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66 -- INSTRUMENTS, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND TRANSPORTATION. SOL RFQ9916 DUE 092299 POC Hanif S. Abdul-Amin, Purchasing Agent, (301) 496-2607/Contracting Officer, Rebecca A. Guenthner, (301) 402-2284 This is a combined synopsis/to procure 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. This procurement is being issued as a request for quotation. Submit offers on RFQ 9916. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This is not a small business set aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to procure a variety of laboratory equipment and instruments, as provided by VWR Scientific or equal. These supplies and equipment will assist the new Malaria Vaccine Development Unit located at the University of Mali, Bamako, Mali, West Africa in setting up laboratories on location at the Malaria Research Training Center. These laboratories are part of a developing scientific infrastructure that will aid researchers in all areas of malaria vaccine development. The list of items are as follows: Quality Amount Description 25 ea 4Q43-ATF-C-R-653 Blue Jay Chair, 5-Leg w/Footring, Blue 59081650 Special Order Item 50 ea 4Q70-C-G-R-653 Blue Jay Chair, 5-Leg w/Footring, Blue 59081617 10 ea 11117-090 Chair Bluevnyl Clasic 16-22 SB, MS 11117090 10 pk 11117-067 Ht, Adj arms F/CLS & VER2PK Black 11117-066 6 ea 19758-080 Cart HVY duty, 2 Shelves, 19X33X35; 19758080 2 ea 30181-164 Safety Cabinet 4 foot, 230V Type A 5 ea 36294-02; Exhaust Filter 5 ea 36295-02; Supply Filter 2 ea 21917-206; Base Stand-Standing 4 foot; 21917206 14 ea Refrigerator, 230V/50HZ; VF-6CAR-R-W; 6.1 CUFT, General Purpose Refrigerator, Auto Cycle Defrost, 22 Gage Textured Steel Cabinet, Powder Coat Paint Finish, R134A Refrigeration System, Electrical 230V/50HZ, Temperature Range is 1 Deg. to 7 Deg. Celsius 6 ea 42242820; 230V/50HZ Replacement Compressor; Compressors Special Order Item 3 ea 42242820; 230V/50HZ Repl Compressor; Compressors; Special Order Item 6 ea VF-6CAF-R-W; Freezer, 6.1 CUFT; VF-6CAF; VF-6CAR-R-W; 6.1 CUFT; General Purpose Freezer, Manual Defrost 22 Gage Textured Steel Cabinet, Powder Coat Paint Finish; 134A Refrigeration System, Electrical 230V/50HZ, Temperature Range 12 Deg. to 7 Deg. Celsius. 3 ea Compressors; Compress for LLI 3767-1 7 ea 3766-1; Frost Free Refrig-240V/50HZ; auto-defrost 3 ea Compressor for LLI 3766-1 7 ea 3767-1; Upright Freezer/Manual Defrost /240V/50HZ; 3767-1 is an Upright Freezer-Manual Defrost-Special Order Item 3 ea AFE400A-6A; Ice Maker 220V/50HZ 6 ea 26305-218; Deionizer, D-2 Dual Cartridge 220V/50HZ 6 ea SD-37 Transformer 60 Watts; 220/240 Input 110/120 Output 50 ea 26305-262; Cartridge, Ultra High Capacity 2 ea ULT10903V; Freezer Chest Value 10.3 Foot; 220V-85C; 55702127; 220V/50HZ Version of 55702-127 42 ea 55704-228; Full Rack for 2 inch Boxes 5978 44 pk 55705-424; Box FBRBRD 2 inch PK12; 5954 1 ea ULT7903V; Ultra Freezer 7 Cubic Feet 3, -86C; 55702348; 220V/50HZ Version of 55702-348 36 ea 19766-140; 18X60 Wire Shelf-Stainless 36 ea 19766-122; 18X48 Wire Shelf-Stainless 24 ea 19766-532; Wire Shelves 24X24 Stainless 28 ea 19766-204; 24X60 Wire Shelf, Stainless 76 ea 19766-622; Stem Caster Cart 7 ea VFT-0340-OV; H&CW Mixing Faucet, W/VAC Break 7 ea 55; Black Epoxy Sink 25X15X10 7 ea S03-R; Sink Outlet 242 ea 0582-01-French; Flush Electric Outlets 4 ea A10M2554-00; Knee Space Filler Panel 54X25 6 ea VF7-1902-RT; PEGBRD Finish O/ALLSID W/39PEG 108 ea VFS-4814-RT; Resistop Shelf 48X14X3/4 34 ea VFS-7214-RT; Resistop Shelf 72X14X3/4 65 ea W-0033-01X; Reagent Rack X=with (2) Flush Electric Cutouts 43 ea W-0045-01X; MTL Reagent Rack X=with (2) Flush Electric Cutouts 2 ea A06M0440-00; APRON Rail 40X4 1 ea 15202-411; Cabinet, Purified Safety CL 2A/B230V; 15202411 1 ea 21917-204; Base Stand-Sit, 30" High, 4 Feet 11 ea X-0045-01X; MTL Reagent Rack X=with (2) Flush Electric Cutouts 1 ea A10M2542-00; Knee Space Filler Panel 42X25 2 ea W-0057-01X; MTL Reagent Rack X=with (2) Flush Electric Cutouts Supervise, train, and assist in the non-mechanical installation of laboratory casework. Responsible for installation workers, hotel, airfare, food, and transportation to and from the work site. Four weeks notification for supervisor is required. Estimation time for supervision is 2-3 weeks. Pricing listed is on a per day basis. The workday rate is for an 8-hour workday. The non-workday rate is for weekends and travel days. Reference Cold Room & Insect Room for Mail (NIH), Item 1 COLD ROOM