Photosynthesis System Package including Portable Photosynthesis System, CO2 Injector System, File Exchange Software, External Quantum Sensor, and Soil CO2 Flux Measurement. The quantity is 1 each, with delivery points as follows: Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry; 23 E. Kawili Street; Attn: Audrey Haraguchi; Hilo, HI 96720. PLEASE PROVIDE PRICING, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION. The required delivery time is 30 days after receipt of order. It is anticipated an order will be issued by September 10, 1999. Quotations will be evaluated on price and otheer factors, including: specific features available, capacity, warranty, and past performance or quality of the model. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 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 Order -- Commercial Items. Note: Offerors must include a copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. This can be obtained at http://arnet.gov/far. Quotes shall include a description of the product offered and the total price for the item. Quotes are due by COB 9/2/99 at: Acquisition Management; USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region; 1323 Club Drive; Vallejo, CA 94592. FAX quotes will be accepted at 707 562-9043. Contact Bob Williams at 707 562-8783 for more information regarding this solicitation. Posted 08/12/99 (W-SN367284). (0224)

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