USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- MICROM CRYOSTAT SOL 5114-9-6008 DUE 082799 POC Lori J. Houghton, 309-681-6616 WEB: Site of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, http://www.arnet.gov/far. E-MAIL: Address of Contracting Officer, houghtol@ars.usda.gov. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Livestock Behavior Research Laboratory, West Lafayette, IN has the requirement for a Zeiss Microm Cryostat. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-9-6008 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3826 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. Interested contractors should propose pricing for the following: CLIN 0001 Zeiss Microm model HM500 MV Cryostat or equal, with: Heavy duty stainless steel microtome featuring backlash and maintenance free cross roller bearings to assure precise smooth cutting at all temperatures and position of cutting cylinder indicator, x-y orientation, (2) 30 mm specimen stages. ACS automatic specimen approach. Motorized cutting drive with adjustable cutting window and adjustable cutting speed. Cabinet temperature to -40 degrees C. Specimen retraction on return stroke. Section trimming thickness setting .5-300 um. 15 step trimming mode. Pulse or permanent trimming. Extended display with section counter. Internal check functions with error code indication. Touch pad keyboard, hand wheel safety lock. 1 each; CLIN 0002 Disposable blade carrier with vacuum hood for vacutome cryostat., 1 each; CLIN 0003 Standard steel knife holder; 1 each; CLIN 0004 16 cm C profile steel knife, 2 each; CLIN 0005 Fine specimen orientation f/HM500 series, 1 each; CLIN 0006 Specimen plate 60x55, 1 each; and CLIN 0007 40 mm specimen disc, 1 each. Delivery of the equipment shall be within 90 calendar days after receipt of the purchase order and may be delivered to: USDA-ARS-MWA, Poultry Building, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Price will include everything identified above. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The clauses may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance. Price and past performance shall be evaluated equally. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Prices are to be FOB Destination. Offers must include a list of at least four references to include name, address, phone number, and fax number. Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, August 27, 1999 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Fax quotations are acceptable. FAX No. (309) 681-6680. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616. Posted 08/13/99 (W-SN367686). (0225)

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