Modular Constructed Walk-In Cold Room. Interior: 8'-05"W X 8'-05"D X 7'4"H, white smooth aluminum Exterior: 8'-8 "W X 8'-8 1/2"D X 8'5"H, white embossed aluminum Door: 35"W X 78"H with 14"X14" viewing window, selfclosing L.H. hinged & interior safety door lock release. Insulation: 4" thick foam in place urethane. Galvanized floor Temperature: Constant 4 Deg. C., Control: +/-0.2 Deg. C. Uniformity +/-0.5 C. Ceiling plenum conditioning sys. With 1-1/2 H.P. water cooled remote refrigeration system with weatherproof housing. IO F.C. Fluorescent lighting rated at 40" above floor and 20 Deg. C. with ceil light/air lifusser ceiling panels. Microprocessor based PID Digital controller with dual display and temp. alarm system and single pen 10" dia 7 day chart recorder in control panel. Chrome plated wire rack shelving 18" deep X 6 tlers X 4 ft. long X units. Export packing/boxing in plywood Approx. GR Wt. 3300 lbs. Volume 410 cu ft. Item 2, Insulated room panels & door. Exterior size: 12'6-1/2" X 12'6-1/2" 8'6"H. 4" Duralhane, all urethane foamed in place (Class 1) insulation White stucco aluminum exterior and white smooth aluminum interior and galvanized tlcor; one 36"W X 78"H left hand hinged door with 14" X 14" viewing window with pressure relief vent and heated door frame. Approx. Gr. Wt 2800 lbs. Volume. 510 cu ft. Options. 1. Exterior aluminum door ramp $535.00 each Availability: 8 to 10 weeks after receipt of signed approved copy of approval drawing. Price validity: 90 days Confirming printed detailed quotation to follow soon. Transportation is required for the Malaria Vaccine Development Unit in setting up laboratories on location in Mali, West Africa. The contractor shall be responsible for freight forwarding to the University of Mali, Malaria Research and Training Center, Bamako, Mali, West Africa. All items listed above in this RFQ No. 9916 must include transportation, and handling and insurance charges from FOB designation to Mali, West Africa, five (5) sea containers Exworks via Dakar to Bamako, Mali, West Africa, and packing, staging, and handling of all containers and materials. This will include, but not be limited to the acquiring of import certificates and export licenses, shipping, containerization of material, handling, insurance charges, and any other charges that may be applied, etc. The following provisions apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Item (6/99) and 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (1/99); 52.212-3 Offerors, Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer (6/99); 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (5/99); 52.212.5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (5/99) to this acquisition. The government anticipates award of a fixed price purchase order to the responsive/responsible offeror whose quote conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government; price and other factors considered. The following factors in addition to price will be used to evaluate quotes: (a) the offeror shall demonstrate their capability of furnishing and delivery of ALL ITEMS listed herein FOB, destination University of Mali, Bamako, Malaria Research and Training Center Mali, West Africa. All items shall include transportation, packaging, handling, customer and insurance changes FOB destination to the University of Mali, Bamako, Mali, West Africa, five (5) Sea containers, Exworks via Dakar, Senegal to Bamako, Mali, West Africa, packing staging, and hauling of all containers and materials. Offeror shall have approved clearance for pier delivery, ocean freight, harbor dues, terminal handling changes etc., to Dakar Senegal and inland transhipment to University of Mali, (MRTC), Bamako, Mali, acquiring of import certificates and export licenses, containerization of materials, handling and all insurance charges, etc.; provide all items listed in (a) RFQ; (b) price, and (c) delivery, installation and final testing shall be completed within 120 days ARO. Any response is due no later than 3:00 PM Eastern. Daylight Savings Time, September 22, 1999 to Hanif S. Abdul-Amin. For delivery through the postal service the address is NIH/NIAID/AMOB, 6700B, Suite 1330, Rockledge Drive, MSC 7605, Bethesda, MD 20852-7605. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Request for any information concerning this RFQ No. 9916 are to be referred to Mr. Hanif Abdul Amin, 301 496-2607. Collect calls will not be accepted. Posted 08/19/99 (W-SN370101). (0231)

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